Am I getting annoying yet with the giveaways?

Well, I didnt know that this one started running too :-)

Sooo......I am being hosted over 10oneworld and I am offering two 4oz bottles of lotion - your scent choice!!! This should be good for you though - double chance to win something!!!

The rules are simple again and you can see them at:

Having a Contest

Sooo.........I am having a contest hosted at Confessions of a Stay at Home Mom.....Jami is sooo cool and nice, I love her blog, her writing reminds me of a quirky little birdy that is standing at a branch and tweeting...I dont know, dont laugh at me! Its how I feel, damn it!!!!!!

:-)


I am giving away a 2oz lotion OR a 2oz yogurt - the choice is yours. Go over Jami's blog and take a look at the rules - they are pretty simple....the least you can do is look at my store and leave a comment on her blog about what do you like the most.


Here is the link and dont be shy!!!!

http://confessions-stayathomemom.blogspot.com/2009/03/mea-culpa-bath-and-body-review-and.html

Oils and extracts that work as wrinkle prevenatives and line smoothers

I have been researching quiet a lot on this subject. Thats how I came about to buy custard apple and papaya extracts and thats how I started making creams with milk. I want to offer people natural alternative to the commercial creams, which dont put enough of the active ingredients for them to have a big impact.


Essential oils that are combating wrinkles are:

Violet Leaf, Frankincense, Clary Sage
Myrrh, Fennel, Lemon
Neroli, Hyssop, Rose
Carrot, Galbanum, Oregano
Lavender, Orange, Thyme
Vervaine, Patchouli, Rosemary
Yarrow, Palma Rosa, Chamomile German
Lime



Some of these oils dont really literally work on the lines, but we all know that by feeling happy and good about ourselves - we look younger. They do just that - lift up our spirits and wake up our minds.


Its my opinion that its better to prevent something by moisturizing every day than to cure it. But even if you think its too late - its really not. Its just going to take longer time and not so high expectations - dont expect Botox results :-)


So, here is the short description of the extracts:


- Custard Apple Extract is rich in alpha-hydroxy acid, which refines and rejuvenates the skin. It is best known for it’s moisturizing and anti-aging properties, making it perfect for dry or mature skin. It also has exceptional elastase inhibition activity, making it suitable for treatments aimed at maintaining the skin’s youthful elasticity.


- Papaya Extract is excellent in stabilizing oily skin & working as an exfoliant on dry areas. Papaya also is often used in skin products for the purpose of a natural lift & rejuvenation of the skin. Papaya contains Vitamin A, a property that benefits skin repair through increasing the rate of new cell formation. Vitamin C is also an anti-oxidant with wonderful proteins for smoother, softer skin.


- An excellent exfoliant, milk contains natural alpha hydroxy acids, which help to gently slough off dead skin cells. In addition, milk helps to reduce redness and soothe irritated skin.


- The cucumber peel extract and green tea extract are both natural sunscreens and give the skin a little cool feeling while nourishing it with vitamins and anti-oxidants. It is also said that green tea can help with minor cuts, burns and wounds.


I decided to place them in groups of 20, 30, 40.....for now, I have creams for over 20 and for over 30:

Etsy:

over 20

over 30


ArtFire:

MeaCulpaBodyandBath

Buy Handmade

Sale today until March 20th

Spend 35$ and get 5$ refund

Spend 75$ and get 10$ refund

Buy any 3 lotions (4oz or 8oz sizes) and get a 2oz lotion for free

Just write down SALE TODAY at Notes to Seller (or convo me) and go ahead with payment. I will refund via Pay Pal

Sale ends March 20th


If you are buying from my Artfire store, place the message in Notes at PayPal or send me a message

Etsy Store

ArtFire Store

The monthly sweepstakes are gonna be bi-monthly

I am sad to say this - but I have to do it this way. Sales have slowed down and what kind of choices would I have to give a prize to? Its more fun with more entries, more people....


Sooooo......the April drawing is going to be held on the 6th and the prize is going to be a 2oz jar of Body Yogurt with your choice of scent. Talking about scents, I just added more choices:

Mango Sorbet

Pomegranate Bendel

Pomegranate Cherry

Midnight Pomegranate

Raspberry Cream

Between the sheets

Cucumber

Green Apple

Juniper Breeze

Lolita

Ginger peach

Cherry Blossom

Margarita Lime

Juicy Pear

Mediterranean Fig

Beach

and many, many more!!!!


In case you dont remember the rules for the sweepstakes, here they are:


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1. Every other month on the 6th I will be drawing names of the people that have purchased from me to win a prize.

2. The more items bought - that many times your name is going to be counted for.

3. If you recommend someone to my store, let me know about the username and if they purchased - your name will be added for each person you bring to me.

4. If you liked my product and wrote a review either on your blog or at www.makeupalley.com your name will be counted extra again

5. I will have all the names on a piece of paper, fold them, place them all in a container, shake it and draw one out of there.

6. You will be emailed and asked if you want the prize or not. If declined, I'll be drawing another name.

Every time its going to be a different prize!

I forgot my court jury duty thingie!!!

Wow......my head have been sooo wrapped around these creams and my store and what not, that I totally forgot that last Wednesday I was suppose o show up at the county's court building for that jury summoning! Damn it!


Now first thing Monday I have to call and explain myself and hopefully I am not in trouble :-(


Another dumb thing - I didnt even need to make all those creams ahead of time!!!! Duuuhhhhh! I could have just made the base I needed, take some interesting pix and list them that way...then add fragrance as they are ordered. Now I am almost out of 50 jars and had to order more...yikes!!!


Enough of bad luck things...lol....my brain is really empty this week :-(