1.22.2012

Nature's Edge Bathworks Soap {review}


You know, I ordered so many fall-inspired soaps this last fall that I'm still working my way through them. It's all good though - fall soaps are some of the best! I love the warm and comforting scents, which are still welcome in this cold winter we're in the midst of. But anyway, I tried a new soap tonight from my fall shopping spree. And it was kind of magical.

{the soap}

The soap I am going to tell you about is called "Haunted House" by Nature's Edge Bathworks. Here's the intriguing description given for this soap:

Creaking doors, cobwebs and old, burnt fireplaces. The scent of fallen apples in a grey garden waft through a broken window. Long hallways and damp, musty rooms around every turn. The unknown lurking in every shadowy nook. An unforgiving wind howls through the air in the dark, dark night....

When I read that, I just had to have it. It sounded so mysterious and wonderful. And, I think it has turned out to be one of the best fall scents I've ever had the pleasure to sniff. But that may just be my post-fall senses talking. It is indeed a warm and comforting scent, as a fall soap should be. But it is not so intense on the spicy-cinnamony warmth. The soap is mildly sweet, almost fruity, with a hint of cinnamon in the background. What I'm really digging about it is the mildness of it. It makes you think about what you're really smelling - it really is rather mysterious. 


The soap formula is quite fantastic as well. It has a nice creamy, almost foamy lather. And it is quite moisturizing. In fact, I was quite surprised by how soft my skin felt afterwards. It feels as if the soap left behind a bit of residue, for my skin feels slightly powdery. However, it's not an unpleasant feeling. Rather, it makes my skin feel all the more moisturized and silky soft.

Surprising and mysterious. That's what this soap is. And I greatly enjoyed it.

(ingredients}

Palm oil, coconut oil, olive oil, palm kernel oil, castor oil, safflower oil, grapeseed oil, apricot oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut milk, clay, essential oils, and fragrance.

{conclusion}

The soap from Nature's Edge Bathworks was a true pleasure. I am definitely going to buy another bar or two. Probably tonight! In fact, I strongly urge you to do so also while you still have the chance! The shop will close soon and the soaps are priced to sell! Also, there's an additional coupon code for 15% off (NEF15). AND, the Haunted House soap is on clearance, being a Halloween/fall scent and all. If you're interested in trying out a great bar of soap for less than $3, go check out Nature's Edge Bathworks. I think I'm gonna try their peppermint soap next! :)

1.16.2012

In the shower...

In attempt to do some posts that are not just reviews, I thought I'd introduce this new feature to the blog. I'm gonna tell you about what I lathered up with today! 

Shampoo: Nature's Gate Shampoo in Tea Tree

Conditioner: Pink Bow Bath Boutique Lovely Leave-In Conditioner in Vanilla Bean Noel

Face Soap: Rocky Top Soap Shop Pumpkin Soap

Body Soap: Bubs & Scrubs Creamy Peppermint Soap

Body Scrub: Mad City Soap Whipped Sugar Body Scrub in Italian Cream Cake

Did all this result in a satisfying shower? For the most part, it did. I felt clean and moisturized afterwards, and my hair wasn't a rough and tangled mess (as it has been of late). BUT, I was feeling especially icky today (due to an encounter with some insects) and I wished I could feel ultra-clean instead of just plain ol' clean. I think that when I need that level of clean feeling, I don't find foodie scents to be very helpful. I need a good minty scrub for those extra dirty days! Any suggestions? :)


1.06.2012

UPDATE: New Blog Title!

I've been a bit neglectful of my blogging duties as of late. I apologize. Life has been hectic and school keeps me busy.

But to start off the new year, I thought I'd make a big change I've been wanting to do for awhile now. I have changed the name of this blog from "etsy balmer" to "soapy days". I feel it's more fitting for what I want to blog about. I will still review lip balms and other non-soap bath products. I just feel it's a bit more logical to blog about bath & body products under a title pertaining to soap than it is to lip balm. Basically, it's not as weird!

For this change, I have also changed the blog address to soapydays.blogspot.com. I hope this isn't TOO inconvenient for people. Also, I hope you all agree that this blog was in need of a title change and that the new one is more fitting!

Look forward to more soapy (and non-soapy) reviews soon! And hey, happy beginnings in this new year! :)

<3 Alyssa