My ex-boyfriend used to be the worst backscratcher ever, leaving me to find another alternative (and eventually, another relationship). This bath brush gets the job done and cleans me at the same time; I just squeeze a little Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap on the nicely sized brush and I get a rich lather on contact. The handle is long enough to let me reach areas in the middle of my back, it also has a hemp string on the end that allows you to hang the product in the shower. This brush allows me to confidently show the clean, smooth skin on my back.
Pros:
- EcoTools donates to environmental organizations.
- The bristles on this brush aren’t too rough on my sensitive skin, they lightly scrub. The construction of the brush is solid, allowing me to scrub as hard as i like.
- The bamboo handle is eco-friendly.
- The brush is affordable: approximately $5.99
Cons:
- There isn’t any way to clean this product, soap scum will eventually build up on the brush and I will have to replace it.
Immediately after Labor Day, I start to get chronic itchy-leg syndrome. The weather changes and my skin is left a little drier than usual – and shaving? Forget it, the scratching starts as soon as my sensitive skin is dried with a towel. I used to apply lotion after my shower, but by the time I got out I’d usually forget, or just become too preoccupied with doing my hair that I didn’t feel like actually rubbing the lotion in. Olay In-Shower Body Lotion saved my legs! Just slather this lotion on, rinse it off, and PAT (not rub) your body with a towel when you get out of the shower. You’ll be moisturized until your next shower, no need to rub lotion in – SO MUCH EASIER! Plus, hot steamy water opens up pores, making the shower a prime location for moisturizing. Thank you Olay for coming out with such an amazing (and affordable) product!
Ingredients: Water, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Dimethicone, Fragrance, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Mica, Polysorbate 60, Titanium Dioxide, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide
Pros:
- Doesn’t have a strong scent, so it doesn’t interfere with my perfume.
- I prefer the Age Defying lotion to the other types (Quench and Ultra Moisture) because it has a slight gold shimmer to it. When the sun stops coming out and I start to look pale, this little tint goes a long way to make my skin look flawless in the light.
- This lotion won’t make you break out, I use it everywhere after my body wash.
- This lotion contains: Vitamin E, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5.
- Olay advertises the body wash being infused with “VitaNiacin” – mind you, this just means “vita” = Vitamin, “niacin” = niacinamide or a fancy name for B3. Vitamin B3 is necessary in our diets, although I haven’t read much about the benefits of topical applications.
- Inexpensive: $6.99 – This bottle lasts me about a month.
Cons:
- Although this lotion is advertised to be for “aging skin,” I recommend it for everyone. The only difference between this product and other Olay In-Shower Lotions is that it has a little bit of shimmer (which wonderfully makes up for losing my tan) and it is infused with vitamins.
Filed under: Soap | Tags: Body, Eco-Friendly, Fragrance, In-Shower, LOVE IT
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps offer a luxurious lather without any harmful detergents. The peppermint fragrance is my favorite, upon contact the smooth bubbles give an icy-tingling sensation and i feel squeaky clean the rest of the day. The entire bathroom smells like a mint candy after i use this as body wash, but no scent remains on my skin; this soap does not interfere with my perfume.
Ingredients: Water, Saponified Organic Coconut* & Organic Olive* Oils (w/ Retained Glycerin), Organic Hemp Oil, Jojoba Oil, Natural Fragrance, Citric Acid, Vitamin E.
Pros:
- Certified Fair Trade Ingredients*
- No synthetics or detergents.
- Eco-Friendly: 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Bottle and 100% Vegan.
- Sold in a variety of Fragrances: Peppermint, Almond, Rose, Eucalyptus, Citrus, Lavender, Baby Mild, and Tea Tree .
Cons:
- I do not recommend the bar soap, the lather is not full-bodied and the fragrances are weak.
- Price is slightly higher than competitor’s, a 32 Oz. bottle costs approximately $13.99
- The packaging is unusual, covered with radical quotes about unity, “We’re all-one or none!”
- The nozzle of the bottle can get clogged if you don’t close the lid tightly.
