Dove Body Wash for Sensitive Skin

Figgy

I think you all know by now of my undying love for The Body Shop's bath gels and their delicious smelling lathery goodness. But alas,  I realized (when the last drops of my Shea Butter Gel disappeared, *sob*) that I really can't afford to throw $8 for a bath gel I love so much it disappears in 10 days. So I needed to find something that had: 1)a lot more product, 2) was reasonably priced and 3) was gentle enough to not make my extremly sensitive skin break out into rashes at the end of a shower.

After staring at the bath gel aisle at Target for what felt like 15 hours, I finally decided to go with what I knew (and was recommended by a Hot Inker!): Dove Body Wash. I picked out the Sensitive Skin version because it claimed to be soap-free, and took it home with me.

From the start, I really liked that the gel had a very soft, gentle fragrance. It's almost not there. It's got a very thick consistency and a little makes for a lot of rich lather, which I loved. Once I washed it off there was no icky feeling of residue and best of all, my skin didn't immediately feel dried up as it does with most body washes.

Washing Up With An Old Friend: C.O. Bigelow Grapefruit Body Cleanser

Cindy

Aaah...what's better than stepping into the shower with an old friend? How about if that old friend gently lathers you up with soft, foamy caresses? And what if that old friend smells delightful, like a sweet, ripe grapefruit--not too tart or overpowering?

No, sadly I am not talking about a Calvin Klein underwear model (would that it were so!) or my new bisexual lover (alas!), but rather my favorite body wash: C.O. Bigelow Grapefruit Body Cleanser. If I can't have another body in with me, this is the next best thing.

Its wonderful scent wakes me up, but doesn't linger too long...if you know what I mean.

DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub: The Crafty Scientist Makes My Legs Happy! Wait...

Pinky McLadybits

Image via The Crafty Scientist

You may not realize this, but I'm sort of a crafty bitch. I make my own cross-stitch patterns, stitch them, attempt to sell them, and I'll try most crafts. Most. On Christmas Day, I was waiting for my parents to come over when I decided to find a recipe for some Lemon Sugar Scrub. I headed to The Crafty Scientist and found something quick, easy, and easily created from my limited resources.

I cleaned a glass jar, wrapped it with a ribbon and did the best I could with a labelmaker. I then presented it to my Mom, to her delight. Even better, this recipe makes so much Lemon Sugar Scrub that I was able to keep a small container for myself.