I'm taking a bit of a sabbatical this summer (or should I start saying Fall now? Yikes..) and have had the luxury of being able to indulge my ever-increasing obsession with all things green beauty. At the intense relief of dear friends and family, the Patchouli phase was short lived (although I still hold a special place in my heart for it and may at some point do a throw back post extolling all of its many virtues) and I've now progressed on to a Sandalwood fixation. Sandalwood reputedly is anti-aging, fights inflammation, acne and helps other skin afflictions like eczema and psoriasis.
Here's a round up of the Sandalwoody products I'm currently lusting after:
The Lavender scent is pictured but I'm currently loving the Sandalwood scent. It's a true, woody essence and smells amazing on the skin. It's chock full of great ingredients like: Mowrah Butter, Aloe Butter, Avocado Butter, Beeswax, Hemp Seed Oil, Shea Oil,Organic Whole-leaf Aloe Vera, Sunflower Oil and absorbs nicely into the skin. Another fun butter they produce is "You Glow Girl". It's a glitter body butter that contains essential oils like Lemongrass, Lavender, Clary Sage and 24k gold!! If my bathroom wasn't overflowing already with oils, creams and butters I would nab this in a heartbeat. In a nutshell, I can't wait to try more from this brand, especially the Sandalwood Revitalizing elixir.
Leave a comment if you're a Sandalwood fan or have tried any of the above.
Next up the cult fave...RMS!
Here's a round up of the Sandalwoody products I'm currently lusting after:
Evan Healy Argan Intensive Facial Serum
In addition to Argan oil, this contains Frankincense, Sandalwood and Jasmine and while being all natural and great for your skin, it also smells fantastic. I have sensitive combination skin with mild rosacea, along with the occasional breakout (good times!) and this has not caused any issues. Although I would say it's a bit heavy for morning use in the hot summer months and better used at night. I'm betting my skin will drink this up in the winter.
Simply Divine Botanicals, Butter Me Up Hand and Body Moisturizing Butter - Sandalwood
The Lavender scent is pictured but I'm currently loving the Sandalwood scent. It's a true, woody essence and smells amazing on the skin. It's chock full of great ingredients like: Mowrah Butter, Aloe Butter, Avocado Butter, Beeswax, Hemp Seed Oil, Shea Oil,Organic Whole-leaf Aloe Vera, Sunflower Oil and absorbs nicely into the skin. Another fun butter they produce is "You Glow Girl". It's a glitter body butter that contains essential oils like Lemongrass, Lavender, Clary Sage and 24k gold!! If my bathroom wasn't overflowing already with oils, creams and butters I would nab this in a heartbeat. In a nutshell, I can't wait to try more from this brand, especially the Sandalwood Revitalizing elixir.
Indah Sari Body Butter
So that I wean myself off slowly from my Patchouli obsession and don't go into withdrawals, I decided this body butter which combines Patchouli, Sandalwood, Basil, Fennel and Lemon in a coconut and cocoa butter base is a good next step. The name and smell both make me feel exotic and like I want to traipse around in long colorful silks and gold arm bangles...
Soothing Touch Organic Sandalwood Bath and Body Oil
Ayurveda is something I've long been interested in but haven't delved much into yet (other than finding out that apparently I'm a Pitta Dosha - whatever that means!). And apparently Sandalwood features prominently in Ayurvedic treatments. This oil, in addition to smelling "rich and exotic" contains many wonderful skin oils like Argan, Grapeseed and Seabuckthorn (I'll post more about Seabuckthorn later). Perhaps if I'm feeling particularly rebellious one day I'll sneak some of my Patchouli essential oil into this as a blend and hope I won't raise a hue and cry from friends and neighbors.
Leave a comment if you're a Sandalwood fan or have tried any of the above.
Next up the cult fave...RMS!
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