Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Recipe: Horchata Lip Gloss


Horchata is a cold, rice and almond beverage that is usually tan and "milky" looking. Some recipes call for milk and others do not. Other ingredients often include sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. If you are a fan of Chai, you will find Horchata intriguing!
 
You Will Need:



Combine all ingredients until fully incorporated. You may need to slightly warm the lip balm base if it is very stiff. To fill wand containers, snip the end off of a disposable plastic pipette and use dropper to fill containers until about 2/3 full. ( Note: If you fill to the top, the application of the wand top will cause a mini-explosion and a big mess.)

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Monday, September 26, 2011

New! Horchata Flavor Fragrance

Horchata is a cold beverage that is usually tan and "milky". Some recipes call for milk and others do not. Other ingredients often include sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Though horchata was once typically homemade, it is now available in both ready-to-drink (shelf-stable or refrigerated) and powdered form in grocery stores. 

Horchata Flavor Fragrance has notes of ground rice, hints of almond, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla. It is reminiscent of cinnamon rice pudding or breakfast farina with brown sugar and cinnamon. Awesome lip balm flavor for fall or winter!

Allison B. Kontur

Friday, September 23, 2011

New! Detoxify & Cleanse Essential Oil Blend

Detoxify & Cleanse Essential Oil Blend, as with all essential oils, should be used by professionals who understand skin types and the relevant precautions associated with essential oils. This blend features grapefruit essential oil. Many citrus oils are known to be photosensitizing, so exercise caution and avoid sun exposure after use. This blend must be diluted prior to use in any type of skin care treatment.

This proprietary blend contains: grapefruit, juniper, cypress, black pepper and other pure essential oils.

Detoxify & Cleanse Blend is an excellent match for salons and spas offering lipomassage, endermologie, manual lymphatic drainage, or similar treatments.

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Thursday, September 22, 2011

New! Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil


Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil is extracted via steam distillation from the oleoresin (a clear yellow resin) accumulated in cavities within the trunk. It is obtained by making incisions in the tree trunk. 

Although this resin is referred to as a balsam, in reality it is more like a botanical oil. Copaiba oil has been reported to have antibacterial activity. It can be used as a scenting agent in perfumes, soaps, creams, bubble baths and lotions. Copaiba is believed to have diuretic, disinfectant and stimulant properties. 

Copaiba Balsam blends well with essential oils such as: Cedarwood, Citrus Oils, Clary Sage, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang
 
Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

It's Baaack! Frank & Myrrh Scrub

Frank & Myrrh Sugar Scrub

Our seasonal Frank & Myrrh Sugar Scrub is fortified with natural botanical oils and skin softening shea butter, sugar, lightly exfoliating jojoba seed meal and skin-balancing frankincense powder. Just what dry or mature skin needs during the cold and dry winter season.

This rejuvenating scrub has been emulsified for ease of use and to prevent leakage when packaging or shipping. Scented with a exotic blend of Frankincense and Myrrh. This scrub is a modern miracle in a jar! Perfect for men's treatments, dry and mature skin types. Additionally, all of our scrubs are preserved with a paraben-free preservation system!

Available for a limited time through the end of December.


Allison B. Kontur

www.BathBodySupply.com

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Choosing Herbal & Mineral Exfoliants

Exfoliants work by removing the dirt and upper layer of dead cells from your skin. Exfoliation helps to avoid dull skin and gives skin a youthful, radiant and healthy appearance. When choosing natural exfoliators you should consider your skin type: sensitive, normal, dry or oily, as well as skin thickness or thinness.

Fine grit exfoliants are excellent, particularly in facial products because of their super-fine consistency. This helps to eliminate scratching and other damage to delicate facial skin. Most fine grit exfoliants are powdered.

Medium grit exfoliants are great for body treatments and some facial treatments, especially for thicker skin types. Medium grit exfoliants are usually powdered with slightly larger, round or oblong grain size to provide more exfoliation.

High grit exfoliants are best-suited for body treatments or treatments for the feet where thicker, more calloused skin is found. High grit exfoliants are not suitable for facial use and are generally large or abnormally shaped.

The following list will help you select herbal exfoliants for your project by "grit" and "type":

Herbal (High-Grit)
 
Mineral (High-Grit)
 
Herbal (Medium-Grit)
 
Mineral (Medium-Grit)

Herbal (Low-Grit)

Mineral (Low-Grit)

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Monday, September 19, 2011

What is Exfoliation? (video)

In this short video from DermTV, Dr. Neal Schultz discusses exfoliation.:


What exfoliation does NOT do:
  • does not make your skin more sensitive to the sun if you use sunscreen and don't over-exfoliate.
  • does not thin your skin.
  • does not dissolve other skincare products applied at the same time.
  • does not irritate skin if it is ph balanced.
  • does not affect the use of self tanners.
  • does not make you more vulnerable to herpes cold sore outbreaks.

What exfoliation DOES:
  • makes skin healthier, more radiant and younger looking.
  • helps prevent and control acne breakouts.
  • helps remove early abnormal cells that go on to form precancerous growths.
  • helps other skincare ingredients penetrate better into the skin.
  • helps moisturizers work better.
  • helps remove unwanted brown discolorations.
  • helps treat and prevent ingrowns.
  • removes the need for makeup and allows you to wear less.
  • helps self-tanners work better.
  • helps remove unsightly and uncomfortable callouses and fungus from the feet.
  • treats keratosis pilaris (chicken skin)

Allison B. Kontur

Friday, September 16, 2011

New: Organic Peppermint Hydrosol

Organic Peppermint Hydrosol

Organic Peppermint Hydrosol can be used as a facial toner, revitalizing and refreshing body spray, energizing spray, deodorant, room freshener and more. Peppermint Hydrosol has a robust scent. It can be used directly on the skin or hair or as part of the water phase in a cream or lotion or toner. Avoid contact with eyes.

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Thursday, September 15, 2011

New Additive: Organic Marshmallow Root Powder

Marshmallow Root Powder, Organic

Marshmallow herb (Althaea officinalis) is excellent for the skin. Applied externally, it shows fantastic moisturizing and nourishing properties and can be used to soothe and repair dry and cracked skin.

Perfect for use in soaps, masks, bath teas and salts!

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Limited Edition: Peppy Mint Body Scrub

Peppy Mint Body Scrub

Our NEW! Limited Edition Peppy Mint Body Scrub is fortified with natural botanical oils and skin softening shea butter, european spa salts, soothing marshmallow root and lightly exfoliating jojoba beads. Just the break you need through a cold and stressful holiday season!

This invigorating scrub has been emulsified for ease of use and to prevent leakage when packaging or shipping. Scented with a crisp, clean winter-inspired blend of Creme de Menthe. Vanilla Sugar, Marshmallow Creme and Peppermint. Call it a Winter Wonderland in a jar! Additionally, all of our scrubs are preserved with a paraben-free preservation system.

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

Allison B. Kontur

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

New Additive: Botanical Extract Blend

Botanical Extract Blend

Botanical Extract Blend is an additive used to provide added benefits to water based formulas such as (but not limited to): 
  • Lotions (add to water phase)
  • Body Sprays
  • Hair Care Products (add to water phase)
  • Liquid Soaps
  • Room Sprays
  • Facial Masques
See product description online for usage rates and ingredients.

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

Monday, September 12, 2011

Limited Edition: Sugarplum Body Scrub

Sugarplum Scrub

Our NEW! Limited Edition Sugarplum Scrub is fortified with natural botanical oils, skin softening shea butter and sugar. This scrub packs an antioxidant punch with the addition of blueberry and hibiscus powders.

This revitalizing scrub has been emulsified for ease of use and to prevent leakage when packaging or shipping. Scented with a bright, holiday-inspired blend of sweet Plum, exotic Fig and tart Cranberry. A perfect addition to your winter spa menu! Additionally, all of our scrubs are preserved with a paraben-free preservation system!

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

Allison B. Kontur

Thursday, September 8, 2011

New Mica: Radiant White

Radiant White Mica

Approved for use in: General Cosmetics, Cosmetics for Eye, Cosmetics For Lip
Produces a luster shimmer in clear bases. 
Produces a flat, pastel color with no shimmer in opaque (white) bases.

Allison B. Kontur

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Product Making Kit: Layered Candy Corn Gift Set

Copyright (c) Smell No Evil, Ltd.

This project was designed for Halloween and is perfect for your Girl Scout Troop, art class, Halloween themed party or any other fall-inspired craft project. The Kit contains all of the items needed to create 14 Candy Corn Themed Lotion and Salt gift sets. A free template of candy corn tags is available online!


Allison B. Kontur

Monday, September 5, 2011

Product Making Kit: Hocus Pocus Kissing Potion

Copyright (c) Smell No Evil, Ltd.
 
This project was designed for Halloween and is perfect for your Girl Scout Troop, art class, Halloween themed party or any other fall-inspired craft project. The Kit contains all of the items needed to create 36 Hocus Pocus Kissing Balms. A free template of spooky bat labels is available online!


Allison B. Kontur