Springtime Skin Care

The springtime pollen, humidity, and seasonal outside irritants can make an impact on our skin. Lavender filled products like Lavender Shea Butter Facial Lotion and Lavender Body Lotion both offer a calming relief to skin looking for balance from itching and mild sensitivities.

Hotter weather means that more skin is exposed under lighter, looser and less clothing.  Has the cold winter weather left you with imperfections, breakouts and blackheads on your face and body?  Give my Mucky Seaweed Soap infused with coconut carbon powder a try.  This detoxifying soap is loaded with coconut carbon which gently removes excess debris from your pores all over your entire body.  You will love the results of this soap.

Is your body ready for the pool and beach?

Swimsuit season is just around the corner, so give my Rosemary Mint Body Scrub a try too soften and smooth your whole body.  The harsh winter weather may leave our skin looking less than ideal. Exfoliate away the dead skin left on the surface from the cold months with my sugar scrub cubes, this scrub will uncover the fresh and radiant skin hiding just beneath the surface.

We are all seeking radiant and youthful skin, you can confidently strut your best spring glow with these springtime skin care tips. Be good to your skin by creating an amazing skin care routine, you will see and feel the difference.

Smiles, Paula

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October's Giveaway Winner

It is that time again to announce a Winner of my monthly giveaway.

I’m pleased to reveal that the following lucky lady is the winner of a

Vanilla Citrus Skin Care Bundle.

Congratulations!!!

Cynthia Van Camp,

You are a Winner.

You WON a bundle which includes

one bar of handmade Vanilla Grapefruit Soap,

a 8 oz. jar of Vanilla Grapefruit Shea Butter Lotion

and one yummy Lip Balm.

Thank you to everyone who entered!

If you didn't win this one, no worries there are

a bounty of monthly giveaways to come.

Smiles, Paula

Vanilla Citrus Skin Care Giveaway

Hello everyone, and Happy Thursday!

My week has been full with soap making,

and creating skincare products.

I am eagerly awaiting this weekend,

which is my first craft show of the fall season.

I am heading over to the east coast of Florida to take part in the

24th annual "Autumn in the Park"

at Riverside Park in Vero Beach.

I love the beautiful location of this show under huge shade trees,

near the intracoastal waterway.

Now on to the good stuff,

I have an awesome October giveaway for you!

I am give away a Vanilla Citrus Skin Care Bundle to one lucky winner,

you will feel pampered using these natural goodies.

This collection smells super yummy,

with a warm intoxicating scent of grapefruit, orange and vanilla.

This wonderful bundle includes

one hefty 5 oz. bar of handmade Vanilla Grapefruit Soap,

a 8 oz. jar of Vanilla Grapefruit Shea Butter Lotion

and one yummy Lip Balm.

There are lots of ways to win!

How To Enter:

{ Follow, Comment and WIN }

Follow my Blog and leave a comment on any post

during the month of October.

To win this Vanilla Citrus Skin Care bundle

by Natural Garden Soaps.

{31.00 value}.

One monthly winner is randomly selected on October 31st.

Good Luck!

Please remember to leave a way for me to contact you if you win, I prefer an email address.

PLEASE NOTE: Must be US resident.

Smiles, Paula

DIY Good Morning Facial Cleanser

This gentle natural cleanser exfoliates and soothes, and firms the skin.

Using this homemade cleanser is the perfect way

to say “Good Morning” to the world.

Made with three simple household ingredients, and easy to mix up.

DIY Good Morning Facial Cleanser
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons of Whole Organic Oats
2 Tablespoons of Powdered Soy Milk or Cow’s Milk
1 Tablespoon of Organic Sweet Almond Oil or Organic Olive Oil
Instructions:
Hand crush whole oats or grind in a coffee grinder. Combine all three ingredients in a small bowl, and mix well.
Application:
Place a small amount in the palm of your hand, mix with tap water until desired consistency. Then simply rub it on your face in a circular motion.  Leave on your face for about five to ten minutes, or until dry.  Rinse off with soft cloth and warm water.
Storage:
Store in a tight sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days.
Tips:

• Oatmeal is the gentlest way to cleanse your face.
• Oatmeal is inexpensive and a very effective cleanser.
• Natural oats soften the skin, making it super duper silky smooth.
• Milk is a treasure of many vital nutrients, which benefit your skin.
• Milk helps hydrate, alleviate redness, and prevents irritated skin.

Thanks to everyone for stopping by and reading my blog.

I love sharing my knowledge of green skincare,

and random chronicles of my life.

If you are not already following along, don't forget to "join my blog".

You will find the button on my sidebar at the top right.....See it?

Click on it and follow along.

I love seeing that I have new followers!

;o)

Smiles, Paula

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DIY Cold Cream Recipe

Thinking about all of the options to use on my face for skin care?  Wondering if maybe it was easier for generations past, when there were only fewer opportunities to be pampered {no facials or spas}, but also fewer products and lotions.  Do you remember Cold Cream?  It was cold cream to take off makeup, cold cream to moisturize, cold cream to wear overnight on your face with hair curlers, and you would be a 50's or 60’s stereotype housewife.  My grandmother Lela was no exception, she loved her cold cream. She continued using it into and beyond her 70s.  I must say her face always looked truly amazing soft, supple, and youthful.  So what's in cold cream?  It's a blend of fats and oils, and it usually includes some type of scent.  Cold cream is wonderful for soothing dry skin.
DIY Cold Cream
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons of Organic Sunflower Oil
1 Cup of Pure Vegetable Shortening {no lard}
½ Teaspoon of Lavender Essential Oil

Directions:
Mix all of the ingredients together with a hand mixer. Store in a container with a tight fitting lid.

How to Use:
To remove makeup, spread a thin layer on your face, allow it to sit for a moment, and then wipe off with a soft cloth. Cold cream can also be left on overnight; for example, rub it into your face before bed, washing it off in the morning.  It can also be used to treat dry skin spots, rub into feet, elbows, or hands.
Storage:
Cold cream keeps best at room temperature in a tight sealed container.
Tips:

• The oils in cold creams can leave skin feeling greasy. People with oily skin may want to take a pass on cold cream.
• Cold cream is the ultimate all in one cleanser, makeup remover, and moisturizer.
• Cold cream is very easy and inexpensive to make at home.
• People with very dry skin, or who suffer from extremely dry flaky patches.  Cold cream can be a absolution God sent.
• For this skin care recipe ingredients search for the highest quality products and use organic ingredients whenever possible.

If you make up a batch of this cold cream?  I would love to hear from you, and just what you think of the recipe.
Thanks for stopping by visiting.
Smiles, Paula

{ August's Giveaway Winner }

First off, I need to thank all of you for visiting my blog,

following along, and leaving your wonderful comments!

I would have never dreamed that blogging could be so much fun,

and filled with so many supportive ladies.

You are all the Best!

It's the end of August, and it’s time to

announce this month winner.

The winner of my lucky

“Green Skincare Routine Giveaway”.

Yes, Stacia with Feathers and Sunshine you have won

a 3 Pack of Handmade Soap Bars.

One bar of Garden Lavender, one Honey Bee & Oatmeal,

and one Garden Peppermint.

Pure and natural, my soaps do not contain the harsh detergents

or additives that are found in commercial soaps.

Congratulations Stacia!

If you would like to WIN some of my handmade goodies.

I will be hosting another giveaway for the month of September.

Simply, check back to enter. :o)

Smiles, Paula