Friday, May 1, 2009

Natural News

The next time you walk down the soap aisle at your favorite store enjoying the fresh,
clean scents and the bright colorful packaging, pay attention.

Look at the labels.
The vast majority of the products on the shelf don't say 'soap' on their labels.
They might be called beauty bars, moisturizing bars, or body bars, but not soap.



That's because these bars aren't actually soap and can't legally claim to be; they're detergents.

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The manufacturers have removed most of the 'good' stuff that occurs in the soap making process, and replaced it with synthetic lathering agents and harsh chemicals. These cheap, plentiful detergent bars are not only bad for your skin, but they're also bad for the planet, too.What's so bad about it?Commercial soap manufacturers make it a practice to remove the glycerine that is produced during the saponification (soap-making) process. The glycerine is a highly profitable substance, often sold to other companies who use it to make lotions and moisturizers, which your skin, now dried out from the harsh detergent 'soap,' desperately needs.Most commercially produced bars contain synthetic lathering agents, artificial colors, and a slew of chemicals we can't even pronounce. Antibacterial and antimicrobial soaps often contain triclosan. Triclosan is a toxic chemical that is known to cause cancer. According to the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP), manufacturers of a number of triclosan-containing products claim that the active ingredient continues to work for as long as 12 hours after use. Consumers are, therefore, exposed to triclosan for much longer than the 20 seconds it takes to wash their hands or face.Always remember that your skin is porous and absorbent. It absorbs whatever it comes in contact with, much the same as sticking something in your mouth. Chronic use of chemical laden products will cause the body to store the chemicals in the body fat or even in the brain. With enough accumulations of toxins in the body, illness can occur.These nasty chemicals and toxins are now finding their way into our eco-system. Every time that lather goes down the drain, those pollutants are going with it. A recent report by the UK's Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) revealed that synthetic chemicals from soap, body washes, shampoos and other healthcare products were sneaking through the filters at water purification plants. The list of offenders included phthalates, which are linked to reproductive disorders in both humans and animals, and parabens, a preservative, which links to cancer.

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What's the alternative?All natural, organic, handmade soap. There are several small businesses selling extremely high quality, all natural, organic soap - yes real soap. Sure, these soap bars generally cost more than the detergent bars you'll find at Wal-Mart. But the difference is these soap bars are actually good for your skin, and are good for the planet.Choosing the right soapJust because it's handmade doesn't mean it's good for you, however. You need to understand a few things about the soapmaking process to know what to look for.There are basically three ways to make soap. One common way is called "melt and pour" soap. There are even melt and pour kits you can buy to make cute soap shapes with your kids. These are generally glycerine based transparent soaps. They're not as harmful (usually) as the commercial bars, but they're not what we're looking for here.The other two methods are "hot process" and "cold process." The hot process method utilizes heat after the saponification process has taken place, while the cold process method does not. The cold process method takes the most time, but is undoubtedly the best method for producing the highest quality soaps.Now, we need to discuss the ingredients. Cold process soap bars are made using a combination of oils or fats and lye. Lye sounds a little scary, but all the caustic qualities of the lye are removed during the saponification process. When the lye interacts with the oils or fats, it creates glycerine. The type of oils and fats used make a difference in how hard or soft the soap bar ends up being, and how well it lathers.With handmade soaps, just like with commercially manufactured bars, you need to read the labels. You want to find soaps that use only pure, organic oils or fats. If plants are used in the bars (many bars incorporate seeds and petals from various plants) they should be certified organic. Avoid any bars that use artificial colors or fragrances. These are synthetic chemicals and you don't want them on your skin or going down your drain. If you want a colored or scented soap bar, look for one that uses organic essential oils and natural, organic colorants.Another nice ingredient to find in your soaps is Bentonite clay. Bentonite clay is often used to increase lather in soap bars. It has the added benefit of being a natural detoxifier. Bentonite clay binds with and removes toxins from your body, and it's extremely eco-friendly.To sum it up, the best soap for your skin and our planet is a handmade, organic, all natural cold process soap bar. Once you've tried one of these lathery treasures, you'll never again be satisfied with 'store-bought' bars. So do yourself and your world a big favor and start using REAL soap.

Saturday, April 18, 2009



Live Nude Kona Coffee Farmers!




Hawaii coffee farmers have bared it all for their love of pure Kona Coffee. 


A new 2009 calendar called “The Naked Truth” features 11 women farmers with decades of experience, getting naked while demonstrating the process of growing and harvesting Kona Coffee.


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Shameless promotional stunt, you say? Yes.

The Kona Coffee Farmers Association wants to inform readers about authentic 100 percent Kona Coffee—and their objections to Kona Coffee Blends
, which, while advertised as “Kona Coffee,” actually contain 90 percent beans from places like Brazil or Colombia. 
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By Kathy of Natural Soap



I often have work on display and for sale at HAND MADE NATURAL SOAP. I figured, in this day and age, this was a creative interpretation of the word "green"-- I simply went literal!

I hope you can come check out the show!



Thursday, April 16, 2009

Banishing Life's Little Annoyances


Banishing Life's Little Annoyances
How to get rid of unwanted things like garlic hands smelling, weeds and a charley horse.
Brazilian coffee grinds absorb garlic and onion smell off your fingers, we recommended this soap as a hand and foot scrub soap. A must in the Kitchen
Brazilian Espresso Scrub Soap with Cocoa Butter
7.5 Oz

This soap is almost the same as our scrub soap except there are some added essential oils and we added vegetable oils to make a little harder bar, this scrub soap is an extra strong exfoliant
The coffee lover in me was certainly drawn to this particular soap . The aroma of freshly brewed coffee, mixed in with a rich scent of brazilian expresso coffee and cocoa butter makes this soap not only alluring on your nose but great for your skin. Since ground coffee is a natural exfoliant and helps move away dead skin cells it makes this a great scrub soap. Packed with freshly ground brazilian coffee and cocoa butter ,it wont disappoint any coffee lover or anyone who can appreciate the aroma of a fresh brewed exotic coffee.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Reasons You Should Buy Handmade Products over Commercial Products


Reasons You Should Buy Handmade Products over Commercial Products
1. Handmade products are unique. Do you really want the same scarf, mug, earrings, necklace or other item that 20,000 other people have? Of course not! Handmade items are always unique, even if they are the same type of product because they are not made by machines they are crafted by human beings so each piece will have its’ own unique characteristics.

2. Handmade items have personality. Life is not about being blah. Life is about expressing yourself and to do that your things need to have as much personality as you do. If you are happy with buying mass produced items that have no personality off a shelf at Wal Mart think about what that says about you. Don’t you want to express some personality?
3. Handmade items are special. When you get a gift don’t you feel a little bit more loved when someone gives you a handmade gift? Everyone loves getting handmade gifts or wearing something that was made just for them.
4. Handmade items last longer. Because they are made from high quality materials and handcrafted by trained artists items that are handmade last longer than low quality imported mass produced items.
5. Handmade goods are high quality. If you are a person who values the quality of an item more than the price then you already know that handmade items are far superior to mass produced items. While a mass produced item may be cheaper initially is it really cheaper when the item needs to be replaced a month later? When quality matters, go handmade!
6. Handmade items are not made by children in sweatshops in Third World countries making 10 cents a day. Experienced and trained craftspeople make each handmade item. So while you might pay a few dollars more for a handmade item it’s because you are paying for quality, experience, talent, and craftsmanship. Isn’t that worth paying for?
7. When you buy handmade you are supporting traditional arts and crafts techniques that have passed down through generations. In today’s high tech world the old arts and crafts traditions are being replaced by mass production but when you buy handmade you are saying that you prefer your items to be high quality pieces of art instead of mass produced trinkets.
8. When you buy handmade you are supporting local and small businesses. By paying artists and craftspeople for their goods you are supporting them and all the businesses that they do business with. If you are a person who believes in supporting your community economically then buying from local artists is a great way to support your community and make sure that your money goes to support local businesses.
Keep these things in mind the next time you see a scarf, a bracelet, some great handmade soap or other item and think,” I could get that for half price at Wal Mart.”!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Bath and Body Soap


I would like to recommend this french soap to anyone interested in all-natural soaps.
 I have been using their soaps for some months now and although I have tried other natural soaps, I haven’t found a product I like better. Not only do they have a great selection, but they are well priced and the bars are large and long-lasting so you get a good value for your money. I love it!


542 of 122 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best soap I’ve ever used!, November 2, 2008

By Y. Chou “soap lover” -

I have very sensitive skin. I got redish spot skin reaction from most soaps.

I tried Olay soap, it work with my skin but it made my bathtub hard to stand up.

I almost fall off a few times after olay shower.



I tried naturalhandcraftedsoap All Natural Egyptian Geranium with French Rose Clay and Cocoa Butter Soap 8 Oz, my skin r fine now. I can stand in my bathtub now ;) )



111 of 151 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Geraniun, January 6, 2009

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I gave this to my wife , she absolutely love this soap! It gives a real nice lather and doesn’t leave this skin dry unlike other soaps we have tried.



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