Magic Senses is throwing a party and you’re invited to the celebration. Please accept an invitation to a delightful explosion of color and fragrance that captures the energy of its namesake. We’re talking about our Mardi Gras handcrafted glycerin soap, which oozes with an undeniable bliss you cannot refuse to acknowledge.

Inside the luxuriating clear base, you will find colorful specks of purple, pink and yellow confetti that when coupled with an almost candy-like, fruity scent is sure to send you into a festive mood. The intriguing natural fragrance that you smell is the exotic Japanese citrus scent called ‘yuzu’ – not known in the United States.

The yuzu fruit carries an aroma similar to a grapefruit, but with a less citrus twang. Our Mardi Gras soap perfectly delivers the sweetness of yuzu – a plant originating in East Asia. With a tart flavor, yuzu fruit adds a taste comparable to Mandarin oranges in Asian cuisine, and is used in the creation of marmalade, cakes, egg pudding, syrups, spicy sauces, and wine.

If you’re wondering why we would incorporate the yuzu fruit into our exquisite line of natural bath and beauty products, consider its popularity in Japan. The fruit is known for its strong scent, which makes effective fragranced skin oil.

The Japanese also include yuzu fragrances with their traditional bathing custom associated with Toji – the winter solstice. In a bath full of hot water, they allow the whole fruits to float, which creates an inviting atmosphere. Some people will cut the fruit in half to enhance the effect of the citrus juices in the bathwater. To enjoy this experience, you don’t have to prepare a yuzu bath (‘yuzuyu’), as you can create your own relaxing setting and moisturizing skin treatment with our Mardi Gras soap.