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Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Holiday Closure Update

Smell No Evil, Ltd and all of it's divisions will be closed from 12/24/09 - 1/3/10 while we move from our current facility into our new warehouse space located in downtown Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

Located on the historic Falls Riverfront, the new facility is easily accessible from Route 8. We will be posting regularly throughout the move to let you know how things are progressing.

Our websites will still be accepting orders throughout the closure, but orders will not begin shipping until after 1/3/10. Please keep this in mind when placing your order.

We look forward to continuing to serve you in 2010!

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Recipe: Old Fashioned Candy Cane Salt Tubes

You will need:

8 oz Epsom Salt
8 oz Dead Sea Salt - Fine Grain
2 oz Dendritic Salt
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) Cinnamon & Clove Fragrance Oil
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) Vanilla Mint Fragrance Oil
FD&C Red #40 - Liquid Colorant
D&C Red #33 - Liquid Colorant
D&C Green #5 - Liquid Colorant

Phase 1: You will need two (2) zipper type plastic baggies. Place all the Epsom Salt into one baggie. In a separate baggie, place all of the Dead Sea Salt.

Phase 2: Split the Dendritic Salt between two small glass mixing bowls. Add the Vanilla Mint fragrance to the first bowl and the Cinnamon Clove fragrance to the second bowl. Be sure to completely incorporate the contents of each of the two bowls before continuing to the next phase.

Phase 3: We added the Vanilla Mint scented Dendritic Salt to the baggie containing the Epsom Salts, sealed the bag and shook well to incorporate. Repeat with the Cinnamon Clove fragrance, adding to the baggie of Dead Sea Salt, seal and shake well to incorporate.

Phase 4: If you want to create the candy cane/layered effect, you will need to remove approximately half of the white salts from each of the two zip lock baggies (taking care to keep them separated from one another so you don't mix scents).

Phase 5: To the remaining Epsom Salt in the zipper baggie, add several drops of D&C Green #5 (we used 8-12 drops). Seal the baggie and squish the mixture around to incorporate the colorant. To the remaining Dead Sea Salt in the zipper baggie, add 10 drops of FD&C Red #40 & 3 drops D&C Red #33. Seal the baggie and squish the mixture around to incorporate the colorant.

Phase 6: In a plastic salt tube, begin layering the Vanilla Mint Epsom Salts. We began with the green colored Epsom salts and layered alternatively with the natural Vanilla Mint Epsom Salts.

In a second plastic salt tube we began with the red colored Cinnamon & Clove Dead Sea Salts and layered alternatively with the natural Cinnamon Clove Dead Sea Salts.

Phase 7: Cap tubes when filled and label before use.

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Hammond's Christmas Candy

As far back as I can remember, Christmas wasn't Christmas until Grampa Kontur pulled out the tin of Christmas Ribbon Candy. As children, my sisters and I looked forward to that tin after special dinners and around the holidays. The selection process was well thought out, after-all no one wanted to be stuck with the fruit flavors or licorice flavors and we only got ONE choice! The agony! Grampa always let us choose a second piece if the first one was gross, even going so far as to "help" us select a "good" piece.

As an adult, I had forgotten this ritual until I found Hammond's Christmas Candy in a little boutique where I was selecting Christmas gifts. My childhood rushed back in an instant and ever since that moment, Christmas just isn't complete for me until I have my Hammond's Ribbon Candy (Cinnamon is my first choice, Clove is my second).

I am so excited to see that Hammond's offers these same sweets online now so I can be sure to secure my little piece of family ritual. Head on over to Hammond's Candies for old fashioned Candy Canes or Ribbon Candy and create your own family tradition!

*My Grampa Kontur (isn't he cute?!)

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Holiday Hours & Lead Times

The number of orders entering production has increased dramatically due to the holidays and reports of stellar sales at craft and tradeshows. Order processing times are currently 3-4 days. Please plan accordingly.

Orders containing Custom Scented/Colored items will not ship same day, regardless of delivery method chosen. Please add 3-4 business days processing time to UPS time in transit to estimate delivery of your order.

As a reminder, there is limited UPS service the week of Christmas. BathBodySupply.com warehouse and offices are closed on 12/24 & 12/25.

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Last Day To Win Is 12/31/09!

We want your feedback! Did you know you can review the products you purchase from us at the bottom of any product pages of our website? Your comments help other shoppers make informed decisions regarding the purchases they make!
Plus, from now until the end of the year, we will choose one comment per month to be featured on our blog and to receive a $20.00 gift certificate good towards goodies at BathBodySupply.com!

You may only review products you have purchased in the past and you must be logged into your account online to be eligible! Wednesday is the final day to submit your feedback for the month of September and Thursday we will choose the winner! You can submit feedback on as many products as you wish as long as you follow the pre-stated requirements! More entries under your account means more chances to win!

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Rice Bran Oil

Rice Bran Oil, which is obtained in the milling process, is the part of rice richest in fat. This natural oil, which is expeller pressed, has the presence of natural antioxidants making it an excellent ingredient for food grade products.

Rice Bran Oil is full of antioxidants, such as Vitamin E, ferulic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, and oryzanol. The oil acts as both a carrier and emollient.

In Japan, Rice Bran Oil is used as a skin and hair beauty enhancer. It is also used throughout the world in a variety of cosmetics, especially for those that treat dry and mature skin.

Rice Bran Oil - 16 oz

Rice Bran Oil - Gallon

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Priia Cosmetics

One thing I love about doing business online is the opportunity to meet business owners in the beauty industry and try their products. I "met" Kelley Maddison on Twitter nearly a year ago and when the time came to replace an under eye concealer, I ordered her Creamy Under Eye Concealer.

I'm pleased to say that for the first time ever, I used an entire container of product in less than a year. Having a fair complexion and combination skin, it is often difficult to find a multi-purpose product that doesn't either irritate my skin or make me break out. Since I ran out of Priia under eye concealer and several other products are nearing their expiration dates, I purchased several Priia products to replace the items I need to toss.

The following list outlines the items I purchased from Priia.com and my impression of each of them now that I've had a chance to try them all out.

Body Sparx™ in Goddess: Scented body shimmer powder: I couldn't detect much of a scent which was fine with me since it didn't interfere with my perfume. This powder provides lots of shimmer without that "chintzy" glitter effect you get with inferior products. Plus, I didn't shed sparkle everywhere, they pretty much stayed put until I showered and were easy to remove without scrubbing. Love this product!

Creamy Mineral Under Eye Concealer in Light/Medium Salmon: The name says it all, this product is creamy and the salmon color disguised everything from acne to rosacea to dark circles on my skin. It may have been formulated specifically for under eye but it is an excellent go-to concealer for all of my skin issues!

About2Pout™ Natural Lip Gloss in Sugared Rose: I hate sticky lip glosses with cloying flavors. This Natural Lip Gloss is neither, thankfully! Applies smoothly without clumping and a little goes a long way, I only reapplied once in a 6 hour period during which I was drinking wine and talking. That's some staying power! Normally glosses feather on my lips whether I use a liner or not. Priia gloss did not and I didn't use a liner. The product description says it is 'delicately scented with Tangerine Flavor Oil' but I couldn't detect it. Again, not a problem as it doesn't need a flavor!

Mineral Satin Shadow in Mint Leaf: I absolutely love this color and it compliments my brown eyes. These are advertised as 'long-wearing' colors and true to form, the first time I wore it 12 hours and the second time I wore it 8 hours with very little smudging, creasing or fading.

Mineral Satin Shadow in Desert Sunset: I expected this color to be a lighter pink, but combined with the Mint Leaf it became less 'red' with my complexion. Again, very long wear with very little degradation and not overly sparkly which made application a cinch with little mess!

Creamy Mineral Face Concealer in Neutral Ivory: I love that this concealer is Vegan and Gluten-Free and I really wanted to love it as much as I love the Under Eye Concealer, but I found it a tad dry for my liking. I also think I needed to go one shade darker. Coverage is excellent with very little of this concealer but I don't care for the dryer texture when compared against the Under Eye Concealer.

Wet/Dry Foiling Brush: I added this brush not because I 'needed' another makeup brush but because I wanted to reach $75 to get free shipping on my order. I am pleasantly surprised with this brush as it makes shadow application a breeze while allowing for wet or dry foiling techniques. Best $9.00 I've ever spent and the brush is Vegan too!

It is rare when buying makeup (especially online) that I love so many things about a product line, but Priia Cosmetics live up to their promises. The Vegan and Gluten-Free items are an added plus too. Check out the goodies Priia has to offer, and tell Kelley I sent you!

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed Oil is made from the seeds of grapes, usually remnants of the grapes manufactured for wine. Grapeseed oil is low in saturated fats and rich in vitamins and minerals, it is used in cosmetics, soaps, and most recently has become a popular cooking oil.

Due to the high linoleic acid content, Grapeseed oil has good moisturizing and nourishing properties. The light greenish oil contains essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, protein and GLA which promote healthy skin.

Grapeseed Oil is a light, slightly astringent oil. It is great for massage and leaves the skin with a smooth satin finish without feeling greasy.

Grapeseed Oil - 16 oz

Gapeseed Oil - Gallon

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Limited Edition Body Scrubs for Q1

The results of our poll are in and we are very pleased to announce the two (2) New Limited Edition Body Scrubs for the 1st Quarter of 2010:

Our NEW! Limited Edition Strawberries & Champagne Sugar Scrub contains a blend of organic cane sugar and powdered strawberry fruit with decadent shea butter to soften and lubricate the driest skin.

This rich scrub has been emulsified for ease of use and to prevent leakage when packaging or shipping! Lightly scented with a sophisticated blend of strawberries & champagne, it's certain to remind you of festive winter celebrations! Additionally, all of our scrubs are preserved with a paraben-free preservation system!

Perfect as a full-body exfoliant or as a specialty manicure/pedicure treatment, Strawberries & Champagne is sure to be a hit!

Our NEW! Limited Edition White Tea & Ginger Salt Scrub contains a blend of dead sea salt with shea butter to soften and lubricate the skin. We've added powdered white tea for added antioxidant benefit.

This decadent scrub has been emulsified for ease of use and to prevent leakage when packaging or shipping! Scented with a slightly spicy blend of white tea & ginger, this blend is sure to invigorate the senses! Additionally, all of our scrubs are preserved with a paraben-free preservation system!

Grab them while you can, this product is available for a limited time through the end of March!

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

November Product Feedback Winner!

Esther from Stephenville, TX

Product: A0201-01 Bentonite Clay NF


Feedback: "Really good absorption - using just a lil in our soaps, make a superb cleanser"

Esther, you have won yourself a $20.00 gift certificate good towards goodies at BathBodySupply.com! Check your email for your coupon code!

We appreciate your feedback! For more information on how to enter, visit our blog post here! Remember, we will be choosing one comment per month through the end of 2009. You can re-qualify each month by giving more feedback on products you have purchased! The more feedback you give, the more times you are entered to win!

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com