Body Washes outstrip soap for the first time!

[Kevin]

gonna need some candles and aromatherapy before i come over RA although the green does give the hint of the envy that will be felt around TC while you and i are soaking talking about books, baseball and show tunes

[Félix]

I take umbrage to burnt umber. Green is clean.

[RandomAnthony]

Yes, she is, Barb! I'm going to get some candles and watch South Pacific to get ready for Kevin's visit.

[Phoenix]

I love the green RA, it's my favorite color! We painted our last two houses green. This one is going to be black though...I can't wait!

[Heidi]

My living room wall is painted green - forest green. It surprisingly opens up the room and makes it feel cozy. RA, your revamped bathroom is GORGEOUS! I love the white framed mirror and medicine cabinet in there, too.

[Heidi]

RandomAnthony wrote: "What question, Heiders?"

"The Rainbath scent could be better described as smelling like something you'd get at a luxurious hotel. That's how it smells... luxurious, indulgent, spa-like. It's a light spicy (a bit of a peppery bite), fruity (light tangerine and lemony notes), herbal scent (just... green). It reminds me of vacationing on Sanibel Island in Florida. I can't tell you why, though. Just - for some reason, that's where my mind goes immediately when I smell it.

It's been around for a LONG, long time (at least late seventies/early eighties). My stepmother would use the rainbath glycerin soap (which, I think, has since been discontinued) back then... Rainbath or Jean Nate (love that one, too). It's the precursor to this scented-everything craze. I think it's a dignified scent and even though there are fruity notes to it, I'd definitely say it would not fall into the "fruity/floral crap" genre. :) Gretchen, Mona... would you gals agree with me on that?"

THAT question.

[Phil]

RandomAnthony wrote: "This past week I painted and cleaned the FUCK out of my upstairs bathroom."

Why did you do that?   I think every bathroom needs a little fuck in it.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Kevin "El Liso Grande" wrote: "i use individual body parts washes. i have a hand wash, arm wash, torso wash, face wash, leg wash and feet wash. the "special parts" wash is super sudsy."

You are a marketer's dream.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

Sally wrote: "Lobstergirl, I'm beginning to believe from your posts that you're not actually a toothless octegenarian. Excuse me if you really are."

Toothless?? I take offense. You can see my little chiclets in the picture.

[RandomAnthony]

Thanks, people! I think it looks better but not perfect.

In this weather I could take ten baths a day.

[Mona]

Heidi wrote: "RandomAnthony wrote: "What question, Heiders?"

"The Rainbath scent could be better described as smelling like something you'd get at a luxurious hotel. That's how it smells... luxurious, indulgent..."

Heidi, Rainbath is not in the "fruity/floral crap genre."
Your description of the smell is good--it's hard to pinpoint. It just smells fresh.

[Mary]

Heidi, I'm of the generation that remembers Jean Nate and Rainbath and I would concur that neither one is fruity or floral. If I had to categorize it I would say they were more Oriental than anything else.

I use body wash, specifically Dove Cream Oil, and one of these things:



It's super-efficient--I exfoliate, get clean, and moisturize all at the same time. Reminds me of that Suzanne Vega song, anyone remember this?

"My name is Loofah.
I live in the shower stall.
I'll scrub your back for you.
Yeah, I think you've seen me before."

[Jackie "the Librarian"]

Mary, hah! Loofah!

[Phil]

My sis calls that a "shower scrunchie."

[Sally, la reina]

Lobstergirl wrote: "Sally wrote: "Lobstergirl, I'm beginning to believe from your posts that you're not actually a toothless octegenarian. Excuse me if you really are."

Toothless?? I take offense. You can see my ..."


Chicklets? You're just gumming on gum?

[Kevin]

usually to exfoliate i just slide into second or fall off my motorcycle

[janine]

ah, the noble art of extreme exfoliation. it's not for everyone.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

I want to try that foot exfoliation where you stick your feet in a fishpool and the fishes eat all the dead skin off. Jessica Simpson did it on her tv show. I think it's a Japanese thing.

I use a foot file in the shower, but it's a losing battle. The dead skin always seems to be two steps ahead.

[Jackie "the Librarian"]

Lobstergirl, I saw that on Ugly Betty, and I sure could use those little fishies, too. I walk so much, my feet are extra callousy.

[Lobstergirl, el principe]

The fish are illegal in some states, at least as of 2009:

"Since then, cosmetology regulators have taken a less flattering view, insisting fish pedicures are unsanitary. At least 14 states, including Texas and Florida, have outlawed them. Virginia doesn't see a problem. Ohio permitted fish pedicures after a review, and other states haven't yet made up their minds. The world of foot care, meanwhile, has been plunged into a piscine uproar. Salon owners who bought fish and tanks before the bans were imposed in their states are fuming.

The issue: cosmetology regulations generally mandate that tools need to be discarded or sanitized after each use. But epidermis-eating fish are too expensive to throw away."

[Sally, la reina]

I saw those fishes on Weeds! I want to try it too.

[smetchie]

luxurious, indulgent. I agree!!
Sorry for not answering, Heidi.

[Heidi]

Gretchen wrote: "luxurious, indulgent. I agree!!
Sorry for not answering, Heidi."

It's okay, Gretchen. I wasn't really fussing. I was just super proud of my review of Rainbath. :)

[smetchie]

It was a good one!!

[Sally, la reina]

Heidi often fusses and then comments that she wasn't really fussing, didn't really mind after all. I find this disconcerting.

::scoots ficus in front of self::

[smetchie]

THIS:

is the very best bubble bath I've ever experienced. They also make a bar soap so I'm going to try it because now you people have me focused on how wasteful shower gels and their bottles are. I'll have you know I also ordered some of the damn acceptable sunscreen from that other thread too. grumph!

[Heidi]

Sally wrote: "Heidi often fusses and then comments that she wasn't really fussing, didn't really mind after all. I find this disconcerting.

::scoots ficus in front of self::"

Okay, OKAAAYYY!!! I really wasn't fussing so much as I was crying out for attention. I'm an attention whore. I need help.

[smetchie]

When I heard your post buzz in at midnight last night Heidi I got UP out of my bed, walked into the bathroom and smelled my rainbath just to make sure your description was accurate and it was ON THE MONEY. How's that for attention, whore?

;) just kidding!!!

[Heidi]

Gretchen wrote: "THIS:

is the very best bubble bath I've ever experienced. They also make a bar soap so I'm going to try it because now you people have me focused on how wasteful shower gels and their bottles are...."

Those spongy things work well in keeping the shower gel waste at a minimum. You'd be fine if you use one of those, Gretchen. I'd say that would work for me, but a) I use a bath body scrub brush and the soap is wasteful when I use it... b) I can't use scented ones, so what's the point???

FML.

[Phoenix]

You guys are so right about the Rainbath it smells divine...but holy tiny bottle of expensiveness!!! I got one anyway though :)

[smetchie]

I know, Alecia! What it's like $8.50 or something, yeah? My daughter started to use some when she was in the bath the other night and I was like "NO!"

[Phoenix]

It was on sale for $7.99...and if my kids touch it I'll be doing some creative digit removal! >:F

[RandomAnthony]

They used to have those fish in a mall near here, but they don't anymore...they became illegal, yes.

Damn. Now I want to go to Bath and Body Works.

I'm also a sucker for pretty shampoo bottles. I like the colorful ones...they look good in the bathroom.

[janine]

i buy my shampoo etc. based on what the bottle looks like. i'm now using a l'oreal shampoo in a pink and bright green bottle.

[Kevin]

i use either prell. it cleans you like kerosene but can eat away your fingerprints if you have it on your skin too long. plus it looks like something from a science lab

[ms.petra]

Urban Dictionary: spazz
spazz - (1). A reaction to something crazy or weird. (2). Another word for " freak out".
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?te......

Urban Dictionary: goof-ball
Someone who looks studpid while doing something......see goober.
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?te...

that is all.

[Kevin]

whoa nelly. you callin' me a goober?

[ms.petra]

the other definitions are far worse.
I would say "goofy" off the top of my head to describe you, but I haven't looked up the urban definition yet. :)

[Kevin]

trust me, i have been called far worse in my days. i have thick skin :)

[[deleted user]]

Kevin "El Liso Grande" wrote: "trust me, i have been called far worse in my days. i have thick skin :)"

Helps when you slide into base or tip the cycle doesn't it.

[Kevin]

you got it

[ms.petra]

even after extreme exfoliating?

[Kevin]

trust me, i've done some extreme exfoliating. fell off a burro in honduras, did a partial cliff dive in my boxers where i didn't quite clear all the rocks, body surfed in a storm in south beach and got skin scrubbed off by the sand, crashed mountain bikes...

i am lucky i have any skin left

[Phil]

Kevin "El Liso Grande" wrote: "trust me, i've done some extreme exfoliating. fell off a burro in honduras, did a partial cliff dive in my boxers where i didn't quite clear all the rocks, body surfed in a storm in south beach and got skin scrubbed off by the sand, crashed mountain bikes..."

He can speak French... in Russian.    His personality is so magnetic, he is unable to carry credit cards.    He once had an an awkward moment, just to see how it feels.    His charm is so contagious, vaccines have been created for it.    His organ donation card also lists his beard.    Sharks have a week dedicated to him.    He's the life of parties he has never attended.    He's a lover, not a fighter; but he's also a fighter, so don't get any ideas.    His beard has experienced more than a lesser man's entire body.    If he were to punch you in the face, you would have to fight off the urge to thank him."

[Sally, la reina]

"
I'm also a sucker for pretty shampoo bottles. I like the colorful ones...they look good in the bathroom."

Sometimes I forget RA is a man.

[Phoenix]

LMAO...I so needed a good laugh today...Thanks Phil!

[RandomAnthony]

Sally wrote: ""
I'm also a sucker for pretty shampoo bottles. I like the colorful ones...they look good in the bathroom."

Sometimes I forget RA is a man."

I'm strangely at peace with that.

[ms.petra]

I think Phil has a man crush. :)

[[deleted user]]

ms.petra wrote: "I think Phil has a man crush. :)"

Don't we all!!

[[deleted user]]

Soap. Four or five bucks for body wash seems a little steep.