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2/05/2012

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub 5 oz (140 g) Review

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub 5 oz
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I like the Aveeno products I've tried, including this one. However, considering the reasons I purchased this product, I would have to say I'm disappointed with it. This product is generally not working for me.

First of all, some others here mention the smaller beads. That might seem like a small concern. However, I think the beads are the reason this product won't work for everyone--I believe that this product is mainly for those with sensitive skin, and that's what they should advertise so the rest of us can save our money. I can see how big/harsh beads can irritate some people's skin, and I've seen reviews of this product where many people have mentioned a scrub by St. Ives as an example of a harsh scrub. However, unless you have that problem of most scrubs irritating your skin, the seemingly non-existent beads in this product are just not going to get the job done on your skin...or maybe it will, but it will take a long time.

Second, this product claims to do some things I don't think it does, or maybe--again--it only does it for those with sensitive skin. For example, I have not seen my skin "brighten" so much as look shiny/oily in certain spots, particularly my forehead. Another thing is I do have uneven skin tone and texture, and it is not doing a thing for that. The product also doesn't really lather that well (unless maybe your face is soaked?), so I, personally, have to keep squeezing more out and wetting my face to get enough on as you need to rub this scrub in pretty good and for a while.

Third, I assumed that a product that would exfoliate the skin would also help with acne and have been led to believe by some reviews I've seen that it HAS helped some people with acne. In fact, the reason I bought this product in the first place is that my mother has it and suggested it for my skin. I used hers at her house a few times and liked the way it made my skin feel, so I decided to buy one of my own. At its price, now I'm kind of sorry I did. My acne is just the same as ever--pimples/scars did not fade one bit with this product--and, in fact, every time after using this product the same spot on my chin has become inflamed, i.e. itching/stinging sensation that just would not go away (this would go on for hours) and a raised spot, kind of like a small swelling. The last time I used this product, I applied it to my forehead and cheeks only and my chin did not become inflamed. Aside from that slight inflammation, it's as if the product does nothing but moisturizes my face, not exfoliate it.

I give the product two stars because I did like how it made my skin feel in general, especially right after using it. If I want to moisturize my skin, I will definitely use it. But I've already moved on to another product to try and treat my acne and help with skin tone/texture, Clean & Clear Oxygenating Scrub. I've been using this for a very short amount of time, but I can already note some key differences--bigger beads, a much nicer feel after using it (definitely feels amazing and like it's working), some of my pimples feel like they are shrinking within an hour of usage, skin feels INCREDIBLY soft (even my hands), don't have to use much to rub it on your face and feel it working, etc. I think this Clean & Clear scrub is going to be what I was looking for and might recommend this to people who need a stronger scrub than Aveeno's but a scrub that's not TOO strong (this C&C scrub says it's good for daily use just as Aveeno's does), but I will write a separate review under that product after I've used it more and can report more reliably. As for this Aveeno scrub, I have the foam cleanser and I'm not sure I can tell the difference between the foam cleanser and this scrub. If you have one, don't buy the other...

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Gently exfoliates for even tone and texture. With moisture-rich soy extracts and gentle microbeads. Soap-free. Oil-free. Hypoallergenic. Noncomedogenic. Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub helps improve skin tone, texture, and clarity to reveal brighter, more radiant skin. This unique formula combines natural soy extracts with smooth, round microbeads to gently exfoliate while you cleanse, leaving skin soft, smooth and even-looking. Good for everyday use and gentle enough for sensitive skin, Aveeno Skin Brightener Daily Scrub leaves skin looking and feeling cleaner, smoother and radiantly healthy.

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2/04/2012

Kiss My Face Fragrance Free Moisture Shave, 11-Ounce Pumps (Pack of 4) Review

Kiss My Face Fragrance Free Moisture Shave, 11-Ounce Pumps
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Kiss My Face is well known for their environmentally friendly products, and their Moisture Shave is no exception. Unlike most shaving foam, which uses aerosols that are both harmful to the environment and flammable, Kiss My Face's Moisture Shave is a lotion which uses a standard pump similar to hand soap.

The Moisture Shave itself lives up to its name, and has very little odor at all. It has a very pleasant feel on the skin, and works perfectly for shaving. This Moisture Shave even stands up to my thick facial hair if I've let it grow for a few days, something most foams fail at even with fresh razor blades.

Switching to a lotion-based shave instead of foam may be a small step for the environment, but it's worth it when you have a product that works this well.

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Our Fragrance Free Moisture Shave contains a moisturizing formula with antiseptic Peppermint to cool and stimulate, emollients Olive Oil and Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera for healing. Goldenseal heals and acts as an antiseptic. Arnica aids circulation. Lady's Mantle is an astringent and has styptic properties. Sage, Horsetail, and Orangeflower act as astringents and refreshers. Soapwort is rich lathering, effective with acne, and like Lemon Grass, cleansing. Vitamins A, D, and E, the nutrients so important for healthy skin, complete the shave. As always, our products contain no animal ingredients, artificial colors, or unnecessary chemicals and were not tested on animals.

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1/17/2012

Kiss My Face Key Lime Moisture Shave, 11-Ounce Pumps (Pack of 4) Review

Kiss My Face Key Lime Moisture Shave, 11-Ounce Pumps
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The secret to using Kiss My Face shaving cream is to use it with a shaving brush. (Put a small bit in any kind of mug or cup. Run hot water over the brush, shake it nearly dry so you don't make the cream too watery, then work the cream into a lather before applying.) You get a good lather, don't have to use as much, and your hands stay clean. I've abandoned solid shaving soaps in favor of this stuff, as it is easier to lather and doesn't build up in a shaving mug--rinses out easily.

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Lime is a natural cooling antiseptic and also acts as an astringent. Our Key Lime Moisture Shave contains a moisturizing formula with antiseptic Peppermint to cool and stimulate, emollients Olive Oil and Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera for healing. Goldenseal h

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12/28/2011

Lever 2000 Moisturizing Bar, Perfectly Fresh - Sixteen 4.5oz. Bars Review

Lever 2000 Moisturizing Bar, Perfectly Fresh - Sixteen 4.5oz. Bars
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I lioked the fact that the pack came so many in a pack. It wonderful I won't need t buy any so soon.

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Ingredients
Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoate and/or Sodium Laurate, Water, Sodium Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Coconut Acid and/or Lauric Acid, Fragrance, Sunflower Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Wheatgermamidopropyl Dimethylamine
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Lever 2000 Perfectly Fresh Moisture Response bar with Vitamin E cares for your skin as it cleans by providing extra moisturizer where you need it most.

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12/24/2011

X3 Clean Hand Sanitizer, Cartridge Wall Dispenser, Manual Pump, 19-Ounces Review

X3 Clean Hand Sanitizer, Cartridge Wall Dispenser, Manual Pump, 19-Ounces
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This doesn't include any cartridges, which are necessary for use, and which are unavailable on Amazon.Can't review until find another place on Internet to buy cartridges.Give it three stars out of sheer optimism.

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X3 Clean is your soap and water on the go.80% of all infections are transmitted by the hands.Washing your hands reduces the risk of infection and illness, but access to soap and water isn't always possible.The solution is X3 foaming hand sanitizer.It kills germs in less than 15 seconds when handwashing is not possible.This new, gentle, alcohol free, fragrance free formula leaves your hands free of any sticky residue and your skin soft, moisturized and most importantly, germ free.X3 Clean uses only the most advanced pharmaceutical grade antimicrobial ingredients and emollients.X3 Clean is perfect for any environment - Education, Health Care, Day Care, Food Service, Banking, Business, Government, Corrections, Emergency Services, Ailrines, Travel, Spas, at home and more.Alcohol based hand sanitizers actually become less effective with repeated use because alcohol reomoves natural protective oils and dries out the skin causing microscopc cracks that trap germs.Visit www.X3clean.com for more information.

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10/21/2011

Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Cleanser, 6.7-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3) Review

Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Cleanser, 6.7-Ounce Bottles
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I am of Indian origin and have oily/combination skin. I have tried neutrgena, oil of olay and proactive. Nothing has done the changes I see when I switched to Aveeno. I decided to go with it because a hispanic friend of mine who has similar skin type showed up one day with this radiant face that I asked her what she did to make her skin so clear and radiant. She told me that all she was using was Aveeno moisturizer and cleanser (positively radiant line). I decided to take her advice and bought all three, cleanser, serum and moisturizer. In just 3 weeks I have had 2 people ask me what I have been doing that my skin looks so "glowing". I currently am recommending anyone with combination to oily skin to use Aveeno's line of products. I finally feel content that I have found something that actually feels good after putting it on and really makes a difference. I now love taking care of my skin and dont find it a hassle. I dont have to hunt down "Fair and lovely" cream from the Indian store any more.
Great product. Only thing is in my area Virginia, I cant find the serum anymore. I have been to target, rite aid and walmart and no one is carrying the serum. I have no idea why they are not carrying it. I bought mine a month ago and now cant find it. So online is where I will have to purchase it.
You will not find my reviews this elaborate on any products. I really believe in this product because of the difference I have seen.

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Brings out skin's natural radiance. Helps even out skin tone and texture. Oil-free. Hypoallergenic. Soap-free. Noncomedogenic. Lifts away dirt, oil and makeup without over-drying for naturally radiant skin.

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8/20/2011

Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads, 28-Count Pads (Pack of 3) Review

Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads, 28-Count Pads
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This product is very convenient.I don't know about you, but I sometimes have to force myself to wash my face, especially at night.At times it seems like too much of a process!With this product, there is virtually no prep involved besides grabbing the tub and wetting your face (even less if you wash your face in the shower).For being a non-soap product, the pads foam up very nicely (you may not even need to use water although it's probably better to dilute the solution a little).I use the smooth side first to remove my makeup and clean my face and then flip the pad over and use the textured side to exfoliate.This is my favorite side!I believe exfoliating is so important!It does a great job.You can tell this product is deep cleaning because your face tingles - not an uncomfortable tingle though (not for me anyway).After I'm done, I rinse my face with luke-warm water and pat my skin dry.My skin feels so clean.I follow cleansing with using witch hazel as a toner and extra virgin coconut oil as a moisturizer.

In the past few weeks that I've been using the pads (once in the morning and once at night), my face feels softer and my skin is definitely brighter and more radiant.Just like it says - imagine that!I have added this product to my daily routine.

My skin is fairly sensitive and I was nervous about changing over to a new product without a transition.I read some reviews where people experienced an allergic type reaction.I did not experience this at all.It's possible they were allergic to one of the ingredients, or they scrubbed too hard, or they didn't rinse the cleanser off completely.

Another thing I really like about this set up is although it's more expensive than buying a container of liquid cleanser, there's really no guessing involved.When using the liquid cleansers, I sometimes use too much (which ends up being wasted by going down the drain) or not enough (which is a pain to have to get more while your face is soaped up).It should be noted, this product won the Allure's Editor's Choice Award!

In Summary:

Pros:
*Cleans well
*Great exfoliator
*Softens and brightens skin
*Portion control (no worries on having to figure out how much to use)
*Great for travel (throw some in a baggie and go)
*Easy to use
*Only 28 pads come in the container

Cons:
*More expensive than liquid cleanser
*Tub is large and takes more room
*Face can feel a bit dry after cleansing

Tips:
*If you find the pads are too big, cut them in half and double your product!
*GREEN IDEA - instead of recycling the tub, keep it, wash it out, and use it to keep your small cosmetics (cotton balls, Q-Tips, eye shadows, etc.)

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Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads are designed to help clear up and prevent breakouts to leave your skin clear, smooth, and even looking. These dual-texture cleansing pads are moistened with skin-conditioning cleansers and natural soy for brighter, naturally radiant skin. The pad is textured on one side to gently exfoliate and smooth on the other side to lift away dirt, oil and makeup that can clog pores and cause breakouts. These treatment pads are gentle enough for everyday use--even for sensitive skin. Clear Complexion is hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and soap-free.

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7/31/2011

Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care For Men, Shaving Cream 6 fl oz (170 g) Review

Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care For Men, Shaving Cream 6 fl oz
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I normally like Burt's Bees products, and have been wetshaving with a double edged Merkur razor with platinum blades for quite a while. Burt's Bees used to make Bay Rum shaving soap cakes that lathered well and had a nice scent.I tried this shaving cream expecting the same level of product.

It was VERY POOR compared to even dollar bars of shaving soap.

This cream stays very tacky when applied to the face, and does not mix with water well at all.As a lubricant it stays sticky on your face and gums up the razor blade badly.Even rinsing off the blade under a very hot tap does not clear the blade of hair and goo.

I tried using it straight on my face as a shaving lubricant and it remained sticky.I tried mixing it in a shaving bowl with a nice brush, and it produced no lather and got my brush sticky.It was completely useless as a shaving aid.Maybe the next time I need to paste together two sheets of paper I will get it out of the cabinet, but I recommend staying far far away from this stuff!

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100% Natural
Take the sting out of shaving for long-lasting comfort.

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5/26/2011

Pure & Natural Body Wash, Renewing Grapefruit & Pomegranate, 12.8-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3) Review

Pure & Natural Body Wash, Renewing Grapefruit & Pomegranate, 12.8-Ounce Bottles
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Target stopped carrying this so now I have to track down online. Smells awesome and doesnt make my skin break out.

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Emerge from your shower feeling refreshed as a new morning, with skin invigorated by natural grapefruit and pomegranate, and nourished with pure glycerine. For smoothness with a sensation that arouses your senses.

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5/21/2011

Aveeno Active Naturals Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser, Fragrance-Free, 6-Ounce Bottle (Pack of 3) Review

Aveeno Active Naturals Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser, Fragrance-Free, 6-Ounce Bottle
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I really cannot say enough good things about this foaming cleanser.You know how when you have rosacea and you just bend your head forward to splash water and your face turns red?With this cleanser that doesn't happen!I use it morning and night and have done so for about a year.It gets the makeup off and leaves nothing behind.Follow it up with the Ultra Calming moisturizers - the day one has SPF15 and the night one is great for my dryness.Rosacea is under control.Not gone altogether- that would take IPL treatmetns but there is no new redness or bumps and my facial itching is a think of the past.I've suffered with pretty bad rosacea for 10 years. I highly recommend Aveeno Ultra Calming cleanser and moisturizers.

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Gently cleans and softens even dry, sensitive skin. With naturally calming feverfew. Noncomedogenic Soap Free. Hypoallergenic. This light foaming cleanser helps visibly reduce redness and calms dry, irritated or sensitive skin while gently cleansing, so your skin looks and feels back to its healthy best. With an extract of Feverfew, a natural ingredient related to Chamomile, known for its soothing properties, and gentle, soap-free skin conditioning cleansers, it lifts away dirt, oil and make-up without over-drying or aggravating even very sensitive skin.

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4/30/2011

Nature's Gate Organics Fruit Blend Liquid Hand Soap, Persimmon & Rose Geranium, 12-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3) Review

Nature's Gate Organics Fruit Blend Liquid Hand Soap, Persimmon & Rose Geranium, 12-Ounce Bottles
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I love this hand soap and keep it in every bathroom and the kitchen. It is very gentle on the skin and smells lovely. If you do not like heavily perfumed soaps, you may like the light scent of this. It is soft, gentle, sweet fruity floral.

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Made with certified organic botanicals. Nature's Gate Organics Persimmon & Rose Geranium Liquid Hand Soap cleanses thoroughly and leaves hands feeling soft and pampered. Infused with nutrient-rich, certified organic Pomegranate, Persimmon and Lychee so sk

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3/25/2011

Kiss My Face Organic Grapefruit & Bergamot Self-Foaming Liquid Soap, 8.75-Ounce Pumps (Pack of 3) Review

Kiss My Face Organic Grapefruit & Bergamot Self-Foaming Liquid Soap, 8.75-Ounce Pumps
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This product has the cleanest fragrance and I like it because it is easy to use and less messy than picking up a bar of soap.A little bit goes a long way and again, it has the cleanest smell.

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Organic Grapefruit and Bergamot... ahh. This fabulous Organic self-foaming hand soap creates instant lather with its aerating pump and leaves a fresh, clean scent. In a base of Organic Aloe Vera, herbs and flowers.

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2/21/2011

Kiss My Face Organic Lemon & Ginger Self Foaming Liquid Soap Refill, 17.5-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3) Review

Kiss My Face Organic Lemon & Ginger Self Foaming Liquid Soap Refill, 17.5-Ounce Bottles
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We have an infant at home, so we blow through hand soap at an amazing rate. Each of these larger bottles has enough soap for two refills of a smaller dispenser bottle, so it's at least reducing the number of plastic bottles we throw in the recycling bin.

As for the soap itself, it's gentle, doesn't dry out my skin, and leaves my hands clean enough to handle a baby. This scent is milder than the others as well, just a bit of lemon and a smidge of ginger.

A few technical notes on the bottle: when refilling your dispensers, just unscrew the top of the large bottle and pour. It comes with a squeeze-top-thingie like you see on shampoo bottles, but with a liquid as thin as this soap, it just makes a mess. Also, make sure to leave enough room in the dispenser bottle for the aerator; if you fill it up all the way, when you screw the top back on, you'll end up with soap everywhere.

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Organic Lemon & Ginger... ahh. This fabulous self-foaming hand soap creates instant lather with its aerating pump, and leaves a mild scent of Provence. In a base of Organic Aloe Vera, herbs and flowers

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2/03/2011

EO Foaming Hand Soap, Coconut & Vanilla with Organic Tangerine, 8.5-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2) Review

EO Foaming Hand Soap, Coconut & Vanilla with Organic Tangerine, 8.5-Ounce Bottles
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This is expensive, but worth it.The soap is gentle on the hands and has a pleasant scent.Would buy again.

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EO's foaming hand and body soap lathers up instantly right out of the bottle-all bubbly, light and playful.KIDS LOVE IT-smells yummy, safe for all ages and foams up for instant good clean fun. There's just something about instant bubbles that creates a

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12/07/2010

Pre de Provence Lavender Soap, 250g wrapped bar. Imported from France. With shea butter and natural herbs and scents. Review

Pre de Provence Lavender Soap, 250g wrapped bar. Imported from France. With shea butter and natural herbs and scents.
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... this being a huge bar of soap lavished with a great amount of lavender oil for fragrance.

... this being a bar of soap that is throughly embedded with real lavender buds that yield even more fresh scent and create a mild exfoliating effect.

... this being a bar of soap made only with natural ingredients such as olive oil and shea butter and herbal oils.

The result is a soap that is far more soothing to the skin and the nose and the soul than any bottle of gel goo you'll get off your grocery store shelf. This product will cause you to look forward to every shower.

This company and others like it vend at least a dozen scents, but as far as I can tell, it is Provence lavender that is overwhelmingly preferred in French soaps.

Many soaps in this genre claim to be a product of France, tripled-milled according to the ancient tradition of "Savon de Marseille" (soap of Marseilles.) I did a little research and Googling and here are some facts I found interesting:

* According to the Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur Tourist Board website "Today, only a half-dozen soap factories remain in Marseilles and Salon de Provence."

* According to French law, only 45% of a product's added value must be sourced in France for it to be labeled "Product of France."

* I was unable to locate a website for the Pre de Provence company or anumber of other popular French soap brands listed at french soaps .

* The trademark for Pre de Provence is held by a small distributing company in Washington state.

* The tourist board website also says that the traditional Savon de Marseille process yields only soaps that are light green or wheat in color.

* That website and others show that a traditional Savon de Marseille is typically cubic in shape and has a distinctive and odd debossing.

* a somewhat similar product to this one sells in my local supermarket and it (unlike this product) does come labeled with a list of ingredients: "100% vegetable oils (palm, coconut a/or oil), shea butter, mineral, pigment and clay, natural fragrance, and or essential oils." I watched a TV show about soap making in Marseilles and, as far as I can tell, this list mimics well the ingredients in classic Savon de Marseille. Next time you are in the grocery store, take a moment to read what's in mass-marketed soap. Makes you wonder why you haven't wondered before.

Even with those facts giving me a bit to wonder as to exactly how or where Pre de Provence is produced, the product is nonetheless fantastic. I've tried several products of this genre and, so far, this seems the very best. And it's a bargain compared to many other products in the genre.

Sure, it's more expensive than supermarket soap. And because of the volume of buds, it goes quicker. But on a per day basis, this does not cost that much more. Like I said, if you are willing to fork out what amounts to about $2,000 per pound for coffee at S***bucks, or $5 for a bottle of mass market body scrub gel, then you can certainly afford to treat yourself to a few bars of this stuff.

Then, if you like it, The Frenchy Bee will sell it in bulk, bringing down the cost even more.

Besides, you get to tell everyone at work that you were late again because you were rinsing all the lavender buds out of your tub.

Give it a go.

UPDATE (12/2009): This now comes in a lavender bar WITHOUT the lavender buds. Oui!

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Pre de Provence is the finest line of soaps made in the world today. Manufactured to exacting old-world standards by skilled craftsmen with the heritage of centuries to guide them, these French-made soaps use only the purest ingredients, including genuine herbal poultices and the finest essential oils. Every Pre de Provence product is aromatherapeutic, and every Pre de Provence product brings a satisfying and pleasant touch to your home and your day.

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