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I have been having a terrible time this winter and into spring is super dry skin. It is not something that I normally have at this level. My feet and legs usually see the brunt of it, but now it is all over. So I am going through oils and lotions like crazy to combat it. But today I found a delightful natural handmade body scrub that has become my new best friend!

Naki Nagi [pronounced Na-Kee Na-gee] is a combination of the Hebrew word “Naki”, meaning clean, and “Nagi”, the Russian word for legs. The name blends the cultures that define the owner, Jewish and Russian, along with her love for her two Siberian cats – Mishka and Gorbie (short for Gorbachev)LOL. Rachel Rekhter combined her MBA in Marketing with her culinary background to create an amazing scrub and flavors that smelled good enough to eat!

I was sent a jar of Espresso, a Sea Salt Scrub to sample for you. This scrub is made with fresh ground coffee and a hint of vanilla. The caffeine in coffee awakens your body, and promotes cellular function, and vanilla is high in antioxidants and promotes relaxation. When I first opened this jar, I was impressed by the thickness of the product. It is super dense but there is not a huge amount of oil floating on top, which I see in a lot of scrubs. And the scent… Simply amazing! Even though it is a coffee based product, it did not smell overly like coffee. It has a beautiful aroma of vanilla and coffee combined and is so refreshing!

Naki Nagi makes the base the same way. It is comprised of a proprietary blend of Sea Salt or Sugar, Grapeseed Oil, and Antibacterial Soap. Grapeseed oil is the lightest of all oils, and is quickly absorbed by your skin. Grapeseed oil relieves redness and other skin conditions, and also has anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties. The antibacterial soap cleanses your skin from bacteria, and together they create a scrub that rinses clean, without excess oil.

Most companies use either sugar or salt in their scrubs as they both have properties that make them super performers on your skin. Sugar is ideal for those with sensitive skin. The alpha-hydroxy acid nourishes and replenishes your skins moisture, leaving you with a fresh glow and smooth skin. Sugar scrubs are wonderful for your face and lips, and can be used on children.

Sea Salt is ideal for people who want a therapeutic scrub that removes toxins and impurities from their skin. Sea salt is shown to improve blood circulation, reduce stress, and can even provide relief for skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

I am in awe of this awesome product! I did a test on my hand with this when it came just to see how much my skin needed this scrub. I applied some to my hand and let it soak in for a minute or so. I rinsed it off. I immediately saw an amazing difference in my dry skin on that hand. All of the super dry wrinkles that you get on your hands and arms were gone and 6 hours later, they were still gone! I couldn’t wait to use this on my body!

In the shower this scrub is a dream come true. I really like that is is not super oily. That tends to make it very slippery in the shower. You still have to be careful! I also love that the salt crystals are not extra large. They are small just like the espresso bean grind so you are not scraping your skin although you do have to be careful if you use the salt scrub on your face. This is a more delicate area.

This felt so wonderful on! I just love how it made my skin feel after the application. For hours later, I could feel how soft my skin was just from one use and when I followed it with a lovely butter or lotion, it felt even more fabulous. Now that I have used it several times, I am more in love with it that before! Honestly, I think this is up there on my list of some of the best scrubs I have ever used!

You have to swing by and check out her site and all of the lovely and delicious sounding scrubs Naki Nagi makes. Currently she has: Lavender Sea Salt, Espresso Sea Salt, Ginger Honey Sea Salt, Grapefruit Ginger Sea Salt, Vanilla Milkshake Sugar Scrub, & Chocolate Fondue Sugar Scrub, Watermelon Sugar Scrub, Sweet Pear Sugar Scrub, Summer Peach Sugar Scrub. Don’t they sound delicious?

Swing by Rachel’s site and see what she has going on. I think you will like it!

The Giveaway:
One Lucky winner is going to win a jar of the Espresso Salt Scrub. ARV $19.50 I know you will enjoy this! Here is how to enter!

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Today I would like to introduce you to the company called PiixlWix Candle Company who sells 100% Soy candles in colorful, re-usable candle containers with delicious smelling fragrances that have been inspired by life and music.

When you shop at PiixlWix Candle Company 8 oz. mason jar candles (in a variety of scents), 100% soy wax melts (in a variety of scents), Roll-on Perfume Oil (in a variety of fragrances), and some adorable refrigerator magnets.

My Review: The generous folks over at PiixlWix Candle Company sent me two of their 8 oz. mason jar candles to review for all of you. Each of their mason jar candles are made with 100% soy wax and custom blended so that each candle is unique and special. The candles are in cute square-shaped glass mason jars with a pewter daisy lid. Once you receive your candle you simply remove the paper liner (which preserves the fragrance) so that you candle is now ready to burn. They use 100% cotton, self-trimming wicks in their candles and each candle has an approximate burn time of 55-60 hours.

The “Goin’up The Country” candle smells like you walked into a little country store with the fragrance of freshly baked bread, crisp ripe apples with just a hint of warm vanilla. Personally, it smells just like my kitchen on days that I am baking some homemade bread and I love that type of scent! Delicious!

“The Lemon Song” candle smells like a whole bunch of freshly squeezed lemons with just a hint of vanilla sugar as it’s under-notes. Personally, I think it smells just like my grandma’s homemade lemon cream shortbread cookies. Delicious!

The 8 oz. soy mason jar candles come in 8 delicious smelling scents so there is definitely one to suit everyone. I would consider the two that I reviewed to be moderately scented, not over-powering at all. The candles burn super cleanly with no soot and they burn evenly. Each candle is super affordable at only $9.99 each. I just love them and I think you will too!

Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win a $20 e-gift certificate to PiixlWix Candle Company!

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There really is nothing like the feel of cashmere. Many try and copy it, but it truly is a blend that stands on its own. And when it is hand crafted on a loom, it is an amazing thing. I am so lucky to be able to bring to you the beauty of a handcrafted cashmere scarf that you are going to love.

MyMela.com is the place to get yours. MyMela is like the Esty of India and all of the goods have been lovingly hand created as a way to earn a income. This amazing site not only offers shoppers an assortment of high-quality products like hand-made scarves but also provides India’s artisans with a high-quality sustainable e-commerce platform and a vehicle to help them preserve their centuries-old traditions and businesses. These artisans are seeing their business decline due to poverty, high interest loans and competition from low-cost, mass produced products from other countries.

MyMela has so many cool items besides the scarves, which are all 100% cashmere, otherwise known as pashmina, or made from pure lambswool. They also carry beautiful items like flat-weave dhurrie rugs, richly patterned hand-blocked tablecloths, hand-carved photo frames, sterling silver jewelry, embroidered handbags, and other home décor, fashion and accessories items.

I was very blessed to receive a gorgeous scarf that is so incredibility soft. The weave is very tight and it has very subtle stripes across the bottom. I love the color blend. It is fabulous! I also love that this is a long scarf. It is ample length to go around your neck a few times to keep the wind out. It is also a nice width so you can cover your hair and neck at the some time. Awesome! I cannot wait until it gets cold here so I can bundle up in it. I just love feeling how soft it is and it is amazing to me that this is a hand crafted item.

I am impressed with the beautiful quality of the item and I appreciate what MyMela is doing for the artisans too. At MyMela.com the shoppers are granted the opportunity to “lend” $25 and up to the various artist groups featured on the site. The loan will enable the artists to continue purchase materials, make capital improvements or train other workers. In return for the loan lenders will receive shopping credits equal to the loan amount plus a 10% bonus. The credits can be used to shop for other MyMela products or can be reinvested into another artisan group. What a great concept!!

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We are so excited to bring you a fabulous item for the giveaway. I love India’s bangles and we have a gorgeous Silver & Brass Engraved Cuff Bracelet that one lucky winner will get. ARV $25 Here is how to enter!

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Today I would like to introduce you to a fabulous company called Island Girl Bags, Ltd. and owner Marybeth who makes all of the fabulous products for her company. Island Girl Bags prides itself on making high quality, stylish handbags and accessories. Their product line includes handbags, makeup bags, snap close clutches, wristlets, handbag accessories, hair accessories, endless scarves, travel mugs and water bottles. If you consider yourself a hip and stylish woman, you need to check out Island Girl Bags!

My Review: Marybeth was kind enough to send me a gorgeous handbag with matching tissue cozy and key fob for my product review. When I opened the packaged I left out a big gasp…seriously, this handbag is just breathtaking! I love the modern colors that she selected and the fabric she used is definitely high quality material. My handbag is lined in the same print that she used for the carrying strap. The bag has a nice inside pocket and a heavy duty magnetic snap closure. I love the shape of this handbag as its very figure flattering when its up against your body. The straps are the perfect length for the average sized woman. Marybeth’s sewing skills are impeccable! The matching tissue cozy and key fob are made out of the fabric that trims the handbag so I have a beautiful 3 piece matching set. Marybeth recommends dry cleaning these beautiful handbags or you can spot clean or hand wash them.

Overall Impression: I am so stoked about my new handbag with matching accessories! I have been using it every day since it arrived and have received numerous compliments on it. All of my friends want to know where I got it. Marybeth is very talented! This handbag with matching accessories is well made with high quality materials. I highly recommend Marybeth and Island Girl Bags to you for all of your fashionable handbag needs.

Buy It: You can buy the small sized Bolsa bag for only $35.00, the medium sized Bolsa bag for $40.00 and the Big Bolsa bag for $45.00. Wow, what a fabulous deal ladies!

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I would personally like to thank Island Girl Bags for allowing me to do a product review for them and for hosting a giveaway here on the Two Classy Chics Blog.

Disclaimer: Shelly Hill has personally reviewed the product listed above. Shelly has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.