Tons of great new scrubs have been added to The Scented Tub. I can’t wait to try out the cherry balm Salty scrub. What a yummy scent to smell while exfoliating. Just click on the spa tub and then spa scrubs to see the new scrubs offered.
Postal charges have gone up, but The Scented Tub is staying at the flat rate of $8.95 per order.
We’re always up for an excuse to have a sale. Memorial weekend will serve that purpose!
But get your order in quick. The sale is only good through 5/23/08
The Memorial Day special package includes:
1-4oz bar of Oatmeal Milk & Honey Soap (loaded with shea butter and real oatmeal to soften your skin.)
and
1-2oz body spray of Oatmeal Milk & Honey (perfect size to throw into your purse).
Like all specials on The Scented Tub this will include priority shipping.
Get both products and shipping for only $15.00!
This is my absolute favorite soap and I use it most days of the week. It has just enough exfoliating power with the oatmeal to keep the flaky dead skin away and not enough to be abrasive.
Just click on the Memorial Day Special in the navigation to order your own set.
Who doesn’t need to relax more? Definitely every Mom I know. I’m really wanting a bubble bath surrounded by candles tonight.
Prairie Soy Candles has come out with a wonderful new relaxation scent designed with us Mommy’s in mind. Relaxation is a wonderful blend of fragrance and essential oils. A warm blend of fresh picked lavender flowers and just a hint of musk to top it off. It’s sure to put you into the right frame of mind to deal with your day-to-day.
I hope that you are truly taking the time today to pamper yourself and be pampered. It’s the day that for some reason we can let go of any guilt we have about treating ourselves and just enjoy.
Don’t forget to ask for the pampering. There is nothing wrong with telling your family that you would love brunch in bed. lol Notice I didn’t say breakfast? Hoping you slept through that time frame already.
Luxuriate in your favorite bath scent and light a ton of candles. Enjoy your day to the fullest. All responsibilities can wait until Monday.
Oil Bath: Stress Management, Physical Health and More
By: Dev Sri
Massaging your body with oil before you take a bath brings physical and mental advantages. Regular oil massage with appropriate oil – coconut oil or sesame oil – has its advantages like lowered stress, better physical fitness, lower blood pressure, etc are some of them.
Oil massage is of great help to people living in hot conditions. The oil massage can calm the nervous system, circulatory system and mind.
Asthangahridaya, an ancient treatise on Ayurveda suggests daily application of oil on head, ears and feet. This is effective against creases on skin, arthritic pain and fatigue.
The main goal of oil massages is maintenance of smoothness and moisture of skin. People living in hot countries and working under extremely hot conditions have their sebum easily dried up.
This drying up of skin can make the body exposed to pathogens. The sebum, secreted by sebaceous glands and filled up on the skin surface, acts as a layer of protection against pathogens. With less sebum, the skin and body is vulnerable.
An oil massage can reverse this condition, give moisture and help skin retain its normal conditions.
Oil Massages in Treatments
Ayurveda suggests massage treatments for variety of conditions. Medicinal herbs are boiled in coconut or sesame oil.
The herbs are mixed well with the oil. When applied to the skin, a portion of the medicines reach the blood, just like injection. However, only a limited amount of active components reach the blood.
The oil gives flexibility to skin and after massaging with medicated oils, one can experience freedom from conditions like arthritis.
Abhayangam is full body oil massage, specially formulated to bring in several mental and physical benefits like relaxation, immunity, flexibility, etc.
From simple coconut oil and sesame oil to fully medicated oils of varying qualities, you can find a variety of massage oils. There are also specially formulated oils for head massage, which promote hair growth.
Regular oil massage, especially on head, ears and soles, as is said by Vagbhata Acharya in Ashtangahridaya is good dinacharya (daily routine). It prevents creases on skin, tiredness and arthritis. It also gives you several benefits including better relaxation, better immunity and better sleep.
Dev Sri provides insider information about Ayurvedic herbal medicine practices and Ayurveda in Kerala. Find more about Ayurvedic medicines at www.KeralaAyurvedics.com/. Site Developed, Hosted and Promoted by Aienet Communications. Website: www.aienet.com/
Natural beauty through mineral makeup.
By: Kumari Meena
As we become more aware of our environment and more aware of the products that we are putting into and onto our bodies, natural and homeopathic products are taking the cosmetic industry by storm.
It’s likely you’ve noticed new skincare and cosmetic companies popping up with ‘all natural’ and ‘organic’ products. Of course, just because they say they are, does not necessarily make it true. That is where consumer education comes in, and why it is so important.
The title of this article is ‘Mineral Makeup’. After learning what mineral makeup is, what products go into it, and what its benefits are, you can decide if this is the right choice for you.
What Is Mineral Makeup?
Mineral makeup is designed from all naturally occurring products. It is often recommended by dermatologists to women with sensitive skin, rosacea, post operative, laser and other procedures because of its intrinsic skin soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a powder makeup of finely milled minerals. It can provide very sheer or very opaque coverage, depending on the formulation and application. However, it still allows natural skin radiance to show through, so you don’t get the dreaded ‘mask’ look. It is typically free of fragrance and preservatives. Minerals cannot feed bacteria, so there is no danger of spoilage, thus it needs no preservatives. It does not go bad. It is very good for oily skin because it has several oil- absorbing components.
It is usually applied with a brush, and is typically shown to be ‘buffed’ into the skin. This technique forces the makeup into your pores, which is never a good thing. A technique that works with better quality mineral makeup (which we’ll discuss later) is to ‘dust” the makeup on, instead of ‘buffing’ it. If a brush irritates your skin, you can also use a non-latex or flocked sponge. Application can be done either wet or dry.
What Are The Ingredients?
This is the most important part. Learning what is in your makeup will give you the ability to choose what will meet your needs best. These are the ingredients you will most likely come across.
• Titanium Dioxide- A white natural sunscreen and anti-inflammatory agent. It is highly reflect, with only a diamond being higher, and thus minimizes fine lines and some skin discolorations.
• Zinc Oxide- A natural sunscreen providing broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
• Sericite- A colorless mica that can be used to cut the opacity of Titanium Dioxide and also works as an oil absorber.
• Cornstarch/ Rice Powder- Cosmetic grade- An oil humectant (draws oil out of the pores). Can make acne worse as it is a source of food for bacteria.
• Kaolin Clay- Natural oil-absorption.
• Mica- Natural ‘glitter’. Provides shimmer and sparkle.
• Iron Oxides- Natural pigment- very opaque. Used for tinting cosmetics.
Ingredients To Avoid
These ingredients are also common, but can cause problems so are best to avoid.
• Talc/ Various Powders- Common fillers- can cause respiratory problems.
• FD&C Dyes- Derived from coal tar.
• Bismuth Oxychloride- Known skin irritant- causes itching, rashes and breakouts. Especially prevalent when the wearer sweats.
• Ferric Ferrocyanide- Controversial because of its suspected toxicity.
• Carmine- Crushed beetles.
What Brand Should I Buy?
Well, if you’re familiar with mineral makeup, it’s likely you’ve seen the infomercials. After further research you’ll find these companies use controversial ingredients, and charge quite a bit for their products.
There are several good mineral makeup companies out there that provide a much better product at a more affordable price, as well as a superior customer experience. They also offer samples, which the larger companies do not. You will get to try the makeup (unlike in the drugstore!) for a fraction of the cost before you buy it. They do not have expensive advertising and packaging to pay for, so the savings are often passed on to you.
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Nothing but pampering here with this kit. You get a 4oz Whipped Body Cream, 4oz Spa Bath Salts & 2oz Body Spray Scented in Plumeria for only $16.50 with shipping. Plumeria is a great mixture of fruit and floral. Nice and light scent, perfect for the start of warmer weather.
Mineral Girlz is more than just mineral makeup. There are also a lot of bath and body products and an incredible line called Creationz by Me. You choose body wash, body spray, lotion or salt soak, then pick a color and scent. It’s unique to you every time. For the month of May all floral scents are 10% off in the Creationz by Me line.
Other specials for the month include:
May 1st-6th
Let’s Party Sale All party kits 15% off
May 12th-19th
Body By MG sale - 10% off
May 23rd-30th
Stock Up Sale - bulk kits 10% off
There will be a big announcement coming soon on a new product line that MG will be carrying. Stay tuned for the news.
I am no longer with mineral girlz, but have become a consultant with Mineralicious! Homemade mineral makeup of the highest quality. Watch for online parties to be posted and lots of cool specials.
I wash my hands a ton on any given day without adding housecleaning to the mix. Seeing as I come into contact with so many gym members and clients everyday, I need to wash them to stay healthier.
I love a good thick lotion or body butter. I know that some people tend to think of them as heavy or oily. This is not the case with a good one like the body mousse from Candle Dippers bath and body essentials.
The particular mousse I tried is was peach melon and it’s an incredible scent for spring. I’m now wanting to stop at the produce stand and get ingredients for fruit salad. lol
I’ve already washed my hands once and my hands still feel soft. I’d had the mousse on for about 15 or 20 minutes before the first handwash happened. That’s a product with staying power and one that need’s to have a regular spot in my purse and gym bag.
