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Donna Maria's Handmade Beauty Connection
July 7, 2003

A Publication of The Handmade Beauty Network
ISSN 1530-9630 | Vol. 4, Issue 27
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This Week's Sponsor: Bramble Berry Soap Making Supplies

This week's sponsor: Bramble Berry Soap Making Supplies Lots of new items now in stock! Spearmint Eucalyptus - Invigorating eucalyptus and garden spearmint are brought together by lavender, citrus, and a touch of calendula for a very energizing fragrance. $2.25/oz. Pumice - a natural mineral formed by lava that is permeated with gas bubbles, pumice provides a gentle and mild exfoliation in soaps or scrubs. $2.50/oz. "I just received my order from you, and I just wanted to say how very happy I am. I couldn't sit here and keep quiet about it! I LOVE your company, and your products are PHENOMENAL!!!"...P.L. in New York Mention this ad & take 10% off your next order. Visit us today! Bramble Berry®, Inc. 1208 Bay St, Suite C, Bellingham, WA. 98225 Phone: 360/734-8278, E-mail: info@brambleberry.com

1. HBN Update: Welcome New & Renewing HBN Members!
2. HBN Members On The Move!!
3. Handmade Beauty Recipe Of The Week: Cucumber Moisture Elixir
4. Handmade Beauty Trivia Question: win a 1-ounce bottle of cherry FO AND a bar of Bluebonnet Fields handmade soap made by HBN member A Wild Texas Soap Bar!!!

Humane Creations, LLC | Diann Stotler | Missouri
* renewing member; handcrafted soaps, bath salts and more made with essential oils, herbs, flowers, and natural coloring; we donate to local animal rescue groups

Esprit de Fleurs | Elizabeth Golden | California
* assortment of roll-ons, shower, bath and cleansing gels, face and body lotions, floral waters and massage oils

Lotus Blossom, Inc., | Linda Dlin | Canada
* handmade/customized body cream, body oil, body spray, dusting powder, lip balm, scrubs, designer soaps

Baby Breaux | Julie Breux | Colorado
* handmade lotions and diaper rash balm formulated to nourish your baby's skin; pillows and cuddle cloths

TC Laboratories | Robert Anastasia | New York
* unique skin care bases and natural source additives for your toiletries line - balms, creams, perfumes and more

The Apprentice Healer | Joseph Buth | Florida
* Rejuvenating Facial Serum, Daily Scrub, Itch Eliminator, Zit Zapper, Bruise Balm, masks, massage oils, etc.

Learn more about our members and their exciting activities by visiting their Web sites through HBN's Online Member Directory, now with 4 ways to search: (1) by state/country; (2) by member business name; (3) by keyword search; or (4) using our new alphabetical listings.

This week, so many members have fabulous news to report that we had to create an entirely separate section to tell you all about it!

HBN member Kim Leone at 310online is pleased to report that her Banana Mint Face Mask is featured in this month's Oprah Magazine, with the writer describing the feel of her face after using it as "refreshingly cold and hydrated." (If you missed my review of this wonderful product, you can enjoy it here!)

HBN member Karen Schmeider's Terra Soleil Lavender Body Mist is featured in the July/August 2003 issue of Body & Soul Magazine in a feature entitled, "Spray Misty For Me!" (You can enjoy my reviews of other Terra Soleil products, including their wonderful Plumeria Creme Body Cover, here.)

HBN member Juliet Bedell of sunny brae body works' Neem Nail Oil is featured in the popular online beauty magazine at Cybele Says -- click on the Luscious Nails link! (If you missed my review of this product, you can enjoy it in my 2002 Holiday Gift Guide!

HBN member Renee Deal of Deal Farm Soap is pleased to announce the wonderful feature on her and goat's milk in 
The Tri-Town Transcript in Massachusetts. Check out the online story here!

HBN member Desert Naturals in Nevada is pleased to announce that they are now a wholesale supplier of all kinds of glycerin soap base. Check it out here!

And if you're looking for ways to grow your business on a budget, don't miss my upcoming Create The Life You Love™ Small & Home-Based Business Success Seminars -- register at www.donnamaria.com!! Two locations -- Harrisburg, PA (sponsored by Lutzy's Lather), and Washington, DC!! Spaces are limited so sign up now!!

HBN Members On The Move! Is a benefit for members of the Handmade Beauty Network! If you have an HBN member with some exciting news to report, email me at DonnaMaria@HandmadeBeauty.com so can tell our over 4,000 readers about it!!

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank those HBN members who took time last quarter to refer new members to the one-of-a-kind services provided by HBN!! Please visit their Web sites or email them for information about their fabulous products!

Acordia Mountain West- HBN members take advantage of lower products liability insurance through Acordia. For a verbal quote, call Kathy Francis at (800) 332-9256, x135.
Botanical Earth, Debra Hendron - handmade cold process soap bases with all natural ingredients
Red Bee Studio, Marina Marchese - balms, salves and soaps made with beeswax, honey and essential oils
Sungate Elementals, Chris Frazer - hand-made, all natural soaps, salves bath salts and fizzies
Caerlon Gardens, TJ Currey - soaps and spa essentials
The Soap Shack, Sarah Hayes - handmade soaps and body products
Earth Mama Angel Baby, Melinda Olson- Natural/organic mother and baby care products

Cucumber Moisture Elixir is not only easy to make, but it's also one of the most effective summer moisturizers I have ever created for myself. I hope you like it as much as I do, especially the summer fresh blend of natural rose, cucumber and lemon!

When you visit MakeYourCosmetics.com, it's easy to buy the ingredients you need by clicking on our Selected Supplier links:

Essential Wholesale: pure essential oils, over 200 cosmetic bases, hundreds of carrier/fixed oils such as meadowfoam, cranberry, jojoba and shea butter plus a new Short Run Private Labeling Program!

Bramble Berry, Inc.: over 75 different fragrance oils (including their exclusive "Relaxing" and "Rosehip Jasmine"), all soap tested, soap molds and unscented soap bases!

SunRose Aromatics: pure essential oils (many organic), carrier oils and other aromatherapy products, each carefully selected for quality. Check out their new Perfumer's Emporium.

The Scent Shack: fragrance oils and soap supplies. Fragrance oils are pre-tested in cold process, melt & pour soap, and candles, and test results are listed at the Web site. Scents tested by soapers for soapers!

From Nature With Love: over 1,600 ingredients and supplies, including cosmetic ingredients, spa supplies, bath accessories and packaging supplies!

OK, since I didn't receive a single entry last week, here's a hint. The name of the dermatologist is Dr. Elma Baron. So, now, to win this week, be the first to state the name of the ingredient and win a 1-ounce bottle of cherry fragrance oil AND a bar of Bluebonnet Fields handmade soap made by HBN member A Wild Texas Soap Bar!!!

Please read the contest rules here before submitting your entry. Put "TRIVIA CONTEST ANSWER" in the subject line or your answer will not be considered.

While time does not permit me to respond personally to all entrants, the winner will be notified by email and their name posted at HBN's home page.