Bath and beauty products that transport us to the islands!
Scent is the most powerful sense we have in terms of memory, nostalgia and emotion. Scientifically speaking, the New York Times breaks it down, "the olfactory cortex is embedded within the brain’s limbic system and amygdala, where emotions are born and emotional memories stored. That’s why smells, feelings and memories become so easily and intimately entangled."
That's why we are buying up loads of Molton Brown products! Following a sublime stay at The Dunmore on Harbour Island (full report on the hotel and island round up to come in the next few days!), we became obsessed with the smell of the Molton Brown bath products in our room. In particular we adore the Radiant Lili-pili Shampoo and Conditioner and all of the White Mulberry products.
We loved the smell of the White Mulberry room spray so much we actually wound up using it as a perfume! The blend of white mulberry, mimosa and green tea is light and effervescent so perfect for the summertime.
Staying connected through scent to Harbour Island is also made easier with India Hicks' lines with Crabtree & Evelyn. India is rather an inspiration to us-- she is an author, designer, model and mother who makes her home on Harbour Island in the Bahamas.
Inspired by her surroundings, both her India Hicks Living and India Hicks Island Night lines are inspired by the incredible surroundings of the island. Mary just ordered the Island Night Getaway Bag-- the blend of night blooming jasmine, orange blossoms, sea air and green palm fronds are intoxicating... And the Getaway Bags are perfect for travel!
Coola Liplux is a moisturizing and organic treatment and sunscreen for your lips which blends antioxidants as well as raspberry and avocado fruit butters.
The unscented one has a hint of a coconutty, watermelon aroma that sends us instantly to the tropics! And with protected lips at that.
On another sister bonding trip to Maui, Hawaii, we fell in love with the aroma of plumeria which is abundant in Hawaii. Hawaiian made Island Bath & Body makes a lotion called Plumeria Vanilla which mingles those two scents with macadamia and kukui nut oils for fragrant hydration... mahalo!
Finally, if the smell of coconut doesn't instantly transport you to white sandy beaches with swaying palms, not sure what will. We were recently given the Coco de Soleil Gloss Moderne as a gift and we almost passed out from sheer delight over the coconut fragrance alone. Not to mention what it did to hair-- made if shiny and silky and free from frizz.
Safe to say, we are devotees to this luxurious hair masque.
What bath and beauty products are you all loving this summer? We want to hear! xoxo