Bath & Body

Raising the (soap) bar in the shower – 2 brands I love and why I’m switching to using bar soaps

September 8, 2022 Paris B 7 Comments

It’s a little funny topic I know, but for the longest time, I’d been a fan of shower gels or liquid body washes. I love trying new ones, and all the lovely scents they come in. In the past, liquid soaps formed a part of my souvenirs from holidays and trips overseas, where I had access to different brands and scents.

We used bar soaps growing up, and I hated them because they’d get mushy quickly, and were awfully drying on skin. They also were heavily scented, and were so strongly scented that people would use them to scent their wardrobes!

I also found using liquid body washes easier. They are less messy, and you don’t find yourself bending over to pick up a slippery bar of soap every now and then LOL! :D They also come in scents that are more fun.

But while in lockdown, I found some bar soaps in my cupboard, and instead of wasting them, decided to have a go. I must say that I have been pleasantly surprised by how useful they are, and it’s changed my mind about using bar soaps! :)

Beauty Quickie: 4 beauty products I’m enjoying at the moment

August 18, 2022 Paris B 2 Comments

Some days and some products deserve a whole long-ass post all to themselves, extolling their virtues (or allowing me to rant, as the case may be). Other days, I (like most of us) just want a quick read as to why some products work, or why they don’t.

So, here’s some products I’ve been using over the past few months, that I’ve really enjoyed using, and that I think are worth trying. They’re skincare products that have been around a while, but I don’t like rushing into trying and telling people about new skincare I’ve tried – you never know if it really works in the short term, and it’s only after long-term use, that you truly decide if it’s a keeper or if it’s not worth trying.

But these 4 products are worth giving them a shot, and here’s why! :)

3 ways I use the Rosken Skin Repair Dry Skin Cream to soothe and repair dry skin

March 19, 2022 Paris B 2 Comments

What do you reckon you can do in 30 minutes?

Make a sandwich? Cook a quick meal? Repair and soothe dry skin?

It’s that last one that I’ve found myself needing more now, because dry skin is something that’s beginning to plague me not only on my face, but over the body as well. This more so, on my hands, which are now more exposed to washing, cleaning detergents and sanitizers.

Rosken Skin Repair is a brand not unfamiliar to me. My dad swore by it for healing cracked heels in the past, so when the opportunity arose for me to revisit, I was happy to! :) Here are 3 ways I use it.

Pamper and treat dry skin on hands and body with the Natura Castanha Nourishing Hand Cream and Body Lotion

February 21, 2022 Paris B Leave a Comment

Ever since being introduced to Natura, I have been quite a big fan of the brand, especially their hair and body products. The Natura Murumuru Shampoo and Conditioner is amazing for dry, frizzy hair!

But I wanted to tell you of one of the nicest body products I’ve used in recent times – the Natura Castanha Body Lotion and Castanha Nourishing Hand Cream. LOVE!

natura castanha nourishing hand cream and nourishing body lotion

I’ve never been one to use a body lotion or hand cream very much. But since getting a little older, and exposing myself more to the sun, I’ve realised that you can’t just treat your face and neglect the rest of you. If you want to look good, and age gracefully, you need to care for your arms and hands too.

And in our hot and humid tropical weather, you want something that isn’t sticky or greasy.

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