jane's short & sweet blog / cleanse
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Citrusy, Exotic, Bright: It Must Be the Lime Coriander Talking
Read more →Lime Coriander! Creating new aromas for the sugar scrub is like having multiple children. You can’t choose a favorite. But if pressed, this newest fragrance is the best kid, so far. One big, yoga-like inhale and the combination is bright, fresh, spicy, clean and exotic. It was a special order for a neurologist friend’s corporate brand, to be used as a thank you to colleagues in the field and as a reminder to be centered in mindfulness. That the aromatic blend is known to reduce pain, fight depression and lift emotions wasn’t lost on either of us. It reflected well...
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You NUT!!!
Read more →Only in my adult years has shea butter been part of my daily routine. Dry spots on my arms were improved when I exfoliated and moisturized them. This was the root of why I developed my own sugar scrub; one that would exfoliate well, moisturize satisfactorily, and then completely rinse off. While I came into it a little late, it’s been a staple in African cultures for thousands of years. The Shea tree is considered sacred because of the healing properties of the butter the nut produces. Crushing, mashing and boiling it creates an ingredient people have and continue to...
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Ready for Summer?
Read more →When I think of summer, it gives me life. The potential for adventure, outdoor fun, time with friends and family around a dinner table. All of these aspects of my summer give me hope and anticipation for great memories. But that ‘outdoor fun’ can be wilting! So, with the advent of summer comes a brand-new fragrance: the crisp, clean, brilliant aroma combination of Grapefruit Basil!! The newest sugar scrub offering is a collaboration with a beautiful boutique hotel over on the east coast. And when the labels for them are ready, we’ll announce who it is you’ll need to visit...
