Lotion Bars

I am making my lotion bars today.  If you have never tried a lotion bar, I highly recommend it! They can be a bit pricey, depending on the ingredients. I use a high quality, Shea butter. The benefits of Shea butter are amazing. Shea butter really penetrates deep into the skin to help restore and maintain the skins elasticity.
It will not block the skins pores, unlike many commercial products that contain petroleum products. It is also rich in vitamins A, E, and F.  I do add organic Beeswax to my bars. This adds to the luxury of this bar, and the price.  The Beeswax forms a barrier to protect and keep in all the moisturizing benefits of the the butter. This is especially nice with the changing weather. Great for hands exposed to water.  What good is a lotion if it goes down the drain every time you wash your hands? I also add some other nice essential oils such as Ylang Ylang, Lavender, and even a splash of Jasmine.  This also make a nice, natural  perfume bar.

A one ounce bar sells for $18.00 plus shipping

I AM STILL HERE!

I want to update you on some things I am working on.  I have been so busy. I don't have time to post right now, but will soon. Just wanted to let you know, 'I am still here, just busy'.  Busy can be a good thing. 

BA BA BLACK SHEEP....

I made some yummy Goats Milk Soap.  I tried some new molds. Let me tell you...I have about six pounds of funny looking soap. My husband said I could call it "Rustic Goats Milk Soap." I don't think so.  I put the rest in my regular molds and they turned out beautiful.  I think I will 'hand mill' the other six pounds. 

Did you know, Goats Milk is great for your skin?  It helps to keep that youthful appearance.  It helps with all sorts of skin ailments.  It's ph is a near match to human skin. It is loaded with vitamins and minerals.  The protein found in goats milk helps to nourish the skin.  Glycerin is naturally occurring  in goat milk soap, so it is extra moisturizing!  Who doesn't like that. I made mine unscented, however I might add some lavender essential oil to the next batch.

IMAGINE MY SURPRISE!

Imagine my surprise when I went on Etsy.com and found that my soap was showcased!  Yep! You can see for yourself at http://www.etsy.com/people/GildedLegacy?ref=af_shop_tre.

This soap is made with Shea Butter and other quality oils. There is nothing artificial about this body bar. It is moisturizing and has great bubbly lather. It is scented with Geranium Rose and a hint of Orange Citrus. Geranium Rose essential oil has a sweet floral scent with a distinct richness that is quite enjoyable.
You will feel spoiled with the richness of this wonderful bar. Currently, this is a 3.5oz bar.  I will begin making this a 4.5 oz bar.

Lavender, Rosemary Soap

These are a couple of my Lavender, Rosemary soaps. I straight cut them most of the time. Some people prefer the wavy cut. This a very nice soap. It produces plenty of lather.  My husband uses it as a shampoo bar. If you decide to use it on your hair, I recommend an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse.  Just put a small amount of the Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass and add warm water.  Pour over your hair and work through. Give it a good rinse.  You will feel a difference and even notice a difference in a matter of days. 

CHRISTMAS SOAPS

 These are some of the Christmas soaps I have been working on..They almost look good enough to eat.  Dad made the mistake of saying they look tasty. Now, I am having a hard time keeping them away from my three year old.

The soaps are pleasantly scented with the smells of Christmas.  These are not natural soaps. They contain mica coloring and fragrance.  


I will be taking special orders for these soaps. Just shoot me an email by going to my profile. The Gingerbread men are 3.5 oz bars.  They are great for gift giving!

CONGRATULATIONS!

I would like to thank the ladies that participated in the soap give-away. I am sure you will enjoy all the benefits of 'real' soap. 

This soap is a real gem..

Green French Clay has so many cleansing benefits for the body. If you have rebellious skin, as many teens do, you might like to add this bar to your daily wash routine. It is a body bar or can be used on your face alone. The choice is yours. You also get the benefits of rosemary essential oil and cedarwood essential oil.

This is a 3.5 oz. bar (almost 4 oz)

Soaps available in stores today are not really soaps at all, but detergents. Detergents are petroleum-based products that tend to leave your skin feeling dry, itchy and tight.
Handmade soaps are made with natural ingredients instead of detergents which may cause irritation. Coconut, olive, and palm oils and other oils are carefully blended to create a skin smoothing soap that cleanses the skin without drying it out. Glycerin soap is believed to help replenish the skin and add moisture where other conventional soaps, such as some commercial brands, may have been stripped. In handmade soap, however, the glycerin is not usually removed.