“Get Green- Give Origins”

I have always been a crazy fan of Origins— the earthy scents…the natural ingredients…the supple creams…’Eco-Pampering’ at its best.

‘With health on everyone’s minds and a growing desire to help protect the environment, Origins offerings are good for the body, mind and planet’. I couldn’t agree more.

I tried out the ‘Tree-Mendously Ginger’ gift set and nearly collapsed with aromatic thrill. The ginger scented creams and lotions and potions filled my nostrils…and my apartment…with a fresh-citrusy-gingery-alive-makes me wanna go hiking?-scent that was pungent without being overwhelming at all.

Heres an individual breakdown of the gift-set components:

Ginger Floatâ„¢Cream Bubble Bath: Rie, a coworker of mine, tested this out for me since my apartment, while charming and filled with closets, does not come equipped with a bathtub. Rie explained that the scent was right on target with my ‘I FEEL SO ALIVE’ reaction- after the relaxation that she experienced in the tub. The suds were controllable, and the bath was all-together an enjoyable and relaxing experience.

Ginger Burstâ„¢ Savory Body Wash: Better for morning time on-the-go showering. Lather was clean and rich- left my skin feeling clean , but not dry!

Incredible Spreadable Scrubâ„¢ Ginger Body Smoother: Was a wonderful smoothing experience. I used after the Body Wash, as directed. Sea Salts, Brown & White Sugar helped to polish my skin while Olive Oil & hints of Rosemary & Mint helped to moisturize further, while complimenting the Ginger scent every so slightly.

NEW FAV PRODUCT ALERT!!!! Ginger Souffleâ„¢ Whipped Body Cream: Ugh- i wish i could have this on-tap in my purse all day all night for the rest of my life. Smelled SO clean- with hints of Spearmint, Peppermint, Orange & Rosemary on top of the pungent ginger– it sent my nostrils & skin on a whirlwind of emotions….landing last on utter orgasmic moisturized heaven in my bathroom.

Ginger Essenceâ„¢ Intensified Fragrance Rollerball: This link shows the fullsized bottle…but the gift set size- (pictured above) fragrance is a pen-sized pal PERFECT for your party purse–( Rachel’s alliteration is rubbing off on me!!). I did- however- enjoy rubbing this on my wrists on the subway before running into a dinner party- without spraying half of the West Village! These rollerballs are the best wayto get your scent-on in public without complete strangers getting sprayed-on.

The Origins Gift Sets will be available in November 08 at all Origins Retail Stores, select department stores & online at www.ORIGINS.com All of their products are cruelty free, and only tested on volunteer panels.

Check out the Great Gifts website for more information, and volunteer, this holiday season, to everyone under the Origins Tree!

Disclosure: All products were provided for review. No monetary compensation was received for this review. All opinions belong to the author.