Snarky Bars

These soapy shea butter bars are serious scrubbers!  Do you like that feeling when someone scratches your back?  My husband is constantly asking for a back scratch and I hate doing it because apparently I can never do it hard enough, even when my fingernails feel like they're going to fall off!  I tried the snarky on his wet back the other day and he was in heaven.  Problem solved.  (And yes, I loved it too- though it had to be done with a lighter hand)

Works amazing on feet... anywhere you can stand it.  Don't try it on your face though, the thought makes me cringe.  Cool thing about exfoliating with these bars is that they're loaded with shea butter to soften you up as you scrub.  I'm really loving this unique product.  And I haven't even got to the smell yet.  Both of the scents are incredible.  Intoxicating really.  Can't decide which one I like better!  Classic or Brazilian Bombshell...

Let's Talk Feet

 Getting my feet soft and smooth has been one of my favorite things about discovering Perfectly Posh.  I go barefoot, wear flip-flops, and sandals.  A lot.  The Rubby Scrubby is a must for me.  If I could only choose one foot product, this one is it.  It's a peppermint exfoliator stick in a hard soap base that contains shea butter and coconut oil.  After soaking my feet (or toward the end of a bath or shower, while my feet are still wet) I scrub the calloused areas with this stick- focusing on the outer edge of my big toe and my heals.  It starts to lather a bit, and at this point I like to give my feet a quick 30 second massage and enjoy the strong peppermint scent.  Then rinse.  Easy and effective!  

*I store the stick with the lid just barely set on top so it can air dry in-between uses

The Soothing Stick is really becoming useful now that it's heating up outside.  This is a great little companion to the Rubby Scrubby, especially if you scrub your feet in the morning or right before you put on flip-flops or cute strappy shoes.  I would call it a moisturizing foot deodorant.  The soothing stick also has the same strong peppermint scent which helps that pleasant cool tingly feeling last longer, but the biggest benefit is that it keeps my feet from getting sweaty or slippery feeling while moisturizing them at the same time.  Body butter on my feet is nice at night when I'm heading straight to bed, but the Soothing Stick works super well for going straight to sandals.  It contains cornstarch and shea butter.  And honestly, peppermint is the best combatant that exists for foot odor!  I think I just might give this pair to my teenage son for his birthday next month ;)

If you REALLY want to pamper your feet for a special occasion (or just because you deserve it), these other fun products will certainly help you out:

 

*Before scrubbing, dissolve a peppermint Fabulous Fizzy tablet into some warm water and soak your feet for 7-10 minutes.

  

*Could your feet use some really intense repair?  Give the peppermint/aloe/marshmallow Pink Putty foot mask a try for 15 minutes while you enjoy some relaxation time with your feet up!  

*If you need a quick makeover for your feet during the day or on the go, just spray the moisture-rich peppermint Twinkle Toes mist on for on-the-spot relief.  This dries instantly but contains hydrating macadamia and avocado oils to nourish skin and give it a healthy sheen.

If you decide to buy the entire Play Footsie line, you'll get to pick an additional product (up to $12 value) for FREE!  Like my favorite item, the Healer, or the wonderful lemony Cuticle Cutie.

Big Fat Yummy Hand Cremes

Each one of these smells unique and amazing.  They're all made with apricot kernal oil and coconut oil so they're nice and hydrating but absorb into the skin very quickly without any greasy feel.  Which means you can get back to using your hands right away!  They come in 3 oz tubes- perfect for your purse and for traveling/flying.  

*APRICOT KERNAL OIL is known to pack mega-moisturizing power without a greasy feel.  It's gentle and contains high levels of vitamins A & E which penetrate skin quickly.

*Food grade COCONUT OIL is hyper-nourishing and rejuvenates dry and damaged skin.  It speeds healing of cuts and bruises while it fights infection.  It also forms a barrier to hold in moisture while penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin helping to keep connective tissues strong and supple.

Want to have them all?  Buy the bundle and get one free!

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What do You Feed Your Skin?

Skin is the largest organ of the body.  It's our first line of defense against injury, illness, and pollution.  We may not realize it, but our skin absorbs a large percentage of whatever we put on it.  Taking good care of it goes a long way in helping our bodies function properly.  These are some of the nourishing ingredients you can expect to find in Perfectly Posh products:

All Over Pampering

DTox and Brighten Facial

This routine definitely leaves me with tighter, younger feeling, brighter skin.  The DTox mud stripper works wonders over time to lessen blackheads and tighten the pores on my nose.  The Vitamin C serum removes discoloration and dark patches, and the Caffeinator stick reduces puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.

Step #1: Delish face wash- use a very small amount of this gently fruity foaming wash with warm water to cleanse face.  I avoid exfoliating cleansers in this routine because the mud mask will cause newly exfoliated skin to sting more.  Gender Bender is another good choice for this step.  Rinse and pat dry.

Step #2: Stripper- spread a thin layer of this vanilla-scented mud over face and let dry for up to 15 minutes.  The stripper can be used up to 3 times per week.  I most often use it on my T zone (forehead, nose, and chin- sometimes just nose) and once in a while over my whole face.  It's aggressive and may burn slightly at first.  Be sure to test first or substitute if you have sensitive skin.  Another option to use for step 2 is the Seawitch kaolin mask.  Both can cause skin to redden temporarily so don't do this routine directly before going somewhere important.  Your skin will need an hour or so to recover, but it will feel great!

Step #3: Vitamin C Fairy- use just a drop or two of this serum on areas of discoloration and under eyes to promote elasticity and brightness.  If you'd rather have an anti-aging serum to treat and prevent wrinkles and creases, use the Sweet Young Thing serum instead for this step.

Step #4: Caffeinator Stick- just one swipe under each eye is all it takes to boost tightening and brightening of the fragile skin in this area.

Step #5: Moisturize 911- this subtle-citrus scented moisturizer is loaded with caffeine to perk up your face while giving it the moisture it needs after DToxing.  Use as much as you feel you need.  A large pea-size drop is just right for me.

Step #6: Make-Out Magic Lip Scrub- DaMintcha, Oh Peaches, or Tree Hugger will work here, just don't forget to pamper those lips.  These sugar lip scrubs will last forever because it only takes the tiniest bit to do the job.  Rub in to exfoliate dead skin and make lips incredibly smooth.  Let any extra sugar dissolve or you can lick it off.  No rinsing.  This one happens to have a subtle sweet grapefruit flavor.

Plain Posh

Do you have fragile or sensitive skin?  Prefer no dyes or fragrances?  Posh makes a chunk, a bath bomb, and a slather (body butter) in this line.

I love putting some plain slather in my hands and mixing in a drop of my own essential oils before rubbing it on.  A drop of lavender for feet and hands at bedtime is wonderful.  A drop of peppermint in some slather for massaging the back of my neck and shoulders is invigorating and stress-relieving.  Any oil you can safely use on your skin, you can mix with the slather to change up your experience and fit your mood.  Lots of possibilities!

The chunk has only 9 ingredients including glycerin and sodium palmate and the bombinator has only 6 ingredients.  The slather is made with a luxurious healing cocoa butter base.

Hey, Honey! New Personal Favorite!

Sometimes you just have to give something a try before you'll have any idea you'll fall in love.  This hand creme is incredible.  It doesn't yet come in a convenient little tube like the others for your purse or traveling.  It comes in a little tub with a screw-on lid (like a half-size skindelicious).  It has the same basic formula as the Big Fat Yummy Hand Cremes (coconut oil and apricot kernal oil) but with the addition of honey, so it's just slightly richer.  It works SO well.  I will not be without this one from now on.

To be honest, it doesn't smell like lemon and honey to me.  Well, I guess it kind of does.  But if I had to describe the scent with my eyes closed I would say it smells like rainbow sherbet, or maybe a lemon raspberry sorbet.  Whatever.  It's fantastic smelling.  It's very soothing and the honey is healing.  LOVE LOVE LOVE!  It's a must-try, my friends.

Easter Candy

Easter is April 20th!  Still a few weeks away so there's time to order a few fun things for your older kids (or yourself!)  Some ideas for teen Easter basket stuffers are:

 BFY hand creme, lip scrub, lipshot lip balm, cuticle cutie, a chunk, a skin stick, fragrant bath salts, Call Me Candy slather, the Rubby Scrubby or face wash and moisturizer.

Rest and Hydration Facial

This nightly routine has been making my face feel fabulous so I thought I'd share it.  This investment in yourself is a fantastic price for such high quality ingredients, especially when bought together in a bundle to take advantage of the Buy5 Get1 Free deal.  The amount needed is so small and effective that these products will last a good long time.

Step 1: BFF Exfoliating Face Wash- Use a very small amount (1/2 pea-size) with plenty of warm water and lightly scrub face avoiding eye area.  Rinse and pat dry.  Alternatively, Complexion Perfection could be used instead.  It is also a peppermint exfoliating face wash- though slightly less exfoliating.

Step 2: Rain Mask- Smooth a thin layer over face and neck.  Leave on for up to an hour then rinse and pat dry.  (Rain mask is gentle enough to use daily- I currently use it about twice a week).  Another moisturizing mask that could be used here is The Saint.  It is avocado and honey based.

Step 3: Sweet Young Thing- Use just 2 or 3 drops and rub into bare clean skin, focusing on wrinkle prone areas like forehead and around the eyes and mouth.

Step 4: Sleepy Stick (or Healer Stick)- Swiping a layer of shea butter directly underneath my eyes and on my lips is SO comforting and nourishing any time of day but especially at night.  The sleepy stick contains lavender oil and the healer contains orange oil.  I love using the lavender scent at bedtime.  I keep it on the nightstand next to my bed just in case I want more :)

Step 5: Night and Day Moisturizer- A pea-size amount of this intoxicating lavender heaven is enough for my whole face.  The scent is strong at first (breathe deeply and enjoy!) then dissipates as it's absorbed.

Step 6: Sweet Dreams Night Creme- Ideal for maturing skin, this luxurious creme is wonderful to put on my cheek and neck areas for an extra boost of hydration.  Like the others, a little goes a long way and the subtle pressed petal scent is a lovely one to go to bed with.  It compliments the lavender so nicely.

Step 7: Rest up and let the magic do it's thing while you look forward to the incredible youthful-feeling face you'll most certainly have in the morning.

Rain Mask

I LOVE this brand new mask!  It's a super hydrating treat.  I put it on last night after washing my face and left in on for about an hour while my husband and I watched a movie.  It's invisible and it didn't make my face feel tight and stiff like other masks when it dried.  I nearly forgot I had it on.  The best part was washing it off.  I kept rubbing it into my skin as I was splashing the water on it because it got really soft and silky and I didn't want it to wash away too fast.  Followed it up with some Sweet Dreams night creme and my face was incredibly soft!

I wasn't really drawn to trying this mask at first because I've never been a huge fan of rose scent.  I've always associated the smell with old-fashioned things and grandmas.  I love grandmas... just haven't wanted to smell like them ;)  I have to admit, though, the reworking of it- giving it a vintage appeal and a modern update by adding the touch of citrus- really works for me!  I'm finding a new appreciation for it.  Mostly, I just love how it makes my skin feel.

I think I'm going to become very attached to this one.  It's comforting and soothing.  It makes me feel like I'm really doing something healthy for my skin.  Maybe I'll put it on for a whole hour once a week while I deep condition my hair and make myself read or watch a movie while I'm waiting.  I like this idea.

Wakey Wakey!

 I used the Wakey Wakey stick to help get my tired self out of bed and go on a run this morning.  I know if I don't get up and exercise first thing in the morning (and I mean FIRST thing- like roll out of bed, tie my shoes, and get out the door before anyone sees me) my chances of actually doing it that day drop dramatically. 

I liked this.  I'm a big fan of peppermint oil- the way it smells, the way it eases stress and tension headaches, and the bold clean scent.  The smell of this stick wasn't overwhelmingly strong (I wish it was stronger, personally) but I liked the way it made my skin feel, except for the fact that it's greasier than the Healer stick.  I rubbed it on my temples, behind each ear down to my neck, on my lips and around my nose so I could smell it more.  The slightly cool feeling lasted while I was outside the next hour, especially with the breeze blowing on me.  It was really refreshing in combination with the warming morning sun.  The black pepper oil in it is supposed to help dilate blood vessels and ease headaches.  I might need this for my kids (and myself some days!) during homework time.

Key ingredients are shea butter, peppermint oil, and black pepper oil.

(It's a beautiful day, by the way.  I'm so glad I got out there in the fresh air and took time to notice and inhale the scent from all the blooming citrus and acacia trees at their peak!)

The Healer Skin Stick

 

 The healer is my favorite product from Posh because I've never seen or used anything like it.  It's a simple idea... a shea butter body stick, but it has SO many practical uses!  Living in the desert, it's become my best friend.  My favorite use for the healer is swiping it under my eyes before bedtime.  It keeps that area nice and supple the entire night.  Using it in combination with the Sweet Young Thing Serum the last month or so, I've noticed BIG improvements in the fine lines and creases around my eyes.  

I've also seen it work great on my 2 kids who have eczema-like dry skin on the backs of their hands.  It can be used on chapped lips, mild burns, including sunburns (think of how easy it will be to swipe on and help heal that occasional red nose during the summer!) dark spots or discolorations, scars, irritated skin including abrasions, and chapped lips.  At the start of a cold or allergy season, use it often around your nose area to protect that skin from getting red and sore.  There are some who buy a separate stick to use solely on baby diaper rash because it works great for that too.

The Healer contains pure shea butter, and just a touch of orange and vanilla essential oils. It smells very light and soothing, faintly of an orange starburst candy. Another bonus is that because it's so gentle, you can use it as often as you need.  You don't have to worry about it clogging pores either. I'm stocking up on this one so I never have to be without it (even though it seems to be lasting an awfully long time for how much I use it). When your skin needs a little extra soothing, it's wise to put the very best ingredients on it.  There's a reason this is the company's #1 product.  Try it!

Want a Free Lil Snarky?

I love these purse size hand cremes.  They absorb quickly (not the least bit greasy) and keep my hands soft for a long time.  Not to mention the scents are fabulous!  Lil Snarky is the brand new one that just came out.  It's the same modern sassy scent as the classic Snarky Bar and the My Pink Heaven bath salts: exotic flowers and sandalwood with a serious attitude.  Key ingredients for all the hand cremes are apricot kernal oil and coconut oil.

In honor of the recent website makeover, Posh is giving away one Lil Snarky creme to each party order of $100 or more placed this weekend only.  If any of you locals (Tucson area) would like to add your order to this weekend's party order you'll have a chance to win it.  It will go to the person who orders the largest total product value.  Shipping is $4/person.

If you want to try out just one or two things this is a great time to do it!  Comment or send me a message to order and you can call me with a card # or pay cash when the order arrives next week (cash payment at pickup is only an option at this time for people I know).  I'd like to get at least 4 orders on this party to give 4 people a chance to win.  Order amounts will be anonymous.  You have until Saturday March 15 at midnight.

A Peel to Me!

I can't explain how much I'm in love with the bright invigorating scent of this body scrub.  Especially first thing in the morning- it really wakes me up and lifts my mood.  The fragrance is sparkling citrus mimosa and the key ingredients are sugar, salt, citrus essential oils, and real citrus zest.  

It's not recommended for face (I actually tried just a little with warm water though, scrubbed very lightly, and it was amazing!)

The benefits are astringent-like: tightening, brightening, and energizing, with a boost of vitamin C for your skin as well.  It's not drying.  It feels similar to the other sugar scrubs, just slightly more aggressive.  I go out of my way to use this stuff.  Even if it's just a little bit on my hands every day.

Welcome!

Thanks for visiting!  This site is dedicated to showcasing the amazing line of pampering products that I love using on my skin every day.  Why Perfectly Posh?  Posh products are made in the USA with quality gentle ingredients like natural butters and essential oils, without cheap fillers or animal testing.  Many of their products are gluten free and/or vegan and they take intentional steps to minimize environmental impact (like biodegradable cornstarch packing peanuts).  Posh is a unique fast-growing company I truly feel good about supporting.   Their 7 stated values are: 

Innovation

Creativity

Energy

Fun

Honesty

Respect

Passion

I have seen real-life examples of each of these characteristics as I have used the products and interacted with the incredible people that comprise this company.  I encourage you to read the labels for yourself and give Posh a try!  You deserve to be pampered with the best so you can continue to do all that you do to take care of those around you.