Weekly Giveaway, July 28-Aug.3rd--Win a Bar of Mint Julep Soap!

Enter to win a bar of our natural Mint Julep Soap! It is scented with peppermint essential oil--perfect for cooling your skin during the hot and humids!

Each week, we will be offering a Soapwerks' product as a give-away--it is our way of thanking you for your support of our blog and our store.
Contest Rules:
1. Visit our Etsy shop by clicking here: http://www.soapwerks.etsy.com/
2. Pick out your favorite item from the store.
3. Come back here and post a message in the comments section, stating what you like and why.
4. PLEASE leave your e-mail so we can contact you if you win.
5. The contest closes at midnight on August 3rd. The winner will be contacted and will be given 5 days to claim the prize. If we do not hear from him/her, another winner will be chosen.
6. Our give-away is open to anyone anywhere!

Winner of Our Weekly Giveaway!

Greenly won the bar of Phenomenal Woman soap! She has 5 days to contact us; if we don't hear from her during that time, we will draw another name.

Congratulations Greenly!

Essential Oil Of The Month--Lavender

Lavender's name evolved from the Latin lavare, which means "to wash". Lavender is antifungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. So, it is wonderful to clean your body and your home.

Lavender is an antidepressant and calms you. It enhances sleep, so keep it near your bed.

Lavender blends well with citrus oils, lemongrass, and chamomile.

Put a few drops in unscented liquid soap, bath gel, shampoo, or lotion. You will feel clean and tranquil!

When you purchase an essential oil, make sure it is 100% pure. It is best to store essential oils in amber bottles, away from sunlight and high temperature. The shelf life of an essential oil is 1 year if stored under the correct conditions.

This recipe will keep you feeling fresh in warm weather:

Natural Body Powder

½ cup rice flour
¼ cup cornstarch
Few drops essential oil (lavender works well)

1. Sift dry ingredients together.
2. Add essential oil and blend well.
3. Keep in a plastic bag for two days.
4. Put in powder dispenser and enjoy!

If you would like to incorporate lavender into your life, SoapWerks sells lavender essential oil through our on-line shop: http://www.soapwerks.etsy.com/