One of my favourite moments of the day is my post-workout shower. The feeling of warm water hitting your aching muscles after a killer cardio circuit is the best thing going. And because I've done such a good job sticking to my fitness resolutions so far this year, I decided to break my 'no impulse spending' resolution and get some special soaps for the gym! I can't wait to see if these all-natural 'Cafe Mocha' and 'Cherry Almond' soaps smell as good as they look...I'm especially intrigued by the exfoliating grains of real coffee in the mocha soap. I hear that caffeine works wonders on cellulite---and even if it does nothing for my wobbly bum, it sounds like the ultimate bath time pick-me-up!
Etsy seller Sherrie from Birch Bark Soap is a one woman soap-making machine. Added bonus: I got to keep my 'do right by the planet' resolution because her soaps are all free of preservatives, parabens, and other nasties. Plus she donates a percentage of her profits every month to entrepreneurs in developing countries. Finally, she's based in Nova Scotia, and you know I've gotta give a shout out to a fellow Canadian girl!
I also picked up a cake of Bay Rum shaving soap for the huz---contains real rum!---and some seaweed soap to detoxify the skin (sadly needed, as I've not kept the 'no ice cream' resolution...). If anyone tries the Star Anise Bath Bar let me know how it goes; I'd have bought the whole shop but a girl can only take so many showers!
YUM!!! The only problem with such yummy smelling soap at the gym... You might just want to eat it!
Posted by: Laurel | January 13, 2009 at 08:41 PM
What gorgeous soaps! I sincerely believe that anything can be a work of art - and these are no exception.
Posted by: Grace@PoeticHome | January 13, 2009 at 09:00 PM
These soaps do look almost too pretty to use, I definitely need to start exercising too :)
Posted by: Melissa | January 13, 2009 at 09:25 PM
These look great - I'll definitely put in an order. BTW my husband is from Nova Scotia and my father in law currently lives in Outram.
Posted by: Lecia | January 13, 2009 at 09:44 PM
is it wrong for me to be drooling???they sound delish!!!
Posted by: shill | January 14, 2009 at 05:54 AM
they look gorgeous, reminds me of some of lush products!
Posted by: vee | January 14, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Oh, bay rum! Yum. Sounds like a wonderful experience. I agree, the post-workout shower is the best!
Posted by: Anne @ Pink Galoshes | January 14, 2009 at 05:30 PM
oh, this is bad! I am a complete soap addict!! off to buy some luscious soap for my bath basket!!!
Posted by: callie grayson | January 14, 2009 at 07:41 PM
oh, so quite creative soup! i want to have the one in my bathroom. the pictures a really special! thanx for this post. it's really wonderfull!
Posted by: Alya | January 26, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Hi Guy's,
I keep my beloved Fresh sugar lychee body wash in my locker at the gym, to further entice me to keep up with my morning workouts.
Posted by: hc card | February 05, 2010 at 10:23 PM