I Love Smelling Like a Tropical Paradise, so Here's My Starter Pack
As much as I wish I could spend every day of my life sunning on the beaches of Saint Bart's, that's not realistic for my work schedule or budget—sigh. There is, however, a way I can feel like I'm there that doesn't require a long plane ride from L.A. Whenever I could use a pick-me-up and want to feel like I'm on a tropical vacation without actually leaving my apartment, I pick up something from Ouai's amazing St. Barts collection.
Trust me. If you haven't given anything from this collection a sniff, you should change that immediately. The scent alone instantly transports you to a tropical paradise, but it also helps that every single product in the collection is good—from the hair items to the bodycare. I guess you could call this my ode to the collection. It's been a favorite of mine for months, and I couldn't go another day without shouting about how much I love it. If you love constantly smelling like a tropical paradise, too, then you'll want to keep reading. I'm sharing all my faves from the collection below.
This is the newest addition to the St. Barts collection and, boy, is it good. I have dry, coarse curls that could always use a bit of extra moisture, and it helps when that oil also smells tropical and delicious. Ama oil, borage oil, and galangal-root extract in this formula help shield hair from humidity and heat while addressing any damage.
For gentle (yet powerful!) exfoliation, I turn to this scalp and body scrub. I'm not usually one for scalp scrubs, but this is one of the few I love. Sugar crystals provide a gentle polishing effect and improve microcirculation. Coconut oil in the formula is also extremely hydrating, so it doesn't leave you feeling tight or dry.
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Shawna Hudson is a beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, and more. She is currently a beauty writer atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and hopes to continue feeding her (completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.
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