TOM'S OF MAINE MOISTURIZING BODY BAR IN LAVENDER!

I LOVE lavender scents!  I see Tom's of Maine at Trader Joe's, but I haven't seen this bar, otherwise I would probably pick it up, if nothing else to sniff when I'm feeling stressed.

I think that lavender is an acquired smell.  I know when when I first smelled lavender, I really didn't like it.  However, the hubby LOVES the smell, so over the years, I've gotten used to it.  Sometimes, you can find lavender scented stuff that is "cut" with another scent, so that it isn't as powerful of a smell.I have one of the Toms of Maine liquid hand soaps, in the lavender scent.  It is supposed to be moisturizing, but I don't think it's any more moisturizing than a regular hand soap. I too tried one of their deodorants too, with no luck.  It left me smelling overly ripe.  The tooth paste was okay, but I do like their mouthwash.For a natural soap, I really like 100% Pure body washes.  If you're into bar soaps, Lush has some great soaps.  I also used to like the bar soaps from The Body Shop. 

I too love love love the smell of lemongrass. When my hubby uses the Takrai Lemongrass Scrub from Garden of Wisdom I can't stop sniffing his face! I love the scent of the product, but when it's on my hunny it smells extra delicious! I also like the smell of lavender, but I am very picky about it. My momma-in-law has some cheap lavender lotion in her bathroom that gives me a headache. I do love the scent though, it reminds of my Yaya. I personally do not like bar soaps for the body, I am 100% body wash. I always worry that I'm going to drop the bar soap, step on it, and bust my a$$. Right now I've been using Dr. Bronner's liquid castille in Peppermint. I love the scent, but don't care too much for how it makes my skin feel afterward. But it is nice and refreshing. I do however use a bar soap for my face. My HG cleanser, the super awesome Neem Beauty Bar from Camellia Rose : ) I bought some liquid foundation today from the Sally Hansen/Carmindy line and was worried that the bar wouldn't take all the make-up off, but it did an awesome job! No make-up residue on my toner soaked cotton ball!! Lastly, I see that natural deodorant was mentioned. Another one of my HG products is the Crystal Body Deodorant Spray. Yep, it's a deodorant, not an anti-perspirant, but that doesn't bother me one bit. I love that it's in a spray bottle, I think it's more sanitary than a roll-on and I also like that it's unscented as I've grown sensitive to synthetic fragrances. I just read on the website that you can actually use it "anywhere on the body to control odor, including feet, chest, and inner thighs" Nice!

Ooh sounds lovely!  I do like a company that looks out for its employees and the world at large.  :]Regarding soap, I really can't go past my first love - LUSH.  My staples include creamy redskin-bar smelling Rockstar; creamy and lovely marzipan scented Snowcake [a Christmas limited edition, although I always stock up for the months in between!] and the relaxing and comforting Honey I Washed the Kids.  My partner and his children have fallen for LUSH since I moved in, and thus have caused my LUSH buying to increase.. but I can't say I mind, considering they have a similar ethos to Tom.  Hopefully we can all make the world a better place - one bar of soap at a time.  :]

Get well soon samantha,I've never tried tom's of maine even though I,ve seen it in my local health store-I'll pick it up now and give it a go -really good price.I like the sound of their ethics-I suppose if we buy from companies like this more often it will encourage less ethical companies to up their game.I love lavender because it's the only thing to get me to sleep,I use the lavender room spray and it knocks me out.Punky dew-I also bought a lavender plant 2 weeks ago-its not so much with the blooming though-any tips?.

I love this soap. We really like Toms of Maine. My daughter has been a fan for several years and loves their soaps and toothpastes.  I happen to just adore the scent of lavendar. We grow it and it is just about my favorite plant. Well, next to the Agrimony, LOL. Lavendar and roses are a favorite combination as is lavendar and chamomille.  I have found that if I rub a natural bar of soap on a poof, I get way more lather than I get without one. I think for me, the amount of lather is what I need to feel clean. I know that I always feel clean and fresh with Toms of Maine.Their soaps seem to last as well, which is nice.

I don't go for Lavender much either; my mom was absolutely in love with Yardley's Old English Lavender Soap - she liked to keep it in her drawers so all of her clothing would have that scent.  The one and only 'lavender' product I have in the house is Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Lavender Scent Hand Lotion.  You either like it or you don't.  Mrs. Meyer's Lavender scent is a bit more fresh than most lavender scents and if you put this lotion on; people far and wide will notice you have it on!  LOL! One of my girlfriends loved it so much we had to go right to the store to get it!  On the other hand, the one and only bottle I have - well it's been here a long long time because most people try it and don't want to use it again.  I don't use bar soap really at all with the exception of Lever 2000 which works for me on 'personal' areas in the shower.  Other soaps can lead to female infections for me so I just stay clear of all of them with the exception of the Lever 2000!  If I buy bar soaps at all, it's to put in my drawer like my mom did to keep my clothes smelling nice!  There are some really lovely HUGE fancy quality soaps at Marshall's just for this purpose! For me it's any really FRESH intoxicating scent of soap that lures me in and compels me to make a purchase!  The only Tom's of Maine product I tried was the toothpaste and I only bought it once because it really didn't win me over.Your daughter should come shining through her arthroscopic surgery!  I have had that surgery twice now on the same knee and I'm still moving around quite well - not leaping like a gazelle exactly but pretty great considering I don't have much cartilage left!  Healing thoughts are coming across the airwaves!

Being from NH.. ive seen this every where but never thought anything about it ....Unfortinatly my boyfriend just brought home 5 body gels from Bath && body because of there buy 3 get 2 free (( i know i asked him why he was in the store too! )) but i think we will be good on soap for like years!! ahahaBut when we do run out ill definatly have to try this out! Thank you!! <3

SAG, I enjoyed reading this as I do all your excellent stuff, but I am a gel girl through and through, having happily abandoned bar soap more than 15 years ago.  I am really writing to declare solidarity with sweetassdaughter, having recently recovered from arthroscopic knee surgery myself.  Please tell her that although it is definitely a process, it is worth it.  And she can email me at justjoan123@gmail.com if she has any questions, veteran to veteran, but rule number one is -- don't give up icing too soon.  It's a nuisance, but 20 minutes on, 40 minutes off can do wonders.  And a good collapsible cane can get her a seat on the bus, if buses are in her future.

Hope your daughter feels better soon!I love all things lavender- it really calms me down. As far as my favorite soaps- and i also used to love body washes over soaps- it is from and Etsy seller Magic Hands Workshop - magichands on etsy. MHW has wonderful scents and the bars are natural and beautiful looking. I am saying this is good for gifting, but you will end up using it for yourself probably. I ordered samples- each lasted me a week at least. My favorite is Champagne (when i unwrapped it - it scented my entire bathroom)- smells like bubbly, and Pele- smells like chocolate... They have salt bars and shea bars- i like shea better they are more moisturizing. Shipping is quick, and seller is very nice, she also runs specials from time to time... Etsy also has many other great looking soaps on sale, but this seller is the only one i can vouch for :)

I'm not much of a lavender scent lover. It's a bit too much for me so I bet those who love the scent would really love the soap. I have tried one of their deodorants in a sample size and I had high hopes for it, but it did not work at all. The scent of the actual deodorant was way too musky and too "manly". 

Lavender and I do not get along. But I see that they also have a Calendula bar and I bet I'd like that one. The price is sure right and I'm all for trying products that don't contain a bunch of ingredients I can't pronounce!

I have the Tom's of Maine deodorant in Honeysuckle and it's alright but not the greatest.  I think it'll work fine in the winter but not the summer.  I'm wearing it today actually and it's 2 pm and I smell a little funky.  I was running late and didn't shower this morning but I did last night.  I've heard that there is one scent of Tom's deodorant that works really well but I can't remember which one that is.  hmm I'll have to go see if I can find that review.   

I've heard of Tom's of Maine but I haven't tried it yet. They don't really sell their products in my neighborhood. I think i've seen the toothpaste but i'm a little hesitant to get it.Is Aveeno a natural soap? I really like it. i think its made with oatmeal but im not really sure. Oh, and the absolute worst thing i've had with lavender is COOKIES. yep. Lavender cookies. DISGUSTING. i'm not a big fan of lavender and i dont mind it either but when i had that cookie... UGH.

I like the scent of lavendaer but I can't do strong smells...so if it's very potent I just get a headache. I have never heard of this company before, but I like the effort they put into being eco friendly...and people friendly.

I love lavendar!!! I always find myself smelling candles and soaps etc when out lol,

Sounds like a good deal for the price.  I have never actually purchased all natural soaps.  I have always been big into beauty stuff, including bodywashes and body oils, etc.  But I have never really tried different kinds of bar soaps for some reason.  But I've been really interested, and definitely want to try some.  I have really wanted to try the french soaps and the ones from Lush.  

I have never tried any natural soaps but I may try this one out because I love the scent of lavender! I find it very calm and relaxing. Thanks for the great post and info. :)

I love lavendar! I've been looking for a good bar of soap that is scented also! This may be a winner! YAY!

I don't think I've ever come across this brand here in Sweden. Though it sounds like a good brand, might just ask my local shop about it, and who knows it just might turn up here in the future.Anyhow, my favourite natural soaps are made by Ida at Chagrin Valley. They are super, duper moisturising and come in several different versions (not just scent wise, but ingredient wise too). My favourite is Honey Butter, which leaves my skin as smooth as silk after use. Overall, my skin seem to like natural better than anything else. Especially when it comes to soap. Have yet to find a non natural soap that doesn't make me break out in red rashes.

You know, I used to hate the smell of lavender, and then I was going through a really stressful time, and someone suggested that lavender would help me calm down and sleep at night. And I was able to get used to it, and actually sort of like it now. And it really does help you relax and sleep.

ohh, i love the feel of natural soaps. such as the bars of soap i get from trader joe's.. they feel so nice on the skin!

Thanks to my brother's exczema, we get Dove beauty bars and they are amazing! I also use body washes from bath and body works and DIY sugar scrub. I think I saw tom's of maine products in borders.. Oh and my neighbor actually makes soap and sells it on Etsy.

Never tried their soap but love their toothpaste.  I think Apricot is my favourite!