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Dianna GSlippin' and Slidn' Wobbly Jelly Shower Soap!
July 21st 2006 01:53
Oh My God. These things are SO INCREDIBLY cool!
Many of you must be familiar with the Lush chain store, you know, that pungent one with mountains of oddly flavoured soap bars stacked up so high it's becoming a safety hazaard. I have never dared to venture in often, nor linger for long, as the accumulated smell from 50 million hand made soaps can knock out a grizzly bear.
Today however, was an exeption. There was a bunch of people crowded around a small display table at the shop front, watching the most adorable little girl with a head of fuzzy red curls squealing at the colourful globs on display. The sunshine from her laughter was a welcoming change in the midst of the gloomy winter rain. *sigh*
Pushing through the crowd, and shoving the hyperactive kid out of my way, I saw what the fuss is about: they are gigantic blocks of jelly, wobbling, wet, solid jelly that you tear off and rub all over your body. It foams up and can be used as a shower scrub AND a shampoo. I mean, seriously, that's totally awesome. The most fun part is prodding the glutinous cube, and watching it wobble, tee hee.
These wobbly chunks of glee are bascially shower gel which have been solidified with seaweed jelly. They come in funky flavours and have the most amusing titles.
I could not resist it, I bought a block of "Sweetie Pie" for $7. Tried it out in the shower as soon as I got home. That was when I realized how impractical the gimmick is. I cannot keep it on my hand; it just keeps sliding away, all jiggly and happy, it felt like wrestling an eel on ecstasy, naked. After a turbulent struggle, I finally surrendered and opted to use it as a handsoap.
Of course there's the option of hardening it in the freezer, but the challenge of using a block of ice jelly in the middle of winter is simply too daunting for my weak form.
I also found the soap to be too over-drying. Not surprising, as they all contain sodium laureth sulfate and perfume. My concerns for flaking were soon exterminated by the diversion of another Lush product: the solid massage oil! These lumps of soap-like substances create a sheen of aromatic oil on your skin as you rub it on. My favourite are these heart-shaped ones. So romantic!
Wowsies, I never thought I'd have so much fun with SOAP. Regretfully, the shower jelly won't do much good for your skin in the long run other than drying it out, but boy is it fun to play with!
Many of you must be familiar with the Lush chain store, you know, that pungent one with mountains of oddly flavoured soap bars stacked up so high it's becoming a safety hazaard. I have never dared to venture in often, nor linger for long, as the accumulated smell from 50 million hand made soaps can knock out a grizzly bear.
Lush Soap Stacks
Today however, was an exeption. There was a bunch of people crowded around a small display table at the shop front, watching the most adorable little girl with a head of fuzzy red curls squealing at the colourful globs on display. The sunshine from her laughter was a welcoming change in the midst of the gloomy winter rain. *sigh*
What everybody giggled at
Pushing through the crowd, and shoving the hyperactive kid out of my way, I saw what the fuss is about: they are gigantic blocks of jelly, wobbling, wet, solid jelly that you tear off and rub all over your body. It foams up and can be used as a shower scrub AND a shampoo. I mean, seriously, that's totally awesome. The most fun part is prodding the glutinous cube, and watching it wobble, tee hee.
These wobbly chunks of glee are bascially shower gel which have been solidified with seaweed jelly. They come in funky flavours and have the most amusing titles.
Spank Me With Saplings: With Grape, Cucumber, Olive Oil, Cinnamon, and Black Pepper
Whoosh: With Honey, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, and Rosemary
Strawberry Twin Tub: With Fresh Strawberries, Vanilla, Coconut, and Jasmine
Bada Bing Bada Boom: With Red Wine, Rose Petal, Lavender, Thyme, Jasmine, and White Wine Vinegar
Party On: With Rosemary, Mint, Lime, and Juniperberry Oil
Sweetie Pie: With Cherry, Coconut, Bergamot, and Cypress Oil
I could not resist it, I bought a block of "Sweetie Pie" for $7. Tried it out in the shower as soon as I got home. That was when I realized how impractical the gimmick is. I cannot keep it on my hand; it just keeps sliding away, all jiggly and happy, it felt like wrestling an eel on ecstasy, naked. After a turbulent struggle, I finally surrendered and opted to use it as a handsoap.
Of course there's the option of hardening it in the freezer, but the challenge of using a block of ice jelly in the middle of winter is simply too daunting for my weak form.
I also found the soap to be too over-drying. Not surprising, as they all contain sodium laureth sulfate and perfume. My concerns for flaking were soon exterminated by the diversion of another Lush product: the solid massage oil! These lumps of soap-like substances create a sheen of aromatic oil on your skin as you rub it on. My favourite are these heart-shaped ones. So romantic!
Heart Shaped Solid Massage Oil
Wowsies, I never thought I'd have so much fun with SOAP. Regretfully, the shower jelly won't do much good for your skin in the long run other than drying it out, but boy is it fun to play with!
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