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We jut recently discussed Lush Halloween 2016 but let’s move on to Lush Holiday/Christmas 2016! Haha! I swear seasons are so very rushed. Lush UK launched their Holiday/Christmas 2016 Collection earlier this week and it should be popping up very soon here in the US as well. I always look forward to Lush’s holiday products as it’s time for me to stock up on some of favorite items like Snowcake (or as it’s called this year, Snowcastle!) and Snow Fairy. Let’s see what’s on the table this year! Below you’ll find the Lush individual Holiday offerings but keep in mine there are a crazy amount of gift sets as well which contain a variety of Christmas items . Not to mention Lush also does gorgeous hat boxes which are jammed packed with bath and body goodies. Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel It returns! Again! Bless be! This is my favorite shower gel in all the universe (and beyond)! It’s a sweet, fruity blend that’s a must for all! Try it, you won’t be sorry! Lush Father Christmas Bath Bomb Po...

REN Atlantic Kelp And Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Bath Oil £26, Space NK and renskincare.com Several water- sourced ingredients make this a restorative treat. Mineral- rich kelp hydrates and tones the skin, plankton extract reduces the effects of external stress and micro- algae oil leaves limbs moisturised . It’s also got a lovely aromatic scent that calms the mind as well as the body. Philosophy Pure Grace Summer Surf Eau De Toilette £33, John Lewis A true scent of summer, this smells like a fresh ocean breeze rolling in over a hot, sunny beach. With a top note of bergamot, heart notes of tiare and gardenia flowers and subtle musks at its base, it’s light, easy to wear and a perfect holiday fragrance . Molton Brown Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel Bath & Shower Gel £20, moltonbrown.co.uk Fresh, salty and earthy, this new unisex fragrance conjures up images of waves crashing against a rugged coastline.  The two lead ingredients were sourced from Australia, and you’ll also be abl...

In April, British lifestyle brand Jo Malone London had set up a two- day makeshift fragrance bar in the gardens of the Amanbagh boutique hotel near Jaipur, as an experiential precursor to its launch in India. It was called a fragrance mixing session . “I love the smell of peonies, but it’s a bit too floral, too nice for me. Can we make it a little bad, dark, add a tinge of a rainy, grimy city?” I asked them. To my absurd brief, Thomas Patterson—communications assistant at Jo Malone London , who was playing bartender at the fragrance bar —first dabbed some of the Jo Malone signature Peony & Blush Suede on my wrist. He tried mixing two other scents, with ambiguous results, until he brought out the Black Cedarwood & Juniper. “ Fragrances react differently on different skins, and you have to give them a moment to settle in with you,” he said as he dabbed the second scent on my other wrist. A warm base woodiness toned down the sweetness of peony. The scent, like a subconscious ...

We have no shortage of ideas for making your own bath bombs and soaks, but sometimes it’s nice to just buy something in a bottle, pour it in the tub, and relax a little bit. (Or a lot.) Whether you’re looking for something fun and fizzy or soothing and bubbly, we’re pretty sure you’ll find the perfect soak for you below. Fizz & Bubble Coconut Cream Mini Bath Fizzies // These mini fizzies are the perfect size for a quick bath—and this Coconut Cream scent smells like a tropical vacation. Pink Detox Bath Soak // Relax and detox at the same time with this Pink Himalayan soak . Bonus: we’re giving away a Pink Detox bath on the blog right now! Lollia In Love Bath Salt Sachets // These beautifully wrapped sachets contain bath salts scented with a delicate, floral fragrance. Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Honey Bath // This moisturizing honey bath smells good enough to eat! Fresh Rice Sake Bath // Yes, this soak contains real sake! It detoxifies, softens skin, and helps even skin to...

When making choices to support a healthier lifestyle, many individuals overlook the safety of their beauty and/or personal care products . But they shouldn’t: Not only is skin your largest organ, but what is applied to the skin is absorbed by the body (if you’re suspect, just think about the efficacy of transdermal birth control or nicotine patches). As a professional with 15 years of experience as a makeup artist and 10 years of experience in naturals specifically, I have developed an expertise in which products, ingredients, and methods are best. So if you’re taking the time—and spending the money—to buy healthier, organic food, it’s about time you understand what you’re putting on your skin. An introduction to clean and natural beauty. In order to understand the context, here’s some clean beauty 101 : The personal care industry (meaning things like lipstick, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste) is completely unregulated in the United States. In layman’s terms, this means ther...