New In: Bodhi & Birch Lime Blossom Protecting Hand Serum review

If you've been following my blog for a while, you'll have no doubt seen countless raves about the eco-luxe British brand Bodhi. They have recently undergone a subtle rebranding and changed their name to Bodhi & Birch to illustrate their unique 'East meets West' philosophy, which I think is pretty neat.

The first product to be properly launched under the new name, is the Lime Blossom Protecting Hand Serum, which I believe is going to appeal to a lot of people. Hand creams often appear to fall into a love it or hate it category, with many complaints for the latter revolving around thick, sticky and greasy formulas. Personally, I'm a hand cream junkie and don't mind thick formulas as long as they're aren't too overly greasy, but I always prefer much lighter ones in Summer when my hands are naturally less dry.

Which is where this little gem comes into play. The Lime Blossom Protecting Hand Serum is a beautifully crafted formula that has all the benefits and qualities of what you'd expect from a traditional serum. It absorbs into the skin quickly, doesn't feel greasy or sticky, and is super duper light, yet completely nourishing. You only need one drop (that's it!), a quick massage into the hands, and you're good to go. The serum contains high quality, anti aging and hydrating ingredients such as Olive Squalane, Safflower, Plum Kernel, and Rosehip Oils, as well as Lime and Green Mandarin for their anti bacterial properties. My hands were left feeling soft, moisturised and protected from the elements.

Did I also mention is smells incredible? Oh yes, the scent is truly divine - wonderfully fresh and uplifting, with a sweet floral and citrusy tang to it. It smells like Summer in a bottle! P.S: I've also applied a tiny amount of this to my hair to defrizz and smooth, it worked a treat. Hint hint, Bodhi & Birch - I'd love to see a hair oil/serum created!

Bodhi & Birch Lime Blossom Protecting Hand Serum* (30ml, £22) is available from various stockists and direct from bodhiandbirch.com

Do you prefer light hand products like this serum?

Have you tried anything from Bodhi / Bodhi & Birch?

20 comments

Unknown30 May 2014 at 07:23
This serum sounds lovely but I never seem to suffer from dry hands! My boyfriend would like it. :)

Tara xo
Ana 30 May 2014 at 08:49
I am loving this too, you are so right, summer in a bottle! This alongside the scrub are my two real must haves now! Xx
Bow Tied Beauty30 May 2014 at 10:39
Just the scent alone makes me want to try this :) I've never tried a hand serum before but it sounds lovely x
Sharlynn 30 May 2014 at 10:59
This sounds like a scented dream! I love floral/fruit scents and I have a citrus shower gel from them that smells so deep, authentic and spa like! I'm not a hand product type of girl but this sounds brilliant!
Sugarpuffish30 May 2014 at 13:26
sounds like another great product from Bodhi, sadly not for as I have to avoid citrus
Beauty Bird30 May 2014 at 16:57
You've seriously sold this to me, I love the idea of a serum formula for summer. Wish I could smell it! xx
Ale30 May 2014 at 20:33
sounds wonderful! hand serum - definitely something i want to invest in... love the new rebranding too! xx
Unknown31 May 2014 at 11:30
I was sent this as well and I bloody love it. My husband uses it too as he suffers with very dry and cracked skin. He'll be included in my review too haha x
Jana31 May 2014 at 20:18
I still haven't tried their products, they sound and look amazing! :) xx
Liz31 May 2014 at 23:15
Great review! This is definitely going to be my next purchase from Bodhi & Birch (as soon as Alice & White receives it, because B&B doesn't ship outside of the UK) xx