Soaps by Design HOME SHOWS

Soaps by Design HOME SHOWS

Don't Miss Out...We are currently doing HOME SHOWS like the big guys do IE; pampered chef, princess house and more. There will be rewards for those of you who HOST a show. You will get free products and more. See the copy of our brochure attached.

Our entire philosophy is "cleaning the world one bar at a time" and along with that motto..we would like to teach the world how great handcrafted soap is and what it does for your skin. Only by word of mouth and articles is this possible.

WHAT IS HANDMADE SOAP AND WHY YOU SHOULD USE IT? Handmade Soap is made using a batch process by individual soap makers, we use the Melt and Pour Method and always choose the highest quality pure skin-loving oils such as olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, hemp oil and Emu Oil. We also use rich butters like cocoa butter, Shea butter and mango butter. Some Handmade soap makers also use tallow, which is derived from beef fat and makes a smooth, hard bar. Handmade Soap is made by combining oils or fats with an alkali and water. The products of this reaction are soap and glycerin. Soap cleanses the skin while glycerin moisturizes it. Most of your store-bought soap has no glycerin in it, as the big soap companies take out the glycerin and sells it to other companies. Is there lye in Handmade Soap? No. Although lye (an alkali ) is used to make true soap, we do not use this process. We use the Melt and Pour process no chemicals.

HOW SHOULD I TAKE CARE OF MY HANDCRAFTED SOAP? Handmade soap is a special product, because it contains glycerin, it can retain more moisture than other soaps. To extend the life of your Handmade soap, place it in a well-draining soap dish. Keep unused bars in a cool, dry place, and use them within a few months of purchase. How can I be sure of the ingredients in my Handmade Soap? Because each individual soap maker uses different manufacturing processes and ingredients, you can be absolutely certain of the ingredients in your Handmade soap and the process employed to make it by asking the individual manufacturer. Most Handmade soap makers list ingredients on their soap labels and, in many instances, you can visit their Web sites or review their product brochures for more details. of soap. Essential oils and fragrance oils contribute scent; cosmetic-grade pigments impart color; and botanical, spices, and other natural ingredients add texture. It is not unusual to find Handmade soap made with such things as oatmeal, sliced almonds, shaved coconut meat, corn meal and other goodies that provide light and gentle exfoliation for your skin. Many Handmade soaps are “super fatted” or super-enriched with additional oils that are literally suspended in the soap and applied directly to the skin while bathing, providing even more emollient skin you will have.

WHY IS GLYCERIN IMPORTANT? Glycerin is naturally produced during the handmade soap making process. In fact, pound for pound, glycerin costs more than soap, which is why some soap companies remove the glycerin from the soap and sell it to manufacturers of things like tooth paste and lotion. We do not remove the glycerin from our handcrafted soap, it contains all of the naturally occurring glycerin. With Handmade True Soap you get a fabulous cleanser and a moisturizer in one!! Here are a few definitions on how we go about making our soaps: Melt & Pour (M&P or “glycerin”): This is the process which Soaps by Design uses for our soap making. Our soap comes to us in bulk form (50 lb blocks), and is then cut up and melted. Scent, colorants and other extras such as oils, butters and fragrances are added and then poured into molds. Often this type of soap is chosen to achieve a more “artistic” look to the soap. There are non-detergent based M&P bases (similar to CP or HP) and detergent bases. If your soap maker’s base lists SLS (Sodium Lauryn Sulfate or Sodium Laurette Sulfate) as an ingredient, the M&P is detergent based. Scented Soaps: If you have a sensitivity or allergy to synthetic fragrances, you may want to tell your soap maker so they can let you know what they have that is available for those of you who have allergies. If allergies are not a problem and/or you’re looking for some of the more popular fragrances found in bath and body shops, then you’ll want to ask your soap maker if they have the fragrance you want. We at Soaps by Design will make speciality soaps for you by special order.Colored Soaps: If you want more naturally colored soaps, there are herbs and spices for added color and texture. For those who prefer bold, vibrant colors, we use pigments or FD&C dyes as their colorants.

Specialty Soaps: Handmade soap-makers are creative people. We take great pains to formulate our soaps to meet the needs of our customers. Some specialty soaps we make are...Goat Milk Soap (soap which uses goat milk as part of the liquid in the solution); super-fatted soap (soap with extra oils and butters designed to be extra gentle to skin); soap made with clays, exfoliates, exquisite and extravagant butters and oils...well, the possibilities are practically endless! We have many different kinds of molds to choose from. If we don't have what your looking for, we will get it for you. JUST ASK!.

We would love to hear from our readers. Let us know what you would be interested in learning about. Please write your comments below. Thanks, Donna & Terry: Soaps by Design

EMU OIL AND WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOUR SKIN!

We are going to try and give you a little insight on this amazing Oil...EMU OIL

and what it can do for you. Our customer's feed back, tells us that our EMU Oil is the best. We are using it in a lot of our soaps, lotions and scrubs. What is Emu Oil and what does it do for your skin? All of our research is done through the AEA (American Emu Association) and the companies we buy our oils from. We only buy the highest grade of Emu oil. It is a little costly, but worth it for us and our customers.

The Emu as a species goes back many years, approximately 40 million years. The oil has been and is still being used by the Australian Aboriginal people. They have used the Emu for 40,000 years as the provider of food and medicine. The Emu is regarded as sacred by the Aborigines. It has been proven to have special health characteristics.

The Emu Oil is derived from Emu fat. It is accumulated by the bird seasonably, which allows it to not only survive some of the harsh climate conditions, it enables the Emu to reproduce under these conditions. The Emu oil is one of the most powerful synergies of fatty acids, vitamins, mineral, neurotransmitters & many other yer unidentified components. It is the life providing substance for the species.

At Soaps by Design we use only the refined Emu oil. Which if not done properly, will strip out all the beneficial parts the oil . That is why we buy only the highest quality Oil. After normal refining, emu oil should be lab-tested to insure it meets or exceeds the American Emu Association (AEA) emu oil standards. Emu oil that is lab tested and meets these standards is quality emu oil (grade A).

According to research articles, Emu Oil has natural anti-inflammatory healing properties with a wide range of omega oils. that are known to facilitate good health. Emu Oil may be used for pain management, burns, skin care, wound care, nutrition, diabetes, arthritis, sports injuries, neuropathy, carpal tunnel, psoriasis , etc.

Emu Oil contains natural anti-inflammatory, healing properties with a wide range of omega oils that are known to facilitate good health. Essential Fatty Acids are fats that humans cannot manufacture or synthesize. We must obtain them from our diet. Like vitamins and minerals they are essential to our body's functions. Emu Oil is an important source of essential fatty acids that help provide the body with what it needs to manufacture cell membranes. An inadequacy of fatty acids is one of the most widespread nutritional deficiency among modern humans. Without Essential Fatty Acids the body's immune response will not be efficient.

Below you will find some of the health benefits of the Emu Oil that our research found:

Emu Oil Black Eye Helper

Another article states that Emu Oil will help heal a cut and help to reduce the black eye s and swelling. Just apply the emu oil to the effected area.

Emu Oil – Black and Blue Skin Marks

Is reported to help with black and blue marks. One lady states that her black and blue marks, which she rubbed with Emu Oil, started to turn back to normal color the next day.

She states that she attributes the quick improvement of her skin to the emu oil. It’s hyper-oxygenating powers draw blood to the applied area of skin. This helps improve blood circulation and speed up healing.

Emu Oil Offers Hope to Diabetics

Some Physicians Using Emu Oil To Assist In Diabetic Wound Care

San Angelo, Texas – Diabetic wound care has been of great concern to physicians for many years and with good cause. Even simple wounds take twice as long to heal and they always have the potential to deteriorate into something severe. Over 150 million people worldwide have diabetes and the number is expected to double by 2010. Of these, it is estimated that at least 15% will develop foot ulcerations and that related complications will require 3% to have a lower limb amputation. However, some physicians are finding that the addition of emu oil to the treatment regime for diabetic wound care offers some hope in the battle to save limbs.

Dr. Robert Winston, a Jackson, TN physician, states that his use of emu oil has shown promise. “I have treated several diabetic wounds with antibiotics using emu oil as a transport from the outside in,” the doctor said. “The results have been amazing.”

The use of emu oil as a carrier for antibiotics may offer diabetic patients and attending physicians some hope in the battle to promote healing and find ways to lessen the extent of the prolonged and painful traditional treatments usually involved in the treatment of decubes.

The American Emu Association is a non-profit trade association representing the emu industry. The emu industry is an alternative agricultural industry, dominated by the small farmer, who is devoted to humane and environmentally positive practices that will produce beneficial products for society. For more information about the American Emu Association (AEA) or the emu industry visit http://www.aea-emu.org .

Post Operative Breast Surgery

A new study finds that a Transdermis(TM) Scar Therapy using emu oil offered dramatic healing results versus other treatments. For sometime women have been purchasing emu oil to topically apply to their skin to help lessen the appearance of scars and to speed up healing after surgery. This is the first independent study about this usage.

Emu Oil and Dry Hair

Emu oil is becoming more and more recognized as a beauty aid. It is well known that it helps skin heal and become softer and suppler. It also can help hair become more shinny and lustrous and add moisture to dry hair. Try adding one or two drops of pure emu oil to the shampoo you squeeze out of your shampoo bottle. Don’t go overboard. A little bit can go a long way.

Emu Oil vs Dandruff

This is just a note to tell you how well Emu Oil works as a hair conditioner. My husband and I are both using it. He uses just a few drops on his hair while it is still wet after his shower. It adds body and is not at all noticeable. His hair stays combed all day even in light winds. In my case I use it very sparingly to add body and thickness. And most surprisingly, the continuing use of Emu Oil has eliminated by lifelong problem with dandruff. My scalp is now clear.Emu Oil is a superior hair care product.

Calluses & Emu Oil

Emu oil helps soften and eliminate calluses and may help with ingrown toenails. Make sure you completely cover the toenail area for best results. It is well known that emu oil helps soften skin. Its penetrating power can go below the surface of the skin and its hyper-oxidating powers helps speed up skin healing and replenishment.

Articles of Testemony:

Testemony #1: One lady writes: I purchased a small bottle of EMU oil to try on some severe burns my 25-year-old son received the weekend before. He was sifting next to a barbecue grill when someone inadvertently knocked it over on him. His shirt caught fire. As he rolled on the ground trying to put out the fire, he rolled across the gratesof the grill causing deeply embedded burns like those of a branding iron on his arm and acrosshis back before someone could pull off his burning shirt.We gave him the Emu Oil, but he was reluctant to try it for fear of infection, his arm was a mass of open slashes, which he kept covered with burn cream prescribed by his doctor. He agreed to try it on his back where the bums were not as deep but very painful. He was due to return to work last Monday, but the wounds on his arms were breaking open and bleeding and felt like his nerves were still exposed. He returned to work this past Wednesday and began applying Emu Oil to his arm on Thursday because it wasn't quite as messy as the heavy white cream. We asked about his burns, he smiled and rubbed arm, All the wounds were healed over, smooth and touchable. He said, "I think I'm a believer in that Emu stuff' !

Testemony #2: One lady who was an Allergist and had been in private practice for eleven years, said that Eczema can be one of the most difficult conditions to treat . There are degrees of severity, and these individuals with moderate to severe cases often are aggravated and uncomfortable for years. One problem they face is finding a product that moisturizes their severely dry and thickened skin without causing an exacerbation. She said that a Pediatrician first recommended Emu Oil. She recommended it to treat eczema occurring on her face and extremities. She had been using mild steroid creams which were lightening her skin but not controlling the rash, After three days of using Emu Oil, the rashes were nearly gone! Brief use of the Emu Oil clears the rash. Use this product as a valuable adjunct to traditional therapy for eczema and other thy skin conditions.

The Emu Oil we purchase here at Soaps by Design is100% natural refinned Emu Oil. It is derived from farm raised free range Emu birds. To insure quality, no hormones, steroids, antibiotics or animal protein is allowed in feed or is introduced by injection.

If you would like to try the Emu Oil, please contact us at soapsbydesign@comcast.net

and we will arrange to get it to you. We have different sizes and prices.

*We make no claims as to what this oil can do for you, other that what our Customer say about our products they use. If you are currently using some of our soaps with Emu Oil please leave a comment on this blog.

Thanks, Donna and Terry

Soaps by Design

"COFFEE....To Drink or Bathe with it...."

We have all heard all the hipe about how coffee is not good for you....well that is from one side of the fence. But the others side says, wait maybe a cup a day is good. Who do you believe?...Trust your own judgement and the old saying...everything in moderation.

Here at Soaps by Design, we just love coffee to drink and to use in our soaps for exfoliation. One of our best sellers is our Kitchen Coffee Soap, which eliminates odors on your hands, such as onions, garlic, fish and more. We also have grease mechanics who use it to get rid of grease on their hands and moisturize at the same time. Most of the store bought grease eliminators have so much alcohol in them, you would need to use a bottle of lotion after using them.

Our coffee soap has great moisturizers in it. Lets see, there is shea butter, coconut oil, palm oil, and more. The fragrances are morning java with a touch of chocolate. Great morning smell. We have people who use the soap for showers, not just for the kitchen. They love the smell.

So if you haven't tried the Kitchen Coffee Soap, please do. If your one of the customers who just love it please leave a comment about your experience with the soap. If you would like to try a bar, just email us and we'll get it out to you. Thanks for stopping by and look for our next article in a few weeks.

“Doggie in the Window SOAP”

“Doggie in the Window SOAP”

What do you bathe your family Pet with?

Here is a list of things not to use on your Pet:

1. Dish Detergent (will dry out your pets skin & dry skin makes them itch.

2. Car Soap

3. Store bought soap

4. Clothes washing powder

I don’t think you would want to take a bath with any of the above.

Here are some general guidelines for taking care of your pet’s skin and coat. Be sure to brush your pet good before a bath. About a year ago my Golden Retriever Kacee had an itchy and scaly skin problem. So we researched our homemade soaps and discovered we have some of the best products for your dog’s skin care. We finally came up with what some customers say is the “best dog soap on the market”. It has glycerin, coconut oil, olive oil, vitamin E oil and finely ground Organic Oatmeal in it for exfoliation, as well as peppermint and lavender fragrance. The oatmeal is for the itchy skin. It will help take off dead skin and leave the skin soft and helps relieve the itchy skin. The peppermint and lavender are for the fleas. This helps control fleas as they don’t like the peppermint and lavender smell. You don’t need to bathe your pet more than every two weeks to a month unless he is outside running around. This is a bar soap and last quite a long time if used correctly. Not like your bottle of liquid shampoo filled with thirteen-syllable chemicals which just runs off the dog.

When using the Doggie in the Window Soap you need to get your pets coat very wet and start on back using the Oatmeal side and rub the skin really good. Wash once and rinse very good and then lather up again. You can use cotton balls for the ears to keep them dry.

If you would like to order this soap email us at soapsbydesign@comcast.net and let us know how many you would like. We use the flat rate boxes for shipping our soaps. Our soaps are all priced by the ounce. Most run from $4.50 to 6.00 a bar. It last a long time.

What Soaps are you using?

Nourish your skin and let it thrive!!!

Why our handcrafted soap is better for your skin.

Commercial store bought soaps are mostly made in large factories using economical ingredients. They often contain synthetic detergents, additives and preservatives and many have the skin friendly glycerin removed to sell to other manufacturers.

Our soaps are each designed differently and are made with only high quality oils such as Olive oil, Shea butter, Palm oil, Mango butter, Jojoba oil, Castor oil, Sweet almond oil and many more. They are all great moisturizers for your skin. They leave your skin feeling healthy and beautiful and most of all soft.