
While wandering through the upper-floor stalls at Pike Place Market amid the clutter of crafters' creations, you may find yourself bubbling over locally-based Seattle Rainwater Soap Co. It's hard not to stand there sniffing each entrancing Seattle Rainwater Soap Co. scent provided by Becky Boutch and her husband, Scott Alberts.
Such calming aromas as Jasmine Green Tea, Cool as a Cuke (cucumber and melon), seasonal Winter Wonderland (spearmint and eucalyptus) and Wintermint (spearmint and vanilla) offer a moment of relaxation while shopping at the bustling market.
The small-but-select product line features soaps and skin and lip smoothies, which are lotion bars and lip balms. The smoothies are made with shea nut butter and vitamin E that help soften skin that's been exposed to winter's vicissitudes. Both come in small tins that make traveling with them easy. The ingredient list will satisfy those trying to avoid too many additives, consisting of shea and mango butter, olive and coconut oil, vitamin E, and natural fragrances.
Affordable gift sets in specific fragrances, such as the Lavender Lovers Sampler, the Ginger Zest Sampler and the delicious Chai Tea Sampler are priced at $12 (stocking-stuffer size) and $19 (bath-lovers size).
HelloSeattle Tip: Check the company's blog, "Soaping in the Rain" for news on seasonal soaps and events, as well as contests determining the next seasonal scents.
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