Trader Joe's Next to Godliness Oatmeal & Honey Pure Vegetable Soap

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I have recently been writing about my favorite French Milled Soaps from Trader Joe's (HERE, HERE and HERE), and today I want to discuss Trader Joe's Next to Godliness Oatmeal & Honey Pure Vegetable Soap– which is a fantastic soap that is a pleasure to use, and it is very affordable. 

This is a cruelty-free soap that is very gentle and non-drying on the skin and it forms a luscious creamy lather without stripping the skin. While it is emollient and moisturizing it rinses clean without leaving behind any sort of oily residue. The oatmeal and honey aroma is very light and pleasant, and it is a treat to the senses.

Overall Assessment: This two-pack is economical and these soaps feel luxurious without costing a small fortune. A+

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December 2022 Beauty Empties to Bid the Year Farewell

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I used up 6 full-size products in the busy month of December, and not a single one of them was a skincare product! I only used hair and body products, but they were all absolutely noteworthy.

Rituals Zensation Organic Rice Milk & Cherry Blossom Foaming Shower Gel (Discontinued scent): I fell in love with this innovative shower gel from the very first moment that I used it. It's an extraordinary take on the ordinary, and for me it makes my bathing experience anything but mundane. The unique gel to foam technology not only makes it immensely fun to use, but it exceeds my every expectation of what a body cleansing gel should do. It cleans beautifully, smells glorious, and leaves the skin lusciously hydrated and soft. Furthermore, the rich dense foamy texture lends itself to being one seriously amazing shaving cream that cleanses, softens, and gives a seriously close shave. My legs have been transformed into the most soft and silky skin imaginable, and this gorgeous product has quickly given the boot to all of my other shaving creams! Purchase Again? I have a couple of other scents from Rituals, and will open another one soon!

Spongellé Body & Soul Detox Buffer in Cosmic Lavender ($28.00 from Spongellé): This is a body wash infused buffer with ashwagandha root extract, and it includes its own chakra stone for meditation and cleansing. Helping to wash away negativity, each crystal creates a new found sense of energy– based upon the 7 chakras. The scent is lovely, and it thoroughly cleans and leaves skin soft and exfoliated. Violet is Cosmic Lavender (Crown Chakra). Purchase Again? I have more from this collection that I am about to open!

Potager Soap Co. Rosemary Lemongrass Soap ($9.98 for 4.5 oz. from Potager Soap Co.): This soap strikes the perfect balance between the aroma of the Rosemary and the Lemongrass. Each scent tempers the other in the most delectable way. It is a very moisturizing bar with a very satisfying creamy lather, and it is an absolute delight to use. Purchase Again? I just opened another Potager Soap Co.!

Viori Shampoo Hair Bar Hidden Waterfall™ Sweet-Musk Scented ($18.00 for 3.5 oz. from Sephora, Viori and the Viori Amazon Store): This beautifully fragrant shampoo bar boasts a satisfying lather that thoroughly cleans the hair and scalp without drying, stripping or leaving behind an oily residue. This particular bar is best suited for dry and normal hair, and it's gorgeous decorative floral motif is a luxurious delight to behold. Purchase Again? I have a lot of shampoo to use up first, but I will happily buy this in the future.

The Viori Shampoo Hair Bar Hidden Waterfall Sweet-Musk Scented box is a keepsake work of art!

Spongellé Eau de Toilette in Peony Flower ($28.00 for 0.3 oz. from Spongellé): This is a striking floral that is the perfect embodiment of a huge bouquet of sweet peonies. The fruity floral aroma, which is informed by Rose, Waterlily and Papaya Flower also has a touch of crisp Red Apple, and the Musk in the base adds a beautiful layer of complexity to this lovely composition. Once again, this fetching fragrance sits close enough to the skin that it will never enter the room before you do. Purchase Again? I have a lot of open fragrances to use, but would happily use this again!

Spongellé Eau de Toilette in Blackberry ($28.00 for 0.3 oz. from Spongellé): What a lovely surprise, and it really does smell like "summer in a bottle" as Spongellé asserts. The Citrus and Blackberry are harmoniously juxtaposed with the Pink Jasmine and Vanilla Sugar, and the base notes of Sweet Musk and White Amber give the overall composition a warm and creamy depth without sacrificing the light elements that the top and middle notes provide. It is a gorgeous and infinitely wearable scent that delights the senses, and it sits close enough to the skin that it never enters the room before you do. Purchase Again? I would happily use this again!

Overall Assessment: I throughly enjoyed using all of these products, and really love all four of these brands. What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in December?

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Stocking Stuffers for a Perfect Night of Sleep

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If you are seeking must-have stocking stuffers for men and women who wish to luxuriate in a wonderful and restorative night of sleep, then you need a formal introduction to essential products from Manta Sleep and the consciously crafted personal care picks from Walton Wood Farm.

Walton Wood Farm Warm Cranberry Shea Butter Soap ($8.99 for 3.5 oz from Walton Wood Farm): This delicious cranberry scented soap smells like the holidays! It has a wonderful lather, and rather than drying out skin the shea butter moisturizes and pampers the skin.

According to Walton Wood Farm, 

The perfect winter gift for yourself or someone you care about. The box is printed with two poems or inspiring quotes. 3.5 oz Shea Butter bar made in Vermont.

Made in Vermont. Vegan, cruelty-fee, and free of harsh ingredients (like SLS).

Walton Wood Farm Me Time Hand Rescue ($12.00 for 2 oz. from Walton Wood Farm): This beautiful hand cream is rich, incredibly moisturizing and its lime and sugar aroma really does smell just like a Mojito! This is a perfect stocking stuffer for the cold weather.

According to Walton Wood Farm,

Indulge in our super hydrating Mojito Magic scented hand cream in a handy purse or pocket-sized tube, made with a moisturizing blend of Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter and Green Tea.

Features:

• Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Gluten-Free
• SLS, Paraben, Phthalate, and Dye-Free
• Moisturizing blend of Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, and Green Tea
• Thick and rich, never greasy

Ingredients: Deionized Water, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Emulsifying Wax, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Grape Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Green Tea, Vitamin E, Allantoin, Optiphen, Fragrance (Parfum).

Walton Wood Farm Go the F to Sleep Pillow Spray ($19.99 for 4 oz. from Walton Wood Farm): This aromatic pillow spray calms and relaxes a busy mind while cradling as sleepy head. The mixture of Chamomile, Lavender and Mint is so soothing, calming, relaxing and utterly hypnotic.

According to Walton Wood Farm,

This super relaxing Chamomile, Lavender + Mint pillow spray gives you exactly what you need, exactly where you need it when it's time to go the F to sleep. Just spray some on your pillow before bed, and you'll be counting sheep in no time.

Features:

• Vegan-Friendly, Cruelty-Free, and Gluten-Free
• SLS, Paraben, Phthalate, and Dye-Free

Ingredients: Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Sunflower Seed Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Isoamyl Cocoate, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Argan Oil, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Fragrance

Manta Sleep Mask ($35.00 from Manta Sleep and Amazon): This is, without question, the perfect gift for someone who enjoys taking naps, or who wants a perfect night of deep sleep. This mask is constructed to optimize the deepest sleep because it provides 100% blackout conditions without being uncomfortable. It conforms to the face perfectly and doesn't let any light– facilitating a restful night of sleep. Include: a Manta Sleep Mask, premium ear plugs and case/wash bag. 

According to Manta Sleep,

The world’s comfiest 100% blackout sleep mask. Includes Manta Sleep Mask, premium ear plugs and case/wash bag. 100% machine washable. Meet the sleep mask that single-handedly made all other masks obsolete.The only mask designed, constructed and optimized for deepest-possible sleep in any environment.

Features:

• 100% blackout for deeper sleep.
• Infinitely adjustable for personalized fit.
• Soft, breathable, durable materials.
• Zero pressure on eyelids or lashes.

Overall Assessment: These are perfect gifts for a perfect night of sleep!

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Ooh La La Skin Products to Covet

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Ooh La La, which is a new-to-me brand, is one of my most delightful recent discoveries. Everything about this brand speaks to me. The creator and CEO is a truly inspirational woman, and her products are healthy, effective and an aromatic delight to use. If you try one new-to-you brand this year, I urge you to make it Ooh La La. 

About Ooh La La,

Beverly R. Perry is the creator and CEO of Ooh La La Skin Care LLC. She graduated from Talladega College where she received her Bachelor of Arts in English. She attended and graduated Temple University Beasley School of Law where she excelled in Moot Court receiving the Moot Court Award upon graduation. After passing the Pennsylvania Bar Exam, she worked several years for a Philadelphia Legal Service Plan where she began as a staff attorney and was elevated to the position of Director. She went into private practice for a few years and later worked for Florida A&M University College of Law in Career Planning and Development and then as an Instructor for Academic Success and Bar Preparation.

It was while employed with the Philadelphia Legal Service Plan that she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. After the surgery, chemotherapy treatment, and recovery she was led to create our first product the Body Butter and Moisturizing Cream. According to Beverly, she wanted to use a whole organic product on the largest organ of her body, the skin.This product was for personal use only and it was not until she became an instructor that she realized her purpose.The creation of Ooh La La Skin Care. The company’s motto is Made with Nature. Blessed by God!

Her belief and core of her foundation is that she is 'Spirit Led Spirit Driven.' We are proudly a black and woman owned business.

Ooh La La Bay Runner Silky Foaming Hand Soap ($6.50 for 8.5 oz. from Ooh La La): This beautiful soap is really silky and creamy to the touch. It thoroughly cleans the skin, without ever stripping it, and it leaves hands beautifully moisturized, but without an oily residue. The scent is truly divine– it is a delectable spicy orange and one can detect an amalgam of patchouli, clove and cinnamon.

According to Ooh La La,

Washing your hands never felt so good nor smelled so refreshing.  Ooh La La’s All Natural Bay Runner Silky Foaming Soap is a spicy rich marriage of Orange, Patchouli, Clove, Cinnamon, Amyris and Anise Essential Oils. This perfect blend captures the moment of sitting on the dock of the bay while watching a beautiful tranquil sunset.  So relax and inhale while washing your hands.  When you exhale you will be singing Ooh La La.

Ingredients: Water, Castile Soap, Fractionated Coconut Oil and Orange, Patchouli,  Clove, Cinnamon, Amyris and Anise Essential Oils.

Disclaimer: The information provided is general and should not be taken as medical advice. Neither Ooh La La Skin Care or associated business entities guarantee the accuracy of the information. Please consult your doctor, especially if being used during pregnancy, before using our hand foaming soap.

Ooh La La Naomi Body Wash ($17.00 for 16 oz. from Ooh La La): This otherworldly body wash features a truly captivating aroma that is underscored by rose, bergamot and vanilla. The spicy floral sensibility is warmed up by the creamy and rich vanilla, and it smells so delightful that I would happily wear it as a fragrance! It thoroughly cleans, has a very satisfying lather and it leaves skin soft, supple and hydrated. 

According to Ooh La La,

Men and women will love this trilogy of scents. Naomi is sweet fruity with mild spicy hints (Bergamot), the sweet floral scent of rose blended with the comforting warm fragrance of vanilla will delight and excite your olfactory senses.

Ingredients: Water, Castille Soap, Coconut Oil, Bergamot and Rose Essential Oils, Vanilla Oil.

Ooh La La Bay Runner Handmade Soap with Olive Oil and Shea Butter ($6.50 from Ooh La La): Like the Bay Runner Silky Foaming Hand Soap, the scent of this bar soap is truly divine– it is a delightful spicy orange with hints of patchouli, clove and cinnamon. This soap thoroughly cleans, has a very satisfying creamy lather, and it leaves skin moisturized, but without an oily residue.

According to Ooh La La,

Ooh La La Bath Soaps are certified natural handmade soaps based upon herbs, essential oils, certified natural fragrances and our base oil blend.

This soap blend is spicy and rich with clove, cinnamon, orange, patchouli and more!  Great Unisex Scent!

Ingredients: (Vegan, All Natural) Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil, Shea Butter Essential Oils of Orange, Patchouli, Close Bud, Cinnamon Leaf, Amyris, Cedarwood, Anise, Rosehip, Annatto Powder.

Ooh La La Naomi Body Butter ($27.00 for 8 oz. from Ooh La La): This richly nourishing and intensely moisturizing body butter is the body butter by which all body butters should be judged. Seriously, it is that amazing. It leaves skin so soft, supple and moisturized, all day long. The spicy floral aroma, which is warmed up by the creamy and rich vanilla, is a delight to the senses.

According to Ooh La La,

Men and women will love this trilogy of scents. Naomi is sweet fruity with mild spicy hints (Bergamot), the sweet floral scent of rose blended with the comforting warm fragrance of vanilla will delight and excite your olfactory senses.

Ingredients: Organic Unrefined Shea Butter, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Golden Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E and Vanilla Oil.

Ooh La La Bye Bye Bug Butter & Moisturizing Cream ($12.00 for 2 oz and $27.00 for 8 oz. from Ooh La La): If you spend any time outdoors, and have to contend with unrelenting biting insects, then you will be so grateful to have this wonderfully effective nourishing butter that repels insects, and without any of the harsh chemicals found in most bug repellants. 

According to Ooh La La,

Two things we shouldn't allow to happen during the summer are letting our skin dry out and giving in to invasive bugs biting while we try to enjoy the outdoors. 

Our Bye Bye Bug Body Butter is an alluring moisturizer that hydrates and soothes the skin with just the added effect of keeping pesky insects and mosquitoes away. I’d say that is a two-for-one deal. Keeping our same natural ingredients, you won’t have to worry about dry skin and harsh chemicals in our repellent moisturizer. This blend is infused with Citronella, Lemongrass, Grapefruit and Rosemary Essential Oils that give off an earthy citrusy and fresh aroma.

Our body butters embrace all-natural ingredients with ultimate moisture for your skin, hair, and nails.

Ingredients: Organic Unrefined Shea Butter, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Golden Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E, Vanilla Oil, Lemongrass, Grapefruit, Citronella and Rosemary.

Notes: Fruity, Natural, Earthy

Bye Bye Bug Body Butter Benefits:

• Repels biting bugs
• Nourishes the skin
• Provides a protective barrier over the skin
• Soothes hands
• Strengthens hair
• Restores cuticles
• Reduces stretch marks and wrinkles
• Soothes skin conditions such as Sunburn, eczema, dry skin, and more 

Recommendations: We recommend using while still wet after showering or bathing.

Disclaimer: The information provided is general and should not be taken as medical advice. Neither Ooh La La Skin Care or associated business entities guarantee the accuracy of the information. Please consult your doctor, especially if being used during pregnancy, before using our Bug Repellent Body Butter & Moisturizing Cream. Test on small inconspicuous area of skin for allergic reactions.

Overall Assessment: I simply cannot sufficiently underscore the extent to which Ooh La La is an incredible brand, and their products are healthy, a treat to use, and they are truly covet-worthy. A+

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Empties from February 2022

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As you can see, I had an unusually slow February in the month of empties! It isn't because February is a short month, but instead it is the direct result of testing Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream (preliminary post HERE) the way that professor Bader suggests, and that means using this product alone. Therefore, I only used a face cleanser, sunscreen and The Rich Cream for more than 30 days in order to properly test and evaluate this luxurious cream. Next month, I am sure that you will see a few skincare empties since I will have concluded my testing, and I will have posted my review.

This month I only used bath and body washes and hand soaps, and that's it! Here is what I used:

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash: This is a soothing and delicately fragrances body wash that not only smells utterly delicious, but it also hydrates, soothes and thoroughly cleanses the skin. It is perfect in the shower or bath, and it is emollient enough to use for shaving your legs! Purchase Again? Unquestionably, this is one of my all-time favorite body washes! ($36.00 for 6.8 oz from REN, Sephora and Bloomingdale's)

Spongellé with Love | Freesia Pear Heart Buffer: Spongellé Body Buffers are brilliant body wash-infused sponges effectively and gently clean and exfoliate the skin, and they also leave the it deliciously baby soft, smooth, supple and moisturized. They really excel in their ability to clean and exfoliate the skin while delighting the senses with their delightful aromas. 

You simply dampen the Spongellé Body Wash Infused Buffers with water to activate the very satisfying lather. Once you have used up all of the body wash, the sponge itself is left quite intact, and therefore all you need to do is use it in conjunction with your favorite liquid or bar soaps. The hanging ribbon allows the buffer to dry out easily, but I recommend hanging it outside of the moist environment of the shower to avoid bacterial growth. Purchase Again? I have another couple of scents that I am about to open ($14.00 from Spongellé)

Potager Soap Co. Lemonngrass Soap: Lemongrass is one of my favorite aromas, and Potager Soap Co. has created one of the finest permutations of that scent. This uplifting aroma is an unmitigated delight to the senses. The creamy lather is very satisfying to the touch, it thoroughly cleans the skin, and never leaves it dry or stripped. Their soaps are made in small batches in Concord, Massachusetts, and they are cruelty-free, vegan and certified organic. Furthermore, this is a woman-owned company that is invested in sustainable practices. Purchase Again? I have about 5 more of their beautiful soaps to use before buying more! ($7.98 for 4.5 oz. from Potager Soap Co.)

Baylis & Harding Lemongrass & Ginger Natural Hand Soap: is a delicious blend of Lemongrass that is tempered by the spiciness of ginger, and it has a beautiful complexity to it. It is an affordable and sustainable luxury hand soap that is a joy to use and it smells utterly delectable. Furthermore, it leaves your hands soft and moisturized, rather than dry and stripped. Purchase Again? Without a doubt! ($5.99 for 16.9 oz. from Target)

Overall Assessment: It was definitely a slim month in the land of empties since I was only testing Augustus Bader The Rich Cream, but I imagine that I will have a few more next month. At least I really loved everything that I used this month! What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in February?

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Potager Soap Co. Gorgeous Handcrafted Cruelty-Free Soaps for the Holidays

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You might remember, a while ago, that I extolled the many virtues of Potager Soap Co. (HERE), and I must do so once again. I am quite enchanted by their utterly gorgeous handcrafted soaps, and think that they are perfect for gift-giving this season. They are made in small batches in Concord, Massachusetts, and they are cruelty-free, vegan and certified organic. Furthermore, this is a woman-owned company that is invested in sustainable practices.

About Potager Soap Co.,

Potager Soap debuted in 1999 with our Potager Pure line of vegetable oil bar soaps. After nearly 20 years and following the birth of Eloise, suddenly pure was not good enough.  As my daughter diligently sourced out ingredient lists to make sure that the products she used on her baby were safe, at Potager we began reexamining our ingredient list. Potager soap was always crafted with natural ingredients, but we decided we could do better. Out of her search The Potager Promise was born…CLEAN SOAP…NATURALLY! 

Potager Soap Co. Sugared Balsam Soap ($9.98 for 4.5 oz. from Potager Soap Co.): This luscious richly moisturizing soap, with a satisfying lather, has a warm and creamy aroma that is underscored by the Balsam and peppermint, and it is at once soothing and uplifting. 

According to Potager Soap Co., 

Comforting Organic Balsam with a hint of playful organic peppermint combine for a sensory treat. Organic sugar tops this year-round favorite. Organic shea butter makes this bar super moisturizing. Warm memories sparked by the scent of freshly cut balsam fir waft in the mist when you shower with Potager’s sugared balsam. This soap is handmade in Massachusetts. 

Ingredients: Organic Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic RSPO Palm Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Filtered Water, Sodium Hydroxide*, Organic Essential Oil of Balsam Fir, Organic Sugar, Organic Rosemary Extract. *Used to saponify oils into soap. None remains in the final product.

Potager Soap Co. Rosemary Lemongrass Soap ($9.98 for 4.5 oz. from Potager Soap Co.): This soap strikes the perfect balance between the aroma of the Rosemary and the Lemongrass. Each scent tempers the other in the most delectable way. It is a very moisturizing bar with a very satisfying creamy lather, and it is an absolute delight to use.

According to Potager Soap Co.,

Rosemary Lemongrass bar soap is made with Certified Organic Plant oil, Essential Oil, and Shea Butter. Each bar is wrapped in Eco-friendly letter-pressed paper and sealed with twine and wax. 

Ingredients: Organic Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic RSPO Palm Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Rosemary Extract, Organic, Organic Rosemary Oil, Organic Lemongrass Oil, Organic Rose Petals, Sodium Hydroxide

Potager Soap Co. Unscented Oatmeal Soap ($9.98 for 4.5 oz. from Potager Soap Co.): This wondrous unscented oatmeal soap is perfect for people with sensitive skin who need a soothing bar to nourish and pamper their skin. The rich and creamy lather is very moisturizing, and satisfying to use.

According to Potager Soap Co.,

Organic Vegetable Oils to cleanse and moisturize and finely ground Organic Oatmeal to soothe. Potager’s Unscented Oatmeal Bar Soap offers lasting relief to sensitive skin.

Ingredients: Organic Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic RSPO Palm Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Filtered Water, Sodium Hydroxide*, Ground Organic Oatmeal, Organic Rosemary Extract. *Used to saponify oils into soap. None remains in the final product. 

Potager Soap Co. Minted Lemon Tea ($9.98 for 4.5 oz. from Potager Soap Co.): When Potager states that the scent of spearmint is mood elevating, they are not exaggerating. The smell of this bar puts me in a very good mood. The spearmint is tempered by a hint of lemon, and the way in which the aroma bursts forth is enough to put a smile on your face. The rich and creamy lather is very satisfying, and the moisturizing formula leaves the skin soft and supple.

According to Potager Soap Co.,

The scent of spearmint is thought to elevate mood and enhance clarity. Combine this with the stress-busting power of Lemongrass and you will be ready to take on anything the day may bring. As an added benefit, your skin will love the free radical fighting power of black tea, a natural antioxidant, that also reduces swelling and puffiness.

Ingredients: Organic Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic RSPO Palm Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Filtered Water, Sodium Hydroxide*, Organic Essential Oil of Mint and Lemongrass, Organic Black Tea, Organic Rosemary Extract. *Used to saponify oils into soap. None remains in the final product. This

Left to Right: Minted Lemon Tea, Unscented Oatmeal, Rosemary Lemongrass and Sugared Balsam

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Overall Assessment: Gorgeous handcrafted artisan soaps=perfect holiday gifts!

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Potager Soap Co. Gorgeous Handcrafted Cruelty-Free Soaps

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I recently discovered the most beautiful handcrafted soaps, made in small batches, from Concord, Massachusetts. Potager Soap Co. is a cruelty-free, vegan and certified organic brand that is woman-owned, and it is invested in sustainable practices.

About Potager Soap Co.,

Potager Soap debuted in 1999 with our Potager Pure line of vegetable oil bar soaps. After nearly 20 years and following the birth of Eloise, suddenly pure was not good enough.  As my daughter diligently sourced out ingredient lists to make sure that the products she used on her baby were safe, at Potager we began reexamining our ingredient list. Potager soap was always crafted with natural ingredients, but we decided we could do better. Out of her search The Potager Promise was born…CLEAN SOAP…NATURALLY!

Potager Soap Co. Natural Lavender Soap ($7.98 for 4.5 oz. from Potager Soap Co.): This lovely soap is a delightful lavender dream-come-true. The rich and creamy lather effectively and thoroughly cleans the skin and rinses clean without stripping or drying. Furthermore, it delights the senses, and calms the spirit, with its sublime lavender aroma. If you love the fragrant magnificence of lavender, then you must experience this fetching soap.

According to Potager Soap Co.,

Our all natural lavender soap is made with organic essential oil of lavender, organic lavender buds, and other organic ingredients to create a fragrant and soothing experience that your skin will love! Our plant oil, shea butter, and essential oils are certified by Baystate Organic Certifiers. 

Lavender purists will enjoy the aromatherapeutic qualities of this simple one-note bar embellished with organic lavender essential oil and organic lavender buds. Lavender is used to treat stress, depression, anxiety, acne, and other skin conditions. Handmade lavender soap is relaxing and cleansing. Let the relaxing scent of Lavender wash your cares away. 

Potager Soap Co. Natural Secret Garden Soap ($7.98 for 4.5 oz. from Potager Soap Co.): Secret Garden is a wonderful amalgam of lavender, patchouli, geranium and rose petals. The notable pungency of the patchouli is tempered by the rose, geranium and lavender and the result is a warm, rich and creamy aroma that is an utter delight to the senses. The rich lather rinses clean, but never strips the skin.

According to Potager Soap Co.,

Our Secret Garden handmade bar soap is made with organic olive oil, organic essential oils of lavender, patchouli and geranium, organic rose petals, and other organic ingredients your skin will love! 

Our Secret Garden Soap has organic lavender which antibacterial and used to treat stress, anxiety, acne, eczema, and can help promote sleep. It also contains patchouli and geranium.

Mysterious, engaging, playful…Potager’s Secret Garden Bar Soap is all of these. Crafted with a proprietary blend of organic lavender, organic patchouli, and organic geranium essential oils, Secret Garden promises and delivers a unique sensual experience. Take a walk in our Secret Garden! Popular with both men and women…an all-time favorite!  Gentle on your skin!

Potager Soap Co. Lemonngrass Soap ($7.98 for 4.5 oz. from Potager Soap Co.): Lemongrass is one of my favorite aromas, and Potager Soap Co. has created one of the finest permutations of that scent. This uplifting aroma is an unmitigated delight to the senses. The creamy lather is very satisfying to the touch, it thoroughly cleans the skin, and never leaves it dry or stripped.

According to Potager Soap Co.,

Potager natural lemongrass soaps are made with organic essential oils, organic plant oils, and are guaranteed to leave your skin feeling wonderful. Our soap blends are designed to clean, purify, and nourish your skin. Your skin care routine will never be the same!

Lemongrass soap contains vitamin A and vitamin C which can help skin look brighter. It is also an astringent and can minimize pores.   

Silky smooth and moisturizing with a generous lather and scent that at once soothes and awakens, Potager’s Lemongrass Bar Soap with skin-nourishing calendula petals is a sensory treat.

Lavender Soap Ingredients: Organic Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic RSPO Palm Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Filtered Water, Sodium Hydroxide*, Organic Essential Oil of Lavender, Organic Lavender Buds. *Used to saponify oils into soap. None remains in the final product.

Secret Garden Ingredients: Organic Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic RSPO Palm Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Filtered Water, Sodium Hydroxide*, Organic Essential Oils of Lavender, Patchouli and Geranium, Organic Lavender Buds, Organic Rose Petal. *Used to saponify oils into soap. None remains in the final product.

Lemongrass Ingredients: Organic Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic RSPO Palm Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Filtered Water, Sodium Hydroxide*, Organic Essential Oil of Lemongrass, Ground Organic Calendula Petals. *Used to saponify oils into soap. None remains in the final product

Potager Soap Co. uses a very limited ingredients list, which includes: Organic Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Shea Butter (these are the base oils which are saponified in the soap making process). They use organic essential oils for scent and aromatherapeutic benefits as well as organic herbs and botanicals.

Overall Assessment: These are absolutely amazing soaps, and I highly recommend supporting this small woman-owned company. Not only are these very high quality cruelty-free soaps, but they are such a joy to use.

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Suki Sensitive Cleansing Bar Review

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As you know, I recently purchased the Suki Skincare Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser and Sensitive Cleanser Bar Value Set (Reviewed HERE), and I told you that you receive the Suki Sensitive Cleansing Bar as a free gift when you purchase this set. I mentioned that I had used the bar years ago, and while searching for the company information about the bar online, I discovered that I had purchased and reviewed it back in 2011(HERE).

Here are the details: The 4 oz. Suki Skincare Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser is $37.00 and the Sensitive Cleansing Bar has a $10.00 value. Therefore, the Cleansing Bar is free! However, if you aren't interested in the Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, then you can purchase the Sensitive Cleansing Bar separately.

Suki Sensitive Cleansing Bar is a fantastic cleansing bar that is formulated for use on the face or the body, and it is vegan and filled with healthy high quality ingredients. Sensitive Cleansing Bar is an extraordinarily gentle French-milled soap that is both moisturizing and pleasant to use. It forms a rich and creamy-dreamy lather, it never strips the skin and it has luscious lemongrass aroma that is positively intoxicating.

You can apply it directly to the skin, or you can use a loofah, wash cloth or sponge to the body. For the face it can be used directly on the skin, or with your favorite cleansing device. It leaves skin clean, silky smooth and moisturized. I also found that it does an amazing job as a shaving cream for my underarms and legs, and the creamy and emollient lather feels amazing against the skin.

Features:
• nourishes, softens & hydrates ultra-dry skin
• soothes & calms redness & irritation
• created especially for use on the face & body for people with sensitivities
• uplifting signature citrus aroma blend

According to Suki,

I formulate my French-milled cleansing bar to be luxuriously-rich and creamy. The super hydrating lather provides gentle, soothing nourishment with my invigorating aromatherapy signature blend.

Directions: Lather all over (formulated for face & body), Rinse thoroughly, perfect for use with our suki organic facial cloth.

Select Ingredients and their Attributes:

SHEA BUTTER
• fair trade super skin softening
• dramatically soothes and moisturizes the skin to help prevent painful dryness, cracking, and chaffing
• helps tissue cell regeneration and boosts collagen production
• provides an abundance of nourishment

COLLOIDAL OAT
• this powerful healer is safe for even the most sensitive skin
• profoundly calms & soothes skin
• a natural humectant to lock in moisture
• great for babies, bumps, rashes & chronic conditions

Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil†, Avena Sativa (Colloidal Oat) Kernel Flour, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil,, Sodium Gluconate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter†, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Limonene*, Citral*, Geraniol*

*components of 100% pure natural fragrance and/or steam-distilled/cold-pressed essential oils
†certified organic. total organic content 1.5%.

Overall Assessment: I highly recommend this wonderful cleansing bar, and receiving it as a gift with the purchase of the Suki Skincare Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser is a great value. A+

Cleansing Bar $10.00 for 4 oz. from the Official Suki Amazon Store and Suki. Set for $37.00 from the Official Suki Amazon Store (Affiliate Links).

Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.
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Suki Skincare Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser and Sensitive Cleanser Bar Value Set

Purchased (Affiliate Links)

As you remember, I recently reviewed the Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, which I used religiously many years ago, and while I was looking around the Suki Official Amazon Store, I discovered a wonderful deal: Suki Skincare Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser and Sensitive Cleanser Bar Value Set. You get the Sensitive Cleansing Bar as a free gift when you purchase this set. I bought immediately, and I am considering buying a second one. I used the Sensitive Bar Soap years a go and liked it, and can't wait to try it again.

Here are the details: The 4 oz. Suki Skincare Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser is $37.00 and the Sensitive Cleansing Bar has a $10.00 value. Therefore, the Cleansing Bar is free!

Here is my review for the Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, which I am in love with, in case you want to relive this blissful exfoliating cleanser:

"I am madly in love with Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, and years ago it was my only daily cleanser. Then I started LSBB and began using a far wider range of products and somehow forgot about who much I loved this gem of an exfoliating facial cleanser. The lovely formula, which has the intoxicating scent of organic lemongrass extract, uses natural sugar to exfoliate the dead skin cells leaving your skin soft and silky smooth. I find it non-stripping and non-drying for my normal/combination skin, but if you have dry skin you would likely want to use it less often. I like to activate the light lather in my hands, which also breaks down some of the sugar, then with the lightest touch I massage it into my skin and rinse thoroughly. I use it a few times a week, and I always look forward to it since it is such a delectable treat to the skin and the senses."

According to Suki,

The Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser is just one example of the Suki philosophy come to life.  Not only does this cleanser purify pores, reduce toxic build-up & debris, promote radiant, smooth, even skin tone, smooth & soften complexion but it also reduces dry skin build-up & blemishes of all kinds, stimulates cellular renewal & jumpstarts collagen production. The perfect product for sloughing dry winter skin and prepping skin for summer.

 Suki is cruelty free, vegan, synthetic-free, toxin-free, organic ingredients, Leaping Bunny Certified, contains organic ingredients, sulfate-free, paraben-free, petro-chemical free, natural fragrance, natural, pure, clean, and safe for sensitive skin.

Features:
- Purifies pores, reducing toxic build-up & debris
- Promotes radiant, smooth, even skin tone
- Smooths & softens complexion
- Reduces dry skin build-up & blemishing of all kinds
- Stimulates cellular renewal & jumpstarts collagen production

Directions: Do NOT use if you have rosacea or irritated open skin. Wet hands & blend a very small amount between palms to activate the rounding action of the sugar crystals. Use less water for more intense exfoliation. massage onto face, lips, décolleté & body once a day (am or pm) or 2-3 times per week based on sensitivity. rinse & remove with moist suki facial cloth.

PRO TIPS
- Great for ingrown hairs
- Invigorating aromatherapy
- When exfoliation is needed for the body, apply directly onto elbows, knees, feet, etc
- Use after cleansing for powerful 'double cleanse'

Ingredients: Sucrose, Potassium Cocoate†, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Flour†, Cymbopogon Flexuosus (Lemongrass) Leaf Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Extract†, Squalane, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ascophyllum Nodosum (Atlantic Kelp) Extract†, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Ethyl Alcohol, Water (Aqua), Limonene*, Citral*, Geraniol*. *Components of 100% pure natural fragrance and/or steam-distilled/cold-pressed essential oils. †total certified organic content: 14.55%

Overall Assessment: A great deal, and money well spent! A+

$37.00 from the Official Suki Amazon Store (Affiliate Links).
Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.
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