Ah, patchouli. How do we love you? Let us count the ways… Starting with this body oil, which features a wonderful woody blend of sandalwood and patchouli essential oils, brightened by bergamot.

Now, when we read the words ‘warming’ in a product description, ginger and spices are conjured up. As we say, by contrast, this is woody-citrusy – but we’re also finding it altogether grounding and rebalancing. (Just what the doctor ordered – or rather, aromatherapist – ordered, as we near the finishing line writing and uploading The Beauty Bible Awards 2023, which will be unveiled from Monday lunchtime on 3rd April.

The nurturing blend is just perfect, for this end of winter, when the central heating’s been on for w-a-y longer than we pledged. It features a rich but sinks-in-fast blend of jojoba, almond and thistle oils, together with Ishga’s signature Hebridean seaweed extract. 99.8% natural and organic, with ingredients certified by the Soil Association, it’s got pride of place on our bedside – and if we could write it a thank-you note for buoying us up at the end of this writing/editing marathon, we probably would!

We’ve only warm feelings for it, that’s for sure. 

£39 for 100ml – buy here

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