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Posted in Chocolate Sun on Jun 28th, 2010
In the past, sunless tanners had never appealed to me. I felt like they would take too much time and I didn’t want to incur the risk of streaking and turning orange. Hence, I steered clear. Then I came across Chocolate Sun’s Shea Sunscreen for Body SPF30 at the SpiritBeautyLounge website and promptly ordered it. [...]
Posted in Trance Essence on Jun 20th, 2010
Congrats to Masquerade who won the Gabrielle Body Oil and Bath Salts, Theodora who won the Prayer Body Oil and Jordan who won the samples. And of course, thanks to everyone for participating. There will be more giveaways to come in the near future! Posted by ~Trish
My Florere Cream Deodorant samples sat in my stash drawer for a couple years before I started using them a few months ago. I’ll admit I was not drawn to the idea of applying a cream deodorant with my fingers: add to that a dose of skepticism, and you’ve got my (unfounded) reasons for the [...]
Posted in Trance Essence on Jun 16th, 2010
I love smoothing body oils on my skin after I get out of the shower. The way they lock in moisture and subtly scent my skin starts my day with a positive outlook and at night, guides me to sleep. When body oils are made with all natural moisturizers, I love them even more. Add [...]
Posted in Chocolate Sun on Jun 13th, 2010
I’m always on the look-out for natural sunscreens. Specifically, one for the body that smells nice, leaves no white cast, and is also efficacious. Well, I’ve discovered a terrific body sunscreen by Chocolate Sun that meets all three criteria. Aloe Vera, sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, and shea butter are the nourishing and hydrating ingredients [...]
Posted in Ava Anderson Non-Toxic on Apr 24th, 2010
First, apologies for the dearth of posts this past week. I have been busier than usual at work, and I was also preparing for a dance performance that happened last night. The excitement and busy-ness have settled for a moment, so I find myself this Saturday morning with a little time to ponder life’s pressing issues, [...]
Posted in Jurlique on Mar 29th, 2010
What better place to give Jurlique’s new Jasmine Body Care Lotion a try than Kauai? I just have a little pouchette sample, so I’ve had to use it sparingly during my vacation to get a sense of it over several days. Having a limited supply of the Jasmine Body Lotion has proven that you don’t [...]
Posted in 100% Pure on Feb 23rd, 2010
People who know me might not realize that I am a makeup junkie as I keep my look pretty minimal and natural. But step into my bathroom and start opening drawers, and you’ll find the evidence of my habit. Nowadays you’ll discover natural makeup there, but in the past I have worn many, many brands, [...]
Posted in 100% Pure, Dr. Bronners, Honoré des Prés on Dec 14th, 2009
I‘m finding almond to be a seasonless comfort fragrance. As long as the scent is not too powdery, a hint of fresh almond can feel refreshing in the summer, and on a winter night it’s equally soothing and cozy. My most recent almond discovery has been Dr. Bronner’s Almond Liquid Soap, probably the biggest bargain [...]
Posted in Pangea Organics on Nov 25th, 2009
You may have read back in May, that Oracle Organics Body Wash is my favorite way to suds up sans bar in the shower. There’s a tiny glitch though, my supply is depleted and Oracle Organics is on maternity leave. Which leaves me to my second favorite body wash, of which there are actually two: [...]
Posted in Jackson Sage on Oct 29th, 2009
I love picking out perfume for gift giving, especially for a loved one. But it’s not always appropriate or particularly easy, so beautiful soaps, especially ones that are handmade from all natural ingredients have become my go-to gift as of late. Jackson Sage soaps fulfill these requirements and they are exceptional from their presentation to [...]
Posted in DIY on Oct 26th, 2009
Before we get to Alyssa’s lovely post below, let me announce the winners of the Love Etc. giveaways. Lauren won the new set that will be sent by the The Body Shop, and Vicuna1 won the “tester” set that will be sent by me. Congrats! Alyssa’s DIY Lavender Milk Bath A warm bath is one [...]
Posted in Sabon on Sep 30th, 2009
Scrubs, body butters, and beautiful bar soaps make my brain go fuzzy and any semblance of rational thoughts about what I already have at home quickly fades to gray and I get all giddy inside. Have you been to Sabon? This is the kind of place where such a stupor can occur if you’re anything [...]
Posted in DIY on Aug 3rd, 2009
At a young age, I had a strange fixation on making my own beauty products. When eight years old, I tried to extract the scent of the lily of the valleys that grew in our garden by squishing them up in jar. Needless to say all I got was the scent of something green that [...]
Posted in Persephenie, Yosh on Jul 31st, 2009
Los Angeles Report Part II brings us to my enchanted evening at Blunda where Yosh, Persephenie, and many botanical gems were discovered. Before I get to Yosh though, let me tell you about the benzoin! I had never smelled benzoin until this past weekend and could hardly pull my nose out of the jar that [...]
Diptyque’s new bodycare line, L’Art Du Soin or Art of Care, is based around the theme of travel and discovery. Each product has been inspired by a destination such as Florence or Cordoba for its ingredients and fragrance as well as its “gesture” as the Diptyque literature states. This of course sounds lovely, but my [...]
Posted in Body Care on Jun 16th, 2009
Dr. Hauschka’s Floral Deodorant has been my staple for a year now. I have not felt the need to seek out a different deodorant because it performs very well, smells great, and the bottle itself lasts a long time; well over 6 months. Yet, out of all the questions I am asked regarding beauty products, [...]
Posted in Body Care on Jun 10th, 2009
Perfume collectors and scent hounds love to discuss the indolic nature of certain perfumes, especially those that contain jasmine. So what exactly does indolic mean? This is very interesting. Indoles are produced by bacteria that are found in human feces, and give it a fecal odor. Indoles are also found in flowers such as jasmine. [...]
Posted in Body Care on May 25th, 2009
When exactly Patañjali wrote the Yoga Sutras is debated among scholars, but for our purposes, we’ll go with the broad range that Ravi Ravindra provides in his book, The Wisdom of Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras: A New Translation and Guide, and call it anywhere between the 3rd century BCE and the 3rd century CE. In this ancient text, [...]
Posted in Body Care, Demeter Vintage Naturals, In Fiore, Pacifica on May 20th, 2009
I’m continuing with my mind expansion, opening my world to new roses and the ones I didn’t know I loved so much. So read on for some lovely roses, as well as a great giveaway! Demeter Vintage Naturals: Rosebush Demeter has joined the natural perfume ranks with a fragrance line made from 100% natural essential oils. [...]
