[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Remember when ‘clean linen’ scents were such a big trend – I used to use a lavender water on my ironing to make it smell extra clean and fresh and that was before scented washing liquids were around and before it occurred to me to add some essential oil drops to the machine. I’m not saying I’d never do it now but somehow it doesn’t seem the priority it was!

This pair from L’Occitane reminds me of that lovely clean and ironed pile of bedding – it’s very mild on the lavender so you just get a nuance of it rather than a blast. Personally, it’s not quite enough for me – I’m enjoying the soapy backdrop of it but I’d like a bit more of the flower involved.

The products use both white and blue lavender and it occurred to me I’d never seen white lavender (there’s a picture HERE if you haven’t either) but now that I’ve Googled it I really, really want some for my garden. L’Occitane always delivers on their formulas – this is ideal for anyone who can’t tolerate big fragrances for whom lavender can be a bit overwhelming (because, like chamomile, it can). It’s a nuance, a waft or a hint and what a gentle way to start a busy day under the warm water of the shower with this. It’s £17 and the Body Milk is £25 (which seems a lot) HERE. Fun fact – you can now order L’Occitane products on Uber Eats which could not be more ideal for when you’re about to head off the the birthday party and you realise you haven’t bought a present! I wonder how many anniversaries have been saved by Uber Eats and L’Occitane!

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