I have been away for too long! I have just finished up my busy season at my day job, and I have what seems like a mountain of lovely products that I have so generously been sent over the last few months, as well as a few I have purchased myself, that have patiently been awaiting review! Finally the time has come to start chipping away at it all.
First is a brand focus of an Etsy shop called Lather of the Land. Stacy reached out to me at the beginning of the year to see if I would like to sample some products, and after a browse through her instagram feed, I knew I would adore her products. She sent me a beautifully packaged Sample Box, which sells for $10 and includes a soap, sugar scrub, (you may choose your scents) and a body butter all nestled in a keepsake wooden box. She also included a tiny candle for me to try out.

Rose Soap
Before I even finished opening the shipping box, I was greeted with the strong fragrance of rose, from a beautiful piece of Stacy's Rose Soap (seriously, go look. All of her soaps are stunning.). This swirly pink and cream slice of soap is a rose lover's dream, it contains rosehip seed oil, rosehip seed powder, and rose essential oil.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant and helps to protect the skin from damage, which prevents signs of aging. It also contains retinol to reduce existing signs of aging, such as hyper pigmentation or sun spots. Rose essential oil is emollient and anti-inflammatory, which makes it perfect for dry and sensitive skin, and is effective at treating acne, dermatitis, and psoriasis.
It also incorporates soothing rose clay, which has made it the perfect accompaniment to my Takesumi Deodorant Detox, which recommends washing with a clay based soap.
I have only recently been enjoying bar soap, because previously I had only used soaps that were incredibly drying. This formula is so enjoyable to use though, because it is made with nourishing shea butter, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, and coconut oil. It lathers luxuriously, but doesn't strip the skin at all. I am definitely a bar soap convert! All I needed was a luxurious, natural formula.

Coffee Exfoliating Sugar Scrub
Have you ever smelled a product and wished it was edible? The Coffee Exfoliating Sugar Scrub makes me salivate. To me, it smells like a cup of coffee crossed with a rich chocolaty cake. I am not much of a coffee drinker, but I am most definitely a coffee scrub-er. I have tried many scrubs over the years and coffee based ones always stand out to me. This one is up there with my favorites! Coffee is so beneficial to the skin. It not only provides antioxidants, but it increases circulation and does wonders for cellulite. The combination of organic coffee grounds and raw cane sugar offer a gentle yet effective exfoliation that leaves your skin soft and smooth. The coconut oil locks in moisture from the shower, keeping you hydrated. I love this product for my body, but I would not recommend it for the face. Sugar is too coarse for the delicate skin on the face, and coconut oil is comedogenic and commonly causes breakouts. Sugar and coconut are perfectly ok for the rest of the body though, and his makes for a superb body scrub.

Cocoa and Shea Unscented Body Butter
I have mentioned many times on my blog how my skin is just. so. dry. I don't know what I would do if it weren't for creams and lotions and butters. Lather of the Land's body butter has some of my favorite ingredients. Almond oil, avocado oil, and shea butter absorb beautifully into the skin because they are highly penetrative, to offer their lovely softening effects. Heavier oils like coconut and cocoa butter create an occlusive barrier on the skin to trap in moisture. To get the most out of an oil based body butter, it is best to apply while the skin is damp, to lock in the hydration. I prefer to use this in the evening before bed, because it does not absorb completely, and leave my skin greasy. When I wake up in the morning, it absorbs and my skin feels soft and nourished


Thoughts
Overall I really enjoyed Lather of the Land. From the homemade packaging, straightforward ingredients, and delicious scents, this is a really lovely brand. It may not be perfect for those who wish to avoid fragrance oils, but for those who are not concerned about FO's will find the formulations are natural and high quality.



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