Getting Through the Wednesday Hump
Energy Body Shampoo
So it’s the afternoon of hump day Wednesday and how do you feel? Are you excited for the weekend or are you in the, “I don’t even have the energy to think that far ahead?”
Well, for some of us, it’s the day where we can almost taste the weekend and be energized for it!
But if your not feeling like that and are feeling a little tired, I’ve got a great ‘pick me up’ recipe to get you through the afternoon and even the next morning!
Rosemary, cinnamon and peppermint are great essential oils for that mid afternoon pick me up. Just put one drop each in a handkerchief and inhale slowly. The invigorating aroma will help give you that second boost you need to get through the afternoon. You can also use it in an all over body scrub to get your blood circulating and energy levels up by adding our Energy Body Shampoo to your scrub.
Try it out. Let us know!
Enjoy!
Sanitize Your Office Space
It’s Monday and many of us are at our offices. While sitting at your desk, take a good look at it. Are you noticing that it maybe a bit dirty with a coffee or food stain here and there or maybe even a “What is that?”
Well instead of using water to clean up that mess, you can sanitize your office area with some cleansing essential oils and this natural recipe below.
The essential oils which will be used in our recipe are not only excellent for cleaning your environment but also brightening your Monday mood! Lemon, tea tree and grapefruit or orange as well as any of the citrus oils are excellent cleansers.
So here’s what you’ll need:
- One empty 3oz spritz bottle
- Essential oils listed above of your choice
- Water
- Rubbing alcohol
Open the spray bottle and pour in 2 oz of water. Then pour in 1/2 oz of rubbing alcohol. We’re leaving room for the essential oils and to shake the bottle.
Now pour in several drops of the essential oils you’ve chosen to a max of 7 drops. ie lemon, orange and tea tree with the ratio of 3-3-1 respectively. Close the bottle and shake.
Start by spraying your desk and doorknobs then wipe off with a clean paper towel. Be very careful with your computer equipment and phone as to not spray them directly with the solution. Try spraying a paper towel first then wiping.
You can also use this same solution on your hands as a hand sanitizer!
Happy cleaning!
bluebasins on TV!! Well kinda…
Hi everyone,
Check out this video with our bluebasins products shown on etalk! Kinda… It originally aired on Friday but I saw it at 1:37am Saturday while I was kind of sleeping on my couch, but when I saw this I jumped up with excitement! bluebasins’ part starts at the 7 minute mark!
Enjoy!
bluebasins bath & body is an Official Partner of the 2010 JUNO Awards Presenter/Performer Gift Bag
March 22, 2010 by admin
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Natural Skincare Company is a Sponsor of the 2010 JUNO Awards Presenter/Performer Gift Bag
bluebasins bath & body www.bluebasins.com provider of natural skin care products is selected as an official sponsor of the 2010 JUNO Awards
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada March 22, 2010 — bluebasins bath & body, a Canadian online provider of natural skin care products, announced today that it was selected to participate in the gifting for the 2010 JUNO Awards Presenter/Performer Gift Bag. The 2010 JUNO Awards broadcast is set to take place on Sunday, April 18 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador on CTV.
Deep Condition Your Skin for Spring!
Spring is here! So are you ready to show some skin! Is your skin up to par for bearing? Take a look and see. No? Then we’ve got the solution for you.
Deep Condition your skin for Spring with bluebasins bath & body’s 4oz Luscious Shea Butter Body Butter!
We’ve all heard of deep conditioning your hair and it’s wonderful benefits, so why not deep condition your skin.
Smooth onto skin during the dry and cold season for wonderfully nourished Spring and Summer skin.
Skin type: Normal - Dry
A bit about the oils:
Shea Butter: Has excellent soothing and healing properties with a unique fatty acid combination which makes it a great emollient, induces capillary circulation in the skin which in turn increases tissue re-oxygenation.
Note: This product contains beeswax.
All Natural Vegetable and Fruit Wash
There are a lot of vegetable washes out there, but did you know that you can make your own! It takes only three ingredients of which I’m sure you all have at home:
- Water
- Lemon
- Vinegar
Instructions:
Step one: Uncover spray bottle.
Step two: Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice.
Step three: In a spray bottle, mix 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of vinegar
Step four: Pour in the lemon juice.
Recover spray bottle and mix all ingredients. You can now spray you fruits and vegetables with your natural wash. Remember to, after spraying, leave on for 5 minutes then rince.
Enjoy!
The Pros’ Guide to Pampering - Real Simple Magazine
February 24, 2010 by admin
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From the Editors of Real Simple Magazine
Perhaps no month begs for the spa experience more than February. Before you grab your coat, here’s what top beauty experts do at home to look and feel better.
* Hair moisturizing mask: To get her hair looking soft and shiny, Ji Baek, owner of the Rescue Beauty Lounges in New York City, wets her head and applies a handful of hair mask cream that’s rich in shea butter, avocado and organic essential oils. Next, Baek wraps her hair in a plastic bag for 20 minutes (heat helps masks penetrate deeply into the hair shafts), then rinses.
* Pore-purifying facial: Los Angeles makeup artist Taylor Chang-Babaian loves to give her face a deep cleansing. Chang-Babaian takes a warm shower then uses an electric facial steamer (available at beauty-supply stores) to begin unclogging pores (putting your face over a pot of steaming water for five minutes will also work). She applies a purifying mask with marine clay to dislodge oil and debris.
* Tall drink for really dry skin: When her skin is feeling tight and moisture-sapped, Ashunta Sheriff, a New York City makeup artist, rubs a freshly cut lemon half over her complexion (the fruit’s natural acids remove flakes and smooth skin), then steams her skin over a pot of warm water. Next, Sheriff slathers her face and neck with extra-virgin organic coconut oil.
* Beneficial brush-up: Persephenie Lea, the Los Angeles-based creator of Persephenie Studio, a line of body-care goods and custom perfumes, dry-brushes her skin before her morning shower. “It helps increase circulation, sloughs away dead cells and makes my skin look healthier,” says Lea. Starting at the soles of her feet and working up, she uses a soft-bristled body brush and long, smooth strokes, taking care to avoid sensitive areas and broken skin.
* Hand and foot healer: When manicurist Elisa Ferri finds her feet feeling rough, she uses a coarse emery board to smooth them, then massages with a thick salve containing petrolatum and lanolin to hydrate skin. She slips on a pair of cotton socks and pads around the house while the product goes to work. When Ferri’s hands and cuticles are dry, she applies olive oil.
* Head-to-toe works: Teddi Cranford, a hairstylist for Bumble and Bumble in New York City, exfoliates with a scrub for the face and another for the body. Cranford then draws a bath and adds Epsom salts and a long pour of olive oil. While Cranford soaks, she combs a treatment through her hair.
* Sleep-inducing soak: Makeup artist Helen Macaulay slips into a steaming bath after a long day on her feet. She adds several drops of relaxing essential oils (available at health-food stores), like jasmine, rose and neroli. “After bathing, I slather my skin in sweet-almond oil,” she says.
Copyright 2010 Time Inc. REAL SIMPLE is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Used by permission.
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Press Release: bluebasins bath & body is a Sponsor of DJ’s for Haiti Event
February 19, 2010 by admin
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TORONTO, Ontario, 19 February, 2010 bluebasins bath & body, an online provider of all natural skin care products, is proud to announce today that it is one of the gift raffle sponsors for the Black Women and Women of African Descent (BWWAD) DJ’s for Haiti Event.
This event will be taking place today, Friday February 19, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St., Toronto, Ontario Canada, one block south of Spadina & College.
“The devastation which occurred in Haiti is heartbreaking,” says Makeda Paul, owner of <a href=” alt=”" />bluebasins bath & body, “so when BWWAD enquired whether we would be interested in becoming a sponsor of their DJ’s for Haiti event, we were very happy to oblige.” bluebasins bath & body’s sponsorship entails a gift basket filled with a variety of their natural skin care products which were created by hand, with all-natural ingredients.
“From our experience, we find that a high percentage of the funds raised by mainstream International Development efforts tend to be spent in admin costs in the countries of origin,” as quoted from BWWAD’s blog to which bluebasins agrees. “The money raised from the DJ’s for Haiti event will go directly to support Haitian women’s organizations including ENFOFANM, meaning it will go directly where it is most needed,” adds Paul.
“We are happy to participate in this endeavour to help with Haiti’s recovery,” Paul says, “and we are looking forward to the fundraiser.”
The gift basket holds items such as their:
- Rose, Calendula, Lavender Facial Steam
- Queen of Shea Butter Soap
- Hair Honey
- Seaweed, Chamomile, Green Tea & Herb Polishing Facial Scrub
- Toga Towel and
- Soap Pocket
About bluebasins bath & body
bluebasins bath & body’s natural skin care line offers a wide array of products, created by hand and with all-natural ingredients. Products include soaps, facial masks, body scrubs, bath melts, body butters and more. bluebasins helps consumers look after their skin to make it as healthy and naturally radiant as possible. They show consumers an alternatively natural way to take care of their skin.
Contact
Email: pr@bluebasins.com
Web: www.bluebasins.com
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Refresh your face with this cucumber-yogurt mask
Yesterday I noticed that my facial skin did not look up to par. So I decided that I would use an old fashioned recipe I know with the base ingredient of cucumbers. Now even though I’ve know of the wonders of cucumbers, such as its cleaning and cleansing properties which helps your skin tremendously making it soft and supple, I’ve never really tried it till last night.
So here’s what I put in my mask:
Recipe:
1/4 seedless cucumber
2 tbls plain yogurt
1/2 tsp honey
Directions:
- First cut two slices of cucumber and set aside. These will be used to rest on your closed eyelids.
- Dice up the remainder of the cucumber and place in a food processor to blend. Blend till it becomes saucy like texture
- Pour into a bowl and mix yogurt and honey completely.
- Take some out of the bowl and smear gently on face, covering face completely.
- Lie down and place the two cucumber slices on closed eyelids and rest for 20 minutes.
- Rinse!.
When you rinse you will see how radiant your skin looks. While I rested, I played some soothing music to deepen my relaxation. Instead of water for my rinse, I used some cold chamomilemy tea to close my pores and extend my treatment. My face looked wonderful.
Try this recipe tonight and leave your comments!
An Apple a Day to Keep the Wrinkles Away?
January 18, 2010 by admin
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Can Apple Extracts Give You Younger, Smoother Skin?
by Dr. Jessica Wu
Did you know that apples are good for more than eating? It turns out that an apple a day may help keep the wrinkles away. According to Swiss researchers, an extract from a rare apple found in a remote part of Switzerland has been shown to have potential anti-aging benefits. This variety of apple, called Uttwiler Spatlauber, was cultivated in the 18th century, long before the appearance of crispers and modern farming techniques. It was a popular fruit back then because it could be stored for a long period of time 
without spoiling. Some of these apple trees are still being grown in Switzerland, and researchers believe that the fruit’s longevity and resistance to spoiling result from the apple tree’s unusually long-living stem cells.
Recently, scientists have shown that an extract containing plant stem cells from the leaves of this apple tree could stimulate the production of human stem cells. In another study, subjects who applied a cream containing the apple extract saw an 8 percent reduction in their crow’s-feet after two weeks, and a 15 percent reduction after four weeks. While these initial studies are promising, I’m waiting to see more research before recommending skin creams containing this ingredient.
Apples also contain a compound called malic acid, which is related to glycolic acid. Malic and glycolic acids are alpha hydroxy acids, which help “unglue” dead skin cells and loosen clogged pores. This is why alpha hydroxy acids are popular in acne treatments. Malic acid tends to be less irritating than glycolic acid, so it may be a better option if you have sensitive skin. Malic acid has been popular in Asia for years; you can find it in M2 Skin Refinish serum, which contains both malic and mandelic acid, another alpha hydroxy acid that’s derived from bitter almonds (m2skincare.com).
