tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47551488900245841532024-03-13T04:59:39.633-07:00Skin Essentialscaroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-78115095474422566802011-11-26T20:01:00.000-08:002011-11-26T20:03:51.742-08:00Twilight Inspired "Edward" Handmade Olive Oil Soap<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YrmeA6YIqeQ/TtG2lDfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAHU/UGPHNhpkVnk/s1600/edward2bars.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YrmeA6YIqeQ/TtG2lDfVsYI/AAAAAAAAAHU/UGPHNhpkVnk/s320/edward2bars.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679521352799072642" /></a><br />In honor of Twilight, the Stephanie Meyers books, we are making some soaps that are our representation of her book characters. <br /><br />Edward is described as honey, lilacs and sunshine. Our Edward inspired fragrance is fresh, clean, and sexy rounded out by adding a bit of vanilla, heliotrope, dry wood, and grapefruit. This is a young and sporty type scent. <br /><br />The fragrance coming from the shower was amazing this morning! <br /><br />This is surely going to be a favorite sexy fragrance, even if you aren't "team Edward"!<br /><br />Next up will be Bella, then Esme! Stay tuned.caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-21212409349047440432011-09-10T08:21:00.000-07:002011-09-10T08:24:56.963-07:00Honey Basil Beer Soap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gOuaQjVLXaI/TmuBCkdoQcI/AAAAAAAAAHM/rIxrC4Ost0Y/s1600/Honey%2BBasil.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gOuaQjVLXaI/TmuBCkdoQcI/AAAAAAAAAHM/rIxrC4Ost0Y/s320/Honey%2BBasil.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650752038614090178" /></a><br />I recently went to a wine tasting event at my daughter's college. This year they had a beer garden and I was fortunate enough to meet Bison Brewing Company! They are in Berkley, California and I just loved this Honey Basil Beer.<br /><br />This beer soap has lots of bubbles, rinses clean, leaves your skin smooth and refreshed! (nope you don't smell like beer)<br /><br />The beer is organic, the soap oils are olive, coconut and palm. No fragrances, or colors have been added to this batch.<br /><br />Enjoy a ROUND OF BEER soap!caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-30515298239903682172011-06-16T18:44:00.001-07:002011-06-16T18:46:46.857-07:00Hemp and Shea Butter Lip Balm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7RtcC0ZObg/TfqyAYNyP2I/AAAAAAAAAHE/ba5Uihtmivg/s1600/hemp%2Bspearmint.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7RtcC0ZObg/TfqyAYNyP2I/AAAAAAAAAHE/ba5Uihtmivg/s320/hemp%2Bspearmint.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618999204668129122" /></a><br />The very best of the butters! Smooth, creamy, skin healing, lip balm. Get yourself prepared for summer with our fabulous new hemp butter balm!<br /><br />We used only the finest butters and oils in this lip balm, can be made vegan friendly upon request.<br /><br />Currently we have several "flavors"<br />Spearmint<br />Peppermint<br />Tropical Delight<br />Raspberries and Cream<br />Mango<br />Vanilla Banilla<br /><br />If you are a lip balm lover, look no further, this is your last stop!caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-14328698734725818572011-03-20T17:31:00.000-07:002011-03-20T17:36:09.188-07:00Activated Bamboo Charcoal Vegan Soap with Tea Tree Oil<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WDqHuddUbbA/TYadb_h5uII/AAAAAAAAAG4/lyD1d_aNOgI/s1600/charcoal2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 287px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WDqHuddUbbA/TYadb_h5uII/AAAAAAAAAG4/lyD1d_aNOgI/s320/charcoal2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586325492035336322" /></a><br />On the curing racks! This soap will be ready in about 4 weeks.<br /><br /> Activated Charcoal is widely know for its detoxifying qualities. It removes impurities from your skin making this a great soap for acne prone skin. It also contains tea tree oil which is known to help fight bacteria and fungi and viruses a great help when dealing with acne or blemish prone skin.<br /><br />I also added shea butter known for its healing and moisturizing properties.<br /><br />Pre-orders are being taken.<br /><br />Bars are handcut and weigh between 4.3 - 5.2 ounces. I will adjust pricing for lighter weight bars.caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-8724294417386998152011-02-06T16:07:00.000-08:002011-02-06T16:09:44.923-08:00Personalized Photo on Soap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TU84RymrlrI/AAAAAAAAAGw/VpaW1lJxYvY/s1600/buscard1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TU84RymrlrI/AAAAAAAAAGw/VpaW1lJxYvY/s320/buscard1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570733142373537458" /></a><br />This is such a fun way to enjoy our soaps.<br /><br />Submit any photo, and we will add it to a bar of soap. You can choose the shape and size, color and fragrance of the soap.<br /><br />A great gift for any occasion, or for wedding, birthday party or baby shower favors.. Use as birth announcements...retirement party favors, the possibilities are endless.<br /><br />I have as a sample, our business card.caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-86238751017629698832011-02-03T19:06:00.000-08:002011-02-03T19:08:31.575-08:00Dog Paw Soap....so cute!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TUttqeF7S4I/AAAAAAAAAGo/jfIyfUtcHmY/s1600/dogpawcocoabutter1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TUttqeF7S4I/AAAAAAAAAGo/jfIyfUtcHmY/s320/dogpawcocoabutter1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569665940573604738" /></a><br />Easy to hold in your hand, these round paw prints are made with Oatmeal and Olive Oil, safe for pups of all ages. I can add essential oils to make these naturally flea repellent - just ask.<br /><br />Each dog paw weighs about 3 ounces, size may vary from batch to batch.caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-53003915827679811842011-01-25T19:18:00.001-08:002011-01-25T19:21:32.070-08:00Photographic Greeting Cards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TT-TOXFIf-I/AAAAAAAAAGc/MFcno5uWSE8/s1600/bridalvailrunoff3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TT-TOXFIf-I/AAAAAAAAAGc/MFcno5uWSE8/s320/bridalvailrunoff3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566329539376218082" /></a><br />And you thought I only made soap and skin care products?<br /><br />I have many different greeting cards, blank inside to write a personal note, or I can stamp a saying in your choice of colors!<br /><br />Cards come with envelope and information about the picture.<br /><br />Here is one of many pictures I have to offer.<br /><br />Want it in a print - NO PROBLEM. I'm happy to do 5x7, 8x10 or larger. Ask for pricing and shipping.caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-66176684960858072652011-01-25T11:47:00.000-08:002011-01-25T11:50:04.283-08:00Back by popular demand<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TT8paINh-eI/AAAAAAAAAGU/U76C0s3HWT8/s1600/boneswrapped2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TT8paINh-eI/AAAAAAAAAGU/U76C0s3HWT8/s320/boneswrapped2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566213193310796258" /></a><br />These fun little shea butter or goats milk (your choice) doggie shampoo bars are very mild, fragrance free, contain no detergents, and can be used on even the new little puppy! (also make sure its warm enough to wash a new little friend)<br /><br />Come completely wrapped for the perfect gift!<br /><br />Each bone weighs approx 2 ounces! For the really little guys, you can cut a bar in half and save the rest.caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-27531899710602305702011-01-24T19:25:00.001-08:002011-01-24T19:26:35.578-08:00Celestial Waters Olive Oil Soap Vegan Friendly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TT5C3JZ8goI/AAAAAAAAAGM/OwwR4TKQ37k/s1600/celestialwaters.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TT5C3JZ8goI/AAAAAAAAAGM/OwwR4TKQ37k/s320/celestialwaters.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565959704661492354" /></a><br />Back to what I love - making soaps! This new soap is a great fresh crisp clean unisex fragrance. LOVE ITcaroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-49855365094571684622010-12-01T16:20:00.000-08:002010-12-01T16:21:57.328-08:00Green Mango Soap WOW!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TPbmnsjAGZI/AAAAAAAAAF4/PBT1hO-RBj4/s1600/Green%2BMango.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/TPbmnsjAGZI/AAAAAAAAAF4/PBT1hO-RBj4/s320/Green%2BMango.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545873560800598418" /></a><br />Green Mango - let me describe the fragrance - tropical blend of mango, peach, coconut, melon and berry has a twist of orange and a splash of spruce. The herbal and ozone top notes are sweetened with a base note of vanilla. Unusual, fruity, spicy and ... super! <br /><br />I absolutely love this new soap. I haven't been posting much lately - but this was well worth the effort!caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-18785634516221673872010-05-02T08:10:00.000-07:002010-05-02T08:14:58.051-07:00New Soaps TodayI finally have time to get back at some soap making! Today I am making Orange Satsuma soap with Shea Butter - this will be a great soap for the entire family! Also today I will be making our fabulous Hemp Soap with Hemp butter. <br /><br />Want some info on hemp seed butter and hemp seed oil? <br /><br />Hemp seed butter is made by combining the fatty fractions and unsaponifiables of cold pressed hemp seed oil with hydrogenated hemp seed oil obtained from unsterilized hemp seeds. The butter is exceptionally rich in essential fatty acids that nourish the skin and helps reduce moisture loss from the skin. Hemp seed butter is deep green in color and similar in feel to Shea butter. It absorbs quickly into the skin and does not leave a greasy feel and is soothing to damaged or irritated skin.<br /><br />Hemp Seed Oil has the lowest amount of saturated fatty acids and the highest amount of the polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) making it a key nutritive ingredient in anti-inflammatory skin care formulations. Hemp Seed Oil is said to aid in the healing of skin lesions, dry skin, inflammations of the skin and joints.<br /><br />Pictures to follow - everyone have a great day!<br /><br />Also day - MAYBE...some pillar candles! We will see how much time this all takes.caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-30887899085052704412010-03-07T07:59:00.000-08:002010-03-07T08:00:59.906-08:00Apricot Freesia Handmade Soap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/S5PNrRAcGjI/AAAAAAAAAFo/EmELxWWQBxs/s1600-h/apricotfresia.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/S5PNrRAcGjI/AAAAAAAAAFo/EmELxWWQBxs/s320/apricotfresia.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445922517604375090" /></a><br />I am finally back making more soaps! <br /><br />This is a upbeat blend of fruit and floral. If you don't like fruit scents because they're too sweet, try Apricot Freesia. The Freesia really tones down the syrupy notes while the Apricot livens up the Freesia. It's a yummy blend that you'll fall in love with.<br /><br />More to come!! Visit my shop at www.skinessentials.etsy.comcaroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-80329712436426401202009-10-25T09:58:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:26:23.387-07:00SOAPS ARE READY!I have 3 soaps today to come off the curing rack ready for sale! They are:<br /><br /><table><tbody><tr><td><span style="color:#009900;">Peppermint Swirl with Coconut Milk</span></td><td><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SuSFHHV0MXI/AAAAAAAAAFg/xwh-NEt6K2w/s1600-h/peppermintswirl1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396584610772824434" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SuSFHHV0MXI/AAAAAAAAAFg/xwh-NEt6K2w/s320/peppermintswirl1.jpg" border="0" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><span style="color:#999900;">All Natural Hemp with Hemp Butter</span></td><td><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SuSFGw6nFdI/AAAAAAAAAFY/WZNXfNzrOZQ/s1600-h/hempinabox.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396584604753139154" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SuSFGw6nFdI/AAAAAAAAAFY/WZNXfNzrOZQ/s320/hempinabox.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></td></tr><tr><td><span style="color:#ff6666;">Cranberry Coconut Milk</span></td><td><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SuSFGTq8q5I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/tVFYpNMyuJU/s1600-h/crancoconutmilk1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396584596902816658" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SuSFGTq8q5I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/tVFYpNMyuJU/s320/crancoconutmilk1.jpg" border="0" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />If you are a follower on my blog and purchase in my etsy store today - I will give you a 15% discount. Mention in the check out convo that you are on my blog and I will refund the 15% from your order back to your payapl account!<br /><br />It's my dads 89th birthday today - so I'm off to visit him! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD see you soon!caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-80306539801646231562009-10-24T15:55:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:28:47.134-07:00Pink & Black Swirl CLEAN soap<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SuOGZh47AkI/AAAAAAAAAEg/KFi9FEuLj10/s1600-h/cleancottonpink.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396304551671956034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SuOGZh47AkI/AAAAAAAAAEg/KFi9FEuLj10/s320/cleancottonpink.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I am having fun playing with colors in my cold process soap. As most of you know I have avoided color for a long time, but have decided it is ok to use color - and to have fun with it.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I made this batch yesterday using a great olive oil soap recipe, and colored it with Black and Pink pigments.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The fragrance is called Clean Cotton - which smells...just like it sounds - fresh and clean!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This batch will be cured in 30 days...give or take. Post up your comments - I'd love to hear from you.</div>caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-11257360003926914612009-10-20T07:34:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:29:35.222-07:00ECZEMA SOAP - FREE TEST SAMPLESHi everyone-<br /><br />I made a new soap last night and am looking for anyone in the U.S. who has eczema to try a free sample and give me feedback! I did not use any essential oils - which I usually do in my eczema balm but I did use NEEM OIL in this soap - which I must say gives it a slight smell of garlic? <br /><br />While I was making this soap I became so hungry for chili cheese fries I had to race to the store and get the ingredients to make them! hahahaah - hope it doesn't have that same effect in the shower.<br /><br />I will post up a pic later, but anyone who wants to give me feedback and try this soap - contact me ASAP - I made a very small batch so test samples will be limited.<br /><br />Here is a small excerpt from Wikepedia about Neem Oil: Traditional Ayurvedic uses of neem include the treatment of Acne, fever, <a title="Leprosy" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprosy">leprosy</a>, <a title="Malaria" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaria">malaria</a>, ophthalmia and <a title="Tuberculosis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis">tuberculosis</a>. Various folk remedies for neem include use as an <a title="Anthelmintic" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthelmintic">anthelmintic</a>, antifeedant, <a title="Antiseptic" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiseptic">antiseptic</a>, <a title="Diuretic" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diuretic">diuretic</a>, <a title="Emmenagogue" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmenagogue">emmenagogue</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" title="Contraceptive" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contraceptive">contraceptive</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" title="Febrifuge" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Febrifuge">febrifuge</a>, parasiticide, <a title="Pediculosis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pediculosis">pediculocide</a> and insecticide. It has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of <a title="Tetanus" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus">tetanus</a>, <a title="Urticaria" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urticaria">urticaria</a>, <a title="Eczema" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema">eczema</a>, <a title="Scrofula" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrofula">scrofula</a> and <a title="Erysipelas" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erysipelas">erysipelas</a>. Traditional routes of administration of neem extracts included oral, vaginal and topical use. Neem oil has an extensive history of human use in India and surrounding regions for a variety of therapeutic purposes. Puri (1999) has given an account of traditional uses and therapeutic indications and pharmacological studies of this oil, in his book on neem.<br /><br />I used many other wonderful oils in this soap as well...but a girl can't give away all her secrets can she?caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-36142720886430679552009-10-14T16:07:00.001-07:002009-10-25T16:29:51.447-07:00HEMP SOAP PICS<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/StZa4hoQh4I/AAAAAAAAAEY/N4fcX3GnGBE/s1600-h/hemp2bars.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392597530969147266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/StZa4hoQh4I/AAAAAAAAAEY/N4fcX3GnGBE/s320/hemp2bars.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here are the pics of the hemp soap - individually - or in pairs. It turned out very nice. I am pleased. This will be a fabulous bar - so get your pre orders in before they are all gone!</div>caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-70503089212258912752009-10-11T08:18:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:30:50.565-07:00NEW NEW NEW HEMP SOAP!!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/StH6asZLVuI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/A5yRwI5LHUI/s1600-h/hempontherack.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391365565439497954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/StH6asZLVuI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/A5yRwI5LHUI/s320/hempontherack.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Yesterday I decided to play with color in my cold process soap. I usually keep things simply and don't mess with color too often...but I decided why not? I only had a million things to do, so why not add one more! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I made a batch of hemp soap using hemp oil and hemp butter! Did you know.....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Hemp Seed Oil is one of the world's most richest <a href="http://www.spiritualskyincense.com/usdir/x_product-view.php?CA=Ariki%20Hemp%20Seed%20Oil%20Soap&SES="></a>sources of polyunsaturated fats, including both of the essential fatty acids (Omega 3 & Omega 6) and GLA, making it an unequalled natural emollient and moisturizer.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Hemp Seed Oil helps heal: sunburn, scrapes, acne, burns, wrinkles, aging, drying or chapped skin, stretch marks and damaged skin!Clinical studies have shown that dry skin defects such as scaling or cracking can be reversed by skin care products containing Omega 6 Fatty Acids.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>With regular use, Hemp Oil body care products can help slow down the effects of skin aging, reduce skin discomfort by soothing and restoring dry or damaged skin, and leave the skin smooth and moisturized. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Hemp Seed Oil is the richest source of EFA's and Vitamin E in the entire plant kingdom. These healing enzymes and vitamins can be absorbed directly into the skin to replenish the missing oils, instead of sitting on top, as do saturated oils.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I think that pretty much sums it up. This fabulous batch will be cured and ready to go in 30 days! If you pre-order based on reading this blog... you will get a 20% discount! HURRY -As with all my soaps, I make them in small batches - currently there are 8 bars still available!</div><div> </div><div>I will cut them later today and will post up a pick of the actual sliced bar.</div><div> </div><div>Currently I'm making a batch of Olive, Shea and Wheat Germ Oil Soap - with the fabulous fragrance of Rice Flour and Shea! Pics for that will be up tomorrow.</div>caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-13804049854192992562009-09-21T15:29:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:38:13.265-07:00Today's Creations<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/Srf_RyLTiMI/AAAAAAAAAEI/u2k83_qLxHk/s1600-h/table2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384052560536766658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/Srf_RyLTiMI/AAAAAAAAAEI/u2k83_qLxHk/s320/table2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Now that I have many of the candles wrapped... (see photo) I am having a fun day making some custom vegan lip smackers, breast cancer awareness soap and playing with the dead sea mud. I have been reading up on dead sea mud - very interesting.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>DEAD SEA BENEFITS</div><br /><div>Studies show that the minerals found in the Dead Sea provide your body and skin with extensive benefits, such as:- Helping to balance and maintain proper water and moisture levels.- Helping to promote the healing of skin tissue.- Helping to prevent and cure allergies and gives the skin surface an anti-allergic protection.- Helping to protect against airborne pollutants.- Helping to counteract internal toxins.- Aiding relaxation and promoting a soothing effect.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Could all of that be true? What I have noticed is that when I wash my face with it - I do seem to feel better circulation. Maybe I will try it on my broken foot and see if it helps!</div><div> </div><div> </div>caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-8058601735453271772009-09-12T19:27:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:39:59.402-07:00Dead Sea Mud Facial Spa Bar<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SqxZD26DvfI/AAAAAAAAAEA/G5qO2mBGAn4/s1600-h/deadseasoap1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380773577614409202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SqxZD26DvfI/AAAAAAAAAEA/G5qO2mBGAn4/s320/deadseasoap1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I made some soap today using dead sea mud. It has many great properties - and is fabulous for your skin. I also made dead sea mud mask and some dead sea body wash! I have picture the facial bars . I made them unscented and also in Tea Tree and Rosemary/Lavender. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-54235317943419273742009-09-07T13:23:00.001-07:002009-10-25T16:40:53.392-07:00Fall Fragrances in the air!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SqVsLkI_OGI/AAAAAAAAAD4/bWSfba2ophI/s1600-h/pumpkin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378824275899660386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SqVsLkI_OGI/AAAAAAAAAD4/bWSfba2ophI/s320/pumpkin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I was thinking about how much I love some of the fall fragrances - and thought I'd get a head start on some Pumpkin Spice Candles. I made a few votives today - and they are fabulous. This fragrance is wonderful.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am selling this in sets of 3 for $4.00. They will burn about 15 hours each as long as you care for them properly. All our votives will liquify so be sure to burn them in a suitable container.</div>caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-4452366253254938542009-08-23T07:26:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:33:44.079-07:00A Work in Progress<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SpFSDnwa-rI/AAAAAAAAADw/lEnmsTvjajc/s1600-h/hurricane.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373166052594875058" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 316px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SpFSDnwa-rI/AAAAAAAAADw/lEnmsTvjajc/s320/hurricane.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hello!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have been working on making a hurricane candle! What is that? Well...its more like a candle you don't light...but put a candle inside it. I am attaching a pic of my first attempt. I will be making these daily until I get it perfect and then will offer them for sale. I will be trying photographs as well as dried flowers and other items. Stay tuned!</div>caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-50642519104268103982009-08-21T15:50:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:33:18.542-07:00Bartlett Pear Square Glass Soy Candle<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/So8myQvqWQI/AAAAAAAAADo/WeUI_Pw1RyY/s1600-h/pearsquare2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372555525406480642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/So8myQvqWQI/AAAAAAAAADo/WeUI_Pw1RyY/s320/pearsquare2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>WOW - this is one of my favorite fragrances...and I just LOVE this new square glass candle holder! I decided not to color this one - but i can color them in any color, and use any candle scent currently in stock.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I brought one to my office - and everyone just loved the fragrance. I predict it will be a top seller. Fresh and crisp - just fabulous!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Soy candles are great and environmentally friendly - they are after all a renewable resource grown right here in the U.S. Completely biodegradable.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Soy candles burn up to 25% longer! They produce little to no soot - especially with proper wick maintenance (keep wick trimmed after each use).</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We also use cotton wicks. Cotton core wicks tend to "mushroom" less than other wicks. Mushrooming leads to increased soot production due to carbon build up.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>ENJOY!!!</div>caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-63676077798822752442009-08-17T18:14:00.000-07:002009-08-17T18:27:50.507-07:00Win $5 to Skin Essentials!One lucky winner will receive a $5 credit towards any item in the Skin Essentials Shop! Read on for details!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj415/QuinnTheTiger/giftcert-1.jpg" /></div><br />If you're interested, entering is easy! There are multiple ways to enter:<div><br /><div><b>Required entry:</b> Post a comment on here saying what your favorite Skin Essentials product is, or which one you think is the most interesting! </div><div>For <b>one extra entry</b>, become a follower (or post that you already are) and mention you're following in the comments section!</div><div>For <b>another extra entry</b>, blog about the contest and post the link to the blog post in a comment.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you don't have your email address linked on your blogger profile, please leave it in your comment! Winner will be drawn on August 31st using a random list generator from Random.org!</div></div>caroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-91607157757275289392009-08-02T13:41:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:32:24.498-07:00Photograph Greeting Cards... you thought I only made skin care products<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SnX62-CSK5I/AAAAAAAAADg/i9eKE5jJwAc/s1600-h/closeuprunning.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SnX62-CSK5I/AAAAAAAAADg/i9eKE5jJwAc/s320/closeuprunning.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365470353354271634" /></a><br />I had a fabulous few days in Yosemite in May - and took some great pictures. I decided to turn them in to note cards for everyone to enjoy! I made about 45 for my 88 year old mother, and she was so thrilled! People need to continue the age old art of hand written notes...it is so much more personal.<br /><br />I don't have all of them posted up yet in my etsy store, but I'm working on it. I will also put together a package deal shortly!<br /><br />Check em out! http://www.skinessentials.etsy.com<br /><br />THANKScaroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755148890024584153.post-20028462135813205632009-08-01T11:20:00.000-07:002009-10-25T16:32:02.296-07:00Herbal Spa Wrap Why go out - do it yourself!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SnSH-SWnAbI/AAAAAAAAADY/HLkHKW4NgtM/s1600-h/seaclaybodywrap.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jZB4oGeDy78/SnSH-SWnAbI/AAAAAAAAADY/HLkHKW4NgtM/s320/seaclaybodywrap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365062560253411762" /></a><br />If you want to pamper yourself, but don't want to spend the $ in this economy - I have come up with a way for you to have a do it yourself home Herbal Spa Wrap! I will provide you with the sea clay - which draws oils from the skin, sea salt, olive oil, and if you wish some additional herbs, and essential oils (for a modest increase in price)<br /><br />The body wrap produces therapeutic and cosmetic benefits by cleansing the body of toxins and reducing inches. Body wraps are great for anyone who wants to improve, tone and tighten the look and texture of their skin, including people with loose skin from weight loss or pregnancy. Also those who experience joint pain and inflammation will benefit from the therapeutic effects of body wraps. <br /><br />check out the full description on my web site - http://www.skinessentials.etsy.comcaroltoomeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198148544975915778noreply@blogger.com0