Tuesday, February 9, 2010

New Year, New Products

This has been the busiest year for me ever!! I'm preparing for multiple vendor opportunities, working a full time job, balancing family and personal time and trying to stay healthy all at the same time. I've had some setbacks this year, but I'm getting my stride back. And when that happens - world beware!!

Based on customer feedback, I've made a few changes - for the better of course.

The Sugar Scrub has been improved. Not that there was anything wrong with it in the beginning, but I had challenges with it leaking out of the containers. I solved that problem by adding Sweet Almond Butter. Its not the ideal solution for those with nut allergies, but it can be modified for such. Adding the butter gave the scrub a thicker consistency, creamy texture, and more moisture then ever, but most importantly - it doesn't leak. Customers who have tried it love it and I'm sure you will too!

In January 2010 the Herbal Cuticle Treatment was borne out of need. I sanitize all my containers prior to use and am frequently submerging my hands in bleach, detergents & alcohol. As a result my cuticles have become dry, hard, cracked & peeling to the point of pain. Upon creating a cuticle treatment, I thought about what I was trying to achieve. I wanted to soothe my cuticles, promote healing and soften the cuticles. I combined calendula oil & tea tree oil for the soothing and healing, then the Illipe Butter for softening. Then topped it off with a few herbs. I applied it twice in a day and noticed healing by the next morning. Needless to say it was added to the line up the following day.

Next, we've added a Clarifying Vinegar & Herb Rinse. This new rinse will help remove excess build up from the hair that typical shampoos leave behind. It also brightens the color of your hair, especially if you have a permanent color. Its great for all hair types, chemically treated hair and virgin hair. Don't let the strong scent of vinegar discourage you. The scent will dissipate once the hair begins to dry.

Lastly, there's the new Silky Hair Butter for Dry Hair. The current Silky Hair Butter absorbs into the hair and scalp rather quickly and doesn't improve dry hair as much as I'd like to see. With that said, I decided to create new butter with Macadamia Nut Butter and a few other moisturizing butters. The end result, more moisturizing with a butter that still won't weigh the hair down.


Well, as you can see I've been quite busy on business home front, but busy creating wonderful products you can enjoy.