Mangový krém od Kvitok

I’ll say it right at the beginning — I don’t like moisturizers. I never liked them and I probably never will. They all seem oily to me, they take forever to soak in the skin, and I associate them with the unmistakable, artificially sweet scent of strawberries or other fruits. That’s why I use a serum from Mylo Ako vánok to hydrate my skin after cleansing, with which I’m above more than satisfied with, it suits me in all aspects and I won’t replace it any time soon. I’m lucky I’m not suffering from dry skin; and this is the main reason why I don’t miss moisturizers very much.

But. Now it’s okay during the summer, but during the colder months it’s a little worse; especially on my hands and feet, to which I sometimes need to provide the desired hydration. And I don’t want to spend my facial serum on that (which is expensive enough to put half of it on my dry feet); so I started looking for some cream with a simple and natural composition, ingredients that actually work and a small, compact package. I came across a review from Monika — for Mango Cream from the Kvitok brand, and I gave it a chance.

Kvitok, which previously appeared on the market under the name Navia, is a cosmetics brand that has its origins in Humenné in eastern Slovakia. It offers products from natural raw materials of plant origin; some products also contain goat’s milk or bee’s wax. It’s based on the use of first-class quality ingredients, prefers local and proven manufacturers and emphasizes the simplicity and power of nature.

The cosmetics are not tested on animals and are certified by Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny — and meet the standards and high criteria for the “cruelty free” label. In addition, it tries to be environmentally friendly, and the products are packaged mainly in glass or paper, so that the packaging can be further recycled.

They offer dozens of skin care products — from shampoos and conditioners, to deodorants and masks, to creams for various skin types.

If you’ve read the article about the Žiarivý úsmev tooth powder, then the packaging is definitely well known to you. A small box made of dark glass is protected by a paper box with a description of the product. The glass itself is relatively hard, so you don’t have to worry about it breaking after falling in the bathroom, but I’d still be careful. It’s the ideal size — 60 milliliters — which is not too small to make you feel like you have used up the cream after two uses, but not too big for it to get bad. Here, too, the lid seals very well; I consider the plastic cover to be a minor minus, but I understand its purpose. In terms of design, Kvitok is known for minimalism and cute drawings of the main ingredients or scents of the product (in this case, it’s mangos).

Mango cream is intended for dry and sensitive skin that has problems with redness, irritation, itching, or even burning and stinging. The cream helps to soothe, it regenerates and gives hydration and harmony.

I was pleasantly surprised by the consistency of the cream. Although it bears the adjective “whipped cream”, it’s even lighter and more fluffy than I expected. This makes it easy to spread on the skin and doesn’t leave a white coating; but since it’s based on oils and butter, it takes longer to absorb and is a bit sticky for the first few minutes after application, fortunately this feeling quickly disappears. But from my own experience, I recommend applying it to slightly damp skin and massaging it in properly.

I was also pleased with the scent. As I mentioned at the beginning, I don’t like very strong fruity scents, so I was a little worried that I wouldn’t even be able to smell the cream; but unnecessarily. The scent is very delicate and fades quickly, which some may consider a negative, but for me it is one huge plus.

Probably the shortest and simplest composition it can be; which only confirms that you don’t need unnecessary stabilizers, parabens, artificial flavors and so on in cosmetics. Mango cream consists of:

• mango butter — relieves itching and redness, smoothes small wrinkles;
• unrefined apricot oil — supports collagen production, protects and regenerates;
• jojoba oil — rejuvenates, helps the skin to be elastic and resilient, relieves irritation;
• vitamin E — promotes healing.

The new version of Mango Cream is also enriched with Cupuacu butter, which is similar in properties to cocoa butter. It deeply hydrates and has an anti-inflammatory effect.

You can buy products from the Kvitok brand, including whipped mango cream, in many stone shops with natural cosmetics throughout Slovakia. In addition, it’s also available at the Kvitok.sk e-shop or other online stores with cosmetics and / or products for a sustainable lifestyle. I bought mine on Zemito.cz (as I mentioned in the article about Zemito Haul).

Since I only bought it for exceptional cases, I didn’t have very high expectations of it; but I’m very satisfied with it. I recommend using it in the evening — then it has the best effects on the complexion and the skin, because during the night our skin is renewed and resting, which makes it better to absorb nutrients, but at the same time it has time to properly absorb the product. It’s very versatile — it is primarily intended for the face, but I use it for all drier places such as hands, legs, feet or elbows.