Two of the many items I'd love to try from Ayurveda brand Spa Ceylon: Ceylon Tea Ylang Intensive Hand Cream ("The fragrance was created with traditional Ayurveda in mind, with mystical Ylang Ylang and sensual Tuberose to balance the senses and protect the delicate inner energies. A blend of Green, White, and Black teas provide soothing treatment for the skin and senses.") and Frankincense Kaffir Lime Intensive Hand Cream (" The fragrance was created with traditional Ayurveda in mind, with deeply calming Frankincense, uplifting Tangerine, and refreshing Kaffir Lime to help ease the mind and promote clarity. Soothing sandalwood harmonizes and balances any out-of-line chakras.") Yes, I'm pretty sure all my chakras are out of line. 30g for $7.95 each at Smallflower.
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From Skin & Co Roma, a trio of scented hand creams in Citrus Amaro, Rosemary & Verbena Hand Cream and Umbrian Truffle. "Keep your hands looking and feeling their best with Beautiful Hands Kit from SKIN AND CO ROMA. Available in three fresh scents, this hand cream set includes highly moisturizing shea butter and vitamin E that forms a barrier against environmental stressors." The "Beautiful Hands Kit" is $24 for three 30 ml tubes at Dermstore.
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If yesterday's green tomato balm doesn't appeal, perhaps you need a few citrus hand creams for that last gasp of summer? Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Cream Trio: "Clarins iconic Hand and Nail Treatment Cream has been given a variety of citrus twists for this limited edition trio. Each cream has a new invigorating scent including mandarin leaf, lime leaf and grapefruit leaf. These three limited edition scented hand creams nourish and protect your hands from the harsh elements. Containing shea butter to strengthen nails and moisturise cuticles and skin." Three 30 ml creams for £25 at John Lewis.
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Please comment if you've ever tried any body products from Yard Etc! I'm tempted by all of it, but especially the Green Tomato Hand Balm ("A nourishing hand balm that makes your sore hands soft and smooth again ... "fragranced with an excitingly aromatic and fresh scent of unripe, green tomatoes." Other fragrances include Lemon Nettle, Oak Moss and Dog Rose. 70 ml for $14 at Beautyhabit.
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A packaging-based want that I'll never see: a limited edition version of the Rose Hand Treatment from Ladurée's Les Merveilleuses beauty line. Due to launch in September.