I could do a month of lemmings from Santa Maria Novella, but here's just one for our Enchanted April Friday: Acqua di Fior d'Arancio / Orange Blossom Water. "Orange blossoms from the sun-soaked orchards of Sicily make this invigorating water a treatment for purifying and toning the skin. The Dominican Friars used this water centuries ago to obtain relief from the common cold by soaking a clean wash cloth and placing on chest or nose. Today, add a splash to your bath to soothe tired muscles or apply a touch to your body or to linens as a refreshing fragrance." Available in 250 ($35) and 500 ($60) ml.
Ruh roh! Lemming born. I use hydrosols in my skin care – they work great on my super sensitive skin.
I like hydrosols too, although I usually forget to use them and they just slowly go bad
Have never had an orange blossom one, though.
Acqua di Fior d’Arancio! Just saying it makes me smile. And at that price it’s practically free. If ever I were to make a trip to Italy I would be sure to visit Santa Mario Novella.
I’ve enjoyed thinking about Italian fragrance and Enchanted April this week. Aromatics, herbs, citrus, and sunshine – ahhhh!
Oh do! It’s fabulous. I made the mistake of thinking it was right next to the Santa Maria Novella Basilica but nope, we went right past it a good .2 miles (or it felt that way due to the heat) because the entrance was so nondescript — the outer foyer looked like that of a tiny apartment building.
It’s a lovely store! And they make lovely shower gels.