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aromatherapy and all things natural beauty!!Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-52679704093681034912013-01-24T09:47:00.001+00:002013-01-24T12:39:48.788+00:00Review: Make Your Own Soap, 2nd Edition - by Joy James<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Available from <a href="http://www.how2crafts.com/">www.how2crafts.com</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Make-your-soap-step---step/dp/1907615105/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359025948&sr=1-3" target="_blank">amazon.co.uk</a> in two formats: <span style="color: orange;">ebook £4.95</span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>This little book is surprisingly comprehensive.</b><b> </b> The clear sections take you on a lovely
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The first few pages explore some of the background to this age-old craft as it examines some of the fundamentals for getting started, such as points of safety, equipment, ingredients etc… You soon realise that soap making is a very accessible to everyone.<br /><br />It is written so clearly and in such a ‘you can do this’ way, you are rolling up your sleeves, ready to get stuck in and give it a go, by page 17. That’s a good thing too because the following pages are dedication to 11, delectable and very tempting recipes. These are beautifully illustrated, using so many different luscious ingredients, such as pumice and nettles, in the Gardeners Soap, goats milk in the Calendula and Goats Milk Soap and even beer in the Shaving Soap recipe – there’s plenty of information on where you can get these ingredients too.<br /><br />It is perhaps a good idea to read through the basic method, later in the book, before deciding which recipe you are going to try first. It gives VERY clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations to take you through every single step of the process, logically and systematically.<br /><br />Of course, like with cooking, things may not go according to plan, when trying new recipes and what is particularly good about this book is the Troubleshooting section, which examines possible problems that can arise during the soap making process and offers solutions or ways to avoid problems in clear, non-jargon English.<br /><br />There’s also a section that provides links and contacts for further reading or information, support networks and accessible suppliers.<br /><br /><b>To sum up</b>, this book is rather like Dr Who’s Tardis – small on the outside but HUGE inside. So much has been packed in, yet it is completely uncluttered, clear, logical and beautifully illustrated. <b>Well written, informative and inspiring. </b></span></span><br />
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Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-77132523142907753602012-06-10T18:48:00.002+01:002012-06-10T18:48:52.437+01:00New Products! Sweet Shop Now Open.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>I am ever so excited, having (finally) published to the site a new range of fragrance oils.</b> A fun range of smell-a-likes in the Fresholi Sweet Shop. Still looking for a few sweeties to photograph (Black Jacks are more difficult to find than you think) and I will add the pics in due course. This range actually got my own creative juices flowing with thoughts of the fun bath time products that 'fit' the fragrance. None have been test run, at least not in soap, so your feedback will be of great value.<br />
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A couple of other new products include 250g Tin Tie Bags as well as Easimulse, which is a really easy-to-use, cost-effective emulsifier (excellent for beginners) <br />
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Natural Vitamin E is now back in stock but the best thing is, I have can now offer it at a much lower price than ever before, which feels good - especially as we are all trying to make savings where we can ;o)<br />
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Also back in stock are a few old favourite Allergen Free Fragrance Oils, Baby Powder, Melon Boat and (my personal favourite) The Happy Hippy.<br />
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There's still a few more products to add (a new allergen free FO and another FO), but I am just waiting on the right documentation for those and a couple of gorgeous and interesting materials (that are very much in-keeping with Fresholi's natural theme). I will keep you posted on those though.<br />
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<a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=26" target="_blank">Visit Fresholi's New Products Page....</a> <br />
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Enjoy your evening!!<span id="goog_1743380065"></span><span id="goog_1743380066"></span></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-47156389693976315012012-05-27T20:18:00.003+01:002012-05-27T20:19:25.341+01:00New Recipe - Cocoa Dream Cream<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>This cream is a great example of how a simply structured
formula can create a luxurious and indulgent cream.</b> I love the way this feels on the skin, being velvety and
smooth. The richness of the dark,
organic cocoa butter mixed with the emollient and super-fast absorbent
qualities of the meadowfoam oil, form the heart of this lovely cream that sinks
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Being simple in formulation leaves plenty of room to put
your own stamp on it, by adding different ingredients, but I think it is lovely
just as it is. The other nice thing
about this cream is its appearance.
Because it contains unfiltered, organic, virgin cocoa butter (that
retains the natural cocoa solids that gives it its dark colouring), it slightly
tints the cream and leaves little speckles of cocoa throughout, which is
reminiscent of expensive vanilla ice-cream, with specks of vanilla pods. <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=670:cocoa-dream-cream&catid=19&Itemid=38" target="_blank"><b>Click to view recipe at Fresholi....</b></a></div>
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<b>I had a little playtime yesterday and came up with a new receipe, that I have added to the <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fresholi</a> site.</b> This makes a lovely, rich and dense hand/body cream, with lots of body, hence the name. <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=668:body-on-body-cream&catid=19&Itemid=38" target="_blank"><b>Body On Body Cream</b></a> is ideal for dry skins, although most skins will benefit from the rich texture. It is easily absorbed and easy to make.<br /><br />This formula a couple of ingredients that I am finding quite interesting at the moment. Honey powder, exploring its humectant properties, and stearic acid. I hadn’t had much experience with stearic previously but recently, the more I have been working with it, the more I am liking it and what it brings to the formulation.<br />
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Actually, I have focussing my attention on all sorts of exotic emulsifiers over the past few months, that I had been neglecting the simple, no-frills emulsifying powder. I had forgotten how good it is.<br />
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Anyway, here's the recipe.......... <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=668:body-on-body-cream&catid=19&Itemid=38" target="_blank"><b>Body On Body Cream</b></a></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-24260755743864267012012-04-28T20:45:00.000+01:002012-04-28T20:45:21.659+01:00More New Products...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Just a quickie note</b> to say that I have just published some <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=26"><b>more new products</b></a> to include soap bases, bath bomb dry ingredients, emulsifiers and more....<br />
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<b>I hope everyone's enjoying their weekend! x</b></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-80413818413064069122012-04-15T18:02:00.005+01:002012-04-15T18:19:42.568+01:00Exciting... New Products, New Pricing!!<a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=26"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSKMda3rtHrqMLf1uurEa4mb9R0Y5rUEhH7mFZPtp7oT4_z-lvd7nrqJhnP_cgTglwVoODs-A7UdYfJ0noFlN-txViI1zZRMSUxZaYfA9-em6lorYeoEnNxkdWTf_0BXduy3sdHuZ0n9JL/s200/fragrancepic2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731675835652144018" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Well, finally everything’s in place. </span> It’s been a rather intensive few weeks behind the Fresholi scenes.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Changes to Packaging & Restructuring</span></span><br /><br />Restructuring prices and switching the packaging of some of our products over, from glass to HDPE bottles. This will help to absorb some of the impact of the impending price increases at Royal Mail, because HDPE is much lighter in weigh and far less fragile.<br /><br />Of course, it goes without saying that essential oils will continue to be supplied in amber glass bottles, but of other materials, such as fragrance oils, lip balm flavours and some lipids, HDPE seems a sensible step to take to reduce the shipping costs to customers.<br /><br />Just a quick note, unlike the glass bottles, the HDPE bottles will not have a dropper, as the affected materials were unable to be dispensed effectively through the orifice of the droppers, so these will be a simple screw cap that will make dispensing a little easier (which will save you the trouble of removing the dropper insert to get at the contents).<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Streamlining & Simplifying</span></span><br /><br />You will notice that some product, such as fragrance oils and lip balm flavours, will now have a standard price structure. This is to help keep things a little more streamline for us and the predictability is useful for customers who are planning their stock/future purchases when making site to site price comparisons and, for some ranges, they will no longer have to list individual products, simply a product range. Hopefully this is a positive move for us all.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reductions Across The Whole Site</span></span><br /><br />There have been price reductions across the whole site wherever it has been possible and I have also introduced bigger sizes for many products, to help make ordering Midi-Bulk easier. I am still working on adding bigger sizes, this will be an ongoing process, so bear with me.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Products</span></span><br /><br />Ooh… I am really excited to be adding a whole new range of products and this is only the first wave. There’s more to come. I thought it was time for Fresholi to explore its fun side with products that inspire a more colourful type of creativity. We are pleased to launch….<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=26"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A new colour range...</span></a> Concentrated water-soluble (skin-safe, food-safe) colourants, ideal for many M&P soaps, bath and body products.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=26"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Honey Powder...</span></a> a luxuriously indulgent addition to soap, skin care, bath and body products.<br /><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=26"><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Palm-Free Vegetable Glycerine...</span></a> with its humectant qualities, it has invaluable functions in skin care emulsions.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=26"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fragrance Oils...</span></a> Previously, Fresholi only offered allergen-free fragrance oils, which are lovely, but the scent range can be limited. So for those wanting a little more excitement, I have introduced the first, standard fragrance oils in the collection for you to enjoy. I would, however, love to hear your suggestions on further lines that could be introduced – I am truly listening. Also, please do feel free to leave some product feedback (on the product pages of the site). It helps everyone.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=26">Cosmetic Packaging</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=26">... </a> </span></span>The first of a new range of packaging jars, pots and lip balm tubes. <br /><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=31&Itemid=26"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pay a visit to the New Products page at Fresholi....</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Old Friends</span></span><br /><br />I have brought back some old favourites, across the whole site and, in the next few weeks , there will be more as well as introducing more new products, so watch this space ;o)<br /><br />Well, that’s it from me. I hope you enjoy all the new things that are taking place at Fresholi and please, feel free to leave a short product review or contact me if you have any suggestions on how Fresholi can improve things for you.<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Happy Sunday!!</span>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-59494878780837520552012-04-11T08:12:00.005+01:002012-04-11T08:33:43.227+01:00New Site User Facility<a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3zszJxlB85SxwJ8OCEmcyASsLQZEGCe3ArKPRkayU1-YQI4bfsi1s-5ATONCU71eZOl7dOpt-tvaX4mQn31IHC-q8tLHCrqEC_A2xo840dn8c9cPm0gvNBgTlIBt986PBEx4xwc2zeome/s200/reviewscreenshot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730042751230417778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">As I am finalising the details of the first wave of new additions to </span><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/">Fresholi</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, I have switched on the customer review facility. </span> This allows for customers to easily leave feedback or a short review. I think this will be particularly useful in the coming weeks, when the new additions 'go live' so to speak.<br /><br />It will be both useful for Fresholi but, most importantly, it will be useful for other customers. There's nothing quite like the shared views and opinions of others to help you decide whether a product is right for you.<br /><br />There have been a few reviews added already (my sincerest thanks to them) and it would be wonderful (for everyone) if we could add some more. So, next time you visit the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72">Fresholi Shop</a> it would be utterly brilliant if you left a little review/feedback that you think might be useful to others, or maybe you just want to leave a comment for no other reason but to leave a comment. I, for one, would be ever so grateful but I know it would be very much appreciated by other visitors. Please also feel free to include your URL (this isn't linkable unfortunately, the software doesn't have that facility, but it could be copy & pasted).<br /><br />Ooh... and if you haven't already, don't forget to <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=weblink&layout=form&Itemid=14"><span style="font-weight: bold;">submit your weblink</span></a> to the main site. This does get a lot of interest from people<a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=532&Itemid=86"> looking for finished products</a> so its worth adding yours. Remember, if you are a member of Fresholi, you can submit your press releases and news, to be published on the front page.<br /><br />So, until the next update, stay happy and keep smiling :o)Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-37404293705033580882012-03-31T19:22:00.004+01:002012-03-31T20:48:11.755+01:00Venture Into Pastures New<a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKCKAhRlRVWqdmVC815JD9V1PoExYxDXhVPtZgvzWrYpPS4TsJci0anSoEUJe0srPdc5LsBuqHm2yYwzX5h8KFcMmgtW1-ZdTsxD_8QKBqC_DkLVeMJ7fKfYdY8WBaj7kv06nOF52icRt/s200/Tulips.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726134239882816258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">There’s some exciting times ahead at Fresholi.</span> I have always been expanding the available lines, with the introduction of this and that. It has worked well enough and the range has gradually increased over time.<br /><br />However, I think it is time to step it up a gear and over the past few weeks, I have been investing a fair bit in Fresholi, so over the coming weeks, we’ll see lots of new products being added as we step into pastures new. Watch this space…..<br /><br />On another note, as we all know, Royal Mail are putting up their prices. While we can’t get around that, what we can do is try to think of ways to ‘lighten the load’ so to speak.<br /><br />Fresholi’s fragrance oils and lip balm flavour oils are normally supplied in glass bottles. Glass is heavy though. So for these materials, I will be switching to HDPE bottles. These are more lightweight and have the added advantage of being far less fragile and this will also negate the need for all the extra bubble wrap (which adds more weight/cost). Of course, it goes without saying that there will be no change to how Fresholi’s essential oils are packaged and they will continue to be supplied in amber, glass bottles.<br /><br />There will also be a little restructuring of pricing of these materials. Not only will this help to streamline things a little bit, but it will also help Fresholi to absorb some of the rising costs without affecting the customer too much. Also, for some products, larger sizes will be available directly from the site – it will just make it easier for everyone I think.<br /><br />Your suggestions for new products will always be welcome, so if you have any, I would love to hear them.<br /><br />Until the next post, happy Easter to everyone and I will keep you posted xHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-15284404124377423092012-03-08T10:41:00.002+00:002012-03-08T10:46:14.458+00:00Welcome New & Old<a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYGdjim9ii1zSxTtCgECqLhgy6PdJI23AsFpMHcOAb27ot72YCOQB2XT29o8QVkNvml2RmBlemEZA_K0SBtwJeILpTZ1zzKFwFTgFFIiCpONxCBwI3SwTUG_na8-9zrWgBZDCwQX5FJxy/s200/64c21896164975fea6a41e7a42689a53.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717475551823606690" border="0" /></a><b>Introducing a new product to Fresholi</b>, <a title="live Squalane" href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=939&category_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26"><b>olive squalan</b></a><a title="Olive Squalane" href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=939&category_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26"><b>e</b></a>, a key ingredient in many skin and hair care products, especially those designed for dry, dehydrated and ageing skin. We also have back in stock, the wonderful<a style="font-weight: bold;" title="Virgin, unfiltered, organic cocoa butter" href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=404&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>virgin, organic and unfiltered dark cocoa butte</a><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=404&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26"><span style="font-weight: bold;">r</span></a>. We honestly thought that we wouldn't be able to stock this again, due to questions about production, but yes, after a long absence it is now back!Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-46103404091047051022011-12-28T16:34:00.005+00:002011-12-28T16:52:07.189+00:00Your Bestest Soap Featured - Reminder!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/scent-trail-video-review"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqoo2XIWh_gKyLCodUoehiApNQrI8GP5_jn-CB3j1i_1r9oOCdKHiDb_WhaZU7Zw6d1V6yTrChrMylm5ov5hHJ0iwXa0VSgzwE21XFToxzwEUW1j9RlQzlJ9PubAHTROaEICqPLGWNFuL/s200/scenttrailreview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691222524102113570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">I hope everyone is well and enjoying a lovely Christmas break.</span> Hopefully you recall a blog post I made in November about having your soap featured at <a href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maboho</span></a>. I have the article ready to go and all it needs now is some lovely soapies. In case you missed it, <a href="http://fresholi-bites.blogspot.com/2011/11/call-out-i-need-you-help.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">here's the post</span></a>:<br /><br />So, <span style="font-weight: bold;">followers</span> of the <a href="http://maboho.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maboho Blog</span></a> and the twitter account <span style="font-weight: bold;">@Myboho </span>will have a good chance of having your best soap included in the article. I will give the nod on twitter in the next 24 hours and remember, the details need to be sent to <span style="font-weight: bold;">enquiries@maboho.co.uk</span> and the subject line<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 'SOAP NOV'</span><br /><br />Wishing everyone a lovely evening!Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-15223743441183597452011-12-14T21:58:00.004+00:002011-12-14T22:13:47.887+00:00Buy Small, Get Big!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwH3FnMugTl1Jweb2xfYAoONyT1XIcv3LQ9NuSTjNoP-XgpzbL7skP07dx8yuQ37jgMRU7c7q2NJ9fZPeyP4cwlp3bUTs6JbiiBpoqDC5M_qH7MAmQhy9MWbOBZ4DQ6EBK6WA-z00F0mE/s400/malogo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686107118505180354" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:donotoptimizeforbrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maboho is on a mission!!</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In these harsh economic times, we are all feeling the pinch – some more than others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I passionately want small, independent businesses, to do well – No! I want them to prosper. <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">I think, and I doubt I am alone in my in this, small businesses really care and genuinely value their customers।They have the advantage of being able to see things through different eyes than their more mainstream counterparts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>For customers who buy from a small business means they gets big value, big service and big product, which helps support that small business grow and become bigger. </p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">Buy Small, Get Big!<br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">So if you are a small/independent business/retailer, specialising in beauty products/cosmetics/fashion/accessories, get involved and help build promote the benefits of buying small and getting big।</p><ul><li>List your business in the <a href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/add-you-business-listing"><span style="font-weight: bold;">business directory</span></a></li></ul> <ul><li>Use Maboho as a platform for new product launches/press releases/special customer incentives/articles of interest (send these to <a href="mailto:enquiries@maboho.co.uk">enquiries@maboho.co.uk</a>)</li></ul> <ul><li>Beauty & style bloggers are your friends and if you have had a great review, this can be added too (with their permission of course).</li></ul> <ul><li>Let your customers क्नोव when you have been featured at <a href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Maboho</span></a>.</li></ul> <ul><li>Join the new <a href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/community/index.php"><span style="font-weight: bold;">forum</span></a> and encourage your customers to do so – there’s nothing better than interaction within a friendly community to strengthen a bond.</li></ul> <span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Get on board!</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Help spread the word that to buy small is get big.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buy Small, Get Big!</span></span>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-63098785068023529782011-11-04T10:23:00.006+00:002011-11-04T11:13:52.419+00:00A Call Out & I Need You Help<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://maboho.blogspot.com/"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR3P4HV1e1TIsKSI_gISGTdfOyjjJFBpsUlWycCS3Q-dwnQ-cQ1Qy4y96moW44YSUa0fA0DpfNewyfOv3FvmPSnuK1Gl7FeScblN0svuA7JEYx943s-DzNK7gxq3BevvmL4jqFgu7ev8Ka/s400/malogo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671096924080827842" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">I will soon be launching an article promoting the lovliness of handcraft soap that will go live at </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/">Maboho</a>. I don't know how many will want their soapies featured in the article but I will initiate the call out to followers of @Myboho on twitter and will be available to followers of the <a href="http://maboho.blogspot.com/">Maboho.blogspot.com</a>.<br /><br />But I do need your help in boosting the <a href="http://maboho.blogspot.com/">Maboho blog</a>, site and Myboho twitter followers. The bigger the following, the wider the audience I can reach to promote your products and businesses. Although <a href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/">maboho.co.uk</a> is becoming rather popular and getting more and more new visitors every day.<br /><br />I am looking to create pictoral links to really beautiful, handmade soaps. If you have a pride and joy you would like to feature and would like a chance to be included in the article, follow @Myboho on twitter and follow the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Maboho.blogspot.com">Maboho.blogspot.com</a>.<br /><br />When the call out appears at @Myboho, there will be a few hours to submit:<br /><br />1 x Picture of your bestest soapie<br /><br />I will need:<br /><br />-company name<br />-name of soap<br />-link to where it can be purchased online<br />-price/size<br />-1 really short product description (I may not be able to include the caption if it is too long - sorry)<br />-If you are willing to offer an exlusive discount/special offer for Maboho visitors, that would be great and may help drive traffic to your sites. I may need you to give me a code so that you will recognise where the traffic is coming from.<br /><br />To be sent to <span style="font-weight: bold;">enquiries@maboho.co.uk</span> and the subject line<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 'SOAP NOV'</span><br /><br />It will be a first come, first serve and I will try to fit in as many as I can without overloading the article with pictures and preference will be given to any exclusive offers to Maboho visitors.<br /><br />I don't plan to launch the call out until @Myboho twitter followers has exceeded 60 (at least) and will be available to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Maboho.blogspot.com">Maboho.blogspot.com</a> followers. So please go and follow on twitter and the blogspot. This helps to boost Maboho/Myboho followers and the more that follow, the bigger the audience there is to promote your products. If you can also raise awareness of Maboho (site, blog and Myboho twitter) to really boost up those followers, it would it help me to help you, if you see what I mean :o)Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-17269415926393162342011-10-29T17:12:00.007+01:002011-10-29T18:50:08.148+01:00Get Involved...<span style="font-weight: bold;">Sorry, it is ages since I posted here. Anyway, I have a couple of things that you might be interested in.</span> I would like to feature some of your Christmas Products in a Handmade Christmas. More about this later but first, you need to know where this feature will be.<br /><br />Some of you may be familiar with a recent project I have been working on. For those of you that aren't aware, it is my pleasure to introduce <a href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/">Maboho!</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWjWMG33I_K-ntHf4f8CLWffoLJVvRKf6MVIXDHgVCr6pFXgV_RFSeePCIgNSba0XlS-ALyzIGiAhUQMRcb_fE1Yfdfjwjeaiy4aClquW3lcYOFHD6f85EaamP9qUSYeKDDmYeRKN-4Vs/s400/mabohoscreen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668970605459425762" border="0" /></a><br />The Maboho scene is set around beauty & style for the 'average' Jo(anne). By 'average' I mean us everyday folks, who love beauty & fashion, regardless of age, size, shape and lifestyle. It brings together 'real' people with 'real' views, opinions and ideas by featuring review blogs/vlogs from hard-working and talented beauty and style bloggers.<br /><br />The platform will feature beauty & style products from both the High Street to the individualism of hand crafted products. The bias will be on small, independant businesses of course, but by sharing the same platform with more mainstream brands, it is hoped that it will raise the profile and general awareness of small businesses.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/community/index.php"><span style="font-weight: bold;">There is a forum too</span></a>. This forum is completely different to that of the Fresholi forum though, so not for technical/business discussion. What I would like to do with this is build a community where beauty & style focussed businesses/bloggers can interact and build nice relationships with those who would be consumers.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/community/index.php"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpypvL3kdxfblvXON0ZaQUX-j3HWiE4COaiuG9t_IkWAS5bEaKK8-vcxHWh4LV-dwgfh8VN1of4YlDTjaJ-lWOf8nOOJu8BBWKQBXLFYiT_bm1tFU6vwGD0aJxwLonHwLDJhYTExAEsXK9/s400/forumscreen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668970083494473762" border="0" /></a><br />Nice easy talk and relationship building for us mere 'average' beautiful people of the internet world ;) So if this is the sort of thing you think you could get involved in, do join us - It is only a baby as we are in the early stages at the moment but more we can grow the community, the more people you can reach out to, s0 please get involved, and spread the word so we can move this out of its infancy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How You Can Get Involved With Maboho</span><br /><br />If you have any products that you have had reviewed, particlarly by a beauty/style blogger and especially by vlogger, send me an email to enquiries@maboho.co.uk with a link to the review. I can then set about adding the review to the site (once I have the blogger's permission of course).<br /><br />If you are releasing a new line of products or have a presentation that you think may 'fit', just let me know.<br /><br />You can also add your business listing to the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.maboho.co.uk/add-you-business-listing/">directory</a> and tell anyone else, who have a beauty/style related business to add theirs.<br /><br />Follow Maboho tweets.... <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/@myboho"><span style="font-weight: bold;">@Myboho</span></a> and tell others. The wider the audience, the bigger exposure I can give to businesses (if you see what I mean).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">So, onto the 'Handmade Christmas' feature....</span><br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span><br />I am going to put together a feature called 'Handmade Christmas', which will feature a range of bath and body gift sets that have all been handmade.<br /><br />If you have your Christmas gifts all ready and can be bought online (now or very soon) and would like it to be included...<br /><br />Send it to enquiries@maboho.co.uk<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> but please put the subject title as <b>BB Christmas</b> (otherwise I may not be able to find it in the inbox when calling up the emails)<br /><br />I will need:<br /><br />- 1 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Picture</span> (a nice, large quality picture is best so I can resize it)<br /><br />- 1 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Name of gift set</span>/name on your site<br /><br />- <span style="font-weight: bold;">1-2 Lines of descriptive text</span> and something that 'sells' your product<br /><br />- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Contents and sizes</span> (ie 1 x soap 90g 1 x body butter 200g etc...)<br /><br />- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span><br /><br />- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Any special offer</span> (such as gift wrapping, discounts etc....) - just as a note, if you are able to do an exclusive offer just for those who visit fro Maboho, that might be really good for generating more interest there - the bigger the audience there, the more exposure future promotions/presentations etc.... businesses will get IYSWIM, so any help would be greatly appreciated<br /><br />-<span style="font-weight: bold;">Links to any blog/vlog reviews</span> of any product within the gift package if available. I noticed on the stats that products that had a review linked generated a lot of interest[/li][/list]<br /><br />Please only send 1 product detail at this point and depending on what response I get to this, it might be that I won't be able to use all submissions, but I will try. The closing date for submissions is <b>12 Noon GMT Wednesday 2nd November</b><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do You Know Any Crafters/Designers Of Clothing/Accessories/Gifts?</span><br /><br />I would like to feature some gift ideas for hand crafted / uniquely designed clothing/accessories/gifts that would make ideal Christmas gifts. If there's anyone you are in contact with or who's work impresses you and they make some really stylish/unique clothing pieces/accessories and you think they should be featured, please point them to this blog post for the details, because I would rather feature someone known by a blog reader.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">For Crafters/Designers Of Clothing/Accessories/Gifts...</span><br /><br />If you would like your product featured, it needs to be available to buy on the internet (now or very soon). Please send 1 submission only at this point, to enquiries@maboho.co.uk<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> but please put the subject title as <b>CAG Christmas</b> and I will need to locate it. As above, I will need:<br /><br />- 1 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Picture</span> (a nice, large quality picture is best so I can resize it)<br />- 1 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Name of gift</span>/name on your site<br />- <span style="font-weight: bold;">1-2 Lines of descriptive text</span> and something that 'sells' your product<br />- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Contents and sizes</span> (ie 1 x soap 90g 1 x body butter 200g etc...)<br />- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Any special offer</span> - exclusive offers to maboho would be wonderful<br />- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Links to any blog/vlog reviews</span> if available.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Keep Updated!</span><br /><br />I will update reviews/product features at the @Myboho account on twitter (in case you don't already follow it).<br /><br />Gosh.... that turned out to be a much bigger post than expected. Sorry if I rambled. I am wishing everyone a lovely evening and I hope you<span style="font-weight: bold;"> have fun over Halloween!!!</span>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-63304056615512633042011-02-05T19:25:00.003+00:002011-02-05T19:41:35.605+00:00Floral Waxes and More.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.fresholi.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 123px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmn-yrVjqcFtQjUk-1_G2wjnLACmprKLoTtrxZcEut4bhVbTuNBMPpvz4S9D2edntyrgH_8hcGbUZ70etUuKrSmvytG87niySC_iwevdkc-YqOcQOilQcASQexRKe_PqyPIBozWDy1zG0/s400/Fresholi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570292626869995538" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Over Christmas, the Fresholi website had a brand new facelift. </span> It looks completely different from the previous site but it seems to be going down really well with both members and customers. A very special thanks to my hubby for that :o)<br /><br />Yay!!! Finally the floral waxes are back in stock!! Plenty of rose, jasmine, orange flower, tuberose and mimosa waxes. Gosh..... feels like an age since they have been in.<br /><br />Also, I have restocked on the most popular allergen-free fragrance oils PLUS added a few more to the range ;o)<br /><br />And finally, a couple of more essential oils have been added.... geranium bourbon rose absolute.<br /><br />Do pop and have a look at the <a href="http://www.fresholi.com">new site</a> if you haven't already. It might take a bit of getting used to but all the resources etc.... are all still there :o))Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-63062250036735059022011-02-03T20:48:00.006+00:002011-02-03T20:56:17.768+00:00Frangrance Blending Workshops<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.briallen.co.uk/Shop/Courses/EOCourse.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0lF22xs96uI4Zuc6AbbcfgNLKLZE9sK7gbER3Yds8u31rVoa-c_BC-L2xzvCjKa2tk_a8mM5zrNHQgc7eWFy9B-Kh45X6tbz_ERXWRr7MAVsiLytB_y8bnUEoRy1AIPQm8X9L4Phayfy/s200/coursepiceo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569569095835809186" border="0" /></a><strong>Explore the pleasure of making of your own individual scents amidst the beautiful countryside of the North Wales hills</strong> where Elaine Jones of Briallen will be holding one day workshops on the blending of essential oils to create fragrances for soap and toiletries. <p><br /><br /><br />Saturday 19th March, 10am - 4pm<br />Saturday 9th April, 10am - 4pm.<br />Price per day £95.<br /><br />(£10 Discount for Registered Fresholi Members)<br /><br />£25 deposit, payable by credit/debit card online or admin@briallen.co.uk for Paypal invoice.<br /><br />Size of each group - four to six people.<br /><br />For further details see <a href="http://www.briallen.co.uk/Shop/Courses/EOCourse.html" target="_blank">the Briallen website. </a></p>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-53005421027181003962011-01-30T15:36:00.004+00:002011-01-30T16:17:11.888+00:00Skin Bistro – Out Of The Blue…<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8S25x3q2dCuRF_etZ0i46pYVu8DJnF6ToGK0TfMbaN9odzd_e8UyM5ytbNk9IrBSxi5Q1B9TQKvp6oFDJDI0iG2esUqCDC0rCqN4U3vRu_G2OKW7iao7JxZtpl2TyPVLJtSPVugy5RnN/s1600/Skin+Bistro1.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8S25x3q2dCuRF_etZ0i46pYVu8DJnF6ToGK0TfMbaN9odzd_e8UyM5ytbNk9IrBSxi5Q1B9TQKvp6oFDJDI0iG2esUqCDC0rCqN4U3vRu_G2OKW7iao7JxZtpl2TyPVLJtSPVugy5RnN/s200/Skin+Bistro1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568007356725452882" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">What a lovely surprise! </span> I received a lovely white box, tied with deep purple ribbon quite out of the blue from <a href="http://victoriaregia.co.uk/shop.html">Skin Bistro</a>. How lovely! It reminded me of those lovely cake boxes that contain those exquisite cupcakes.<br /><br />Inside, nestled among a lovely deep purple was a kilner jar of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yogi’s Bath Salts</span>, which looks fit for a king or queen. Containing Himalayan Pink salt with a sprinkling of rose petals and a blend of essential oils including lavender, frankincense and marjoram – lovely to induce deep relaxation and calm while soothing aching muscles. It smells divine!!<br /><br /><br />Also two bars of soap, one that has been hand-milled for gentleness and care of the face. This pretty, layered <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rice Pudding Castille</span> soap is rich in olive oil and also contains pink clay and ground rice, to gently cleanse. With essential oils of ylang and sandalwood, it has a rich and round aroma. This really is a most gentle and caring soap and while the skin feels lovely and clean, it doesn’t leave it feeling tight or dry.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjGglcqAWCIal4f1frUyEMaAjRUHQrP2v9sfS4UT8D_EFZ1g5BK6AamUHhlzhdyB00D3ipfXbgWgD61w0Mfp-7aXB2bg2GHyySSCcObQNyYSRyHfFlBaQj1BiKQTBCFYpoTESLRbb9n18/s1600/Skin+Bistro2.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjGglcqAWCIal4f1frUyEMaAjRUHQrP2v9sfS4UT8D_EFZ1g5BK6AamUHhlzhdyB00D3ipfXbgWgD61w0Mfp-7aXB2bg2GHyySSCcObQNyYSRyHfFlBaQj1BiKQTBCFYpoTESLRbb9n18/s200/Skin+Bistro2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568007030631417090" border="0" /></a><br />The luscious <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cupuacu</span> soap, from the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Amazonian Butters</span> range, is unscented and has a most rich and lush lather, leaving the skin feeling calm and comfortable.<br /><br /><br />I think what is so unique about Skin Bistro is that a beautiful balance has been struck between keeping packaging minimal while still creating an enormous impact with presentation. The jar can be used again, the box will make an excellent keepsake box and the ribbon has already played its part in decorating a number of my daughter’s hairstyles.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I want to say a huge, enormous thank you to Andrea from <a href="http://victoriaregia.co.uk/shop.html">Skin Bistro</a> for my lovely, out-of-the-blue gift. I feel so honoured and I am very grateful. I absolutely love everything about the gift :o)</span><br /><br />Visit Skin Bistro at <a href="http://victoriaregia.co.uk/shop.html">http://victoriaregia.co.uk/shop.html </a>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-77789961810654235042010-12-12T04:40:00.004+00:002010-12-12T04:49:35.541+00:00Spiral Soap Surprise!<span style="font-weight: bold;">The lovely Emma, from <a href="http://www.spiralsoaps.com/index.htm">Spiral Soaps</a>, sent me a lovely little surprise of a selection of soaps, body polish and lip balm. </span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsrPnmx0IO0TNrnYWcVLy47Hud2SUUo2cLIj-5Gzv1r68kinRm1OuSuw_-IVpC3aohtEH1ZLI_1YOKjp19GsihxhkR7s5rtp8lJbUE6SMEq2kyZgJPx3d_WLus_iOdg80kOFcHtArFyGC/s1600/Spiral+Soap+AMBER+PATCH%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsrPnmx0IO0TNrnYWcVLy47Hud2SUUo2cLIj-5Gzv1r68kinRm1OuSuw_-IVpC3aohtEH1ZLI_1YOKjp19GsihxhkR7s5rtp8lJbUE6SMEq2kyZgJPx3d_WLus_iOdg80kOFcHtArFyGC/s400/Spiral+Soap+AMBER+PATCH%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549652429590851874" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lovely Rich Soaps</span></span><br /><br />An absolute pleasure. These soaps are enriched with cocoa butter and olive oil, among other lovely goodies. The scents are gorgeous and the lather is rich, creamy and delightful. It is like a luxurious skin treatment, every time you wash and leaves the skin soft, silky and gently scented.<br /><br />Looking on the website, there are quite a few different soaps to choose from. What is clear is that each one has had a lot of thought and consideration to make it slightly different from the others, so no matter which one you choose, you know get more that just a lovely soap, you get a little bit of heart and soul too.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Polish Up!</span></span><br /><br />The Tangerine body polish is gorgeous. The aroma from the essential oils is astonishing. Fresh, bright, fruity and sparkly!! It contains a high proportion of shea butter, so the skin is utterly drenched in skin-loving goodness. The sugar particles slough away dead skin cells, leaving the skin alive and glowing. I found that this polish has been remarkable used on my winter hands, at night, especially when it is preceded with one of the rich, creamy soaps (the Lemon Soul is my favourite). I found I didn’t even need to moisturise after. The soap and the scrub was enough to relieve dry hands.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting Lippy</span></span><br /><br />The lip balm is wonderful. It glides on perfectly to instantly relieve any dryness. The balms are rich in cocoa butter (which I love in lip balms) so leave the lips soft and gives them an appearance of fullness. It has a lovely shine and has been an absolute godsend, especially during these really cold winter days. Like the soaps, there are plenty to choose from. I tried Dew Drops (which tastes a little bit like Pear Drops), which was lovely. I do have my eye on the Coco-Vanille, which contains virgin cocoa butter and a hint of vanilla (yum!)<br /><br />For more lovely skin treats, visit <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.spiralsoaps.com/index.htm">www.spiralsoaps.com</a>. I do know that there is an upcoming <span style="font-weight: bold;">Christmas Fair at Osterley Park House</span>, Middlesex, so if you are in the area, why not pop along and see for yourself on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">18th and 19th December between 12.00pm – 3.30pm.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I would like to extend my thanks to Emma for allowing be the great pleasure of using these lovely products :o)</span>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-61240799679383448112010-09-06T20:19:00.001+01:002010-09-06T20:22:49.628+01:00A Winning Formula!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxcNvTOd5L2iutV7ENY19fH9fXHeEwH8jb16NRSotdCKVJWagMiUImyrwcJ4HUK5ROVJvGIV4kEFzEUYU5GaV8Ma2PuCclV5lvXTUPgGIXedzC6wGmhCf2wYEpBtsA_EylJiTJ0veC-zIb/s1600/LBF.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 90px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxcNvTOd5L2iutV7ENY19fH9fXHeEwH8jb16NRSotdCKVJWagMiUImyrwcJ4HUK5ROVJvGIV4kEFzEUYU5GaV8Ma2PuCclV5lvXTUPgGIXedzC6wGmhCf2wYEpBtsA_EylJiTJ0veC-zIb/s200/LBF.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513883107541516162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">I cannot say that I know anything about cheeses and I know nothing about fine wines but I do think myself as a little bit of a connoisseur, when it comes to lip balms.</span> I have been using a superb Lemon & Tangerine lip balm, created by <a href="http://www.soaperstar.com/index.htm">Soaperstar</a>.<br /><br />The instant citrus burst, followed by the delicious cocoa flavour, is reminiscent of a certain famous chocolate orange confectionary – delicious. The balm glides on like a dream, deliciously melting onto the lips with no drag at all – perfect! Initially, when you apply it, it feels cooling but then is feeiling soon replaced by a comforting warm sensation.<br /><br />I absolutely love a lip balm that shines and boy, this positively gleems!! I have been using it over the top of a natural rosy lip liner and it gives a brilliant effect, making the lips appear healthy, shiny and full. I also like how it lasts so long. Yes, I think I am rather smitten and would, wholeheartedly recommend it. An absolute winner for me!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.soaperstar.com/index.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Visit Soaperstar for a fabulous range of soaps and bodycare products...</span></a>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-36290985319943266502010-08-27T19:28:00.002+01:002010-08-27T19:34:25.544+01:00Pure & Balmy Product Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwFaX8ygfRMRgCWM0K9oeRgTEribFVvLXAyfZBDS9qfhzLQJiGLnGf0UUTMmi59o4-KoczNrphmgjT6YIyrVITflPRves69ZaVFeOI7NE3LCX8h19YLmlpcgsOkEoSxlQ650mQ-KPj6Y2/s1600/Beyond+Equicare.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwFaX8ygfRMRgCWM0K9oeRgTEribFVvLXAyfZBDS9qfhzLQJiGLnGf0UUTMmi59o4-KoczNrphmgjT6YIyrVITflPRves69ZaVFeOI7NE3LCX8h19YLmlpcgsOkEoSxlQ650mQ-KPj6Y2/s200/Beyond+Equicare.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510159733502792210" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">The <a href="http://www.balmsandcrafts.co.uk/">Pure & Balmy</a> range of products have most exquisite texture.</span> The range includes a selection of rich body butters (including a lovely whipped shea) and gorgeous lip balms fragranced with natural essential oils.<br /><br />I tried the <a href="http://www.balmsandcrafts.co.uk/pure-balmy/balm-natural-organic-shea-butter-bar.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Decadent Ylang Ylang & Rosewood Butter Balm</span></a> in a no-mess, really handy twist up tube. It is really easy to apply as it just glides on like silk. The smooth texture feels incredibly luxurious and the aroma is exotic and heady – wonderful for winding down in the evening.<br /><br />I was also lucky enough to try the <a href="http://www.balmsandcrafts.co.uk/pure-balmy/revitalising-geranium-vetiver-moisturising-balm.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Geranium & Vetivert Moisturising Balm</span></a>. What a perfect balance of rosy geranium that is underpinned by just the smoky richness of vetivert. The moisturizing balms are so cute! Three heart-shaped mini massage bars presented in an pretty organza pouch. These would make an absolutely lovely gift for someone special.<br /><br />Both balms are enriched with pure shea butter, which sinks into the skin – no mess, no grease – just a lovely, silky after feel and a slight sheen that gives the skin a nice healthy glow.<br /><br />The cocoa butter rich lip balms are superb. I tried the <a href="http://www.balmsandcrafts.co.uk/pure-balmy/delicous-honey-and-vanilla-coffee-lip-balm-tube.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Delicous Honey, Vanilla & Coffee Balm</span></a>, in a twist up, oval tube. The shape allows for a lovely smooth application. I loved using this during the day to keep my lips soft and intensely moisturised. This will be an excellent balm for cold winter days. Really protective.<br /><br />The other balm I was lucky enough to try was the <a href="http://www.balmsandcrafts.co.uk/pure-balmy/deeply-hydrating-honey-coffee-lip-balm.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lavender Lip Balm</span></a>, in a cute and handy slip tin. This is an absolute must for the evenings, with its calming and soothing aroma (was nice to use on the temples too).<br /><br />The Pure & Balmy product range is, without a doubt, a carefully developed collection of handmade products of outstanding quality.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pure & Balmy as well as other products, including a range of natural equine care products and other gifts, can be purchased from </span><a href="http://www.balmsandcrafts.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.balmsandcrafts.co.uk</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-67381863727605178002010-08-13T22:08:00.003+01:002010-08-13T22:13:38.461+01:00Wax On, Wax Off - & Aftercare?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7oNysy2EBfItqMM1SMAzC1kwfvvOZXbMXMCpFhZJrLvyeAXx_6jicMwgrY81PBPUFMwYQ5oWcZKqrDWGezTysGpKsGaRT430K9sdL6o4LexzlMidWxyy_8X1wQa2g6PJN_DNHZRgWNqS/s1600/519771_leg_show.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7oNysy2EBfItqMM1SMAzC1kwfvvOZXbMXMCpFhZJrLvyeAXx_6jicMwgrY81PBPUFMwYQ5oWcZKqrDWGezTysGpKsGaRT430K9sdL6o4LexzlMidWxyy_8X1wQa2g6PJN_DNHZRgWNqS/s200/519771_leg_show.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505005415057809778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">The following article I wrote a couple of years ago but since it is appropriate to a discussion we have been having on <a href="http://www.forum.fresholi.co.uk/index.php">The Melting Pot forum</a>, I thought it might be good to post...</span><br /><br />Now I am not saying that all therapists are missing that all-important element of providing adequate aftercare advice to their clients following a wax treatment. Indeed most responsible therapists do. However, it does amaze me sometimes when I have new but supposedly ‘wax-savvy’ client book in with me and they look at me blankly when I ask if they, for example, exfoliate between treatments (is this not important in the prevention of ingrown hairs?).<br /><br />I remember one (new) client saying to me (as I was doing a final check for any residual wax following a half leg & bikini) “oh don’t worry about that, a nice hot bath later does the trick!” It turns out that this was part of the aftercare that she had been previously given. Wax treatments + Hot baths or any other heat treatment = Ouch! Trying to remain professional (and not scream of the wrongness of such advice), I diplomatically explained more appropriate methods of removing wax residue (namely afterwax lotion).<br /><br />Adequate aftercare advice is crucial, particularly in the first 24-48 hours but equally important is a brief explanation of the hair growth cycle and general structure of the skin. Why? Well, if a client is more informed about what is happening to their skin and hair between treatments they will more encouraged to apply the appropriate homecare to prevent ingrown hairs & better prepare the area for their next wax (and it will also help to explain why a few hairs seem to start growing back shortly after treatment).<br /><br />Aftercare is essential and (most) insurance companies will insist that the client signs their record card to confirm they have received & understood the (written) advice given on every visit. Advice should include…<br /><br /><ul><li>Keep area clean and avoid touching the area (increased risk of infection)</li><li>No hot baths, showers or heat treatments (such as sauna or steam) for 24 hours (min)</li><li>Do not expose area to chlorinated water (no swimming) for 24 hours (min)</li><li>Do not use perfumes, lotions, sprays, talc, self-tan lotion etc…except those recommended by the therapist 24 hours (min)</li><li>Wear loose clothing (avoid tights, leggings & other tight-fitting clothes)</li><li>Treat area sensitively avoiding heat and friction</li><li>Do not massage area for 24 hours (min)</li><li>Avoid exercise (such as aerobics) </li><li>Avoid make-up for 24 hours (min)</li><li>Avoid sunlight & do not use a sun bed for 48 hours (min) – use a sun block regularly</li><li>Apply antiseptic lotion 3 times in the first 24 hours</li><li>If red & irritated, bathe area with a salt-water solution frequently using cool boiled water (1 cup) + salt (1/2 teaspoon)</li></ul><br />48 hours after treatment, commence homecare…<br /><br />Exfoliate 2 times a week and it is advisable to exfoliate the day before next wax treatment<br />Keep area well moisturised<br /><br />So conclude, adequate advice is of the utmost importance for both the client & the treating therapist. It helps equip clients with the knowledge and understanding to ensure satisfaction, confidence in their therapist’s professionalism and optimises the success of future treatment. But ultimately, correct & appropriate advice ensures the client’s welfare & safety.Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-18887408240618517292010-08-08T19:25:00.006+01:002010-08-08T20:26:33.703+01:00New Recipes / Tutorial<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglN-Aq_B3jlKwa9r0hJkRuhiG0Pr9xclko_BxhA3QOx1XFnD1XPHVUiArUayJaf57S4gmCrPxmM-KmJrpt_w78Q5LB2Do8iuzyoqI1E3hbr7AHiD00-N_oxvNWdIm2Dsb7o420WaQPZEtU/s1600/fresholi1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglN-Aq_B3jlKwa9r0hJkRuhiG0Pr9xclko_BxhA3QOx1XFnD1XPHVUiArUayJaf57S4gmCrPxmM-KmJrpt_w78Q5LB2Do8iuzyoqI1E3hbr7AHiD00-N_oxvNWdIm2Dsb7o420WaQPZEtU/s200/fresholi1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503111327770794514" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">How are you all? I hope you are enjoying your summertime and getting lots of time in the fresh air. </span> I just thought I would update the blog to give mention to a couple of new recipes and a tutorial that have been very kindly written and submitted to the main Fresholi site (in <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=9&Itemid=75">Community</a>) by members of the <a href="http://www.forum.fresholi.co.uk/index.php">Melting Pot Forum</a>.<br /><br />Gwen has taken the time to kindly write & share a very clear tutorial for <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=627&Itemid=75">creating cigar bands in photoshop</a>. It has been incredibly useful to a number of people, so a huge thank you to Gwen.<br /><br />Lissi, from <a href="http://www.jennyellen.com/">Jenny Ellen</a> kindly submitted a <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=628&Itemid=75">Basic Saddle Soap recipe</a>, which she developed through lots of research into the needs of leathers etc... it has raised a lot interest. Thanks Lissi.<br /><br />Finally, Suzanne from <a href="http://www.scent-trail.co.uk/">Scent Trail</a> has been kind enough to share her recipe for a lush <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=629&Itemid=75">Foot Balm</a>, that she was initially developing for something else but found it did wonders for dry feet. Thank you ever so for sharing that Suzanne :o)<br /><br />You'll need to log in to the site to view the recipes but I am sure there will be some you will make really good use of them.<br /><br />Wishing everyone a happy August!!Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-38718668108049666362010-07-28T20:53:00.005+01:002010-07-28T21:19:17.238+01:00Back To Work!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1KSxzuSOAAABQrcUwc32CDJwt_cqhFavlKBLApfHIyVMa9cN8Kc_MwUKFjFTtP2yLQAeZnBPgbVY39U6eQPeYzs7M723yboo6guPuj0wT3ELs7cWBzqwAAnYZgwnE_crhJPSRZOJe9_NO/s1600/788292_banana_leaf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1KSxzuSOAAABQrcUwc32CDJwt_cqhFavlKBLApfHIyVMa9cN8Kc_MwUKFjFTtP2yLQAeZnBPgbVY39U6eQPeYzs7M723yboo6guPuj0wT3ELs7cWBzqwAAnYZgwnE_crhJPSRZOJe9_NO/s200/788292_banana_leaf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499051513344295794" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">I hope everyone is enjoying their summer (although I am not quite sure where the summer has gone these last few days???). </span>Anyway, we have just returned from a really nice holiday and we are nicely refreshed and ready for work.<br /><br />We have reopened the shop and with a few additions...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=783&category_id=20&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rosemary Extract (antioxidant)</span></a> - not only will this help to stabilise oil blends but also has an anti-inflammatory and calming effect on the skin.<br /><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=785&category_id=24&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Organic CO2 Vanilla Extract</span></a> - deliciously sweet, creamy and the purest of aromas<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=784&category_id=24&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Organic CO2 Coffee Bean Extract</span></a> - rich, aromatic and has the aroma of fresh, ground coffee beans.<br /><br />The new CO2 extracts, like the <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=682&category_id=24&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26">Organic Ambrette Seed</a> already available, are both of a premium aromatic quality. <a href="http://www.fresholi.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=24&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26">Read more about why CO2 extracts here....</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Just a quick note to say that Fresholi has now entered Tweetsville. </span>By being a follower, I will be able to send quick updates about new products (that I often don't get the time to mention and just sneek them onto the site).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/Fresholi" title="Follow us on Twitter"><img src="http://s.twimg.com/a/1280336463/images/business/follow/follow_twitter_button_a.png" alt="Follow us on Twitter" /></a>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-79263624941831520612010-06-05T07:59:00.006+01:002010-06-05T08:16:56.329+01:00Love These.....<span style="font-weight: bold;">There is something I love about these gorgeous new soaps from </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://futureprimitivesoap.bigcartel.com/">Future Primitave</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">. </span> These really caught my eye as I was looking at the <a href="http://www.futureprim.blogspot.com/">Future Primitive Blog</a> and I just wanted to share them.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQOyU5zuCboid-NaDWA2lqqORzz-wgCHqYZC1Q-IGifj4DSh9HQUZ5Vi3j069ItFHoL5svIBFoVucXyWKq21N4iEpz21enh7evkpsP0CsAS3LOAKmIAIhs9ljZ0Ybxy6uc7cJgRpJylpV/s1600/orangery+front.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQOyU5zuCboid-NaDWA2lqqORzz-wgCHqYZC1Q-IGifj4DSh9HQUZ5Vi3j069ItFHoL5svIBFoVucXyWKq21N4iEpz21enh7evkpsP0CsAS3LOAKmIAIhs9ljZ0Ybxy6uc7cJgRpJylpV/s400/orangery+front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479184036322596754" border="0" /></a><br />The colours, texture and the lush ingredients, including unrefined shea butter (Mmmmm), scented with sweet orange, cardamom, ylang and cedarwood are fantastically and cleverly combined to produce this beautiful soap. I particularly love the topping how the colours and textures merge. Beautful :o)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6rDL-kVroi5n3OxTeajz2VmUTP3Nm9GZAkmxh6H0NVe66RIhYfjovI49xxN6CTvapKPlv1Uu6Yil1M_FhQeMh8H-caRlT1wTb9yQBbs9DWl175XI9IkMYtvP14MZNNXW5DKoPVLrJIIH/s1600/orangery+stack.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6rDL-kVroi5n3OxTeajz2VmUTP3Nm9GZAkmxh6H0NVe66RIhYfjovI49xxN6CTvapKPlv1Uu6Yil1M_FhQeMh8H-caRlT1wTb9yQBbs9DWl175XI9IkMYtvP14MZNNXW5DKoPVLrJIIH/s400/orangery+stack.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479184746432474946" border="0" /></a>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-64920935545491044622010-04-04T20:24:00.006+01:002010-04-04T20:36:11.782+01:00Soaperstar launches Sheer Body Butter Range<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRZFiUvGnfe7MD3VP5uYyBI9S04XxSqDN-vd9NBBng6ZNuiAMOSVR5AL1_HE1Xtab5rQky4747yDV9qF09ctVYBpRQ6efVcWdkRZA_ZNnX80ipbYlhHAmX3tubqG77GkxqB6GxJFje2zT/s1600/SPS5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRZFiUvGnfe7MD3VP5uYyBI9S04XxSqDN-vd9NBBng6ZNuiAMOSVR5AL1_HE1Xtab5rQky4747yDV9qF09ctVYBpRQ6efVcWdkRZA_ZNnX80ipbYlhHAmX3tubqG77GkxqB6GxJFje2zT/s200/SPS5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456368214482551778" border="0" /></a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.soaperstar.com/">Soaperstar</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> is proud to announce</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> the </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">introduction of their new </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.soaperstar.com/Sheer-Luxury-Body-Butter%281854730%29.htm">Sheer Luxury Body Butters</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">. </span>Their Sheer Luxury Body Butters contain only the finest ingredients, many of them organic, so that your skin is treated to the luxury it deserves.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Belgian Chocolate Sheer Luxury Bod</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">y</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Butter</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdVkbQvuRqrsqlmoGwFjSWFN1Lg5l_b0qQIinNRHo3cfTWxat2qjIGoBsVO7KGMTPOQyiUrzNAqhdIB-TUUeBarjOBSHRZXIXt0pI5ZS0IyPS2OUF6OpXuqjKec8LTLcPTAkAV4-FzALD/s1600/SPS2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdVkbQvuRqrsqlmoGwFjSWFN1Lg5l_b0qQIinNRHo3cfTWxat2qjIGoBsVO7KGMTPOQyiUrzNAqhdIB-TUUeBarjOBSHRZXIXt0pI5ZS0IyPS2OUF6OpXuqjKec8LTLcPTAkAV4-FzALD/s400/SPS2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456367802142438738" border="0" /></a><br />These Body Butters will help smoothe, hydrate and moisturise your skin as they nourish your skin. They the highest quality Shea Butter, Organic Coconut Oil, a mix of creamy white Cocoa Butter and Organic Dark Cocoa Butter alongside other ingredients so that your skin is nourished and left feeling wonderfully smoothe and silky.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Silky Cocoa Butter Sheer Luxury Body Butter</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoiPFqivyjYtY9ZseCqARz3wFdAjbEnJvNGRCpAj63brVdh-Pk1xIo3yJ_3c9cHhh-YlpUKiuz2E5EVR4aZfyJPSm6U3Pcw3jzEXKOZSesAUHrSF1cmRdFOWB6cI_F59kDQ_glm2hSGMx/s1600/SPS3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoiPFqivyjYtY9ZseCqARz3wFdAjbEnJvNGRCpAj63brVdh-Pk1xIo3yJ_3c9cHhh-YlpUKiuz2E5EVR4aZfyJPSm6U3Pcw3jzEXKOZSesAUHrSF1cmRdFOWB6cI_F59kDQ_glm2hSGMx/s400/SPS3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456367472162828098" border="0" /></a><br />Fragrances include Belgian Chocolate - deep, rich and chocolately; Citrus Sunshine - a bright sunshine-y blend of Mandarin, Tangerine & May Change Essential Oils; Rose Geranium & French Lavender, a soft floral/herbal blend of essentail oils; Silky Cocoa Butter - smooth & seductive; and Vanilla Caramel - reminiscent of vanilla, rich and creamy with tiny hints of cinnamon and deep, rich, luxurious caramel.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Citrus Sunshine Sheer Luxury Body Butter</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrugsOlwMEdbWHybfz3eFZTndm-dfbsQuIXfAXB-3m1GLuMRtImpKexU9oVaNZgQKcPuv2wpCiIgjP7we8aZL5r4yYZANI20u8dgntspC29Ked1pV40mAUhONkeX3eiOe4jfpvLv6OVbeM/s1600/SPS4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrugsOlwMEdbWHybfz3eFZTndm-dfbsQuIXfAXB-3m1GLuMRtImpKexU9oVaNZgQKcPuv2wpCiIgjP7we8aZL5r4yYZANI20u8dgntspC29Ked1pV40mAUhONkeX3eiOe4jfpvLv6OVbeM/s400/SPS4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456367069033551874" border="0" /></a><br />These are whipped body butters, that will melt immediately on contact with your skin. Take a little on your fingertips and rub into your hands before applying to the rest of your body. It is designed to sink into your skin quickly and easily whilst protecting and smoothing it.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Directions for Use:</span><br /><br />• Apply all over the body as often as desired<br />• Gives you delicately scented and highly nourished skin<br />• Best used after a bath or shower to help trap the moisture into your skin<br />• Excellent for use on your feet—get them sandal ready for Summer!<br />• Excellent for use on dry, sensitive skin but can be used by all skin types very successfully<br />• Designed to soak into your skin quickly & easily<br />• Perfect for use as a hand and cuticle cream<br />• Not recommended for use on your face<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you are interested in purchasing, please check out </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.soaperstar.com/">Soaperstar's Online Store</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">. As a special introductory offer for the month of April only, these 100ml butters will cost you only €6.50 each (+ P&P) - regular retail price is €8.00 (+ P&P).</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167838486742947101.post-12344894406443573202010-03-28T17:29:00.003+01:002010-03-28T17:50:28.511+01:00Future Primitve Video Tutorial<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscGL4Cim2g7DTqBz8cg5olbioHToET9OOrgWuvBDiTkO_EU5tJl1iUC4zGLzWP3NIzBQ2ecTvTpV0_bgbst1MPu7-6GkpKEuHS73G0g95GtTyB_GEy7tgFDLTFHDQ1YJBvlg3BCoaQsJ3/s1600/Future+Primitive+Humbug.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscGL4Cim2g7DTqBz8cg5olbioHToET9OOrgWuvBDiTkO_EU5tJl1iUC4zGLzWP3NIzBQ2ecTvTpV0_bgbst1MPu7-6GkpKEuHS73G0g95GtTyB_GEy7tgFDLTFHDQ1YJBvlg3BCoaQsJ3/s400/Future+Primitive+Humbug.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453726480402411954" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wow! If you haven't seen it already and are in need of some inspiration or are simply curious to know how some interesting and utterly beautiful soaps are made, you must have a look at Tiggy's fantastic video tutorial.</span><br /><br />Tiggy, from <a href="http://futureprimitivesoap.bigcartel.com/">Future Primitive</a> was recently featured on <a href="http://thesoapbar.blogspot.com/">The Soap Bar</a> blog. The tutorial is in two parts and is so simple, clear and very inspiring (although she makes it look much easier than I imagine it is, lol). It demonstrates how she creates her gorgeous Humbug soap which features a lovely circle right in the centre (pictured above). Visually stunning. Her video can also be found on her <a href="http://www.futureprim.blogspot.com/">Future Primitive Blog</a>.<br /><br />Do go and have a peek at some of the other beautiful soaps when you visit - they are just lovely.<br /><br /><a href="http://futureprimitivesoap.bigcartel.com/">Future Primitive Soap</a>Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05841090451256882230noreply@blogger.com8