pictured above: Cherrylicious soap by Fraiche
by Jenna Rogers
I have never been a bath person. It is not that I do not like taking them it’s just that I am not patient enough to spend 45 minutes soaking in hot bath water. Maybe it’s the fact that I cannot unwind and just let my whole body relax. I also deal with skin problems and bubble baths cause my eczema to flame up. Most soaps and bath gels tend to dry my skin out so I have to use thick lotions, which leave me feeling greasy and lumpy, in order to put the moisture back into my skin. It’s a vicious cycle.
Even though I am not big on taking baths, that does not mean I do not appreciate a moment of self indulgence. So you can imagine how excited I was on Valentine's Day when a friend gave me a bar of soap from one of my favorite artisans in our gift store, Fraiche. I never thought I would actually use it, because it is just so pretty. They look like slices of cake. They are tres gourmet. My favorite is, hands down, Cherrylicious; and that is what my dear friend gave me. It smells like a cherry lollipop and I am a huge fan of candy. The fragrance is simply delicieux!
This past weekend I was feeling under the weather. I decided to take a bath and try my new soap out. Oh, my gosh, it was unlike any bar of soap I have ever used before. It was like washing my body in rich oils; it was so smooth and creamy! I could literally feel the moisture going into my skin. I took 3 baths throughout the weekend! The most surprising thing of all was that my eczema did not even react, which was a huge relief for me.
So now, I am addicted to Fraiche Soap. I love the fact that Fraiche has created, with the utmost care, a work of art that can soothe even the most irritated skin. Goats milk from a local farm in Lewisville, Texas, wild honey from a bee farm, organic olive oil made from olives imported from Spain and Italy, virgin coconut oil from the Philipines, and organic cocoa butter from Africa are just a few examples of what they use to create such unique products.
And Fraiche soaps each have a very fresh name, perhaps to attract you closer:Dewy Cactus Flower, Soothe Me, Bare Naked, Squeaky Clean... to name a few.
What better way to share some light with the world than to fill someone with a little bit of happiness. Is that not what life is all about? So let yourself experience Fraiche. You will not be disappointed!
Offrez-vous! Indulge Yourself!
Some of Our favorites:
Kristin: Honeysuckle- "It reminds me of my childhood picking flowers in the woods behind our house."
Mary: Hula-La- "I love the name, it's flirty- I like the a play on words with the tropical essence of the scent! Plus it just smells like a fun time."
Amy: Soothe Me- "It's warm and comforting and super good for you! It makes me want to take a bath!"
Trish: Bare Naked- "I love Bare Naked, because its warm without being over sugary! It sounds sexy!’
There are so many ways to show your love and share your light, especially on Valentine's Day! At Umbra Essence we hope your hearts are filled with warmth and joy for yourself and your loved ones everyday.
Love is in the air with this perfect pair. These adorable handmade decoupage gift boxes are the ideal companion for your gift of jewelry this Valentines Day. Pictured here with a set of hand made silver earrings from local artist, Mary Helen Robert, you can imagine the possibilties. Come in and see the full selection of orginal boxes along with the work of nearly 20 jewelry artists from all across the country and pick the duo that are meant to be together. Its a gift wrapped in a gift. A gift for your gift. No matter how you see it, it will certainly show off your originality and creative spirit as you share your light this Valentine's Day. 
