7/19/08

On The Curing Rack

Since returning from a short vacation in the Natural State of Arkansas, I've made several batches of your favorite soaps that are now on the curing rack:

  • Lavender, Patchouli, & Cedarwood, AKA Romance in the Woods. This blend of essential oils combines the a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma of lavender that is soothing and refreshing, Cedarwood essential oil known for its tranquilizing and soothing effects, and Patchouli, a distinct heavy, earthy, musty, sensuous scent—all this in a rich Olive Oil soap. Ingredients: saponified olive, coconut and palm oils, with added aloe vera and vitamin E, and grapefruit seed extract, plus lavender and patchouli herbals for texture.
  • Sweet Orange & Ginger. This Olive Oil soap is made to go with my new Goat's Milk Body Cream. I've added essential oils of Sweet Orange and Ginger and a sprinkling of orange peel to decorate the top. Sweet Orange has an uplifting aroma that helps to relax and balance the spirit. Ginger is sought after due to its aphrodisiac and stimulant properties. Made with my favorite Olive oil recipe which includes coconut, and palm kernel oils, vitamin E , castor and grape seed oils--and the essential oils, of course.
  • Avocado Soap. This is one of my most gentle soaps yet is often overlooked. Avocado oil penetrates the skin more deeply than other oils allowing it to transport nutrients through the outer epidermis of the skin and into the dermis for increased effectiveness. Avocado oil is great for all skin types, and is especially kind to mature, sensitive or troubled skin. Full of vitamins A, B, D, E, protein, and lecithin. Highly emollient with anti-wrinkle, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant properties. Anti-oxidants have been shown to slow the aging process. Ingredients include saponified Avocado Oil, Olive, Jojoba, Coconut, Palm, Caster Oils and vitamin E.
  • Peppermint & Rosemary. Scientific evidence shows that the aromatic Peppermint herb helps stimulate the body and mind. Rosemary essential oil has an overall stimulating and invigorating effect that works on both mental and physical levels as well; it is also a great antidepressant, antiseptic, and stimulant. Ingredients: saponified olive, coconut and palm oils, with added vitamin E, and grapefruit seed extract, crushed organic rosemary herbs.
  • Lavender & Rosemary Beneficial for treating blemishes, both lavender and rosemary herbs have a mild but stimulating effect on the skin. Lavender has a light sweet, captivating woodsy scent and Rosemary has a crisp, fresh aroma with a hint of a woodsy fragrance. Mix them together and you get an enchanting aura. Ingredients: Saponified oils of olive, coconut, palm, castor with essential oils of lavender and rosemary, lavender and rosemary leaves.

The above soaps should be ready for use by September 1st


Summer Break

I've run into a lot of you while I'm shopping at the TGFM. "I need some soap," you say. I had the good fortune of nearly selling out during the spring but do have some left. That's part of the reason I am not at the market during summer--that, and it is too hot and humid for me. Yes, I'm a wimp.

As it stands, an Open House will probably be held in September now. However, you may call and drop by whenever you need something, as Allyce B. did when she needed a case of soy candles made to order.

7/3/08

Lavender and Rosemary Herbal Soap

Okay, you Lavender & Rosemary herbal soap lovers--I made another batch of your soap yesterday. It is on the curing rack and should be available in 4-6 weeks. Thank you for your patience.

7/2/08

Dreaded Mosquito Season Eased With Morgan's Insect Repellent Products

Your response to my Insect Repellent products has been amazing. Once again, I'm sold out. But I will be making more--today, actually. But because the cold process soap takes 4 to 6 weeks to cure, and the mosquito season is here now, I will be making hand-milled soap and goat's milk and glycerine with the same insect-repelling essential oils I put in the cold process soap. This soap cures faster and has the same benefits when adding my special formula I-R* blend of essential oils. This will be available from me or from the Local Harvest Grocery on Morganford, Tower Grove South.

Don't forget my soy lotion bar with insect repellent essential oils--all natural and organic: contains soy wax, apricot kernel oil, shea butter and a carefully formulated blend of essential oils of geranium, lavender, patchouli, cedar wood, a dash of peppermint and ground cloves. Just rub it on your exposed skin, et voila!
*I-R=insect repellent