Beauty Lab
June 1, 2008 By: American Salon Staff American SalonA range of products that caught our eye this month
1. LOVELY LIGHTING
The delightful Claire candles from Fringe Studio come in a variety of scents and designs with a hanging crystal bead. Shown here: the lavender-and-amber scented Claire Brocade candle. 310/915-6430
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2. GOOD STUFF
With shea and cocoa butters, as well as almond, apricot and wheatgerm oils, Pyor lotions from Klabin Design have everything you need but nothing you don't, like parabens and petroleum-derived moisturizers. klabindesign.com
3. EXOTIC CLEANSER
The little-known fruit Mangosteen, loaded with antioxidants, is the star ingredient of a new collection from Aromafloria, which includes Mangosteen Foaming Body Wash with shea butter. The paraben-free, coconut-derived cleanser leaves skin soft and healthy. aromafloria.com
4. SCENT OF SUMMER
Malibu Lemon Blossom, the new fragrance from Pacifica, is an olfactory ode to the sun, surf and flora of Southern California's beaches, where the company's co-founder and perfumer lives and surfs daily. pacificacandles.com
5. LAVENDER LATHER
Daybreak Lavender Farm Lavender Petals shea butter soap contains "petals" of pure castile, 100-percent extra-virgin olive oil. The fresh scent comes from a blend of high-altitude and Hungarian lavender essential oils. daybreaklavenderfarm.com
6. ECO-ELEGANCE
The luxurious triple-milled Pur-Essence Bar Soaps from Earthworks come wrapped in eco-friendly paper made of mulberry and bamboo pulp. Scents include Pistachio, Grapefruit and Limone. earthworksproducts.com
7. RELAXING SOAK
ACCA KAPPA has captured the intoxicating scent of calycanthus blossoms in these bath salts, which invigorate the body, creating a sense of well-being after a busy day. accakappa.com
8. MANGO MADNESS
Shea Terra Organics Miomba Mango Shea Butter Dead Sea Salt Scrub is fortified with soapwort, yucca and mango extract to soften the skin. sheaterraorganics.com
BIGGER IS BETTER
From the experts at New York City's trendy Blow Dry Bar, Blow Up is a sulfate-free, extra-gentle shampoo that adds volume without buildup or added weight, and without stripping hair of moisture. Tested by the styling experts at Blow Dry Bar, the product comes in packaging that reflects Blow's feminine, flirty brand. blowstylingsalon.com
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