06.09.10

Melting Pot Magic

Posted in Blogroll, Everyday Journal, Farmers Markets at 1:59 pm by admin

A new batch of Anna’s All-Natural Deodorant just in time for spring and summer

This week I switched from the soap pot to the melting pot. Soapmakers need to multi-task too, and at Anna’s EsSCENTials I’ve tried to hone in on products that are compatible with the good soaps that go through our doors. I’ve done excellent creams, lotions and other goodies. But this week I did a spring-time batch of Anna’s All-Natural Deodorant.

I’d researched this product for a while before coming up with a recipe that looked good to me. I looked for something that was both effective and safe, and tried a couple options before settling on this recipe. Some of my faithful soap customers agreed to give it a try, and I held my breath. People often have strong feelings about their deodorant. When reports came back unanimously positive, I figured I had something worth taking to market.

The problem was with packaging, however. The product was well-received, but the little pots I used weren’t. People wanted a container that would twist up as the deodorant was used and didn’t involve fingers in a container. This year, I found some nice, transluscent containers with twisters on the bottom. I think that should solve the problem.

So what’s in it?
The final recipe contains a number of essential oils that soothe, fight bacteria, and reduce odors. They include white thyme, tea tree, lavender, rosemary and others. I also included baking soda in a base of shea butter, sweet almond and other nice oils.

Other melting pot goodies

And other melting pot goodies
Also this week I did a new batch of the muscle & joint massage cream that my customers like so much. I’ve really had rave reviews for this one from people with knee and hand problems, among others. This special cream is designed with essential oils that reduce swelling and a special ingredient from Thailand, plai oil. So with that and the whipped shea butter cream I finished a couple weeks ago, I guess I’m as ready for spring markets as I’ll ever be.
Sharon

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