Pretty City Shea Butter Review

Pretty City, the go-to link for local spa and product beauty info (think CitySearch for all things gorgeous!) had this to say about our butters in their Green-Eyed Girl section:

Serving up smooth, application-friendly shea butter formulas, Solessence Skin care products use organic ingredients and natural scents to moisturize skin. Cruelty free and sans parabens, wheat and formaldehyde, Solessence’s Shea Shea Intense Unrefined Shea Butter in Days of Wine and Roses imparts a layer of moisture and protection that keeps harmful environmental pollutants from damaging skin ($16 at Solessence.com).

Look What the Stork Delivered

No, no new Solessence members in the making (at least that we know of...)

The latest issue of Stork Magazine features Solessence Creme de la Coconut set as "Creamy formula hydrates and sooths skin, alleviating the itchiness that comes with pregnancy and reducing stretch marks without the greasiness". We can confirm our preservative free butters and paraben free line have been slathered from founder to customers worldwide during baby making mode!

We love this hip and trendy look at moms, and pro models, working with baby in tow. Check out Stork Magazine - its a beautiful thing.


http://storkmagazine.com/?cat=16

5 Star Treatment - Beauty Pro

Thank you for the alert to seeing Solessence receiving a 5 star rating on Beauty Pro!

The full list is here

A Girl's Gotta Spa!

Thank you to Shannon at A Girl's Gotta Spa! for such a warm and wonderful review. 

 Please check out her personal blog at http://gottaspa.blogspot.com/2007/07/review-solessence.html and read her 'About' page to understand the almost Cinderella-ish jump as mom-of-4 moved to beauty blogger, for some heavy hitters.  Thanks again Shannon!

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Review: Solessence

Solessence believes in "the power of pampering" and so do I; the way a product feels on your skin, the aroma of your favorite fragrance, how nurturing your skin is also nurturing your soul. Taking time out for you is so important to your well being. Solessence sent some products my way recently and I now understand why The Fashion Team on TV Guide loved their products so much.



SheShea*XieXie Intense Creamed Sugar & Coconut Milk Scrub: This product really was unlike any other sugar scrub I have used before. It is a very thick scrub that you can scoop into your hands and let melt to the heat of your body temperature as you rub it on. I have a love for coconut, as it reminds me of my childhood days spent on the beaches of Rhode Island (and that boy who I had a crush on that shoved a jellyfish down my bathing suit). The combination of unrefined African Shea Butter and coconut milk not only leaves your skin feeling ultra soft, but its texture and yummy aroma are soothing to your spirits.

SheaShea*XieXie Intense Lotion: I am a true sucker for fabulous packaging. This lotion comes in a frosted glass bottle. The bottle itself is so pretty that I plan to use it as a vase for small flowers when its emptied. Also, the glass bottle makes you feel like you are indulging into something entirely special. The scent of the lotion I received is called "Days of Wine & Roses" (sounds like my life before kids) and smells lightly of roses (not overpowering or perfumey) and green tea. Their website says its scented with florals, berries and wine--definitely a pretty combination. The lotion is non-greasy and quickly absorbs into your skin leaving it to feel like satin.


Signature Organic Coconut & Shea Botanical Block Soap: This very large and thick bar of shea soap arrived in "Really Lovely." It's a wonderfully calming scented lavender soap. The top of one side is covered with pieces of lavender, making this a soap you can buy bunches of just to display on your countertop until ready for use. I am such a fan of shea soaps because shea butter is so good for people with ultra dry skin and psoriasis/eczema. My children and I all suffer from eczema and this soap has really helped to deliver moisture where we need it and send the eczema packing.

If you haven't tried any of Solessence's products, I highly recommend that you do. Your skin will thank you! www.Solessence.com

 

Cybele Says Soap

Many thanks to Cybelesays.com for the nice things said about our soap:

Solessence
07/07/2007
Bring On the Days of Wine & Roses
We at Cybelesays are big fans of quality soaps and this SOLESSENCE Signature Organic Coconut & Shea Botanical Block Soap in the Days of Wine & Roses ($8/7oz @ solessence.com) is right up at the top. It contains all things organic - African Shea butter, coconut milk, and avocado oil. It’s totally Vegan, as is the rest of the line, so if you or someone in your life is looking to cleanse their body the natural way, Solessence is the way to go. This is a line to watch.

Link to actual article here

Soul Pitch Media Review

Hey, we've been away for awhile getting ready for 2007, but check out what Soul Pitch Media has to say about our organic creamed sugar & coconut milk scrub:

STYLE ADDICTIONS
smell good feel good look good! The need
to feel luxurious and stylish is everyones addiction. Our beauty, fashion, music
and tech editors have tested the new products and reveal the must have for the
new year! This is definately the power of pampering! SheaShea combines the
fabulous properties of unrefined African shea butter (solid) and oil (liquid)
with coconut milk to create a luxurious bath treatment.

After a loooong day at the office I decided to try this beauty
regimen, and the fabulous aroma of tranquility was all around. My rough skin
became smooth in seconds and the feel of beauty was all around me.





For more information log on to www.solessence.comItem Number: SC1002 Fluid Weight: 12 luscious ounces Price: $18.00

Hope you have been having a great holiday...

The MakeUp Girl wouldn't make this up

I saw Solessence in US Magazine a while back and had to see what all the fuss was about. People were raving about it...how it smelled so good and was so moisturizing. Or how the products were paraben free & wheat free with no artifical colorings. I had to...no I needed to see what it was all about. I was so excited when my package arrived...I got 3 things which I will share with you today...

Shea Shea Intense Hand and Body Butter WHOA....this is what I meant when I used the butter lyrics before. This is no joke, and if you have dry skin like me, this is a godsend...(review continues)

Shea Shea Coconut Cream Lotion Good LAWD...will these people just stop? Apparently not, this one is like the Lighter version of the butter...(review continues)

Shea Shea Creamed Sugar and Coconut Milk Scrub This one had me on the floor. It was the Creme de la Coconut fragrance I mentioned before...(review continues)

See the entire review at The MakeUp Girl

BonBons In The Bath - Review

Do ya love bath and body products? Of course you do. Well, Solessence is a brand that not only offers a luxurious, pampering experience, but they do so in a way that’s eco-friendly and free of harsh ingredients. And I really dig that...

See the full review at the delightful BonBons in the Bath

The Girlfriend's Gift Guide

Syndicated gift & food writer/reporter Bev Bennett has written a piece about 'Best Friend Holiday Gift Giving' - we love the concept! We're equally flattered to have our Yuzu products mentioned in the mix:

An exotic new flavor of soap
Yuzu, a distinctive and refreshing Asian citrus fruit, was first introduced into food condiments. Now the same addictive accent is working its way into body products. Solessence Yuzu Gold soap and body scrub are the essence of pampering. The products, priced $8 and up, are available in some Whole Foods stores or online at www.solessence.com

Hand & Body Butter pictured

Special touch: a thick washcloth or set of washcloths. Or look for yuzu vinegar and other products in gourmet or natural food stores to tuck into the package.

You Glow Girl

We wondered what originated the flurry of orders for Yuzu Gold scrub - then we found out Young, Black and Fabulous has spoken. We blush!

A YBF must have is that Yuzo Gold body scrub. I'm honestly in love with it. I have never tried anything in the shower where if I didn't put lotion on after the shower--you wouldn't even notice. It smells incredible and feels heavenly. I'm not lying peoples. Since I believe exfoliation is the most important beauty routine next to cleansing, this is that summer must have. Check it out here.