KOS

I just fell in love with the King Of Skin all over again.







Buffy has always been my girl and she has been exfoliating and moisturizing my body everyday for a year now.



For some reason my skin has grown to become itchy in the middle of the day!....That's because I was not rotating with the King of Skin. I ran out of this guy maybe 3 months ago and kept telling myself Buffy will get me through this and I don't need another body butter. Boy was I wrong.

The oat, banana and avocado make this puppy not only the most nourishing bar we carry but it also gives it a unique 3 month self life. You should always use on your skin what you would put in your body.

Speaking of what we eat, has everyone seen the documentary FOOD INC.?

YOU should Coco

I'll start out by saying, I am one of those hardcore coconut lovers. Not only do I like coconut flavored anything, but I am in love with the scent as well. This fruit is a key component in almost every natural beauty product out there because it is so moisturising. Luckily, Lush products can satisfy my scent cravings and whisk me away to a tropical island...or at least make me smell like one. Summer isn't that far away, so I thought it would be great to get Lushies in the warm weather spirit with some of my favorite coconut scented products. I will also include some good cocktail suggestions to turn the coco-haters into coco-lovers! Haha... Here are some ideas on how to coco yourself from head to toe!

1) Curly Wurly Shampoo, Trichomania Shampoo & Coolaulin Conditioner- Not just for curly hair! Try to mix a little of each with another type of shampoo or conditioner and make a tropical hair cocktail. One of Carissa's favorites is Big with Curly Wurly. Volume and moisture in one, plus the scent of lime. Or try Coolaulin with American Cream for sweet coconut milkshake scented hair.

2) I Should Coco Soap & Almond & Coconut Smoothie- The other day, some girls came into our shop and picked up the I Should Coco soap and exclaimed, "This smells like vacation!!" I thought that was a perfect description. Not only does this soap have a certain toasted coconut smell, but it has loads of little coconut shreds throughout it to give you a nice soft scrub. In regard to the Almond & Coconut Smoothie, pretty amazing on its own, but try mixing one of our fruity shower gels (like Olive Branch!) to make it smell even more tropical.

3) Coco Lotion Hand & Body Lotion- Our newest lotion! This one doesn't have any added fragrance except for its subtle natural coconut oil smell, along with a hint of mandarin, rosemary, and pineapple juice. This product is so light and creamy, without any cocoa butter, so it is especially great for warmer weather.

4) Coconut Deodorant Powder- After you are all showered and moisturised, grab some Coconut Deodorant Powder and scatter it anywhere that you want to stay dry and smell nice. Sprinkle some in your shoes, too! This might be fun to mix with the Vanilla Puff Powder or on top of Heavenilli Massage Bar, which has extra virgin coconut oil in it, too.

Enjoy your tropical cocktails!

Trying to get through my stash

In the fashion of spring cleaning, one of my goals is to put a dent on my bath bomb and bubble bar stash. One could say I've been a hoarder of these bath delicacies, especially when it comes to the ones that have been discontinued and the holiday goodies. Enough is enough. I need to start using these guys. I haven't stored them well, so they are beginning to lose their smells and some of them have been duds in the bath (not as dramatic of a fizzing show as I'd like).

Last night, I used a Butterfly bath bomb. Quite simply: It was lovely. Such a springtime scent, and since spring was in the air yesterday, it seemed like the right choice.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Butterfly: it has the sensual scents of jasmine, larkspur, ylang ylang and everlasting flower. Plus, it has some flower petals and a cute little sparkly butterfly in it that ends up floating around in the tub with you. :)


Butterfly bath bomb is no longer available at the shop, but I did find it on LUSH's website recently on their Weddings page. Kind of cool.

Next in the queue...Youki-Hi. This was once my favorite and so I've hoarded about 6 of them since they were discontinued at the shop. With a description like this, how can I not?



Youki-Hi bath bomb is a total bath experience. Jasmine and ylang ylang combine beautifully to form a hypnotic, calming and sensual scent. The golden glitter adds a subtly sexy touch while the intoxicating aroma lingers in the water. If you're looking for a bath bomb to relax your mind and your body and add a touch of romance to your day or night, then Youki-Hi is the one for you.

The color is gorgeous and the smell is amazing. I can't wait. More reading in the tub? Yes, please! :)

Mixers

I love mixing my product to make my own concoction. Not only with bath cocktails but also all over the board.

I have been using something we call BIG WURLY. With this mixer I get the moisture from Curly Wurly shampoo and the volume from BIG shampoo. I love that they're both preservative free too!




I usually mix a Jellie with shower gel, and it makes the most soft, frothy wash you will ever feel. omg.





OH and American Cream conditioner on the ends of my hair for a ticker conditioner with Veganese conditioner at the roots for a light weight feel.

LOVE MIXERS. It makes the shower so much better.

Day off.