Handmade Toiletries Weekly Newsletter
June 25, 2000
A Publication of The Handmade Beauty Network
ISSN 1530-9630
June 25, 2000
Issue 23
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. HBN UPDATE ~ WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!
2. HANDMADE BEAUTY TRIVIA QUESTION ~ win a copy of Rosemary Gladstar's "Herbs For Natural Beauty" published by Storey Books!
3. HANDMADE BEAUTY PRODUCT REVIEW
4. HBN MEMBERS IN THE NEWS ~ Great Bay Soap Company
5. INTRODUCTING HBN'S HANDMADE BEAUTY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT!!
6. AROMATIC BEAUTY FOOD RECIPE ~ Apple Face & Neck Gelee
1. HBN UPDATE ~ WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!
~Thimbleberry Hill Soapworks~
Elizabeth Savard, Livonia, New York, www.thimbleberryhill.com
~Maison de Marjan Herbals~
Margaret LaPierre, Richmond, Virginia, 804.329.2973
~Honeychild Soap Co.~
Roberta May, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, www.honeychild.com
~The Soap Garden~
Joanne Burns, Calgary, Alberta Canada, 403.938.7145
~Harmony SoapWorks~
Diana Thompson, Oysterville, Washington, 360.665.0102
~Check out our newly redesigned Web site. We are working hard to make it more navigable and informative and we've added Newsletter archives. Let us know what you think!!
~Congratulations to HBN member Kristin Leigh Bell of Aromaleigh!!
Aromaleigh is in this month's HBN Beauty Business Spotlight!! To submit your vote for HBN's July Handmade Beauty
Business Spotlight, click on www.handmadebeauty.com/vote.htm.
2. HANDMADE BEAUTY TRIVIA QUESTION ~ The winner from June 18 was Bettie Saccardo of New Mexico. Bettie won an autographed copy of "Making Aromatherapy Creams & Lotions" by Donna Maria!!
LAST WEEK'S QUESTION: This natural, indigestible, water-soluble fiber is used to thicken and stabilize food products. It is also used in spa products to create soothing skin care treatments, most notably face and body masks. Available in liquid or powder form, this product is present in large quantities in several fruits, including apples, peaches and plums.
LAST WEEK'S ANSWER: Pectin.
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: Each year since 1972, a select group of fragrance-related companies is recognized by its peers for creativity and innovation. Some people call the awards ceremony, held in New York, the "Oscars of fragrance world." Awards categories include "Bath and Body Star of The Year," The Most Original Magazine Feature," and "Technological Breakthrough of the Year". To win this week, state the name of the award and the organization that sponsors it.
This week's winner will receive a copy of Rosemary Gladstar's "Herbs For Natural Beauty" published by Storey Books! This book contains recipes for hair, face and body products that are fun and easy to make. Read contest rules at http://www.handmadebeauty.com/htns_Newsletter.htm
3. HANDMADE BEAUTY PRODUCT REVIEW
During the summer months, nothing is as refreshing as a tall glass of lemonade, don'tcha think? Really, when it's hot, nearly any fruit will do. But there's something about the brightly colored rinds of lemons, oranges and limes that are particularly appealing during the hottest times of the year. So, in honor of one of the stars of the summer stage, I'm reviewing a product this week that is full of the refreshing scent of Lemon!!
~Honey Lemon Hair Mask by 310. 5.6 oz. ~ $19.00
I hate washing my hair. Hate it hate it hate it because it's such a chore. I don't like myself with short hair (which I
loved to wash when I had it ... didn't even own a comb!!) So I have long hair and it's just a pain. Every time I wash it,
it takes at least two days for it to unfrizz. By then, it's nearly time to wash it again, especially in the summer. I have
resisted getting a perm (except for the time me and my best friend ironed my hair before the junior prom in the hopes
of straightening it out) and I hate the idea of dumping a bunch of chemicals all over it. Most shampoo brands are bad
enough. So, it's against this background that I say ...
I Love Honey Lemon Hair Mask!! Love it love it love it!! OK, I was skeptical at first that it would make my hair feel any different than it always does after a wash ... stressed and frizzed. But I put this product on my dry hair before I washed it and let it sit (according to the directions on the package) for about 15 minutes. (Since I only had the sample size, I got a pretty small portion so I wasn't able to cover all of my hair. I chose to cover the middle and ends.) Then, I washed my hair as usual and after the first rinse, the part I had applied the mask to felt different. I'm serious. It was almost as if I had put conditioner on my hair when I hadn't. It wasn't a big difference, but it was noticeable. I washed a second time and applied my usual conditioner. I let my hair dry naturally and it really did feel softer and silkier than I am used to. And the smell was to die for. If you use it, be sure to have lots of towels on hand because the honey, egg yolk, sweet almond oil and other ingredients make it extra sticky. The bright golden color comes from the egg yolk and calendula and the smell is Lemon Summer Heaven. I'm getting some more of this stuff and I'll let you know whether it keeps up the good work. I hope this wasn't placebo!! You can buy 310 products at www.310online.com.
4. HBN MEMBERS IN THE NEWS ~ Great Bay Soap Company
Read about how HBN member Corky Condon is taking the Myrtle Beach area by storm with her luscious handmade
soaps. With products like "Sex On The Beach," "Enchanted Forest" and "Milli Vanilli," how could she lose? Corky
makes about 19,000 bars of her soap every year. Look for product reviews on some of Great Bay's creations in
future Newsletters. To read more about Corky, click on http://www.soapstuff.com/news.html.
5. INTRODUCTING HBN'S HANDMADE BEAUTY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT!!
Congratulations to Aromaleigh for being selected to shine in HBN's 1st Handmde Beauty Business Spotlight!!
Aromaleigh has demonstrated a committment to variety and quality by producing a number of products for men,
women, dogs and cats. They recently donated 200 bottles of Canine "Calm Down" aromatherapy blend (designed
especially for dogs) to non-profit animal rescue leagues around the country. Cast your vote for July's Handmade
Beauty Business Spotlight today at www.handmadebeauty.com/vote.htm.
6. AROMATIC BEAUTY FOOD RECIPE ~ App-loe Face & Neck Gelee
This recipe is a soothing blend of apples and aloe to soothe, soften and lubricate your skin.
Ingredients
4 teasoons hot distilled water
1 teaspoon freshly juiced apple juice
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
1 heaping teaspoon powdered pectin
Blending Procedure
1. Add the glycerin to the water/juice/gel combination and stir to fully incorporate.
2. Add the pectin while the liquid remains quite warm (if it cools, place it in the microwave or a double boiler to raise
the temperature) and use a hand held electric mixer to blend, or stir vigorously to dissolve the pectin. Once the
pectin has fully dissolved, a light gel will begin to form. This may take from 15 minutes to 1/2 hour. Once the gel
sets, App-loe Face & Neck Gelee is ready to use.
Instructions For Use
Apply the warm gel in a layer to your clean, damp face and neck. Rest for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and
follow with a light moisturizer if desired. Leftover product can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week. Enjoy!!
Thank you for reading HBN's Newsletter.
Have A Great Week!!
Donna Maria
Founder & President, The Handmade Beauty Network
"Securing The Future Of The Handmade Toiletries Industry"
http://www.handmadebeauty.com
Handmade Toiletries Weekly Newsletter 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 featured on the Newsletter or on HBN's Web site. All information is provided on an "as is" basis and no express or implied warranties are given. Any use of the information contained in HBN's Newsletter or on its Web site, including Recipes, is solely at your own risk. HBN and Donna Maria disclaim any liability in connection with the use of all recipes, products reviewed and other information. This Newsletter does not accept compensation from companies to feature or mention their products. Opinions expressed in any Product Review are personally those of the reviewer and do not represent the views of any other person or company.
