Monthly Archives: March 2010

Post Your Own Question

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Bonnie Speigle

Do you have a skin-care question that I might be able to answer?  Post your question as a comment and I might use it as a topic for a an upcoming blog post.

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Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin – Herb & Soap Mixture

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Bonnie Speigle

The following is a great natural facial cleanser.  This is the variation I use to cleanse my face.  Here is the basic recipe: 1 cup dried lavender buds 1 cup dried chamomile flowers 1 cup soap shreds – an all-natural … Continue reading →

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All the Buzz about Shea Butter

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Bonnie Speigle

The list of skin ailments that Shea butter has credited with healing or helping is extremely long. When used in lotions or on its own it is said to help relieve sunburn, minimize wrinkles, prevent stretch marks, heal chapped skin, alleviate dry skin and minimize itching in eczema. It makes a wonderful moisturizing soap when used even small amounts. Continue reading →

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Simple Cleansing Oils for Dry Skin

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Bonnie Speigle

Oils are great all-natural facial cleansers for dry skin. The following is a list of non-comedogenic oils that you can start out with. Continue reading →

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Dead Sea Salts

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Bonnie Speigle

Dead Sea salts, mud and the Dead Sea itself have been used for healing a variety of illnesses and creating a general feeling of well-being for thousands of years.  I have outlined a few of the reasons why it should … Continue reading →

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About Us

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Bonnie Speigle

Handcrafted Soaps by Bonnie was established in 2007 out of a passion for making handcrafted soaps. My love for learning and discovery has developed my business into much more than soaps, including bath salts, salt scrubs and various moisturizing lotion … Continue reading →

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Preservatives – Just a Personal Observation

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Bonnie Speigle

This is a topic that has been on my mind alot and I continue to struggle with whether or not to use preservatives in my products. Preservatives are in a group of chemicals that I try to use minimally.  The general function … Continue reading →

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March Specials

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Bonnie Speigle

   Introducing New Dead Sea Bath Salts    20% off all Dead Sea Bath Salts this month    The salt mixture in my Dead Sea Bath Salts is 95% Dead Sea salts and 5% Himalayan Pink salts. Himalayan pink salts … Continue reading →

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