Monday, April 10, 2017

How to use bath bombs?

So you've gotten your colorful, scented, fizzy bath treat and you're ready for a relaxing, spa-like experience. You've run your bath water and toss it in and as it bubbles you can't help but think of the dollars you just tossed down the drain. But don't fret, I have some tips to help your budget while you pamper yourself.

First, did you know you could break apart your bath bombs and use one half in a bath and still have an excellent spa bath?  Yes, take a butterknife and split along the seam of the bomb use one half and place the other half in a dry storage bag and store it in dry place until you are ready to use it. See How to split and store your bath bombs.

Second, if you catch a bargain and buy in bulk. When you buy in bulk, the cost of each individual treat goes down.  So, when stored properly, your can extend the time between restocking.

Finally, get you treats from Smoodz! I make quality handmade, natural bathbombs at an affordable price. I don't use chemicals, SLS, parabens or any other harmful ingredients. So please stop by and check it out!

Thank you for reading! Come again soon!

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

To preserve or not to preserve... THAT is the question.

Today, there are many concerns about preservatives and other additives and their effects on our sensitivities, allergies and/or if they are carcinogenic. And as the season changes from summer into fall, the cooler weather contributes to the skin's dryness. So I will be ramping up production of my lotions and balms. So I thought I would give my perspective on the use of preservatives.

Since I have eczema I prefer to use products that only have ingredients that are derived from nature. But for the public, I reluctantly use a paraben-free preservative in my lotions to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. I feel that it is the proper thing to do for the safety of my customers. Since I haven't found proven data on how effective natural preservatives are, I choose not to use them.





In my research, I have concluded that I only need to use them in products that contain water. So the only product that contains a preservative is my lotion. I make my lotion under sterile conditions and I also a paraben-free preservative to prevent harmful bacteria growth and to extend the shelf life. I only use the recommended amount (0.1-0.5% by weight) and I list all of the ingredients on the label.

I believe that honesty is the best policy when running a business and wanted to be transparent about this issue so that my consumers can make informed decision about my products. As I said early, lotions are the only product at this time that contains a preservative. So my soaps, butters, lipbalms, bath fizzies, etc. are free of preservatives!

Where do you stand on the issue of preservatives in cosmetics?