Handmade Toiletries Weekly Newsletter
February 27, 2000
A Publication of The Handmade Beauty Network
ISSN 1530-9630
February 27, 2000
Issue 7
------------->THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR: STOREY BOOKS<-------------
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Handmade Toiletries Thyme Trivia Question-win Storey Books' "Herbal Remedy Gardens" by Dorrie Byers!! 38 garden plans for health & well being!
2. Win White Lotus Aromatics Products & More!!
3. HBN Update
4. This Week's Recipe - Cool Oats Cleanser
5. Site Surfing - Sites To Help You Grow Your Business
1. HANDMADE TOILETRIES THYME TRIVIA QUESTION
Congratulations To Last Week's Winner-Niambi Davis of Centreville, Maryland
LAST WEEK'S QUESTION: [...edited for brevity] The company, which started in their kitchen, has grown into a multi-million dollar hair care and cosmetics company headquarted in Kernersville, North Carolina. The company has a cosmetology university and last year, gave away a brand new Rolls Royce at its Financial Success Symposium. What is the exact name of the company?
LAST WEEK'S ANSWER: Dudley Products
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: In Brooklyn, New York, a handmade toiletries business thrives under the gentle direction of an African-American woman named Lisa Price. Lisa, who names her company in honor of her mother, finds inspiration for her products in her staff, customers and family. Lisa boasts that each product she sells is conceived, developed, created and tested by her staff. What is the name of Lisa's company?
Be the first one to answer correctly and win "Herbal Remedy Gardens"! Read contest rules at http://www.handmadebeauty.com/subscribe_htn_Newsletter.htm Editor's Note: this month's questions celebrated Black History Month.
2. WIN WHITE LOTUS AROMATICS PRODUCTS & MORE!!
Give us feedback at http://www.handmadebeauty.com/feedback.asp and be entered in the drawing to win HBN's March Goodie Box containing a selection of Moon and Stars Enchanted Soaps, a Storey Bodycare Book and generous samples of pure and unadulterated aromatic oils from Christopher McMahon's White Lotus Aromatics!!
3. HBN UPDATE
--->HBN MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & DUES ESTABLISHED
Visit http://www.handmadebeauty.com/htn_membership.htm to see full and complete descriptions of the current
benefits for HBN members, and the yearly dues for each. The membership application form will be ready soon.
--->FORMULA FORUM
Visit http://www.handmadebeauty.com/formula_forum.htm . we're working to establish relationships with industry
professionals who can assist you in formulation, testing and marketing of raw materials and handmade toiletries
products. Stay tuned for future updates in this area!!
--->BEAUTY BUSINESS
Visit http://www.handmadebeauty.com/beauty_business.htm . we've got
tips on running a beauty business.
4. THIS WEEK'S RECIPE -- COOL OATS CLEANSER
A few weeks ago, I found my face feeling unusually dull and lifeless, even for mid-winter. I usually keep a fresh carton of whipping cream in the fridge so I can treat myself to a refreshing cleaning, but on this day, I was fresh out of cream. All I could find was a bit of Cool Whip that my girlfriend left behind during her last visit to my home. When life gives you Cool Whip, make Cool Oats Cleanser. Though I much prefer real whipping cream, this served the purpose in an "emergency" moment.
Cool Oats Cleanser
1/4 cup Cool Whip whipped topping
1 Tablespoon finely powdered oats
1 Tablespoon finely ground almonds
1 Tablespoon distilled water or rose hydrosol
1 drop geranium OR lavender essential oil (or one drop of a lavender/geranium blend)
Combine all ingredients and stir well to incorporate. If mixture is too thick, add a bit more water. If too thin, add more oats. Massage gently over surface of dampened face and neck skin, avoiding eye area. Rinse with warm water. Pat away excess moisture and follow with toner & moisturizer.
5. SITE SURFING - SITES TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS
A great site for inspirational business tips-http://www.inc.com/dailytip/. The daily tip for February 26 highlighted the concept of starting a "Something Of The Month Club" for your customers. According to the author of the article, "Community Clubs For Everyone," monthly club sales allow businesses to predict customer demands, which in turn helps spread marketing costs and increase cash flow. Companies that have successfully implemented monthly clubs include Starbucks (coffee) and Calyx & Corolla (flowers). Something to consider ... would a Soap, Lotion or Essential Oil Of The Month Club work for you?
Have A Great Week!!
Donna Maria
Founder & President, The Handmade Beauty Network
"Securing The Future Of The Handmade Toiletries Industry"
http://www.handmadebeauty.com
http://www.donnamaria.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.
Handmade Toiletries Weekly NewsletterT US Library of Congress ISSN # 1528-8021. Copyright (c) 2000 by The Handmade Beauty Network and Donna Maria. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized distribution or reproduction is prohibited. HBN does not necessarily endorse any product, event or ideology. All information is provided on an "as is" basic and no express or implied warranties are given.
