Personally, I can’t stand coffee. The only orders I make at Starbucks are caramely, whipped creamy and, if frozen, would probably turn into a yummy ice cream. But while I’m no caffeine connoisseur, I do suffer from a beauty addiction, so when I first encountered Barista Bath and Body, I put my cup-o-Joe-loathing aside and decided to check it out. Holy moly… I’m hooked.

If you’re as clueless about the beauty benefits of coffee as I was, you’re probably wondering what the big deal is. Barista’s products are made with organic coffee, coffee extract, essential oils and herbal extracts to bring you a line that’s free of the usual beauty nasties (parabens, phthalates and sulfates) and works with your own body’s pH. According to Barista, ordinary soaps have a pH of 12, which strip your skin and hair (which has a pH of 4.5–5) of their natural goodies. Coffee, it turns out, also has a pH of 4.5–5. It’s science, ladies! These products work with your own chemistry to keep your lovely layers healthy and beautiful.

And it really does make a difference. It takes a lot for me to say I absolutely love a product, but I absolutely love Barista! Their Perk It Up shampoo and Soothe Those Jitters conditioner make my hair shiny and silky, and their Triple Shot 3-in-1 shower gel leaves my skin super soft. Plus, even though I only choke down coffee when I desperately need to stay awake, the smell is divine, and I really feel like I’m pampering myself. It’s like I’m concocting my own beauty brew in the shower every morning. Check out the whole line and get caffeinated!

Kathleen <3

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