Calendula and Orange Spa Stuff

Probably not for the guys but hey, don't let stereotypical comments stop you from pampering yourself too. EVERYONE needs pampering once in a while. And there is nothing feminist or sexist about soaking in a tub of water that smells like flowers.

Anyway, was walking the halls of a nearby mall and stopped at some booths selling some of the most awesome environmentally-friendly and hand-made stuff so, I was delighted to find products made out of my favorite scents, i.e. lavendar, calendula, chamomile, sandalwood...etc.

Calendula and Orange scented handmade soap and bathsalt

Calendula or more popularly known as Marigold have been known for their medicinal properties for ages. The flowers and leaves are used to treat multiple types of conditions, particularly skin conditions. Calendula tea is also sometimes used as mouthwash or treat gum diseases too.

Love the frangrance combined with the citrusy scent of orange.

Bought them from Mahi's Place (Facebook) who had a booth at the mall. It's a pity she does not have a website up yet so that she can showcase all the different soaps and products she had at the stall.

Anyway, I made a grab of a couple more things as we strolled along the mall, will write about them later. I should take a picture of some of them before we finish them all up. =)

Procrastination, sigh....

Love,

Marsha

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