It all started over twenty-five years ago, with her mother creating her own scents from various products. Today, Cassandra, also known as The Mixtress, has taken over the reigns and is on the verge of building her own empire. Rosalyn Scent was born out of tribute to Cassandra’s mother, to carry out her dream of being a business woman. She has fulfilled that dream…and more.

The Mixtress, as her loyal customers call her, makes a variety of scents and products.  I am head over heels in love with her soy based body wash and body lotion. While these products can be created with any scent listed on her page, I chose to go with the “au naturale.” I’ve been using the soy based body wash for a week now and I can already tell a difference in the smoothness and texture of my skin.  It washes away impurities without the sticky feeling that some body washes and soaps leave behind and rinses off clean.  Add an aromatic scent such as Butterfly Orchid or Pomegranate & Sweet Orange and you are sure to get your day started off on a good foot!

The body lotion is just as wonderful.  It’s very absorbent and requires virtually no repeat applications.  It has even done wonders for my hands which I constantly wash due to working in the healthcare field (we practically live at the sink!).  Even with constant exposure to antimicrobial soap, my hands feel soft and supple at the end of the day.

Rosalyn Scent isn’t just for Fly Mommies either!  There’s a line of products dedicated to Fly Daddies and Fly Kiddies alike.  No one is left out when it comes to her creations.  Whatever your preference…oils, perfumes, body butters, lotions, body spray-even customized scents-The Mixtress has a product suitable for you.  For more information, you can visit her site at www.rosalynsbathandbody.com. 

As a beauty product junkie (I’m sure I’m not alone out there) I love finding great inexpensive (cheap) stuff that works! Here are four products under four bucks that I have tried personally and decided they are worth sharing with the world.

Carmex Original Formula Lip Balm – An old school favorite.  I love keeping my lips soft and the original Carmex has never let me down. I use it at night before I go to bed and my lips stay chapped-free all day!

Pros – Moisturizing feels really nice.

Cons – Might be addictive for lip balm addicts.

Garnier Fructis Leave-in Conditioning Cream - Do you have curly hair?  This conditioner is ESSENTIAL.  I have tried it all from the cheapest to the most expensive.   This leave-in conditioning cream is great!

Pros – Smells nice, smooths frizz.

Cons – If you have long hair you may go through it quickly.

Johnson’s No More Tangles Shampoo & Conditioner for Curly Hair - I bought the first bottle of this for my daughter’s hair.  It worked so well on her hair well… I tried it on my own.  Loved it!

Pros – Really helps detangle hair.  Doesn’t dry out hair.

Cons – Honestly haven’t found one yet!

Up & Up Apricot Blemish Scrub - I was a fan of the St. Ives Apricot Scrub but while at Target on a whim I decided, after reading the ingredients, to give the generic brand a try.  Well, I was pleasantly surprised at the results.

Pros – Deeply cleanses skin, exfoliates and leaves skin feeling refreshed.

Cons – Scent isn’t too nice…