I am a huge vintage cosmetic/knick knack buff. So it was a no brainer when I found this at a local thrift store. I love the gimmicky array of things Avon whipped up in the 1970s.
So I did some brief research before I even started this entry. Apparently, Pennsylvania Dutch is a culture of early German settlers that rested in Pennsylvania. I don't know if this was a popular decor in the disco era or what. I mean to a vintage geek like me, the design is delicious! It's...it's...groovy man!
So I had a tad hesitation on this $0.82 purchase. I had to test the smell of the product. Seeing as how it is verging on over 40 years old. It's a...strong smell needless to say. It's actually not bad though! I don't know how to explain it really. Maybe a bit musky and woodsy. It defiantly opens up the sinuses!
As you can see, this is a "foaming" bath oil. Please someone correct me if I am wrong, foaming means it well..foams!
My skin is very sensitive. I break out relatively easily, especially on the forehead. So you can imagine my resistance to actually using this ancient gem. But one night I wanted a little scent to my bath. So I dabbed a bit into my water. It didn't foam, it didn't do much to the water at all actually. It smelled a bit but not much. After all I didn't use too much in caution of my face. I guess I was expecting some bubbles or foam but it is vintage. So I guess maybe some of the properties of "foam" have broken down over the years. Seeing as how this Avon relic has seen the Regan years, the entire run of Little House on the Prairie, several Cher comebacks and the Clinton scandal. I guess I can give it a break.
Needless to say, I do enjoy this item. I really love the old Avon stuff. Especially when there is still product in it. Not that I'm eager to use any of it. But owning something from a generation I never saw is the epitome of nostalgia.
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