This article was posted on February 12th, 2007 by KV Villareal, Web and Mobile Content Assistant at www.shopcrazy.com.ph under the title “Lather, Rinse, Repeat”.
KV says: “We all know that it’s not only important to moisturize your face, but also your entire body as well. But being the lazy girl that I am, I find that most days, I just can’t be bothered with another extra fifteen minutes to slather lotion all over my body and wait for it to dry before getting dressed for work.
“And because there are more than twice as many soaps as there are facial cleansers, it will take me FOREVER to try each brand, each type, just to find one that’ll match my sensitive combo skin.
“So imagine my reaction when I received a package on my desk one morning—a native basket with a variety of handcrafted soaps. I wondered how these would be different from the rest. But before passing judgment on anything, I decided to give them a try.
“These soaps by Summer and Other Stories are made from a special blend of food grade vegetable oils and coconut milk, wherein they actually add more oil than needed to make sure that the soaps won’t dry your skin. “Superfatted” is what they describe them. And this is the only time that fat is actually good for you.
“I tried all five soaps that I got, each having its own distinct feature. Addiction is a blend of real chocolate swirls and essential oils of eucalyptus and peppermint. Think mint chocolate in a bar. It smells so good that you’d have to stop yourself from licking it. Soap Opera is a mix of orange essential oil and patchouli essences, both associated with earthy and exotic aphrodisiacs. Best used at night, before going to bed, as it gives that relaxing feel. Summer Loving has orange essential oils with a generous mix of poppy seeds, which exfoliate the skin. It leaves you feeling clean and fresh, having exfoliated and moisturized skin as soon as you step out of the shower. Natural High has a mix of lemon and lime essential oils, both of which refresh and relax. It smells so citrus-y and summer-y. It’s like Soap Opera, which gives that relaxing vibe, but with an extra bounce in your step. Or rather, your skin. Rain in the Summertime has lavender and jasmine essential oils, which are known to provide a calming and soothing effect. Best used at the end of a stressful day at work.
“All soaps are hand-made, weigh around 130 grams each, and retails for P75 apiece. Discounts are given for bulk orders. For inquiries, contact Summer and Other Stories through 0917-520-7894.”
