Handmade Toiletries Weekly Newsletter
January 23, 2000
A Publication of The Handmade Beauty Network
ISSN 1530-9630
January 23, 2000
Issue 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Handmade Toiletries Thyme Question -- win generous samples of SANDALWOOD essential oil & JASMINE wax!!
2. HBN Update
3. What's New On HBN's Web Site
4. Handmade Toiletries Products Reviews
1. HANDMADE TOILETRIES THYME QUESTION
LAST WEEK'S ANSWER: The Aromatic Plant Project.
LAST WEEK'S WINNER: Ann Harmon, Celestial Body Aromatherapy & Face Food Shoppe in Boone, Missouri. Ann joined HBN last Saturday, and on Sunday, won a sample of rose absolute and a copy of Stephanie Tourles book, "Natural Foot Care". You can win this week if you are the first person to email the correct answer to this question:
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: Lancome, Estee Lauder and another well-known beauty business collectively account for approximately 70% of the "prestige" beauty market. Be the first to name the third cosmetics company that makes up this trio and win generous samples of sandalwood essential oil and jasmine wax. Read contest rules at the end of this Newsletter.
2. HBN UPDATE
--->Cynthia Johnson of Design Essentials in Kansas City, Missouri, sent HBN her feedback, saying "I am truly impressed with HBN's approach, and I know that this venture will be successful.
--->M. of Florida said, "What [HBN is] doing is a good thing. We need someone out there helping the small guys."
--->If you haven't sent your feedback, please do so by going to the site and clicking on "Give Us Feedback." In return, you'll get my latest Aromatic Action Item, "How To Write A Press Release."
--->HBN Members, here's what PM in Maryland said about HBN's Product Reviews: "Your product reviews sounded so great, I'm going to visit those sites for myself and pick out some Valentine's Day gifts!" See notation below to learn how you can send your products for review ... you never know when HBN might surprise you and feature one of your handmade toiletries items!
COMING SOON ... Newsletter Reader Product Reviews!!
3. What's New On HBN's Web Site
--->Public Service. Click on HBN's Public Service icon to see how you can participate in HBN's first Aromatic Beauty Workshop at a battered women's shelter in Washington, DC!! Business owners, individuals and hobbyists all welcome! Give back to the community while also earning good will for your beauty business.
--->Teaching any workshops? Launching a new product? HBN members send an email to donnamaria@handmadebeauty.com with your news and it will be posted FREE for all to see on the site!! (50 word maximum)
--->Check out new job postings at the Career Hotline on HBN's site. An artist and some sales reps are sought.
4. HANDMADE TOILETRIES PRODUCT REVIEWS
--->Medieval Toadstool Farm Handmade Soap, 6 ounce bar, $7.00<--- I just couldn't resist buying a soap made by a company with "Toadstool" in the name. I chose their WiseWoman Bar because I liked the light scent ... sort of earthy with a natural "oatmeal/honey" type aroma. The bar is a pretty brown color with flecks of herbs for exfoliant qualities, and is packaged in a simple sleeve. Though I liked the way the soap felt on my skin -- especially the gentle "scrubbing" effect -- I thought it was a bit overpriced, and the label, which doesn't state all of the ingredients, lists an ingredient called "Rosewater Oil." I'm not sure where this product is available outside the DC area. My quick search on the Internet revealed nothing, but you may have more luck. Midieval Toadstool Farm, Sherman Oaks, CA.
--->Wild Sage Botanicals Almond Face Cleanser, 2 ounces $6.95<--- I have always loved the feeling of softly textured natural "scrub-type" ingredients sliding across my face and neck. The problem is that many times, these products tug and pull, making them unsuitable for use on delicate facial skin. But Wild Sage Botanicals Almond Face Cleanser is different. With jojoba meal, almonds, sesame, Irish moss and other natural goodies, it has a gentle exfoliating effect and a pleasant "slip" when mixed with water which makes for easy application. The smell is earthy/almond, as you might expect. Almond Face Cleanser rinses off well without leaving a drying effect. I would purchase this product! Wildsageskincare.com.
If you would like your handmade toiletries product reviewed, send particulars and a sample to Donna Maria Aromatics, PO Box 5732, Takoma Park, MD 20913. No guarantee of review. Compensation is not accepted.
Donna Maria
Founder & President, The Handmade Beauty Network
"Securing The Future Of The Handmade Toiletries Industry"
http://www.handmadebeauty.com
http://www.donnamria.com
For sponsorship terms, email donnamaria@handmadebeauty.com.
Handmade Toiletries Thyme Question Contest Rules.
To enter, send one answer ONLY, name and street mailing address to donnamaria@handmadebeauty.com. The winner will be notified via personal email. Winner's name and correct answer will be announced in next week's HBN Newsletter. Email entries are tallied based on the time indicated as "received" on my computer. HBN VALUES YOUR PRIVACY ... your personal information will not be sold, loaned or given to any third party without your permission. HBN staff not eligible to win.
Copyright (c) 2000 by Donna Maria Aromatics and The Handmade Beauty Network. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized distribution, duplication or reproduction is prohibited by law. No express or implied warranties are given.
