You want to go all "natural" and avoid "chemicals".  But what does that really mean? To you, the consumer it means that you want to be able to pronounce the word.  You want to look it up on EWG and decide if it is ok for you to use or not.  But when you say natural, to those of us in the industry of making bath and body products  that is kind of an empty word.   The FDA does not have a set standard for "Natural"  Therefore,  I if I chose, I can pick a standard or none at all and slap "ALL NATURAL" on my label.  Or if I chose,  I can align my self with organizations that do have set standards and follow them, or I can even create a set of my own. The problem with the EWG is, in a nutshell, they really are scaremongers.  And very often, their ratings come without solid science, or they use outdated science.  You can read more about them Here There is one thing I like my customers to know right off the bat.  Nat...

So today I decided to spend a little time in school.  Today that meant watching a very long presentation from the annual National Association for Holistic Therapy on Essential oils.  It was fascinating and well worth my time.  When it was over,  another video popped up for my viewing pleasure.  It was how to make an anti aging serum. So naturally this interested me. It was a well branded video, very professional By Dr.Josh  Axe. So I watched... sigh... I watched as he laid out the ingredients.  The first was Jojoba Oil.  I can not explain to you how he shredded the pronunciation of this word.  Which was the first red flag. He went on through the rest of the ingredients.  Vitamin E oil,  Pomegranate Oil,  Frankincense and Lavender Essential Oil. By the time he reached the last ingredient I had already googled his name and found his "pedigree" which you can read Here  He is a chiropractor and he has a certificate in nutri...

The Downfall of Grape Seed Oil: When I first began making scrubs, like most, I started out using coconut oil.  It has a long shelf life and it was all the rage. However, I wanted to expand my oils, so I made up a batch of sugar scrub using a combination of Grape Seed and Coconut oils. I sold two of the jars before having the opportunity to use it. ( Defiantly My Bad)  I was so unhappy with it when I did use it, I recalled it. I did some deeper research on and decided that   Grape Seed  Oil was not all that it has been cracked up to be.  All though I could greatly reduce my cost by using it, if I don't like it, then I am not going to put it out there for someone else to use.  I felt the oil was too dry and didn't leave the skin feeling soft or impart the beautiful glow that I am used to. Grape Seeds are promoted as having a high level of a Polyphenol called proanthocyanidin which has a high level of anti oxidant properties. The drawback howe...

Beautiful Botanicals has created a gentle scrub for women with the most sensitive skin. The sugar is ultra fine, but not a powder, for a gentle exfoliation. I blended this sugar with emollient avocado oil, High in Vitamin E, lecithin and phytosterols, known for it's healing, anti-bacterial and anti-wrinkle properties, Shea  from the seed of the Karite tree, Feels elegant to the skin, anti-inflammatory, used for dry skin and eczema, and vegetable glycerin.  A humectant that draws water into the top layers of the skin and prevents dryness, itchiness and flaky skin. Finally I added essential oils.  The Rosewood blend is designed to help with dry, dull, sensitive skin and scaring. My Lavender & Peppermint blend is good for oily skin, The peppermint adds a nice cooling effect in this scrub. This Beautiful Scrub comes in a 4.50 ounce jar. To use:  Use a small spoon or scoop to remove approximately one half a teaspoon from the jar, Apply to dampened fac...

Beautiful Botanicals Sugar Scrub February is a busy month here at Beautiful Botanicals, I have hardly had a moment to take a breath! Now is is time to get back to work getting ready for Spring, and in doing so, I am giving you a special offer for one day! Starting Monday February 23rd at 9:00 am,  place an order with the following code: Feb25%1day and get 25% off your sugar scrub, Buy one or more, stock up, give them to friends! But remember this is for 24 hours only! This pricing brings my 10 ounce scrubs to $18.00!  A price you will not see again for some time. For a list of available scents go here .  Message me on Facebook . This offer is for 24 hours only and ends February 24th at 9:00 am.  It may not be combined with any other offers or coupons.  This offer is valid only on the purchase of 10 ounce Sugar Scrubs and subject to availability.  This discount does not include shipping. Stay Beautiful!

Here in the Beautiful Botanical's kitchen I strive to source and use the best natural ingredients for all of my products. The following ingredients are for the entire line of Beautiful Botanical Bath and Body Products. This list may not be complete as I add ingredients seasonally,or when I find an excellent source and a great price.  If you have questions about the ingredients, I will answer them. Leave a comment or send me a private message via my Facebook page Distilled Water Pure Cane Sugar, Non GMO Turbindo Sugar, Non GMO Carrier Oils Comedogenic values rage from 0-5 0 - Will Not Clog Pores 1 - Low 2 - Moderately Low 3 - Moderate 4 - Fairly High 5 - High Unrefined Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil: Shelf Life of 2 - 4 years Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera Origin: Phillipines Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Centrifuged / Organic / Virgin Color: Thick white, not oil consistency, but creamy - except in warm weather it will go com...

Beautiful Botanical's Following these simple guidelines will insure that your scrub remains safe to use and that you will receive the optimum benefit of your Beautiful Botanical Sugar Scrub. Do not use on the face more than about once per week. Follow-up with a great moisturizer and protect your skin with sunscreen.  Signs that you are over exfoliating are: Redness Irritation Tightness Excessive dryness/dry patches Flaking skin Uncomfortable stinging that persists Burning sensation While exfoliating the skin will soften lines, give the skin a smoother texture, promote collagen production and even out skin tone, it also thins the skin, looses moisture more quickly and leaves it more prone to sun damage. After using any exfoliate, make sure that your face is properly protected with sunscreen and moisturize with a product that is suitable for your skin type.  This scrub does NOT contain any preservative! If your scrub comes in contact  w...