Shiso smooth
Far be it for me to typecast French women as elegant, dainty little waifs, but les femmes parisiennes seem to be quite sure of how to keep their skin hydrated and sweetly scented. French bath product masters Roger & Gallet’s Shiso Moisturizing Body Lotion ($16, at the Bay and Ogilvy) is the perfect antidote for skin subjected to a long summer of cottage trips, shameful sun tanning and laziness that prevented me from staying true to the art of moisturizing. The lotion is fortified with nutrient-rich rice milk and shiso extract, an herb thought to have antioxidant and energizing properties. With the winter’s harsh cold air about to take my skin from dry to scaly, the lotion’s gentle floral scent reminds me of the carefree warmth of a summer spent in the country.
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Far be it for me to typecast French women as elegant, dainty little waifs, but les femmes parisiennes seem to be quite sure of how to keep their skin hydrated and sweetly scented. French bath product masters Roger & Gallet’s Shiso Moisturizing Body Lotion ($16, at the Bay and Ogilvy) is the perfect antidote for skin subjected to a long summer of cottage trips, shameful sun tanning and laziness that prevented me from staying true to the art of moisturizing. The lotion is fortified with nutrient-rich rice milk and shiso extract, an herb thought to have antioxidant and energizing properties. With the winter’s harsh cold air about to take my skin from dry to scaly, the lotion's gentle floral scent reminds me of the carefree warmth of a summer spent in the country.){kind=link}