• Softsoap - Earth Blends
    Skin Care

    Softsoap – Earth Blends

    I love trying new soap and bath products so when I was sent some products from Softsoap’s new Earth Blends line I was excited to try them out! The Earth Blends line is new to the Softsoap brand. The products are dye-free, paraben free, and are made from biodegradable cleaning ingredients. I love knowing that the products I’m using are safe and gentle on the environment. I was sent the body wash in the scent “Pomegranate & Plum”, hand soap in “Pink Grapefruit & Cucumber”, and two bar soaps in “Coconut Fig”. The soaps are so fragrant and moisturizing. The body wash has a thin, liquidy consistency and does provide…

  • Apoterra Exfoliating Soap
    Skin Care

    Apoterra Exfoliating Soap

    Back in March, I got a bar of exfoliating soap by Apoterra in my Aster Market Box. Since we’re finally into spring, I really wanted to give this soap a try to exfoliate my skin and get rid of that winter skin. This soap is made with pumice stone harvested from ancient volcanic beds. It claims to scrub away dead skin cells, get rid of stubborn oils and dirt, and will gently remove calluses. The soap is hand crafted in small batches, which I think is what gives it that hand cut shape. The soap is really nice and has just the faintest scent. I actually wish the scent was…