Green Options

Ready for a skin smoothing, luxuriously scented treat for warm weather skin?  Then it must be Suzanne aux bains Nourishing Body Millk ($30).  Lightly scented with Chamomile, Lavender and Incense essential oils, this creamy-dreamy body lotion is a sweet little indulgence for the skin.

The first time I used Suzanne aux bains Nourishing Body Milk I really didn’t put much thought into it, until later that is.  I  received a sample sachet and quickly applied some of the lotion to my arms and shoulders on the way out the door.  Later, as I was getting ready for bed, I couldn’t help but notice how soft and smooth my arms were, and had to think back to even remember what I had put on them.  Well, needless to say, I purchased a tube the very next day.

In drier winter months a body cream or butter provides us with a thicker, richer form of hydration for the skin.  In warmer seasons we need to switch to something lighter and more regenerative.  Suzanne aux bains uses Jojoba oil for deeply penetrating hydration and Lavender honey to gently exfoliate the skin.

If you’ve experienced stress from work recently, and in this economy it is inevitable, then you may consider relaxing and unwinding with an aromatherapy massage. Our body holds tension and anxiety from stressful situations that massage will help you release, and replace with a feeling of peace and serenity.

To take relaxation one step further try adding aromatherapy. Here are a few amazing essential oil blends that will do the trick (below from right to left)~

1. Red Flower Massage Kit: organic massage oil set of three red flower scents: moroccan rose, indian jasmine and french lavender each made with a warming and nourishing blend of certified organic avocado oil, jojba oil, and grapeseed oil. “Provoke an open heart with moroccan rose a warming blend of rose damascene, rose otto, bulgarian rose and coriander. Seduce a slow embrace with indian jasmine a sensual blend of jasmine flowers, jasmine sambac, tangerine, neroli and ylang-ylang. Transcend for pure clarity with french lavender a balancing blend of lavender, peppermint, rosemary and pepperina.”