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Basis Skin Care |
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Introduction & Overview |
Basis Skin Care is a brand of beauty products marketed primarily towards women who would like to use a product based on naturally occurring ingredients. The company says the formulas are “dermatologist-recommended”, and that the cleansers are mild on the skin. Though there may be other products, the company seems to focus on cleansers.
These products may be purchased both online and through local retailers, so they may be readily available to most people. However, though the company may claim its products are superior to the competition, such claims may not be backed up sufficiently at this time. We will get a closer look at the products to find out what their pros and cons may be.
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| Products at a Glance |
Some of the following items may be purchased from the company: Sensitive Skin Bar, Cleaner Clean Face Wash, All Clear Bar, Vitamin Bar and So Refreshing Facial Cleansing Cloths. The Sensitive Skin Bar is advertised as containing: Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Chamomile Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Beeswax and Lanolin Alcohol.
The company also has a liquid-based alternative to the bar soaps, called Cleaner Clean Face Wash. Ingredients may include: Triple Purified Water, Glyceryl Cocoate, Glyceryl Laurate, Lavender Extract, Rosemary Extract, Citric Acid, Spearmint Extract, Aloe Vera Gel, Lemongrass Extract, Methyl Paraben, Fragrance and Glutarontrile.
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| Products in Focus |
The Vitamin Bar, which is available for purchase as singles or in packs of six, is marketed as a “plant-based soap” that is “packed with multivitamins for better, healthier looking skin.” Ingredients may include: Retinol, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Chamomile Extract, Oat Flour, Aloe Vera Extract and Cucumber Extract.
And finally, the So Refreshing Facial Cleansing Cloths are advertised as “cotton soft cloths with natural botanicals.” The company claims the cloths may remove dirt and makeup without leaving a greasy feeling behind, and that they may be suitable for all skin types. Ingredients may include: Glucose, Disodium Phosphate, Methyl Paraben and Propyl Paraben.
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| Lifestyle |
Although the company may lead women to believe its products are 100 percent all-natural and based on herbal extracts and botanicals, we note that many of the formulas may not include the most advanced anti-aging ingredients available, such as Matrixyl 3000®, Argireline® and Hyaluronic Acid. These substances may be found in other, more reputable skincare products.
The product in question may appeal to bargain hunters, considering they appear to be priced lower than some of the higher-end alternatives, such as anti-wrinkle creams based on premium ingredients, like Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid. Many of these products may be picked up at local pharmacies and drug stores, but we speculate that the low price may reflect low quality.
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| Positives |
• The company has a variety of soaps for sale
• The products may be based, for the most part, on natural ingredients
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| Negatives |
• It may be difficult to find any non-soap products from the company
• None of the formulas may be based on Collagen or Argireline®
• Consumer testimonials may be scarce on the Web
• A 100 percent money-back guarantee may not be available
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| Final Thoughts |
Basis Skin Care may be advertised as an effective line of skincare products for women, but we believe there may be more comprehensive alternatives on the market. Though the company says it has other products besides soap on the market, we feel it is difficult to find online and at local retailers. We wish the products were made more accessible to all.
Some retailers may have some sort of return policy on their products, but in most cases, they may not be returned after they have been opened and used. On the other hand, some of the higher-end, more reputable companies are known to offer 100 percent money-back guarantees on their products – even if they have been opened and used several times.
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Jennifer F.: I have to disagree with this review. I've been using the cloths for over 5 years and haven't found a better product. I have combination/sensitive skin, my Mom has extremely oily skin and my nephew had (prior to using this product) very bad acne. All three of us (as well as most of the people to whom I've recommended the wipes) have had wonderful results. My Mom (67 yrs) and I (41 yrs) have both been mistaken for much younger in age) and my nephew's acne started clearing up within two weeks of him using the wipes twice a day. Just because it's less expensive doesn't mean it's "cheaper" than the other products.
