
Welcome to the Tuesday Spotlight, dear reader. This week, the spotlight is shining upon patchouli-scented soap and moisturizer. If you love an earthy scent, patchouli is for you. I must admit that after almost nine years of making soap, working with a variety of essential oils, and creating custom blends of essential oils, patchouli has finally won me over. However, it has taken many years for this to happen.
Patchouli is one of those scents that people adore or hate; there is no middle ground. I've yet to meet someone who says, "Oh, patchouli is okay." Generally speaking, I am not a patchouli lover. However, I love the way it smells on my husband. Our body chemistry reacts differently to all scents. What smells divine in the jar may smell odd on your body. The scent you detest in a soap may smell lovely when blended with your body's chemistry. Patchouli smells lovely on one bib overall, wearing wonder buns. If he uses patchouli moisturizer on his handsome bald head, I will sniff him each and every time I walk past him if he is seated and at nose level. Trust me, good sniffs do not always come from this man. Sigh. Most of the time, I regret sniffing anything from his general area.
We use a lovely dark patchouli oil in our products. The oil is thick, rich, and a dark amber color. Believe it or not, we are all nose blind to our soap studio. Usually, the first comment made when someone new enters the studio is how lovely it smells. The only time I detect a hint of scent is when we are making patchouli products. Patchouli oil is by far one of the strongest, longest-lasting scents we create. I like patchouli for its homeopathic properties, such as an insect deterrent, moisturizing qualities, and anti-inflammatory properties. From an aroma therapy perspective, it is calming, grounding, and balancing. It holds a solid second place to lavender for its calming properties.
This week, exclusively on the website, patchouli soap and moisturizer are on special. Save 25% on bars and jars of patchouli. No promo is ever needed for the weekly special, and the savings will automatically be applied at checkout. The weekly special is a great time to try something new, stock up on a favorite, or purchase an affordable gift. If you have a patchouli lover in your midst, now is a great time to share.
On this unseasonably cool Tuesday, stay safe, be smart, enjoy the savings, and keep washing your hands.
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