Coming soon to a shower near you...

Honestly, I love the Cherry & Almond. Soaped up like this it smells like black cherries drunk on amaretto to me. Yum yum yum! I've been playing with swirling techniques and this turned out a little on the funky side. (That's cool funky not yuck funky in case ya were wondering, hehe.) I expect the cream color to go more of a tan-beige before its all said and done.

Look for it in a few weeks, its on the curing rack now! :D

Citrus Scrubby Kitchen Soap

I've been doing some experimentation lately. First - I really wanted to make a round soap. Introducing the Citrus Scrubby Kitchen Soap. Its about hand sized and contains sweet orange and lime essential oils, as well as cornmeal to help scrub the blech off of your hands. Its a great gardener's or mechanic's soap as well! Look for it retailing at $3.00 a bar in about a month :)

In the works

Just wanted to throw everyone a quick update as to what I've been up to lately...

I'm currently working on a body buttercream (frosting) that has so far proven divine. Its in testing - as in I've given it to my teenage daughters. I figure if they love it then its gotta be done well, right? My test batch is in Mango & Papaya, great for summer now that we're hitting 100 degrees during the day here.

Also in the works is my new Aches and Pains cream. I'm not sure what sort of name its going to get, but with a blend of essential oils and MSM added, it will hopefully help to fix those sore and achy joints and muscles. I'm hoping it'll work as planned because I'm soon to start my new exercise routine and I'm going to need all the help I can get. More on this later once its been proven to work or not...

In the meantime - get 'em while they're hot! The Summer Soaptacular Sale is soon to be coming to a close. All of my bar soaps are listed at either $2.50 or $3.00 for a limited time only. No, there's nothing wrong with them - I just want everyone to get the chance to try them, to see what the handmade difference is from those icky soaps and detergent bars you get at the grocery store.

Summer Soaptacular Sale

That's right, its time for a summer soap sale. Get em while they're hot (and cheap!) because the sale will not be around for too long. All of my gorgeous Old Fashioned Bar Soaps are at least 25% off, with some at even deeper discounts. Here's the catch - come try out the new website. The sale is only offered through my new AAB website. I want to test out the handling, kick the tires, all that sort of thing.. because so far I really like the new layout. Payment is available by Paypal so hop on over and shop till you drop, then come back here and tell me what you think about the new site. :)

Footsie Tootsies!

Its sandal weather again, everyone! Time to get those footsies in tip top shape. There's nothing better than a great pedicure, but you have to keep those toes soft and moisturized in between professional visits.

Or maybe you're a true do-it-yourselfer. The Pedi Perfect Combo is just right for piggie maintenance this summer. Pedi Perfect Foot Polish is a creamy polish, infused with pumice and a refreshing, minty scent. When used several times a week it'll slough off any dead skin and soften the rough spots on your feet gently. Follow up the foot polish with the truly royal treatment - Pedi Perfect Foot Cream. This cream is absorbed quickly to help keep your dancers in heel to toe perfect shape.

Featured Product - Daily Facial Combo

Introducing the Daily Facial Combo - a new creation of mine. It was inspired by my teenage girls and their imperfect skin, they asked me to make something for them that would help keep their skin clean, clear and healthy.

The first step to great skin a good cleansing routine. The Beauty Jar Daily Facial Soap is gentle enough to be used daily. Since it is a handmade soap, it is extremely gentle. It is formulated with face loving oils and bentonite clay to keep the skin problems under control whether your skin is oily, dry or combination. All you have to do is rub the wet washcloth over the top of the soap in the jar and scrub gently, then rinse with warm, clear water.

It is important to moisturize delicate facial skin daily as well. The Daily Facial Lotion contains a bit of Witch Hazel to help reduce pore size and close them down after a good cleanse. Hazelnut and Avocado oils are light and have properties to help tone and soften skin without clogging your pores.

The Daily Facial Combo comes with a great, extra-soft washcloth, and is packaged as a cute little gift set, great for treating yourself or giving to someone special.

More crazy than soapy!

Ok so its been a little more crazy than soapy lately - I've been off of my feet in recovery but now I'm getting back with it again. For starters, here's a new soap from a couple of weeks ago. Its called Day Spa, and has a fabulously clean and fresh Green Tea & Aloe fragrance. It really wakes you up in the morning shower. :)

I've been working up a Beauty Jar formula as well - its a facial cleanser made with moisturizers and oil reducers to help clear and soften problem skin. Watch for its update and release next week some time!