Melon Boat Bath Melts - Delectable Soap

A little package was delivered to my door the other day.  I didn’t know who it was from or what it was but the lovely, melony aroma that was escaping from the package was telling me that something lovely was inside. 

As soon as I opened the package, I was greeted with a burst of melon scent.  Inside was a gorgeous, shiny black box, finished with a silver trimmed ribbon.  It was then when I had a good idea who had sent it (I remember her saying about this ribbon).

Inside this lovely box, snuggled in green tissue paper were these gorgeous little bath melts.  Smelling delicious, looking delicious.  Aren’t they cute?!  I am so looking forward to using them (saving them for the weekend).

This is one of a wide range of similarly lovely products from a very lovely lady called Kelly Ellis, creator of emerging new business www.delectablesoap.com, which is set to go live next week.  I know that once she has everything in place, she is going to very successful indeed.  A huge, huge thank you to Kelly and I wish you every success as you grow your business x

Sweet Sugar Shower

Sometimes I am in such an honoured position and get to try out some absolutely beautiful products, even before they are brought to market.  Well today was one of those times.

Nicoletta, from Nicoletta’s Beauty Space, has been doing some product development and I got to try out a Pink Sugar & Gingerbread Solid Scrub Bar she’s been working on.  Packed with lovely natural oils, butters and crammed to the brim with luscious, sweet sugar (to exfoliate) and wrapped in a lovely foil wrapper, these pretty little bars pack quite a punch!


They are not designed as a cleanser, so best applied after normal soap/gel cleansing, but whilst still in the shower.  The bar is just the right shape and size to be held comfortably in the hand and I found that a few long strokes deposited just enough product on the skin.  Once applied, if you use circular motions, the scrubbing action is gentle, but enough to give a stimulated sensation and the oils/butters both work to act as a skin emollient as well as help to work the sugar evenly over the area to gently exfoliate.  Then simply rinse off the excess to leave a lovely, emolliating film on the skin.

So, what I loved about it….

·    Simple, yet pretty, presentation in the little foil wrapper (like an expensive chocolate)
·    Excellent size & shape – easy handling
·    Gentle scrubbing action, yet leaves the skin stimulated, soft and glowing
·    No need to moisturise afterwards – it leaves a lovely, natural oil film on the skin so no need to moisturise afterwards
·    Moisturiser chill avoidance – Because you apply it while still in the warm shower, you don’t get that chilly time that you can get (especially in the colder months) while you apply moisturiser after showering.  Or is that just me, lol.
·    The lovely oils leave a nice film on the skin that isn’t too oily – just enough
·    Skin feels soft, smooth and moisturised
·    No mess left in the shower (so no major clean up afterwards and no clogging plughole)
·    Easily enough for 2-3 applications
·    Eco-friendly – minimal packaging
·    Leaves a lovely, soft scent on the skin

Any downsides?

Not exactly a downside but more of a little caution (and this is true for all similar, oil-based products).  Be careful in the shower (and I imagine in the bath, although I haven’t actually used it in the bath yet) as it can become a bit slippery.

Other possibilities perhaps?

While talking of baths, I would think this would be a fantastic treat in the bath because the oils, from the bar, will disperse throughout the bath water and, coupled with the oils that are present on the skin as well as the warmth from the water, it would absolutely cocoon the skin is these lovely, luscious oils.

These definitely get my thumbs up and I really have enjoyed trying this.  They are not available to buy (yet) but hopefully, Nicoletta will consider that an option at some point in the future????

My sincerest thanks to Nicoletta x

Nothing Like It!

I absolutely love the idea of owning something that isn't mass-produced and is really unique.  I am very lucky in that I rub shoulders, every single day, with some of the most creative and caring people who produce, by hand, beauty products that really are to die for. 

I know how hard they deliberate over every single detail and how much care and attention goes into their products.  From diligently selecting THE finest ingredients right down to how they are going seal the carefully selected packaging.  I know how many barriers they have to overcome to ensure that what they produce is safe and effective, but overcome them they do.  So much heart and soul goes into them and it is admirable to see such determination in people who are hell-bent on sticking to their ethos and principles.  The result?  THE most exquisite, individual and unique products available to anyone's beauty arsenal.  Isn't it a shame there isn't a Michelin Star rating equivalent for the producers of such finery.

Beautiful products make beautiful gifts for beautiful people. Over at the Maboho site, there's a selection of lovely gift ideas made by these lovely people and I really would highly recommend a little look-see.  There's also a few special and exlusive offers available to visitors to Maboho. 

Enjoy!  x