Skin Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric is one of the most powerful spices in the world.  It has been used in Indian and Chinese cultures for many generations, and now the rest of us are starting to catch on how wonderful turmeric is for the skin.

I have been including turmeric in many of my skin care products for many years, like my handmade soaps, scrubs and shea butter lotions.  What’s wonderful about turmeric is that it’s conveniently available, and you don’t have to look any further than your kitchen cabinet.  I love using what I have on hand.
Skin Benefits of Turmeric:

• It’s loaded with antioxidants, and is a powerful anti-inflammatory.
• When turmeric is added to skincare products it will give your skin a soft glow.
• Turmeric has been shown to protect the skin from free radical damage which helps to slow down the aging process.  Oh-La-La, I want to look younger.
• Turmeric can help to reduce pigmentation on your face and even out your skin tone.
• Turmeric is a wonderful additive for a homemade body scrub, and face mask.
• This wonderful spice is also know to brighten your complexion.

Brightening Turmeric Facial Mask
Ingredients:
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Sweet Almond Oil or Sunflower Oil.
1/4 Cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
Just a Few Drops of Honey
Directions:
Mix the oil and turmeric together, then add the remaining ingredients.  Mix into a creamy paste.
Application:
Apply mask to face and neck.  Leave the mask on for about 15 minutes.  Rinse off with warm water using a soft wet washcloth.

The turmeric does slightly stain skin, clothing, washcloths, or even your face but does washout and fade quickly from skin.  I stored my leftover face mask in a small plastic container in my fridge.  I hope my hubby doesn't spread it on his sandwich for lunch {hee hee}.

My face always feels amazing after using this mask,

and my face is glowing and super soft.
Smiles, Paula

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December's Blog Giveaway

OMG, it is hard to believe that today is December 2nd,

and Christmas is only 23 days away.

I know most of you have already started your Christmas decorating,

and many of you have already finished decorating . . .  I need to get busy!

Sitting in my living room is a huge pile of plastic green bins

filled with my Christmas decorations.

It is also time to announce my new giveaway for the month of December.

One lucky winner will receive a Handmade Soap Gift Set

By Natural Garden Soaps.

This gift set includes a natural garden peppermint soap bar,

crocheted cotton washcloth,

and a handcrafted wooden soap dish.

How To Enter:

{ Follow, Comment and WIN }

Follow my Blog and leave a comment on any post

during the month of December.

Win this holiday gift set

by Natural Garden Soaps.

{21.50 value}.

One monthly winner is randomly selected on December 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

Green Skincare Routine Giveaway

It's August, the last month of summer.

Time for a new giveaway, this month I am hosting a

“Green Your Skincare Routine Giveaway”.

I giving away 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.

Natural glycerin and nourishing oils moisturize your skin as you bathe.

My soaps leave your skin silky smooth and touchable.

As a way to say thank you, I am hosting this giveaway.

I am so, so grateful to have so many amazing followers,

I love your comments, and the skip they put into my step daily.

How To Enter:

{ Follow, Comment and WIN }

Follow my Blog and leave a comment on any post

during the month of August.

I am giving away this wonderful pack of 3 handmade soaps

by Natural Garden Soaps.

{23.75 value}.

One monthly winner is randomly selected on August 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

New AD Swap Program

I have exciting news to share,

I am starting a AD swap program on my blog.

My goal is to have this program up and running by September 1st.

I believe that this is a perfect time to start,

the kiddos are back in school,

and the holiday shopping season is quickly approaching.

I am wanting to involve my readers in the new program,

featuring your amazing handmade items in the new AD’s.

I will design all of the AD’s free of charge, and display them on my side bar.

In exchange you will display the AD shown below promoting my

handmade soaps and organic skincare anywhere on your side bar.

The AD’s will continue to run as long as they are both posted with the correct links.

This is a great way to expose your handmade wares to new customers.

The friendships that I have made through blogging are priceless to me.

This program is a great way for us to support each other,

get to know each other better, gain a little extra exposure and to boost readership.

This program is open to bloggers with an active blog, Facebook page,

a Etsy shop, or website offering handcrafted items.

Are you interested in taking part in my AD swap program?

Feel free to leave a comment below,

or send me an email at paulaparrish@comcast.net.

Smiles, Paula

{ chocolate soap }

If you love chocolate, you’ll love my newest soap creation.

Enjoy it all you want and you won’t gain an ounce.

My chocolate soap delivers a bounty of antioxidants and phytonutrients to your skin.

Its yummy scented creamy lather is antibacterial as well.

Every chocolate lover you know will crave this cake of soap.

I added oatmeal gently exfoliates and unclogs pores, making it a classic ingredient in soaps. Oatmeal soothes irritation and softens skin.

Yummy!

Smiles, Paula