August 28, 2007

Fabulous Finds: "Soleful" PurposeTake Me Away...Aromafloria

by Ellen Rosner Feig

What do Britney, Lindsay and Paris do when faced with stressful situations, like, for example, getting arrested for various illegal activities or attracting really really bad press? Well, they check themselves into an expensive spa (or a beach-front rehab facility) and relax for 30 days. As a single mother of two, 30 days of "spa-ing" has never been an option for me…okay, maybe a few days here and there…a girl’s gotta’ be pampered sometimes.

For all those other stressful times, thank goodness I discovered the eco-friendly Aromafloria bath, body and skin care line, which enables a non-celebrity like me to de-stress at home. Founded in 1985 on the conviction that health and beauty can be achieved by blending ancient medicines with contemporary science, the company has become a leader in aromatherapy-based products. Determined to make them 100% organic, owner Sharon Christie has traveled the globe, researching the healing power of plant material, the importance of smell on the senses and ancient wellness rituals. Her natural product lines, including Stress Less, Muscle Soak and For Feet’s Sake (you’ve gotta’ love the names), maintain physical and spiritual wellbeing and are featured in some of the best spas, including the Bellagio and Canyon Ranch.

Since Aromafloria is all about recreating the spa experience at home, I throw away the tabloids, get the kids to sleep, close the bathroom door and light the Asian inspired Sensory Fusion Pomegranate Aromatic Soy candle to set the mood. As the water fills the bathtub, I pour in some of the Pomegranate Bath Fizz, which emits a lovely fruity scent and leaves the harsh water soft and smooth. The Foaming Body Wash with Shea Butter, exuding a slight hint of coconut, revives my tired skin as it washes away the dead layer.

Lying back in the tub, eyes closed, I imagine myself on a celebrity-filled beach, maybe in Cannes, slathering on some Pomegranate Body Butter, watching Matthew shirtless, playing Frisbee on the beach and co-mingling with George and Brad. Within moments, the stress of the world washes down the drain and I am ready to face another day. Aromafloria is like having your own spa on demand, only cheaper and without all the paparazzi.

www.aromafloria.com

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