Whole Foods Lemon Verbena French Milled Soap Review

There are a couple of things that I just have to buy when I see a cool one: lip balms, cook books and bar soap.  I don't like to use bar soap in the shower, but I love to wash my hands with it.  I love having unique bar soaps in my guest bathroom too!  Whole Foods Lemon Verbena French Milled Soap seemed great because it has a citrus scent, but I was left a little disappointed. 

This soap did meet several of my requirements: made with all natural ingredients, not tested on animals and paraben-free.  Unfortunately, the scent is very weak and almost unnoticeable.  

When I wash my hands with this soap, it lathers fine, but it doesn't feel as moisturizing as my favorite soap, South of France Mango Soap.  I have to actually bring the soap up to my nose to see what it smells like.  The scent smells like a very mild version of tart lemon with a touch of cream - but it's very mild.  If you have ever shopped at Whole Foods Market, you know their prices aren't exactly cheap, but this soap is priced under $3.00, which is feat for that store.

Ingredients: Palm, coconut and olive oils, shea butter, clay, natural fragrance and/or essential oils.

I'm surprised this soap isn't more moisturizing than it is considering the ingredients.  It isn't a bad soap, but it isn't great either.  If you enjoy mild scented soaps, you would probably enjoy this, but I think I'll go back to my awesome mango soap.