Karma Body Soap by Lush

After a stressful day, there's no better feeling than standing under a hot shower with some Karma to wash it all away.

This amazing soap is sooooo yummy. Karma Handmade Soap
is an invigorating blend of orange citrus, a touch of patchouli and lemon grass. You want a soap to be cleansing, of course, but you also want it to leave your skin feeling smooth and moist. This one has it all.

If you ever get into a Lush store, you'll see these giant beautiful round cakes of soaps.

Sense Skin Care by Usana

About two years ago, my friend and neighbor Monica Ulrich invited me to a girl's facial party. What fun! This is where I first tried the Sense Skin Care line by Usana. All of the Sense products contain all natural ingredients and are free of artificial preservatives. They even come in specially designed containers that prevent bacterial contamination.

The 3-step system is so good, even my husband uses it. It smells soooo good. It reminds me of when I walk into a really fancy spa, like Burke Williams and I'm overcome by the heavenly smells of eucalyptus, mint and citrus.

Anyway, I digress...the point is this stuff makes my skin feel so soft and fresh. Products can be ordered regularly through the Monica's website, and they're delivered directly to your home. Sometimes it's just such a pleasure to skip the mall for beauty products!

no!no! Hair Removal System

You know, for a long time, I've been unsatisfied with the current methods of hair removal. Razors don't shave close enough and have to be used daily. Yuck. It's a short term solution...and who wants to do it every day?!

The other option? Waxing. Waxing can be done at home and it lasts longer but it's such a pain. Literally. I give it a double yuck..one yuck for the pain and one for the gross mess. A girlfriend of mine goes to a salon for the "brazilion wax". It's expensive not to mention undignified. The first time I heard of it, I thought, "They do what?! To my where?!" Um, no thank you. I'll pass on that pain and embarrassment. Shoot, I'm not even that modest, but I figured there had to be a better way, and here it is!
The no!no! hair removal system uses exciting new technology called Thermicon™ which transfers a pulse of heat to the hair follicle, destroying it. It's safe, painless and over time, it will eliminate the need for regular hair removal. There are no in-grown hairs or pimples like with waxing. Nice! Keep in mind, that like any hair removal system, it takes time and dedication to achieve the desired results. Over time, you will have clean, smooth, stubble free skin. Yes!

Jo Malone Cologne

You may have noticed that I have already mentioned Jo Malone body cream. Well, here is the fragrance. Yum!

I had to go check out the sales at Valley Fair this weekend...crazy good! Jo Malone has a boutique there (with a very handsome salesman I might add) so of course I had to stop in to moisturize! I wish I caught the man's name, but darn it he was so charming and so busy telling me I had to try the Honeysuckle & Jasmine cologne, that I forgot to take note. Oh well!

You know what this reminded me of? Summertime. It was the kind of sent that a cold body in a wool coat longs for in the middle of winter. One deep whiff of this, and I was transported I tell you!

I think we all could use a little tropical vacation right about now, don't you? (sigh)

Lush body soap

LUSH Handmade Natural Soaps


We first heard of LUSH from a friend who gave us some "Honey I washed the kids" while on a trip to Vegas. The smell is good enough to make your EYES roll back into your HEAD, it's that good. It's a warm sweet smell of honey and toffee. Good for sensitive skin and it leaves you smelling soooo good.

There are stores in Valley Fair or in San Francisco near Union Square. Of course you can always purchase it online if you don't want to brave the traffic and crowds. Enjoy!

Jo Malone

A great evening out ends with a great evening in...so you better be smellin lovely! Start by layering your fragrance with Jo Malone body cream. I first heard about it on Oprah, then tried it for myself. Can I say heaven in a jar?! My fav is the French Lime Blossom.
It might sound like something you'd bite into after a shot of tequila but it's not...It's really fresh & clean.

When we went to the city a couple weeks ago I had it on and people commented on it all night. Can you imagine that? Either this is good stuff or I need to be wearing hotter clothes when we go dancing.