The other day, when I was grocery shopping at Trader Joe's, I was struck by the beauty of the potted lavender plants that they had for sale. They only had two left that day, and at $7.99 each for healthy plants, I grabbed them both immediately. I have a lot of lavender in my yard– both in pots and in the ground– but I lacked this particular variety. I planted one in the ground and the other in a pot, and they are both happy, thriving and beautifully fragrant. If you shop at Trader Joe's, and are looking for some potted plants to enhance your home and garden, I highly recommend taking a look at their offerings. I also noticed some healthy rosemary and basil that I will likely get on my next trip to the store.
Oh how I love the aroma of lavender, and I unquestionably seek out high quality bath and body products with that feature this delectable scent. My favorites are undoubtedly those among them that are more subtle and refined, and Philip B Lavender Hair & Body Wash and Lavender Hand Crème both fit the bill.
Philip B. Lavender Hair & Body Shampoo is a delectable scented lavender wash, with a luxe-lather, that envelops your skin and hair in a divine aroma that calms and delights the senses. The gently cleansing formula, which is sulfate-free, is non-stripping, color-safe and a joy to use. Skin is left soft and supple and hair is left with a luscious shine. The aroma lingers for a couple of hours before fading from the hair.
According to Philip B.,
Gentle, sulfate-free cleanser protects and preserves hair color, while your skin soaks up moisture and softness. Mild blend of botanical cleansers creates a dense, luxurious lather—gentle enough for the whole family.
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Exclusive L-Amino Acid complex strengthens hair and magnifies shine, for healthy, gleaming color and soft, glowing skin
Pure Lavender Oil light, fresh, naturally calming scent
Philip B Lavender Hand Crème is a lightweight and fast absorbing cream that sinks in instantly and immediately hydrates dry skin. Skin is left soft, supple, moisturized, nourished and luminous! While this is formulated as a hand cream– I love it so much that I use it on my whole body. The aroma is subtle, calming and sits close to the skin. After a couple of hours the scent fades away, but that can be remedied by reapplication!
According to Philip B.,
This rich, super-indulgent, youth-preserving creme lavishes on the moisture to leave hands incredibly soft for hours, without a greasy feel. Bonus: The elegant pump bottle makes a gorgeous gift. Just tie on a ribbon and you’re set. Vitamin-rich formula sinks in instantly to tackle dryness, making rough spots, peeling cuticles and itchy palms a thing of the past.
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African Shea Butter and Safflower Oleosomes hydrate deeply without leaving hands slippery or slick.
Philip B® hand and body crèmes are paraben-free, phthalate-free, made without animal testing, and formulated in the U.S.A. with a low-carbon footprint. The botanicals we use are responsibly sourced and all packaging is recyclable.
Overall Assessment: A lavender dream-come-true for this girl! If you love lavender, then you need to try these beauties!
