Bath Salts - Wonderful Holiday Gift To Make Yourself

Handmade holiday gifts can be the most wonderful gifts to give. Start simple by creating a beautiful aromatic bath salt. The ingredients you will need I am sure you will find in both your kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
Ingredients and measurements: 1 cup sea salt, 2 cups epsom salt, 1/3 cup baking soda, 1 tablespoon dendritic salt (to increase and retain aroma), 1/2 teaspoon almond, sunflower, or soybean oil, 1 tablespoon of desired fragrance oil. In a medium size glass bowl mix the sea & epsom salts, baking soda, and the oil. In a small glass bowl mix the dendritic salt and fragrance oil - stir well. Combine all ingredients and package as you desire. This may be used for 1 bath or to make a couple sample size pieces. To package your bath salts put in a zip lock bag and then place either in a muslin or organza bag. To be more creative you may also use a glass jar and layer the bath salt using herbs and or flowers. Attach a scoop, ribbons and a hang tag - let your creativity flow. Happy Holidays!

3 Simple Steps To A Youthful Beautiful You

When I first began to work on my Chrysalis skin care line my main focus was to create a product that would help reduce the signs of aging. The first product I created was the Facial Butter. I chose ingredients that I felt would be appropriate for the results I was looking for. The main ingredient is the Kukui Nut Oil which has been used in Hawaii for hundreds of years to help alleviate certain skin disorders. What attracted me to this oil was the effects in had on the skin, the properties, and they way it absorbed into the deepest layers of your skin without an oily look or feel. I tried this ingredient by itself and I loved the results. With further research I discovered Kokum Butter which is great for the elasticity in your skin and to rejuvenate tired worn cells. The Cocoa Butter also improves the elasticity of your skin and helps to firm the skin. The Lecithin made from soybeans is used to help pull moisture from the air and to thicken my product. The Facial Butter alone is a wonderful product. But, when combined with the Gentle Exfoliates and French Green Clay the results are amazing. The Gentle Exfoliates consists of mild cleansers, apricot kernel meal and French green clay. This combination is absolutely wonderful for reducing pores, clearing your complexion, and gently exfoliating. French Green Clay is known to be the world's best anti-aging product. When used alone as a mask the benefits are tremendous. With the combination of the 3 products you will truly be amazed at the effects. Click on the heading above which directs you to my web sites Testimonial Page. Please take a look and see what my customers have said about Chrysalis' 3 Simple Steps

Warmth of a Winter Storm

As the day approached of our winter storm we all prepared with anticipation of what was to come. The hours went by and it seemed as if the storm would not be as bad as stated. The naked tree's became lined with snow, the cardinals were brilliant with their red coats, the lawn and streets began to turn white creating a blanket covering the earth. The snow was glistening white, and as the winds picked up the tree's began to sway - all the makings of a beautiful winter storm day. Suddenly the power was gone. What would we do, no TV, and no computer? It was wonderful - we sat and talked until late. For some we had a peaceful night sleep awaiting what the morning would bring. Knock knock on the door, wake up we have no power and the basement has flooded - please make sure you are okay. Up we were, not knowing my husband was up on and off all night to make sure the basement was okay, we began to scurry around. Realizing all was well I went to the store to get coffee and doughnuts. The warmth of the storm began, the neighbors were out - we talked all morning (outside in 30 degree temperatures) until the power went on. This was about 3 hours later. But, in the meantime our neighbors across the street had power, and they offered their homes for comfort. And we also borrowed power - running very long extension cords across the street to give power to our sumps to not flood or have to carry heavy buckets of water up the stairs and out the door. This is the warmth of the storm - knowing we have friends who care and offer a lending hand. The talks with the family and conversation with our neighbors in cold temperatures. I had other plans for the day but, it was nice to relax and chat.