Glorious Mud is a product that conjures up images of a very messy shower and that is at odds with a lovely relaxing home salon treatment (which is what it is supposed to be). Nevertheless not one to be scared off by a little mess I must try this “home spa” bar to see if it is any good.
Glorious Mud Bar
The texture is incredibly crumbly and it is likely to make a fair amount of mess when trying to break it into two for better value. In fact it is surprisingly boring looking for a Lush product, with no glitter or sweets to tempt the young. In fact it resembles a block of soil. A sniff reveals that it does indeed smell like Crème Anglaise (a pleasant vanilla orange scent).
The lush description of this product is: “Rub our dynamic, fizzy cube of rhassoul mud all over your body to cover and cleanse. The aloe vera extract is soothing, and the mix of sesame and vanilla will moisturise.” It does sound very soothing and appeared to be the perfect choice for skin attacked by mosquitoes.
How to Use Glorious Mud
It is advisable to turn off any shower jets, and only use an overhead showerhead at a slightly lower speed (if possible). This will minimise the mess as the mud will not end up everywhere. Using the product is pretty simple; just massage it all over using while it fizzes away while cleansing the skin. Let the bar immerse in water and be prepared for the oddest sensation as it fizzes and almost forms a paste. With a slight gritty feel it seems to provide a light exfoliating effect, and it doesn’t fizz away too quickly so there is time to spread the mud all over skin. It is strangely fun to apply it and look dirtier than when entering the shower, and swamp thing is a fairly accurate description!
It is best to let the mud absorb into skin for around ten minutes and then wash it off. The major plus point is that Glorious Mud dissolves to a fine powder easily and washes down the drain with little effort. It is nowhere near as messy as Cacas.
Results on Skin After Use
As this contains Rhassoul Mud (high in magnesium, iron, sodium, potassium,silica and calcium) and is anti-microbial it is ideal for detoxifying problem skin. The mud draws out impurities and toxins in the skin while also getting rid of dirt, oil and dead skin cells. This is all done while gently moisturising the skin and skin is left a lot smoother without dryness or flakes.
Sesame oil is highly rated in Ayurveda and hydrates the skin, leaving it nice and soft (and apparently balances Vata dosha). Aloe Vera is a fabulous moisturiser and soothes sore skin. After patting dry, skin is nice and soft. The vanilla scent is quite subtle and later had a hint of coconut, it did last for a couple of hours.
Value
For £3.95 this is a pampering treat rather than a daily staple product. It is far cheaper than going to a spa and surprisingly effective. However it didn’t make my skin feel as amazing as Sugar Babe (despite the muddy novelty factor). I would recommend Glorious Mud to anyone who likes the scent of Crème Anglaise, likes a softer approach to exfoliating and wants to gently detoxify skin. I just prefer a more hardcore approach to body scrubs!