Simply Selma: bath & body

How many times have you purchased any old nail polish remover from a supermarket on your way home to discover how dehydrating and ultimately drying they are? I hate it when they have a strong headache-inducing smell and when they're so drying that my nails immediately turn white (yikes!). Rosal Perfect You Nail Polish Removers (85ml) have been a regular part of my manicure kit for a while now and all three variations are great and actually, each one is specified for different things. My personal favorite is the Oil based nail polish remover which is the most nourishing towards nails and cuticles. It contains oil components, tiny bit of acetone, vitamin E and cocotriglyceride. It has a beautiful and light floral scent, removes all of my nail polishes with ease (dissolves them within seconds - no rubbing!) and it never dries out the skin or nails.

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There was a time when any ol' shower gel wouldn't make the cut - now, I'm not that fussy at all. Usually I just grab whatever is on offer but I a few favorites have stood out over the course of years. Palmolive Aroma Moments Feel The Massage is my favorite during the hot, hot summer (so refreshing) and L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil is my all-time winter love, for when my skin needs some added nourishment. Barrage of random shower gels inhabiting my shower was interrupted when I made a shopping stop at Lush.

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I've been very good at using up my skin care and body care products lately so I felt like I can allow myself to introduce something new into my daily routine. After being quite loyal to oils, I really was keen on having a good old body cream in my rotation. Since Rosal truly wowed me with their macaron lip balms and their classic hand creams (which saved my hands from looking wrinkly this past winter), the idea of a cream and butter hybrid seemed interesting.

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If you take a look back at my beauty journey during these past five years, you've probably noticed that I've been simplifying things as much as possible. Be it age, lifestyle or type of character - I prefer products that aren't a faff to use, do their job and do it well. The Spanish brand Comodynes has extended the typical use of towelettes and they've actually simplified my beauty routine even further, in ways Marie Kondo would approve!

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What happens when you give a brand new, shiny Mastercad to a beauty afficionado? She goes shopping, of course! This shopping was a nostalgic one since Lush reminds me of my first days of blogging which I've spent testing their fragrant soaps and creams. What I really like about this Mastercard card (besides the fact I felt free, wasn't wasting time searching my bag for change etc.) is that contactless payments don't exclude the traditional use of credit cards. After picking up my Lush favorites, I swiped it through the POS terminal and entered my PIN.

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Regardless how much I'm trying to take care of my body the best I can by eating all the good foods and by working out on a regular basis - the idea of warmer weather and bare limbs on display caught me unprepared! I must admit that I sometimes forget about taking care of the skin of my body and that's a strange philosophy I have going on - even if I'm absolutely exhausted and haven't slept for 24h straight, my face needs the proper makeup removal/cleanse ritual every single time. But when I do shower, I kinda do everything in the quickest possible way - a good shower cream/foam/gel, some shaving and I'm done. I pat myself on the back each time I remember to actually oil my legs and arms. Body scrubs were a passion of mine but I haven't been using them - end result? Rather dry skin.

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Did you know that the most sensitive parts of your body are your hands, lips, face, neck, tongue, fingertips and feet? The sensation of touch is a fundamental part of our daily experience, influencing what we buy, who we love and even how we heal. Hands play a very important part of that experience so today we'll discuss the proper way of showing love to our hands which, in return, help us experience life. Finding a perfect hand cream is more complicated than one might think as many hand creams are too rich resulting in a sticky, tacky film and some even pill. I've encountered hand creams that leave a white cast, some are unpleasantly fragranced and some even dry out the skin. Following three hand creams are just perfect and they simply differ based on your skin type.

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March? Spring on the way? Yes, give me more of that! My skincare routine and generally the way I take care of myself needs to change, asap! And you know me, I'm all about that natural beauty so L'Occitane is a no-brainer shop stop for me.

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Pamper-loving gals will just love these - Afrodita Cosmetics 100% SPA Massage Oils (150ml | 3,60 €) are an affordable luxury without frills or false claims as they do exactly what they say (and without breaking the budget). Whether you really are committed to having pamper sessions daily/weekly or if you're someone who barely squeezes one per month *raiseshand* these massage oils will be perfect for that role but also - you can use them as regular nourishing oils for different skin types and concerns as each contains particular oil blends and natural scents to suit their purpose.

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Limited editions have that certain charm which makes us want them so bad and in the skincare world nobody does them better than L'Occitane. One cannot go wrong with their shea butter range and this year, it's rose-scented in such a beautiful way, I believe many will have their faith in rose scents restored after getting acquainted with this LE collection. L'Occitane Shea Whipped Rose Trio is a gorgeous set of well-known quality with a rose scent - this rose is very soft, gentle and clean-smelling which goes perfectly with the fluffy texture of the collection.

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As we're approaching the New Year's Eve fast, I feel as confident as ever to say that this is perhaps my favorite holiday collection of the year! L'Occitane NEW Arlesienne collection is nothing short of miraculous as it managed to top the previous Arlesienne, which was also amazing. Everything is likable from the packaging, the textures, colors to the beautiful scent. I think they've nailed rose this time and made it so enjoyable and wearable that I'm sure it'll find a way to everyone's heart.

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