2 cups coarse sea salt
Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, was born of sea foam off the coast of Cyprus. Seawater; with its heavy concentration of salts and minerals, has proven regenerative powers. Nicks, cuts, and blemishes heal quickly when bathed in it. Prepare this bath at home and feel like a Greek goddess yourself. For gift-giving, fill a glass jar with sea salt and tie a seashell on to the lid to use as a spoon.

Add 1/2 cup of salt to a bath that is a little below body temperature. Powdered seaweed (available at natural food stores) may be added if desired.

Bars of soap that you purchase from the store are based on synthetic detergents instead of all-natural ingredients. Synthetics can be harsher to your skin than natural soap, especially without the natural glycerin. kris@soapcreationsbykris.com

I am now carrying Lavender Bath Salts, Vanilla Scented Body Butter, Unscented Body Butter and Sweet Almond Massage Oil with a Coconut scent. Email me for prices. kris@soapcreationsbykris.com

Handmade soap retains all the natural glycerin in the soap, unlike most commercial bars. Glycerin is a natural emollient that dramatically boosts lather and provides a milder soap that is gentler to the skin. Glycerin is removed from commercial ars since it is a valuable chemical in its own right ~ more valuable than the soap.

Ten Steps to Natural Beauty
1. Get plenty of rest
2. Exercise regularly
3. Eat a balanced diet
4. Take breaks to boost your energy. Meditate, relax or walk
5. Keep your skin and hair clean and full of moisture
6. Use sun protection
7. Brush and floss your teeth regularly
8. Drink plenty of water ~ at least eight glasses a day
9. Give yourself a monthly total body treatment (head to toe)
10. Use natural beauty products

I have been thinking lately about an Inspirational Quote that I want post that has made a difference for me in the past couple of years. This is one of my favorites: “Believe that you will succeed. Believe it firmly and you will then do what is necessary to bring success about” ~ Dale Carnegie
Here is another good one: “Dreams come a size too big so that we may grow into them.” ~ Jose Besset
Create a great day and Don’t Give Up!!

The many species of Melaleuca trees are native to Australia. Melaleuca trees have been known as tea trees since the time when their leaves were first used to prepare an herbal tea. The essential oil from the Melaleuca alternifolia is used to treat a wide range of skin disorders such as acne, sunburn, dandruff, burns, insect bites, cuts and infected wounds. It is quickly absorbed by the skin and thought to speed healing.

I am so excited to announce that I have added a new addition to my soap line…Besides 6 new scents that will be released in 2-3 weeks (they are just finishing curing . I am adding Massage oils, Body Butter and Bath salts. But the thing I am really excited about is the addition of my Inspirational Quotes to each bar of soap. ‘A little Inspiration tucked inside of every bar’ ~ After purchase, check under the label and you will find it there. These Inspirational Quotes have inspired me along my magical journey to personal empowerment and success. I want to share them with all of you. A few of them are affirmations that have helped me. One particular affirmation that helped me is: “You will either step FORWARD into GROWTH or back into safety.” ~Abraham Moslew I was scared to death when I started my other company Anchor Water Damage & Restoration. But I knew if I stayed in my comfort zone ~ I would do just that ~ stay there and not move forward. WOW ~ what a Journey it’s been. May 2010 was our largest volume of business calls and it just keeps getting better!

• Sometimes people ask “What’s so great about handmade soap?” If you’ve been buying soap at the store all your life, the relatively higher price of handmade soap may seem like an unnecessary expense. But once you’ve tried it, you are likely to be delighted with its skin-loving properties…
•   TREAT YOURSELF TO OUR ALL NATURAL, HANDMADE (COLD-PROCESSED) SOAP THAT CONTAINS NO PRESERVATIVES, NO SYNTHETICS, NO DETERGENTS OR ANIMAL BY PRODUCTS. Your Skin Will LOVE You For It!! 
•  OUR SOAPS CONTAIN OLIVE OIL, DISTILLED WATER, COCONUT OIL, PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT (PRESERVATIVE), SHEA BUTTER, AVOCADO OIL & ESSENTIAL OILS
•   WE HAVE A 6 WEEK CURE TIME
•   ONCE YOU START USING THE SOAP, KEEP OUT OF DIRECT WATER SPRAY SO IT WILL LAST LONGER. Best to use with a wooden soap dish.
•   Although my products are handmade using natural ingredients, the possibility of allergic reaction/skin sensitivity is not eliminated.

YAY! A couple of weeks ago I was accepted into my first local gift shop in Sandy called “Be Inspired.” http://beinspiredshop.blogspot.com I am so thrilled that they chose me and my product and that they believe in what I have to offer! “Be Inspired” ties into what I totally believe has got me where I am today. Inspiration. I was Inspired. I had a Dream, an Idea, the Courage to face a Challenge and the Passion to get it done!