I've got soul but I'm not a soldier...

I ordered a three-pack of Alaffia unscented  African Black Soap  after reading an article on  xoJane . The author sung it’s praises, and one of the best parts was how inexpensive it is (3 for $10). I got my soap in the mail and used it for a few weeks. It says it’s unscented, but it does have a slight earthy smell. It’s nothing offensive, nor does the scent linger on your skin, but it does have a smell. The bar itself looks like mud. It’s not at all clean looking. The soap is relatively soft for bar soap, and will dissolve if left in water and it may leave residue on your bath or shower ledge. With exposure to water it is easily applied to a bath pouf or wash cloth and is noticeable. The brown color doesn’t disappear. The suds are still a little brown.  It lathers very well, producing a ton of bubbles, and it feels good on the skin. I’ve used it both on my face and my body. It leaves your skin “squeaky clean”. I always apply lotion after showering. Always. At ...

Argan oil! I am in love with this stuff. The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil  smells amazing and is good for hair and body. I have the  solid  and it makes a great cuticle oil. The label says not to use on the face but I may have already done that... I might grab a few items the next time I’m near a Body Shop because I really just want to smell like this all the time.  The Josie Maran Argan Oil Light  is a liquid and has no smell and can be used all over, including the face. It’s super effective at getting rid of flakes and dry patches. It also plumps wrinkles and improves skin elasticity. The “Light” version is different from  normal Argan Oil , it sinks into skin faster and dries with no extra shine, but from what I can tell it is missing some of the skin repairing properties of regular Argan Oil. I like to use the liquid on my brows and lashes because it can help them grow and my eyebrows need all the help they can get. You can either add a few drops ...