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Useful is Beautiful

nora — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:17:33 +0000

The Journey

Last year, when visiting my parents in Arizona, I embarked upon a body care journey. I endeavored to create the ultimate product. One that would be from the beautiful Arizona desert, have multiple uses, smell and feel delicious on skin, and be 100% natural.

As I hiked the surroundings areas of my parents abode, I was stunned by the huge blooming bushes of wild Rosemary. Not only was the smell intoxicating, but my brian immediately thought body care. I knew the many benefits of Rosemary (analgesic, aromatizing, anti-inflammatory, stimulates blood circulation, antimicrobial and prevents hair fall, to name a few).

In The Making

First, we filled a super large jar to the brim with wild-harvested Rosemary and a few juniper berries from a nearby tree. I poured a gallon of organic Jojoba oil over the top. We found a place on the patio to set the jar, so the concoction could fully soak up the rays of the sun and moon, everyday, for three months.

Voila, then it was finished – the result, you ask? Nothing but amazing. All my body care expectations were exceeded. We ended up with a rich, deep green, highly concentrated, odiferous nourishing oil with a multitude of applications with stunning results … and it smells delightful.

The End Result

We mixed this wonder concentrate in with some organic Olive oil, added some pure Lavender essential oil and called it Rejuvenation~ useful is beautiful. This wonder oil can be used for many things. My favorite use is as a daily face cleanser, but it is equally satisfying as a deep hair conditioner, scalp treatment, and body oil. So far, I haven’t found anything it can’t be used for.

Mission accomplished. Enjoy!

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Hello Edina Byerly’s!

nora — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:54:22 +0000

On Tuesday, March 27 … Buy Fresh, Buy Local!

We are thrilled to be adding our product line of FRESH, NATURAL, DELICIOUS body care to the shelves of the BYERLY’s grocery store on France Avenue in Edina, Minnesota. Look for us, and tell your friends.

You Can EAT This BODYCARE (but please don’t)

nora — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:49:04 +0000

Bodylish ~ artisan crafted gourmet bodycare that’s the best for your body.

Thanks, Kiesha Jean for making us look so good

Making Bombs and Feeling Craftastic!

nora — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:09:05 +0000

PEACE Bath Bomb - Save YOURSELF, drop this bomb.

You can get your BODYLISH fix this weekend at these events.

DEMO at the Inspiration Center at Byerly’s Minnetonka –

Saturday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Learn how to make PEACE bath bombs, and buy your groceries. Today at the Minnetonka Byerlys BODYLISH will be in the Inspiration Center making bombs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CRAFTASTIC at the Gandhi Mahal Restaurant –

Saturday, Nov. 12 (4 – 9 p.m.) and Sunday Nov. 13 (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

We’ll be there. The food will be fantastic and the crafts our really cool.

* PURE * NATURAL * LOCAL * SMALL BATCH * FRESHLY MADE*

Three Great Ways to Get Your Bodylish This Weekend!

nora — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:48:01 +0000

Bodyish is at three places this weekend. At Linden Hills you can get some Bodylish for FREE.*

Tippy Maurant an d guests 10th annual fall studio show ~ November 4,5,6. 6 to 10, 10 to 6, and 12 to 5.

School House Craft Fair ~ November 5th and 6th. 9 to 7 and 10 to 5.

Linden Hills Coop ~ Free samples with in-store demo from 3 to 6 this Friday, November 4th.

* Travel size soaps and moisturizing bars YUM and LUXE.

Making PEACE Bath Bombs at Byerly’s Ridgedale Today

nora — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:53:46 +0000

It was a really fun thing to do. I hope everyone who received a free PEACE bath bomb made fresh at Byerly’s enjoyed the bath confection. See us again on November 12th. Related posts:Making Bombs and Feeling Craftastic! PRESS RELEASE: Bath-on-a-stick Joins The Minnesota State Fair Blue Ribbon Bath Bomb ~ Bath-On-A-Stick by bodylish [...]

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Saturday at EastSide Food Coop

Jay — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:36:12 +0000

We introduced the Bodylish travel soaps at Now Bikes and Fitness on Snelling and the EastSide Food Coop on Saturday. We gave out 75 of these super cute bodylish bars.

Bodylish travelers are a hearty 1.5 oz bar. Great for camping, traveling or on-the-go. 100% natural with essential oils in four BODYLISH flavors, CowGirl, Dude, Down to Earth and Maryjane.

They’re so cute.

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What is Super Fatted Soap?

Jay — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:15:55 +0000

Trace. See the drops resting on top?

Ever wonder what it means to SuperFat soap? The term SuperFat refers to the percentage of oil that is left unchanged from the Lye when the soap is finished. The amount of oil left in our finished soap is between 12 and 16 percent (depending on the soap), resulting in a super moisturizing and soothing bathing experience.

Superfatting our Down to Earth Shampoo Bar.

What we do with our Down To Earth Shampoo Bar is we SuperFat it with Kukui Nut and Jojoba Oils by adding them after the batch has traced; Defined as “thick enough for drops to rest on top of mixture.” At this point, most of the saponification process has occurred and oils you want to be fully present when using the bar can be added. This effectively allows these two oils (Kukui Nut and Jojoba which are really beneficial to your hair and scalp) to be the ‘superfat’ in our shampoo bar! Let the food feeding skin and hair fest begin.

Five Healthy Habits to Nurture Fresh Spring Skin

nora — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:21:23 +0000

Even our skin longs for the fresh sweet air of spring. Weeks of deprivation from daily sun kissed vitamins and replenishing hydration can leave the skin tired and lifeless … it’s time to plant the seeds for fresh, healthy skin as spring emerges.

Here are five healthy habits to nurture fresh, vibrant skin.

1. Be Gentle
Use products that are mild and gentle. The fewer ingredients* the better, and be sure that the ingredients the product does contain are emollient and nutritive, not harsh or drying. This time of year a cleansing oil is perfect. You can make your own with organic olive oil and essential oils (I use Lavender and Rosemary). Oil is actually an excellent cleanser. It feeds the skin, and removes dirt without pulling skin.

*Be aware of what you are putting on your skin. Sixty percent of what comes in contact with the skin is absorbed. It is best to use products with pure, natural ingredients, and gentle essences.

2. Apply a Cream Daily
A deeply penetrating cream or serum can make a big difference in the balance and health of your skin. Daily use of a nutritive, hydrating and protective cream increases skins elasticity, vibrancy and overall health. Each person has unique skin that is adapting and changing as environmental conditions change. Carefully choose a high-quality cream that is right for YOU.

3. Increase Hydration
Your skin is a mirror of your bodies hydration level. For soft, youthful skin that is plump and supple be sure to drink plenty of water. In addition, it doesn’t hurt to further hydrate skin by bathing, misting, or submerging. When a conveniently cool pool of water is lacking, we LOVE a skin rejuvenating spritz.

4. Eat Healthy and Get Fresh Air
True beauty really is cultivated from the inside out. The health and balance of your entire body is reflected by the skin. To help nurture your complextion from within, take a daily dose of vitamins, including fish oils, eat ample portions of fresh foods, and get outside everyday.

5. Find Your Happy Place
Stress is another thing that can show on your skin. Relax, meditate, visualize, do yoga or just find your happy place. Do this every day for 15 minutes. Carve out this time for yourself and make sure you do it. This, above all else, will give you the benefit you seek.

Therapeutic Detox Bath

nora — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:19:53 +0000

It is said, that you first must let go of the old, to make way for the new. It’s time to do this for your body.

To start the new year fresh, with a high-functioning, clear and nouished body, a therapeutic detox bath is the answer. The skin is the largest organ of ingestion. The body can easily assimilate the beneficial nutrients added to the bath water through the herbs, oils and salts. This bath will cleanse the body of toxins stored over the course of everyday living, and replenish and recharge with vital nutrients thus clearing the way for better balance.

The recipe for the bath is simple. Just combine one cup of epsom salts with two cups of baking soda. We add essential oils (grapefruit, rosemary, fennel and juniper) and some Magnesium oil, a critical mineral for nerve and muscle function. If those ingredients aren’t easily available, below are some suggestions for effective variations found in your kitchen.

a bag of organic Green Tea

the juice and peel of one fresh organic lemon

ginger root gratings (placed in a muslin tea bag or tea ball)

a quarter of a teaspoon of any of these essential oils (grapefruit, rosemary, fennel, juniper)

The water for this bath should be drawn very hot. Stay in the bath as long as you can, keeping the water hot. Soak up the goodness and let go of the rest. If possible, you should detox bathe twice in the same day. Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day.