We are so excited to show you all! A few final kinks to work out but it really looks beautiful thanks to our web guy Sean! Please check in next week and let us know what you think...
On a separate note...did you hear that chocolate just became guilt free? Cadbury has just received Fair Trade Certification through TransFair. So amazing, I keep reading the article over and over, as if I need another excuse to eat chocolate! Read the article if you have a minute.
http://www.thestar.com/article/686349
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Hello Java...Good Bye Cottage Cheese!
I love coffee and like many of you, wouldn't dream of starting my day without it. So you can imagine my delight when we found out about the amazing benefits of coffee on your skin!
Java, coffee, cuppa Joe...whatever you want to call it, the benefits of caffeine are amazing.
1. Antioxidant - Fights free radical damage. (Free radicals are thought to be a leading cause of premature aging.)
2. Increase circulation - Cellulite has a poor blood supply. By improving circulation to the areas where cellulite occurs, you facilitate the break down and removal of the "cottage cheese."
3. Constricts blood vessels - This diminishes the appearance of varicose veins.
The best way to reap the glorious benefits of caffeine is by adding a coffee body scrub to your morning shower routine. Not only will your skin benefit from the caffeine but also from the exfoliating effects of the scrub itself.
Our Java Scrub is chock full of nourishing goodies. From fair trade coffee and sugars, to moisturizing macadamia nut oil and cocoa butter with just a hint of fennel. Give it a try, your skin will love you!
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Just To Be Clear...
After reading my post from yesterday, I realized that I may not have been completely clear in one of my statements.
I should have stated that "naturally" handcrafted soaps will provide you with a noticeable difference after a few uses.
When I say natural, I am speaking of a soap made without the use of synthetic fragrances (which some, not us) consider natural, or colourants.
Be sure to inform yourself when purchasing a "natural" soap. Look for pure essential oils for scent and natural clays for colour.
This will ensure that your soapy treat will clean your skin with out drying it.
Just wanted to be clear on that!
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
I should have stated that "naturally" handcrafted soaps will provide you with a noticeable difference after a few uses.
When I say natural, I am speaking of a soap made without the use of synthetic fragrances (which some, not us) consider natural, or colourants.
Be sure to inform yourself when purchasing a "natural" soap. Look for pure essential oils for scent and natural clays for colour.
This will ensure that your soapy treat will clean your skin with out drying it.
Just wanted to be clear on that!
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Benefits Of Handcrafted Soap
I have had dry skin my entire life. As a child I used hydrocortisone like it was going out of style. As a grown up, I lathered up with lotions after every shower.
I can honestly say, with no word of a lie, that since I started using our soaps, I have not had to moisturize after bathing.
I know, you're thinking that I'm tooting Sweet Leaf's horn right now...I might be a little bit, but it's not like we invented hand crafted soap! There are so many fantastic soap makers out there and I am sure if you were to purchase their soaps, you would find the same remarkable difference in your skin.
I honestly think that it was commercial soap that did me in. They're made of detergents, harsh chemicals, petroleums and a bunch of stuff that I won't even try to pronounce! I'm told that they remove most of the glycerin (the super moisturizing by-product of soap making) while adding synthetic fragrances to make them smell nice.
Handcrafted soaps on the other hand are made with a variety of nourishing oils and butters, each one, carefully chosen by the soap maker for it's individual property, whether it be healing, moisturizing or conditioning.
Essential oils and botanicals are added to not only give the bar an appealing scent, but to uplift, soothe, revitalize, relax, detoxify, get rid of cellulite and stretch marks or just plain get you in the mood!
If you haven't had the handcrafted soap experience yet...go out and get a bar! I guarantee you will notice a difference in a couple of showers...what do you have to lose?
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
I can honestly say, with no word of a lie, that since I started using our soaps, I have not had to moisturize after bathing.
I know, you're thinking that I'm tooting Sweet Leaf's horn right now...I might be a little bit, but it's not like we invented hand crafted soap! There are so many fantastic soap makers out there and I am sure if you were to purchase their soaps, you would find the same remarkable difference in your skin.
I honestly think that it was commercial soap that did me in. They're made of detergents, harsh chemicals, petroleums and a bunch of stuff that I won't even try to pronounce! I'm told that they remove most of the glycerin (the super moisturizing by-product of soap making) while adding synthetic fragrances to make them smell nice.
Handcrafted soaps on the other hand are made with a variety of nourishing oils and butters, each one, carefully chosen by the soap maker for it's individual property, whether it be healing, moisturizing or conditioning.
Essential oils and botanicals are added to not only give the bar an appealing scent, but to uplift, soothe, revitalize, relax, detoxify, get rid of cellulite and stretch marks or just plain get you in the mood!
If you haven't had the handcrafted soap experience yet...go out and get a bar! I guarantee you will notice a difference in a couple of showers...what do you have to lose?
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Why Should We Purchase Fair Trade?
To put it simply...to help improve the quality of life in developing countries. When farmers are paid a fair price for their goods, it enables them to re-invest back into the community to improve in areas of education and healthcare, it allows them to feed their families.
Supporting Fair Trade means that you are supporting more humane working conditions, the end of child labour and the teaching of sustainable farming practices.
I guess a better question might be, why wouldn't we purchase fair trade?
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
Supporting Fair Trade means that you are supporting more humane working conditions, the end of child labour and the teaching of sustainable farming practices.
I guess a better question might be, why wouldn't we purchase fair trade?
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Web Site Almost Done!!!
Okay, I'm starting to get a handle on this blog thing thanks to my good friend Krista. Thank you Krista!!!
Just an update on the website...our goal is to have it up and running in a week...fingers are crossed!
For now, we have posted some pictures on our blog so you see what it is we create.
Now I'm getting off of this computer and out to enjoy the beautiful day!
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
Just an update on the website...our goal is to have it up and running in a week...fingers are crossed!
For now, we have posted some pictures on our blog so you see what it is we create.
Now I'm getting off of this computer and out to enjoy the beautiful day!
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Our Soap Box
When my mom and I decided to start up a little soap company a few years ago, we had no idea where we were headed. All we knew was that we wanted to make a natural line of body products. Once we did that successfully (our testers didn't break out in hives) we decided we wanted to purchase organic ingredients so we started buying anything organic that we could find.
Continuing to research, we began learning more and more about Fair Trade. There was no question in our minds, we used so many ingredients that could be purchased fair trade, we began our quest to change any of our ingredients that we could with their fair trade counter part.
So here we are, two years later with our line of Natural, Organic, Fair Trade Bath & Body Products.
Our new project is applying for our Fair Trade Certification Status with TransFair Canada. This will allow us to carry the Fair Trade Logo on our line and know that we really are doing our part.
So that's a bit of who we are and how we got here. We are really excited to show you the fruits of our labours. So please stay tuned as we try to navigate our way through the land of blogging.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions about our product or even any fair trade questions you may have. We are by no means experts as there is always more to learn, but we can direct you to some pretty informative websites.
Thank you for taking the time to read,
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
Continuing to research, we began learning more and more about Fair Trade. There was no question in our minds, we used so many ingredients that could be purchased fair trade, we began our quest to change any of our ingredients that we could with their fair trade counter part.
So here we are, two years later with our line of Natural, Organic, Fair Trade Bath & Body Products.
Our new project is applying for our Fair Trade Certification Status with TransFair Canada. This will allow us to carry the Fair Trade Logo on our line and know that we really are doing our part.
So that's a bit of who we are and how we got here. We are really excited to show you the fruits of our labours. So please stay tuned as we try to navigate our way through the land of blogging.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions about our product or even any fair trade questions you may have. We are by no means experts as there is always more to learn, but we can direct you to some pretty informative websites.
Thank you for taking the time to read,
Love,
Sweet Leaf Bath Co.
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