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Handmade Toiletries Weekly Newsletter
August 13, 2000
A Publication of The Handmade Beauty Network
ISSN 1530-9630
August 13, 2000
Issue 30
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1. HBN UPDATE ~ WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
2. HANDMADE BEAUTY TRIVIA QUESTION ~ win a selection of unique packaging
supplies from The Packaging Goddess!!
3. HANDMADE BEAUTY PRODUCT REVIEW by Donna Maria
4. DONNA MARIA'S UPCOMING AROMATHERAPY WORKSHOP
5. SKINFORMATION ~ Helping You Care For Your Skin
6. AROMATIC BEAUTY FOOD RECIPE ~ Jeanine's Honey Mask
1. HBN UPDATE ~ Check Out Our New Members!!
Two Rivers Soap Company ~ Norwalk, Iowa, http://tworiverssoap.com
Airmid ~ Broad Run, Virginia, www.airmid.net
Body Bistro ~
Studio City, California, www.bodybistro.com
CelebrateLife naturally~ Erie, Pennsylvania, lung@velocity.net
~ Blue Moon Herbals ~
Lavallette, New Jersey, www.bluemoonherbals.com
Woodsong Soap Company ~
Boyne City, Michigan, woodsong@gtlakes.com
-->Visit www.handmadebeauty.com/beauty_calls.htm
to learn more about HBN's new Beauty Calls!!
2. HANDMADE BEAUTY TRIVIA QUESTION ~ Lots of good guesses have been
received but still no winner from last week!
HANDMADE BEAUTY TRIVIA QUESTION: The following statement was first published in
1899 in a book authored by an entrepreneur who was once committed to an insane
asylum by her own daughter:
"In this progressive and aggressive age, it is a singular fact that the art
of the perfumer has not fundamentally changed, and it is greatly to be doubted
if our oils and pomades today excel the precious ointments of Araby the blest,
hundreds of years back. We still are obliged to catch the odor of a bloom
in fat, and to distill our choicest perfumes from these heavily
flower-impregnated pomades as they are termed."
Be the first to provide the name of the author of the above, and win a selection
of unique packaging supplies from HBN member The Packaging Goddess!
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3. HANDMADE BEAUTY PRODUCT REVIEW by Donna Maria
Wild Sunflower Soap by Of The Earth
Soapworks
3.5 ounce bar ~ $4.00
This luscious bar used to be called "Revival" soap, but the name was
recently changed to fit into a newly launched marketing program for the
"wild" soaps made by Of The Earth
Soapworks in Austin, Texas. I only got to use this soap once because after
that, my husband my resident "anything lemon thief") claimed it as his
own. During my fleeting experience, I enjoyed a rich, creamy lather that
left my skin feeling extra-smooth and moisturized. As with most soaps I
want to use again, I didn't feel like I needed any lotion after using this bar.
Ginger essential oil gives this bar a definitive yet gentle "kick,"
while ground sunflower seeds and petals provide texture and make it lightly
exfoliating. My husband quickly used what I left behind and now, we have
to order some more! I have to say that one of the best things about this
soap is the loving way in which it was wrapped ... in a little cellophane
package with a nice label and a raffia bow. A lovely presentation for a
lovely bar of soap. If you love lemon, you can't miss with this bar.
It's perfect for men and women. (But make your husband buy his own!) Of
The Earth Soapworks goodies can be purchased at www.oftheearthsoapworks.com.
4. DONNA MARIA'S UPCOMING AROMATHERAPY WORKSHOP
At Smile Herb Shop in College Park, Maryland. Call
(301) 474-8791 to register.
~ Creating Your Personal Aromatherapy Facial
August 19, 2000 ~ 10:00am to noon, includes book signing.
5. SKINFORMATION ~ Honey
Today's Aromatic Beauty Food Recipe is fast, easy and simple and contains one
ingredient ... Honey. According to Jeanne Rose, honey is "the perfect
dressing" for any and all external skin problems. Made by bees from
the nectar of flowers, honey has been a valuable cosmetic ingredient since
ancient times and is used today in masks, creams, lotions and other handmade
beauty products to soothe and soften the skin. Honey makes it possible to
have a quick beauty treat anywhere, anytime. Try darker honeys which may
contain more minerals than lighter colored honeys.
6. AROMATIC BEAUTY FOOD RECIPE ~ Jeanine's Honey Mask
Today's beauty recipe is brought to you courtesy of Jeanine Pollak. For
more information about Jeanine's classes, books and consultations with Jeanine,
call her at Botanic Adventures at (831) 425- FERN (3376).
After giving yourself a light facial steam, pat face semi-dry with a clean
towel. Leave face slightly moist, pull back any stray hairs, and then
gently pat a couple of teaspoons of honey over face and neck. Keep
patting; the stickiness of the honey makes this whole process into a fun little
exercise for your skin (like a mini-trampoline session
for your face!). Leave honey on for 15 minutes or more; the longer the
better. Rinse off with warm water, finish with a splash of cool water...
your skin will be soft and smooth and oh-so-happy! If your skin is prone
to zits, add 1-2 drops of Tea Tree or Lavender Essential oil to the 2 teaspoons
of honey, stir well, and then apply to face. Avoid getting the honey into
your eyes.
*Submit your recipe to recipes@handmadebeauty.com.
If we use it in an upcoming issue, we'll credit you!!
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Have A Great Week!!
Donna Maria
Editor, The Handmade Beauty Connection
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Copyright (c) 2000 by The Handmade Beauty Network (HBN) and Donna Maria.
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All information is provided on an "as is" basis and no express or
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