There’s nothing that inspires exultation during bath time more than the thought of trying out new bath and body products for the first time.  There’s always so much hope that this will be the product/line of products that will give you your “dream skin.”  At least this was my mind-state right before trying some of ArganMagic‘s bath and body products.  I was even more excited  because the name has the word “magic” in it, needless to say I went in with very high expectations and I was not disappointed.

I started off my in shower spa session with the Zesty Orange Body Scrub.  The scrub ad a mild orange scent that was not at all overpowering and it exfoliated my skin as promised…gently.  After I rinsed off the scrub, my skin felt instantly smoother and softer; not like it had been buffed over with an electric sander.

Next up, the Bloomin Body Wash.  This  product is described as a “gentle soap-free cleanser” and it most definitely is! Once applied to my skin it transformed into a very subtle, but creamy lather, so creamy in fact that I didn’t feel like I need to moisturize after I stepped out of the shower…but I was on  a roll.  I was enjoying the experience so much I decided to put some music on while I moisturized with the Multi-Purpose Treatment Oil, it had “magically…ArganMagically” become a shower/spa party (ok maybe the ArganMagically was a bit much, but I was having fun with the products.)  The Multi-Purpose Treatment Oil was rapidly absorbed by my skin without leaving an oily residue, my skin felt so smooth and soft I chased my boyfriend around the house demanding that he feel my skin…someone had to witness the magnificence and he was the only one around. I’m sure interrupting whatever he was working on was worth feeling pure silk (yes a bold statement but it really did feel that good.) 

I could have stopped there, but I think ArganMagic had possessed me, I also wanted to try the Nourishing Bath Oil…too bad I had already showered, so I gave it to my boyfriend and sent him off to the bath with strict instructions to dunk his head in the oil infused bath water to see if it would condition his hair as promised (plus I’m sure I sensed a bit of envy over my smooth silky skin and I wanted to be a good girlfriend and share the experience.)  For someone who never uses body lotions, butters or oils of any kind, he sure seemed very proud off how soft and smooth his skin was after his bath, his hair was also noticeably softer and shinier.

To conclude my over dosage of ArganMagic products, before bed I applied the Corrective Heel & Foot Treatment, the Emulsifying Hand Cream and the Soothing Skin Salve to my cuticles and ends of my hair. Both the hand and foot cream were quickly absorbed by my skin and did not leave any greasy residue on my sheets in the morning.  I also woke up with very moisturized hands and feet.  My cuticles also felt a lot less drier than if I had just used regular lotion.  For the past few days I’ve been taking the Soothing Skin Salve with me everywhere, its size  makes it very convenient to carry around in my bag without taking up much space and I can use if for everything: in my hair, on my skin, I even applied it to my lips when I didn’t have my lip balm handy (not sure if that was such a good idea but it did hydrate them.)  Over the past few days I’ve noticed that I might have developed somewhat of an obsession with this line, I can’t seem to stop applying it.

All of the products I’ve tried so far have definitely lived up to their promises.  I also love that a lot of the products have multiple uses.  After using the bath and body products I cannot wait to try the Restorative hair Mask, Intensive Hair Oil and Nourishing Hair Cream.  More to come…

You can find ArganMagic on The Shopping Channel (in Canada) or www.ArganMagicBeauty.com (in the U.S.)

~Gail

Gail Lewis

Gail is at times a model, most of the time a blogger, but always a beauty junkie.

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Have you ever had the experience where you’ve heard rave reviews about a brand that you have never tried their products before and then once you did, it was like an “aha” moment of “Oh so this is what everyone is talking about“? Yeah that was me this week when I finally, yes finally, discovered Molton Brown’s Purify Ambrusca Body Tonic.  All of my beauty blogging friends have squealed in delight over Molton Brown’s beauty products for as long as I can remember and now I know why.

Right off the bat, I love the fact that this body lotion contains Argan extract. As forecasted in an earlier post by myself and Pierce Mattie, Argan oil is going to become a major skin care ingredient that we will see more of this year and into next. It tones and tightens skin and has done wonders for my complexion in the past, so I am thrilled to apply a body lotion that contains it as well.

Not only will the Ambrusca Body Tonic re-energize your skin, but it’s fragrance is so relaxing. It smells like a light perfume that is pretty and spa-like. Quite honestly, I can’t even describe this scent, so if you have used it, by all means please post a comment. All that I can tell you is that when I apply this lotion these words come to mind: warmth, comfort, soothing, relaxation and zen.

Aside from how the fragrance effects you on an emotional level, this body tonic makes your skin feel like silk. I kid you not. So say goodbye to dull winter skin and hello to vibrantly healthy arms and legs.

It’s a little pricey at $39 for 6.6 oz., but I’d say well worth the cost: www.moltonbrown.com

Shannon Nelson

Shannon Nelson launched A Girl's Gotta Spa! in 2005. She currently works with beauty brands as a social media consultant, freelance writes for magazines and is a public speaker at beauty industry conferences.

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If there is any one day in a calendar year that soft kissable lips are the most important, it would be Valentine’s Day. This winter has been brutal on the skin and chapped lips everywhere have abound. If you’ve been reading A Girl’s Gotta Spa! long enough, you’ll know I am quite a fan of Kaeline Argatherapie. Argan Oil does wonders for the skin and replenishes the hydration your lips need to be kissably soft. Their newest lip balm, Argabaume Levres, not only provides nourishment via Argan Oil, but also shea butter and beeswax.

Argabaume Levres has a soft light sent that is sweet and slightly fruity in fragrance. The balm is in a glass jar and softens to the touch of your finger tip. It’s not greasy yet spreads easily upon application. You’ll find that it won’t take long for your lips to feel re-quenched with moisture. If you love how this sounds, be sure to check out my reviews on Kaeline’s Radiance Day Cream, Argarome Bain and Argarome Jour. You can find them all on www.xandrarenouvelle.com

Photo Credit: Shazeen Samad

Shannon Nelson

Shannon Nelson launched A Girl's Gotta Spa! in 2005. She currently works with beauty brands as a social media consultant, freelance writes for magazines and is a public speaker at beauty industry conferences.

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