Carthusia is a brand of centuries-old fragrances formulated by monks from the local herbs and flowers on the island of Capri in Italy. I discovered Carthusia at least 10 years ago at C.O. Bigelow. I used the testers in the store, and I bought the rich fragrance Ligea de Sirena, named for one of the …
Glowing, Hydrated Skin with Farmhouse Fresh Citrus Cilantro Body Oil
Oils are so popular these days. There are different oils for every single thing. I like oils. In fact, I’ve tried a number of after-shower body oils. They usually smell lovely. But I’ve found that with my super dry skin, the oil doesn’t provide lasting hydration. At first, it seems to hydrate well, but over …
Holiskin Handmade Natural/Organic Skincare
I enjoy making things by hand: jam, crocheted clothing and accessories, bread, jewelry, crafts. And I appreciate and love to use things that are handmade by others. That’s why I even have a category on my blog called Artisan Spotlight. Over the years, I have discovered several artisans whose handmade skincare products I return to over …