Friday, March 22, 2013

Geranium Soap -- How it Can Help You

Geranium Oil is known as the “Woman’s Oil” because of its menstrual and menopausal benefits.
Egyptian Geranium with French Rose Clay Organic Shea Butter and Crushed Flowers Soap.


Geranium Scent Soaps

Lavender – Geranium
Geranium Rose Soap
Aside from woman’s health, Geranium has many uses, where as most oils seem to help with aches and pains, Geranium has a wide range of what it can be used for. The flowers themselves are beautiful and exotic, and the scent from the oil portrays this exotic flower’s spicy aroma, this Geranium soap is gentle enough to be used on almost anyone, with no known side affects or irritations.
Geranium Soap — Use a natural anti bacterial and cleanse the wound, preventing infection during the healing process, it is also a coagulant with helps stop bleeding, and speeds up the healing process. Also use on scars to help them fade.
There are so many natural benefits associated with Geranium oil soap.
Our Geranium soap with French rose clay, cleans and balances the complexion by removing excess oils without drying your skin.

Geranium Scent Soaps


Lavender – Geranium
Geranium Rose Soap
More About Geranium
Hardy Geraniums – Home gardener in Ireland enthuses about her favorite class of perennials in this article filled with photos and information about the various species and cultivars.
Hardy Geraniums – Devoted to information about the genus Geranium (Cranesbill). Based on the NCCPG National Collection belonging to Andrew Norton. Features discussion forum, images, and reference list of cultivar names.
In Search of the True Geraniums – Article from Sunset Magazine provides some background and cultural information, and descriptions of recommended species and cultivars.
Rob’s Plants: Hardy Geraniums – Pennsylvania gardener compares the leaf shapes and flower forms of the geraniums in his garden, and offers a few cultural tips.
In Case You Missed It: Alternative Health Secrets … – The Dr. Oz Show
Dr Oz: Bronchitis & South African Geranium
If you have Viral Bronchitis then try the following remedies:
- An expectorant
- A humidifier
_ Geranium, which helps to dissolve the mucus, so you should always keep it on hand


Egyptian Geranium with French Rose Clay- Cocoa Butter and Crushed Flowers Soap 7 Oz Bar by Natural Handcrafted Soap LLC

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Martha Stewart’s Favorite GeraniumsMartha Stewart Home & Garden

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The natural fragrance comes from the essential oil of Egyptian rose geranium, sweet, heavy aroma, sophisticated, fresh floral somewhat like rose with a minty

Growing Geraniums

Geraniums are one of the most reliable plants in the home garden. They can be Plant geraniums where they will receive sunlight for best flower production.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Coffee Soap --Amazing Skin Care!

If you are a tried and true -coffee lover who is looking to beautify your appearance, then the great news for you is the fact that coffee has beneficial properties that not only affect your health and wellness, but your appearance too! In the past several years, there have been hundreds of products on the market that contain –caffeine to work to heal and restore your complexion.
Handcrafted Soaps Ideas for Holiday Party Hostess GiftsSuggested Coffee Soaps
Suggested Coffee Soaps

Brazilian Coffee Scrub Soap
Brazilian Espresso Coffee Scrub
French Cafe au Lait
Hawaiian Kona Coffee
Coffee Luxury Scrub Soap
The good news for you to know about coffee-soaprelating to your skin care is that caffeine is a vasodilator which works to firm and tighten your complexion.
Coffee is also naturally full of antioxidants, and I am sure that you have seen numerous skin–care products on the market that are focusing on using -antioxidants to heal and restore damage to your face.
It has been said in the past that drinking too much caffeine will affect your skin negatively because it is a diuretic, so it will draw necessary moisture from your complexion. However, if you do drink coffee in moderation, then you will be enjoying numerous antioxidants that will work to fight free radicals in your cells and counteract the appearance of damage to your face.
COFFEE SOAPS ORGANIC AND NATURAL Suggested Coffee Soaps
Suggested Coffee Soaps

Brazilian Coffee Scrub Soap
Brazilian Espresso Coffee Scrub
French Cafe au Lait
Hawaiian Kona Coffee
Coffee Luxury Scrub Soap
Caffeine is also currently being used in skin soaps– creams and lotions because, as I mentioned earlier, it is a vasodilator, which means that it constricts blood cells.
The benefit of caffeine for your skin is that it will firstly work to reduce redness. Secondly, it will firm and tighten surface of your skin through constriction, so many companies are using this ingredient to reduce the appearance of –cellulite. The caffeine in -coffee when used in skin care works to dehydrate fatty cells so that water will disappear from the surface of your skin. This means that the appearance of cellulite is minimized, and your skin begins to look smoother overall.
Another popular use for caffeine in beauty products smoothing and firming for dramatic results. Using caffeine  tighten fine lines and smooth puffy surfaces.  The bonus to this is that your products will also smell delicious and be a pleasure to use. The benefit to your skin is that it will be absorbing caffeine to tighten and firm your appearance. There are even new studies showing that coffee inhibits the growth of skin cancer cells, so the benefits of using beauty products and skin care products that contain coffee and caffeine are numerous. Now you can not only enjoy drinking your cup of Joe, but you can use it for a flawless appearance as well!
Coffee Soap
Coffee Sites
Suggested Coffee Soaps
Brazilian Coffee Scrub Soap
Brazilian Espresso Coffee Scrub
French Cafe au Lait
Hawaiian Kona Coffee
Coffee Luxury Scrub Soap
Aurora Coffee – Offers a full range of coffee as whole beans or a choice of grinds. Site provides a history of coffee, and a coffee club.
http://www.auroracoffee.com/     Shopping: Food: Beverages: Coffee and Tea: Coffee (233)
Jones Coffee Roasters – Exotic and estate grown coffee. Blends, special roasts, single origins, flavored coffees, and coffee clubs.
http://www.thebestcoffee.com/     Shopping: Food: Beverages: Coffee and Tea: Coffee (233)
California Coffee Roasters – Speciality coffee roaster of arabica coffee.
http://www.coffee-roasters.com     Shopping: Food: Beverages: Coffee and Tea: Coffee (233)
The Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company – A small-batch coffee roaster focusing on Fair Trade Coffee and coffee appreciation.
http://www.santacruzcoffee.com/     Shopping: Food: Beverages: Coffee and Tea: Coffee (233)
Javaberry Coffee Company – Offers gourmet coffee beans, kona coffee, and coffee from a variety of origins.
http://www.javaberry.com     Shopping: Food: Beverages: Coffee and Tea: Coffee (233)
Java Cabana – Coffee beans, gourmet coffee, cappuccino, espresso, Italian coffee, and Cuban coffee.
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An Israeli Coffee Blog – An Israeli Coffee Aficionado writing about coffee in Israel
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Coffee Research – Advanced research on coffee preparation, markets, and social issues related to coffee.
http://www.coffeeresearch.org/     Recreation: Food: Drink: Coffee (49)
The Coffee Review – Coffee and coffee-related reviews done by Kenneth Davids and others.
http://www.coffeereview.com/     Recreation: Food: Drink: Coffee (49)
The Coffee FAQ – Detailed and carefully organized FAQs about coffee and coffee brewing.
http://www.thecoffeefaq.com/     Recreation: Food: Drink: Coffee (49)

Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Natural Handcrafted Soap --Essential Oils

For centuries, essential oils and/or using products containing them, such as soaps, have been used as natural “medicines” to provide many therapeutic and psychological benefits. Care is taken to avoid using the oils directly on the skin—because they are very concentrated, they can cause skin irritations. However, there are many ways to enjoy the benefits of these wonderful oils.
Caution: All essential oils are highly concentrated and can irritate the skin. With few exceptions, never take internally and use extreme caution or avoid using essential oils during pregnancy. Always dilute essential oils in carrier oil such as olive oil if using on the skin.



Tea Tree Oil – a natural antibacterial - tea tree oil is very special in that it has antifungal, antiviral, and antiseptic properties. Tea tree oil soap combines shea butter, olive oil and coconut oil to not only gently cleanse away the dirt and germs, but to renew the softness of your skin and add to its suppleness. Among its many benefits, tea tree oil works as an acne treatment, a cleanser for cuts and scrapes, and a treatment or prevention for athlete's foot. Several drops on a cotton ball placed in the home, office or hotel room helps purify the air. This oil has a medicinal scent, but it is not overwhelming. It can be used in little dabs on cold sores and acne as well as athlete’s foot.
 Suggested Australian Tea Tree Soaps

Australian Tea Tree - Leaves
Tea Tree - Cocoa Butter



Patchouli Oil - unforgettable - even if you don't remember the day the Beatles landed in the U.S., flower power or Laugh-In, you'll love (or hate) the warm, musky, heady aroma of patchouli. Earthy, woody and aromatic, this oil is used in soap and lotions to treat everything from dry, cracked skin to acne, stress and frigidity (really, I am not making this up—think of Haight Ashbury and Free Love)! Patchouli is used often in aromatherapy. The dried leaves and stems are used in traditional Chinese medicine to normalize the flow and balance of the life force known as qi (or chi). This oil is said to bring emotions into harmony and create energy. Deeply relaxing, patchouli oil can be blended with jasmine, rose or ylang ylang to create intoxicating massage oil. Be sure to use with carrier oil, such as olive oil (one cup or more to a few drops total of essential oils).

Lemongrass - aka citronella - Lemongrass is a great, natural way to deter mosquitoes and lemongrass soap is a way to treat your skin to its many other benefits. Vermont Botanical Soaps (on eBay) sells a big, chunky, handcrafted bar infused with the finest lemongrass essential oil, olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter and organically-grown fresh lemongrass leaves. This soap imparts antiseptic, anti fungal, and antimicrobial benefits and is beneficial in treating insect bites, athlete’s foot, acne, and skin rashes. Place a few drops on a cotton ball and place in the home, office or hotel room to protect against pathogens in recycled air. Lemongrass is a must for campers, and a drop or two will also work wonders in smelly sneakers and sports bags!
Rose Oil – the romantic - there are few aromas as evocative as the rose. Its intoxicating floral essence is used to brighten a mood or to cool and tone the skin. Rose can increase feelings of energy and enhance well-being (a dozen roses never fail to increase my well-being!) Rose oil relieves dryness, inflammation and itching. Rose is also an effective antiseptic, antibacterial and astringent. A very small amount can often be useful in treating headaches—think a drop or two on a cold forehead compress. Used in soaps, candles, sachets and lotions, its fragrance has universal appeal. This oil should not be used in pregnancy.
 Lemongrass


Lavender Oil – the universal - fresh and sweet, lavender has been used throughout history to relieve anxiety, headaches, stress, and allergies. This heavenly oil can also help heal cuts and soothe bug bites. Used in vaporizers, lavender can help ease colds, coughs and congestion. Lavender is relatively easy to grow in growing Zones 5 and up (I’ve tried growing it in Zone 4 without much luck), and it makes a wonderful addition to baked goods. Just dry, crush and sprinkle into cookie or cake batter. Be sure to use pesticide-free lavender when using in food. Add a few drops to a cotton ball and place in closets and drawers to repel insects and moths. For a nice, natural fragrance in the home, use an eyedropper to apply lavender oil to hot light bulbs—the heat will help the oil to infuse a room with it’s magical aroma. As an alternative to dryer sheets, a few drops on a damp washcloth thrown into the dryer will leave clothes nicely scented. I’ve also used a little under car seats—a nice alternative to traditional car deodorizers.
 Lavender Scent Soaps Lavender Rose Petals
Lavender - Geranium
Palm Wild Lavender Soap
Lavender - Jasmine Soap

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Aromaland Aromatherapy - A collection of all natural aromatherapy products, including over 100 pure essential oils and a wide range of educational material on aromatherapy Aromanet - Offer aromatherapy services and pure grade a essential oils in Canada. Aromatherapy Alive - British online retailer of essential oils, floral waters, carrier oils, candles and pot pourri. Aromatherapy Online - Australian, Sydney based aromatherapy offers pure essential oils and massage oils, specializing in Romance blends. Ashbury's Aromatherapy - Essential and carrier oils, bath and body care products, spa supplies, dead sea bath salts, lotions and massage oils, and misters. Also offers wholesale products for therapists and retailers. Aspen Earth - Pure oils and absolutes, and diffusers and bottles. Aura Cacia's Home Page - Aura Cacia is a leading manufacturer of aromatherapy products. 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Elizabeth Van Buren - Offers therapeutic grade blends, massage oils, and body care products. Enchanted Essences - Custom blends created specifically for each customer. Esencial Fragancias - Aromatherapy and Aromacology products made in Spain. Essential Aura - Organic essential oils, hydrosols and carrier oils direct from eco agricultural distiller producing in Costa Rica and Canada. Eureka Oils - Natural plant oils and massage blends. Fragrant Essence - Alberta site offers therapeutic grade essential oils, aromatherapy soaps, and information, including recipes and usage suggestions. Free gift with first purchase. God's Country Botanicals - Offering ready-to-use aromatherapy products made from the essential oils. Green Valley Aromath - Exporter of therapeutic grade essential oils, natural cosmetics, and aromatherapy products. Gritman Pure Essential Oils - Essential oils, absolutes, carrier oils, bottles, perfume bottles, and crystals Hall & James - Essential oils and fragrance oils supplied direct from the manufacturer. Also gifts, kits, carrier oils, books, tea lights. Hunter's Natural & Pure Aromatherapy - British aromatherapist Ian Hunter offers essential oils and blends for various purposes, as well as some notes on blending. US price list requires Microsoft Word to read. Into the Scented Garden - Aromatic salt and nasal wash. Includes usage instructions. Katybugs Healingsense - Naturally prepared products which offer health giving, body nourishing, and spirit enhancing elements. Laboratories Hytech - Pure and natural