Skin Care "MUST HAVES"

LOTIONS...OILS...BUTTER'S

Is there a difference???

   "Silk" body Lotion: Does your body really need lotion?

YES...This is a great lotion for women, men, children and your babies delicate skin. The consistency is "light" and non-greasy. The aroma is fresh and clean. This lotion contains goat's milk, honey and shea butter. Goats's Milk is high in protein, triglycerides, Vitamin A, B-6, B-12 and Vitamin E, making it an excellent natural moisturizer that helps hydrate and nourish skin. Honey is a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is high in Vitamin C and promotes collagen formation in the skin. Shea Butter is great for moisturizing. This product does not contain mineral oil. 

        

     KenKou massage oil: Does your body need an oil??

YES: This oil is Great for men and women. Has Excellent properties for soothing, protecting and moisturizing the skin. It also has properties known to regenerate cells and capillary circulation. This oil is certified for superior glide. It's Lightly scented and contains no nut oils or man made paraben, preservatives or propylene glycol. Take with you to your favorite massage salon, or use AT HOME. Whatever your choice

Enjoy the decadence...your skin will thank you !!  available in 8 oz, 6oz, and 1oz roll on.

   Essential shea butter: Does your body need a butter?

YES: Your body needs a butter. Shea Butter is naturally white in color. It can be used all over the body...and should be. The secret to having glowing shea butter skin is this: Your hands. Yes, you read correctly. (smile) Your hands can give you a daily massage at "no cost".  Take your time...Don't rush this experience. You want the shea butter to "penetrate" the skin...not just lay on top of the skin. Massaging your skin daily with whipped shea butter... will soften your skin and keep it pliable.  There are many Shea Butter brands on the market, and you should use your favorite. But if you haven't experienced "whipped" shea butter...then you're missing out on a full body experience of softness!!  Whipped shea butter is light and easy to use. When rubbed into your skin completely...your skin will instantly take on a new appearance or "Glow". Use "sparingly" and rub in until that greasy feel is gone. You will instantly see a difference, after your very first use. Essential...is VERY OILY and THICK (whipped). A little goes a long way when moisturizing very dry skin. Plus, we have added a few drops of vanilla and vitamin-E to enrich your skin. Shea can be used on all skin types.

Whatever your preference...Lotion, Oil or Butter...each one serves a different purpose to keep your body looking young and supple. We recommend using all three...Enjoy the decadence...your skin will thank you !!

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Summer Spa Retreat Soap Collections

The Gourmet Soap Chef for the summer of 2016 is currently introducing timeless "New" Spa Soap Collection. These three (3) collections will relax the body...rejuvenate the mind… and help you become STRESS FREE!  

Spa Collection #1:

Relaxation Medley
consists of oriental spices and essential oils to give your senses harmonious aromas that are warm and calming during your bath or shower. This medley includes oriental spices and essential oils that add harmonious aromas to this warm and calming collection.  It includes the following 6 ounce soap bars:

Green tea: This soap bar has anti-aging properties and inhibits the breakdown of collagen that is responsible for keeping the skin firm and elastic.

Ginger Lime and Fig: ginger warms the skin, lime has medicinal properties and fig contains very high levels of phytochemicals that help fight cancer and filter UV rays, thus protecting the skin.
Lavender has been known for centuries for promoting calmness and healing.
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Spa Collection #2

Rejuvenation Medley
The nodes on this soap bar will refresh and invigorate your skin. Each exfoliation will stimulate your skin to remove dead skin cells and reveal a more youthful appearance. This spa bar and body scrub combo is fresh and vibrant because we use 100% bergamont essential oil. (bergamont is a light pink or light lavender color). When blended with almond meal (finely ground kernels of blanched almonds) the combination acts to unclog skin pores and absorb excess oil from the skin.

Bergamont essential oil: is extracted from the peel of an almost ripe fruit that resembles a miniature orange. This essential oil will invigorate and stimulate your senses. It's a great choice for first thing in the morning.
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Collection #3

Stress Medley
Either of these two soap bars below will calm, balance, relieve stress and help restore balance to a busy mind. If you're stressed out from a day of problems....this medley is for you. 
Blue Lavender and Palmarosa: The calming and balancing properties of Blue Lavender essential oil becomes even more pronounced when blended with Palmarosa (a soothing essential oil), which will help restore a sense of balance to a busy mind. The soap base is 100% Olive Oil to heal the skin as it relaxes you.

White Tea & Ginger: Ginger has wonderful warming properties when combined with soap because it warms the body and gives a tingling fresh feeling that is unsurpassed. The white tea essential oil is imported from China. When combined with the ginger, the aromas are absolutely sensual. The soap base is 100% FDA approved Shea Butter to soften the skin and moisturize rough dry spots.
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Spa Collection #4

Complete Collection
consists of all three medleys. Having all three medleys will assure, that you will always be ready... for whatever the day brings. This complete collection consists of six (6) soap bars.
Enjoy the decadence...your skin will thank you !!

Tattoo Fade

If you have a single tattoo or many tattoos on your skin...your main concern is probably that of "fading".  Selecting the right soap base can not only save your life...but will definitely save your artwork from the horror of fade. Pure Glycerin soap bars are recommended. 

Brides, did you order your Wedding and Honeymoon "custom" soap bars?

Brides are so busy this time of year. Many are getting ready for their summer wedding, as well as attending bridal shows and showers. But many brides usually forget one small simple detail...their custom bridal soap and honeymoon soap bars.

The Gourmet Soap Chef has dedicated a full section on wedding soap bars for your convenient shopping on our site. http://tiny.Ly/2Xev  Don't let those tiny hotel soap bars ruin your honeymoon or your special spa bath before you put on your wedding dress, or most important...when you take a romantic shower with your new husband. Purchase custom soap so that special moment will be remembered. Select from a full array of custom bars...our "Romance" soap bar has a bride kissing her husband on it. The heart shaped "wedding rings" soap bar is definitely a soap to select. We've even spelled out the word "LOVE" on a 6.5oz luxury soap bar. There are so many to select from, and you can select the color of the soap as well as the essential oil or fragrance. Visit our website, I promise you won't be sorry. Don't be left out...remember to purchase your custom wedding soap bars. Enjoy the Decadence...your skin will thank you!!  and so will your new husband (smile) http://tiny.Ly/2Xev

Herbal Soap

Ginger and Cinnamon Soap...

QUES. Why Should I Use Ginger & Cinnamon Soap?

ANS: The medicinal properties in ginger, help to stimulate the sweat glands. This effect results in a detoxification of the body, in which harmful toxins are sweated out during the bath.

Many individuals feel a detoxification bath using ginger soap, can both refresh them and ease a variety of ailments. For years, people have been using ginger to increase circulation in the body, relieve symptoms associated with a cold or the flu, and as a natural detoxifier. Ginger can also reduce aches and pains caused by arthritis, fibromyalgia, or other painful conditions of the joints and muscles.O

Our Ginger and Cinnamon soap contains ground cinnamon as well as 100% certified FDA approved ginger as well as cinnamon essential oils. Our soap bars do not contain any artificial fragrances or additives.

Some consider ginger cinnamon soap to be a good facial and skin cleanser. But Ginger is also known to improve circulation in the body. An increased blood flow, combined with the warming properties of ginger soap, can help lead to healthy and vibrant looking skin. These effects could give the skin a silky glow and a healthy appearance. The fragrant aroma of the soap, will also leave the skin smelling fresh.

 

Many individuals feel a detoxification bath using ginger soap, can both refresh them and ease a variety of ailments. For years, people have been using ginger to increase circulation in the body, relieve symptoms associated with a cold or the flu, and as a natural detoxifier. Ginger can also reduce aches and pains caused by arthritis, fibromyalgia, or other painful conditions of the joints and muscles.

 

Combining Ginger with Cinnamon takes your skin to another level...

Cinnamon has antibacterial properties, tones tissues, relieves pain and stiffness of muscles and joints. Conclusion: Ginger warms the skin and muscles while cinnamon relieves the pain.

Why should you use ginger and cinnamon soap??: it stimulates circulation.

Enjoy the Decadence...your skin will thank you !!

Premium Care

The real truth about ..........GOATS MILK SOAP...

Switching to soap made with Goats Milk, can truly benefit your skin’s health. Goat milk soap is perfect for people with dry sensitive skin, or conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. If you have perfect skin...goats milk soap will help it stay that way.  Goats Milk soap contains many benefits...read more...

Benefits...

Cream:  The cream that is present in goat milk, helps boost the moisturizing quality of goat milk soaps because it contains glycerin for luxurious skin softening. . Since many people suffer from dry skin, particularly in the winter months. Goat milk soap will not dry your skin out like many other soaps. This is important because keeping skin naturally moisturized, helps keep skin healthy.

Minerals: Goat milk contains one very important mineral for your skin. What is this ingredient? (ans: Selenium). Selenium is believed (by scientists) to play an important role in preventing skin cancer. Selenium can also help prevent damage to the skin from excessive time in the sun. Although the water used in other soaps may contain minerals such as calcium, sodium, or iron (commonly found in tap water), these minerals don't really help your skin. In fact, they are drying agents. The true benefit of Goats milk soap is that it has no alcohol, petroleum or preservatives. This factor helps reduce skin irritation and itchiness for people with sensitive skin or eczema.

Vitamins: Goats milk has many vitamins and other essential elements to help nourish your skin. But is particularly high in Vitamin A, which is necessary to repair damaged skin tissue, and maintain healthy skin. Other vitamins include E, C, and some B vitamins, amino and citric acids, unsaturated fatty acids and zinc. Soaps and creams made with Vitamin A, reduce lines and wrinkles, control acne, and provide some psoriasis relief. Commercial water-based soaps are artificially fortified with vitamins, and can't provide the needed skin relief in real time.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Goats milk contains alpha-hydroxy acids (such as lactic acid) which helps to remove dead skin cells from your skin’s surface. This leaves new cells on the surface of your skin that are smoother and younger looking. The alpha-hydroxy acids are extremely effective, because they break down the bonds that hold the dead skin cells together. Removing dead skin cells will help many skin conditions by removing irritation. Water-based soaps use harsh chemical acids to accomplish this, frequently with skin-damaging results. Stop using chemicals on your skin...switch soaps today!!

Enjoy the decadence...your skin will thank you !!

Healing Qualities

AVOCADO & CUCUMBER SOAP BARS:
(the gentle cleansing of avocado paired with the healing qualities of cucumber)

Enjoy the decadence...your skin will thank you !!

Avocado offers relief for almost every skin type.  It gently cleans oily skin with no irritation, to keep pores clear and healthy. For dry, sensitive skin, it soothes quickly and penetrates to nourish and moisturize...and because it's a moisturizer and a cleanser, Avocado Face and Body Soap continues working after you bathe. The fresh citrus scent is a gentle reminder that it's helping to keep your skin soft, supple and healthy all day long. A natural astringent.

Avocado soap is valued as a treatment for dry-type eczema and rashes, by moisturizing the skin with the fatty oils in the avocado oil and nurturing the skin with Vitamins A, D and E.

Avocado butter is especially good for dry, dull skin which has wrinkles. It can be beneficial for sensitive, stressed and prone to acne skin, boils and pimples. When there is the tendency for acne and pimples, the bitter nature of Avocado soap and butter helps to purify the skin, and improve immunity and skin conditions.

Cucumber is rich in sulphur and therefore it is very good for skin care and it can actually lighten the dark signs of aging thanks to its decongesting properties. Dermatological experts also recommend using cucumber to ease sunburn. When used continuously, it can also help to improve wrinkles. The old tradition of putting cucumber slices on swollen eyes is known by everyone: cucumbers can reawaken the eyes, rejuvenating the skin around them and reduce dark bags. In cosmetics, cucumber flesh is used to make a refreshing and hydrating facial mask, the seeds are used for toning and firming masks and the juice is used for soothing wipes for sensitive skin. In conclusion, to reduce wrinkles and make the skin softer and brighter, is it possible to create a very efficient facial mask using crushed cucumber, some olive oil and some drops of lemon juice. This treatment has a cleaning action that cleanses and reduces expanded and/or closed pores and it is also appropriate for sensitive skin that cannot tolerate soap or hard water.  The outcome of this treatment is superior to any lotion and is definitely cheaper.

Pairing together avocado and cucumber is a win win situation for all.
Remember...avocado cleans...cucumber heals.

source: benessere, living stores

Natural emollient properties

Soap of the Day:
Mango Butter Soap - 100% Certified Organic

“Mango Butter” BENEFITS

Mango butter has natural emollient properties, high oxidative ability, wound healing and regenerative properties. Mango butter is used for its skin softening, soothing, moisturizing and protective properties and to restore flexibility and reduce degeneration of skin cells. Mango butter has a protective effect against UV radiation. Mango butter is also used for treatment of wrinkles and people who use it will notice decreased signs of aging and the disappearance of lines and wrinkles within four to six weeks of daily use. Some more of mango butter’s benefits: 

Mango Butter Soap Bar
100% Certified Organic

• Effectively treats dry skin
• Heals skin rash
• Heals skin peeling after tanning
• Clears blemishes and wrinkles
• Relieves itching skin
• Heals sunburn
• Treats small skin wounds and skin cracks
• Moisturizes tough or rough skin
• Fights frost bite
• Prevents stretch marks
• Relieves insect bites
• Promotes healthy, rejuvenated skin
• Heals muscle fatigue, aches and tension
• Relieves skin allergies such as poison ivy or poison oak
• Treats eczema and dermatitis
• Fights off fine lines and wrinkles

Mango Butter is rich in fatty acids and is easily absorbed into the skin and doesn’t leave a greasy feel. When used as a liquid, it can also be used as an oil treatment for dry damaged hair. The list is long for mango butter benefits!

Is Your SOAP Making You FAT???

Hi Everyone,
I read an article a few months ago written and by Mieke Bray
(April 7, 2014 article)     that I would like to share with you...

 IS Your Soap Making You FAT?

 

"How is this possible?

"It all has to do with the chemicals used to preserve soap products....some of these chemicals mimic the natural estrogen in our bodies...and that's not good because estrogen levels effect the way the body processes and stores fat".

 

These chemicals are known as xenoestrogens

The article pointed out that Xenoestrogens increase testosterone conversion to estrogen in both men and women. Extra estrogen encourages fat storage... and that stored fat, produces even more estrogen. All that estrogen flying around can cause a whole mess of problems...Including:

Weight Gain

Increased Cancer risk

Mood Disorders

Sexual dysfunction including infertility

Gynecomastia (man boobs)

Facial Hair in women

 

"Some of the most suspect xenoestrogens are the parabens."

You've heard of those. You'll find them listed on the labels as

methylparaben,

butylparaben

propylparaben

Parabens and Phthalates

are also hidden by the name: fragrance



What can you do?

 

Read the Labels

Choose certified organic products

Look for labels "BPA Free" on plastic bottles

 

FOLLOW YOUR NOSE

"if your laundry detergent, dryer sheets, home fragrance spray, shampoo or body wash has a strong scent...it is especially suspect."

 

"Whether you are trying to lose weight or keep your family healthy, minimizing exposure to chemical additives is a good idea all around...if you don't buy these products

containing harmful ingredients...

they won't make them anymore!!

VOTE with your dollars!!"

 

Just remember...to steer clear of Bisphenol-A, which is present in many plastic water bottles and baby bottles.

If you locate a printed number 7 on the bottom of the bottle...

GET RID OF IT!!

Up to 70% of all top cosmetics, microwavable and dishwasher safe food containers are toxic.

 

 

Now, you know... that you know

 

 

 



EXCLUSIVE: press release

http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com

The Gourmet Soap Chef: OUR STORY

INTERVIEW WITH: A. J. Abbley (Owner of The Gourmet Soap Chef)

by Merchants.com   (Aug. 2011)

Why did you start your business?

In 2004, I started researching "soap" because I felt my skin was not being properly nourished using commercial soap bars. Since that time, I have become somewhat of an "expert" on clean skin, because skin is on duty protecting the body every minute of the day. Skin is also our first line of defense against infections and attacks on well being.

In order to help the skin stay nourished, soft and supple, it really has to be taken care of (this rule applies to males and females alike). I've discovered, in order to prevent "wrinkles" from controlling skin now and in the future, soap should at least contain olive oil or aloe vera. These two ingredients help control skin cancer (from sun bathing). The aloe vera will heal the skin and the olive oil will help moisturize and nourish the skin. So, since skin covers the body from head to toe to help the body control the defense system against germs, I wanted my skin to be really clean. If skin is clean…the body will be healthy.

During my research, I discovered some commercial soap companies are putting fats, chemicals, hardeners and the like in their moisturizing bars. The FDA won't even let these companies call their bars "soap"...they are called moisturizing bars. Well, I didn't want those chemicals on my skin. So, I opened The Gourmet Soap Chef, and decided to give people custom soap bars that are pure and organic in nature. My company soap bases are made with vegetable oils and contain no animal by products, hardeners, detergents or filler such as wax or alcohol. In addition, all of my company soap bars are CUSTOM made to order, and no two bars are alike. Small imperfections in my soap bars are not flaws, but bring out the handcrafted quality of custom made soap. I also use 100% pure essential oils for constant aroma...as well as FDA cosmetic approved fragrance oils in today's popular aromas.

The Gourmet Soap Chef offers "gourmet decadence"...and if you...
 "Enjoy the Decadence...your skin will thank you!! "

What makes you different than other similar businesses in your community?

Each year, The Gourmet Soap Chef offers our Artistic Nutcracker soap bars to Ballet Companies to sell as a fundraising item during their Nutcracker ballet performances. During the Christmas holidays, the Nutcracker is presented across the United States by Ballet Companies. We offer our "Nutcracker" soap bars "at cost" to ballet companies, so they can raise money for their organization. Being a past President and Past Assistant Governor of  Rotary International, I sincerely believe in "Service Above Self".

What do you like most about your community?

Ashburn Farm is a very progressive community. I've only lived in this community approximately 3 years, but the infrastructure has more than doubled since my arrival. New shopping malls and theaters have opened two-fold in this area. I also enjoy being so close to Dulles Airport, and I'm approximately 30 minutes from Washington DC. It's a wonderful community to create a brand, and establish a new business in these hard economic times. (end)

Owner: A. J. Abbley

7 years in operation!

Father's Day beauty for him

Feather Article: written by Melissa Gray- on The Gourmet Soap Chef Products
National Beauty Editor for the Examiner Newspaper--Examiner.com

Do you like this review?

Every year you try to figure out what to get your father for Father’s Day. Tired of giving him ties?  Is cologne getting boring? This year, try something different. Get him something good for his skin. The Gourmet Soap Chef ™ has a manly assortment of soaps that your father will enjoy and most definitely use.
The Gourmet Soap Chef’s™ soaps not only come in fabulous scents, but they contain things good for dad’s skin. With ingredients like mango butter and cocoa butter, your dad will be softening and conditioning his skin without even knowing it.

Products to try:
Massage bar – This soap with massaging nubs is a great way to relieve tension and sore muscles.  It comes in bold scents like: Fierce-4-Men, Intuition, Jacob’s Desire and Oatmeal, Milk & Honey.

Sports Themed Soaps – With a full selection of sport inspired soaps, there is sure to be one that your dad enjoys. These masculine scents come in the shape of his favorite sport: football, golf, basketball and golf. They may look like fun, but they also contain essential moisturizing ingredients.
So this year, get dad something you know he will use and enjoy!  Add a couple of washcloths, loofahs and The Gourmet Soap Chef soaps and you have a great bath basket.  All soaps from The Gourmet Soap Chef™ come in a stylish keepsake box that can be used again and again. This year buck the trend and visit The Gourmet Soap Chef™.


Continue reading on Examiner.com Father's Day beauty for him - National Beauty Products | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/beauty-products-in-national/father-s-day-beauty-for-him-review#ixzz1NtSX9VpN

Are you taking care of your feet?

It may not be the first thing you think of each day, but taking care of your feet is important, whether you’re a man, woman, young, old, or a dancer.

Do you actually check your feet on a regular basis? Do you have cuts, bunions or blisters? Maybe an ingrown toenail? And if you have diabetes, checking your feet on a “regular basis” should be defined as every day.

Here are some tips for good foot health:
*Wear shoes that fit (especially if you‘re a woman). Also, as you get older, your shoe size will change, so measure before you buy (especially if you wear pointed toe high heel shoes).

*Keep your feet clean. Dirty feet can lead to additional health problems.

*Use creams or lotions to combat dry scaley skin on your feet.

*See your Doctor if you have a corn or other problems.

*Clip your toe nails to prevent ingrown nails.

*If your feet are swollen (it could be the sign of another health problem) see your Doctor.

And…most importantly..use foot care soap from The Gourmet Soap Chef. We list our soap as “dancer foot soap“, but we know if  it’s good enough for a dancer, it’s certainly good enough for your feet. We custom handcraft 4 types of soap bars to soothe tired feet:
(1) sugar scrub soap bars to remove and exfoliate dead skin.
(2) massage soap bars to relax the muscles in your feet. (with or without loofah scrub)
(3) olive oil bars to moisturize your feet. 
(4) peppermint soap bars to keep down odor.

Visit us at http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com/
…Enjoy the decadence…your skin (and feet) will thank you!!

Ballet Foot Soap for hard working Feet...

Attention ALL:
Ballet Dancers (professional and pre-professional) Students, Artistic Directors, Studio Owners, Ballet Mistress, Choreographers

As a dancer, it’s never to early to take serious care of your feet. Seventy five percent of all dancers will experience foot problems during their training and career. The foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and numerous tendons.

One way to avoid all of the common foot problems that most dancers experience is to train the dancer to take care of their feet now…to ensure a longer dance career in the future.

Every dancer should be massaging their feet daily, and using a soap bar that is designed specifically for their feet. The Gourmet Soap Chef has designed foot soap bars specifically for ballet dancers. Four primary essential oils that all dancers should use in their soap is peppermint, olive oil, lemon and eucalyptus.
Why?…because peppermint has antibacterial properties that will keep foot odor under control. Olive oil is another important property for your feet because olive oil moisturizes rough dry skin. Lemon essential oil is an astringent, and keeps bacteria under control especially in toe shoes and male ballet dance shoes. Eucalyptus essential oil is great because it boasts anti-inflammatory and analgesic qualities as a topically applied liniment ingredient.

Using the above essential oil soaps will definitely help your foot problems, and totally eliminate bacteria and athletics foot problems. The Gourmet Soap Chef offers 4 types of foot soap bars for the dancer, or anyone that is experiencing foot problems.

1). Sugar foot scrub--This foot sugar scrub will remove dead skin cells from the top of your foot and make your skin feel invigorated & soft.--Essential Oils used: Peppermint & Eucalyptus--$6.00 (2 bars per set).


2) Foot Massage Bar foot soap--Olive oil is one of the best skin moisturizers to soothe dry cracked feet. Dancers can order with or without the attached loufah scrub.--Essential oil used: Lemon essential oil--
$6.00 (2 bars per set)

3) Peppermint foot soap--Peppermint works as an antiseptic skin cleanser and is often used to relieve itching and scratching. Peppermint will also help eliminate foot odor. --$6.00 (2 bar set)

4) Olive Oil Foot Soap--Pure olive oil is the best way to moisturize your feet. When blended with aloe vera, the combination is a winner. This bar will give you healing as well as moisturizing. Aloe vera to heal your foot problems, and olive oil to soften dry skin.--$6.00 (2 bars per set)

You can buy these soaps in our store at http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com/
Foot Care now…will help alleviate foot problems in the future!

Lavender essential oil

"Women of ancient Africa had access to many natural botanical ingredients that are widely used today in skin care products. They knew the secrets of those ingredients. Egyptians more than any other culture, devoted themselves to beauty and its preservation; so much so, that they buried their natural skin care remedies and tools with the dead. They used natural oils such as sweet almond, baobab, marula and moringa. They also used botanical ingredients such as aloe, frankincense, myrrh, rose oil, honey etc. Being endowed with natural emollients like cocoa butter and avocado oil, they used these ingredients extensively in their beauty regiments".

Therefore, since these ingredients are ancient (and they worked), why shoudn't we use them? The Gourmet Soap Chef custom designs soap, that "only" uses ancient essential oils and fragrances. Our lavender soap bars are highly sought after because lavender has healing health properties that soothe the skin.

The health benefits of lavender oil for the skin can be attributed to its antiseptic and antifungal properties. It is used to treat various skin disorders such as acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, and other inflammations. It heals wounds, cuts, burns, and sunburns rapidly as it aids in the formation of scar tissues. Lavender oil is added to chamomile to treat eczema.

Other health benefits of lavender essential oil include its ability to treat leucorrhoea. It is also effective against insect bites. The oil is also used to repel mosquitoes and moths. You will find many mosquito repellents containing lavender oil as one of the ingredients.

So why are you using commercial soap? Why not treat your body and skin to the properties of lavender...Enjoy the decadence...your skin will thank you !!
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credits: from nature with love and organic facts

Easter Angels..and Designer Soap

Easter is upon us... and many people are buying new clothes and gift giving because it's a time of new awakening and new beginning.

The Gourmet Soap Chef  is the designer of choice for artistic soaps... so of course we would include Angels in our artistic line of soaps. Angles are great gifts to receive at any time of the year...but have you ever received an Angel made of soap? We have a full collection of soap Angels from sleeping angels to baby angels. Please check out out collection at http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com/ and select your favorite angel and soap fragrance.

Choose from over 12 soap types (shea butter, goatsmilk, mango butter, cocoa butter, aloe vera/olive oil, coconut, moisturizing white & clear, sweet honey, avocado cucumber, olive oil or hemp oil. Feel free to also select your favorite essential oil or fragrance to compliment your soap choice.

Please note: all soap orders are individually handcrafted in order to ensure freshness, because we use no hardeners, wax, lye, fillers or detergents. So each bar is softer than a commercial bar of soap, and better for your skin. Besides... detergents are for your clothes...not your skin. So let an Angel wrap your body in lather this Easter Season, and protect you throughout the day. Enjoy the decadence...you skin will thank you !!

Do Men care about how they smell?

The Fierce 4-Men custom soap collection is brand new...and The Gourmet Soap Chef is proud to add it to their organic soap line. Each custom soap bar is a full man-size 6.5 ounces. The raised nodules will massage deeply into muscles to give you a relaxing massage each and every time you shower or bathe. So what are you waiting for?...Enjoy the Decadence...your skin will thank you!! http://tiny.Ly/2Xev

Soap Colors

The Gourmet Soap Chef  likes to design custom soap using beautiful colorants. Therefore, we only use colorants that are on the FDA Approved list.:

Annatto (no restrictions)
Beta-carotene (no restrictions)
Caramel (no restrictions)
Chromium hydroxide greens (no restrictions)
Iron oxides (no restrictions)
Manganese violet (no restrictions)
Mica (no restrictions)
Titanium dioxide (no restrictions)
Ultramarines: blue, green, pink, red and violet (no restrictions)
Zinc oxide (no restrictions)

Per the above list, we particularly like to use "mica" powders in our soaps because it’s non-toxic and comes in a variety of over 70 colors from 7 color groups: (yellow, orange, red, brown, green, blue and Neutral). Mica makes up about half of most mineral makeup. Mica is a mineral and is used in cosmetic make-up because it’s translucent, and keeps the skin glowing and healthy. So, if it's good enough for the cosmetic make-up used by most women/men (especially in the movie industry), it's good enough for our soap...plus it's FDA approved.
Enjoy the Decadence..your skin will thank you! http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com/

Is your skin clean?

Your skin is on duty protecting your body every minute of the day. It’s also your first line of defense against infections and attacks on your well being. In order to help your skin stay nourished, soft and supple, you really have to take care of your skin (this rule applies to males and females alike). If you want to prevent wrinkles from controlling your skin now and in the future, you should be using a soap made with olive oil or aloe vera. These two ingredients also help control skin cancer (from sun bathing). The aloe vera will heal your skin and the olive oil will help moisturize and nourish your skin.

One of the problems to clean skin is this: many people don’t maintain proper hygiene. They wake up in the morning, put their clothes on and go out into the street. By mid-day, the bacterium on their skin begins to multiply and turn into something called “bad odors”. Remember, your skin is the largest organ covering your body. It covers you from head to toe to help your body control your defense system against germs. If your skin is clean…you’ll be healthy.

So how can you keep your body healthy, when all the commercial soap companies are putting fats, chemicals and the like in their moisturizing bars, and you're using those commercial bars? Easy…start shopping for and using handcrafted custom soap bars that are pure and organic in nature. Our soaps bases are made with vegetable oils and contain no animal by products, detergents or filler such as wax or alcohol. High quality cosmetic grade colorants are used to create true colors for hue blending. In addition, all of our soap bars are CUSTOM made to order, and no two bars are alike. Small imperfections in our soaps are not flaws, but bring out the handcrafted quality of custom made soap. We also use 100% pure essential oils for constant aroma...as well as FDA cosmetic approved fragrance oils in today's popular aromas. So what are you waiting for? Clean your skin...then Enjoy the Decadence...your skin will thank you!!
 Blogged by: The Gourmet Soap Chef: www.gourmetsoapchef.com

Translucent (clear) soap bars

Are you trapped in a world that only uses opaque solid rectangular bars of soap? Do you think about the soap you're using... or do you just get up in the morning, jump in the shower, grab the nearest bar of soap and go for it? Everything you put on your skin is absorbed immediately. Why would you not want to think about the soap you're putting on your skin?

Many people use expensive lotions to help combat the dryness from the commercial  detergent soaps they use. If you have the money to buy expensive lotions...more power to you. But I would like to suggest a "custom" translucent soap bar. These custom soaps smell good, they are attractive and can be obtained in many colors and fragrances.

But most people don't want to spend a lot of money on soap. But they will spend a lot of money on clothing, shoes and hair. They would rather use a detergent based commercial soap bar, instead of investing in their skin by  using a great custom  bar of soap.

Have you ever said to yourself...today I'm going to go soap shopping?  If you haven't...you should. Your skin deserves to be treated with respect because you won't get another skin for your body. You're stuck with the one you have. Sure, you can exfoliate the dead skin cells from your skin to give it a glow...but how many people in this economy can afford a spa visit every morning?

There are many custom translucent glycerin soaps on the internet. Do yourself a favor...next time shop for soap... instead of clothing or shoe shopping. Enjoy the decedance...your skin will thank you!!  (This blog brought to you by The Gourmet Soap Chef) http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com/