A Non-Vegan Soap Full of Sin!!!

I am going to blame my sin on the unbearably hot weather.
Texas is close to breaking weather records.
The heat wave started in May when the temps soared to the upper 90s. As of today, we have had over 30 straight days of 100+ degree temperatures.

A rare phenomenon has taken place: I have lost my appetite for everything except sweet foods and ice cream. Now, I am not supposed to eat ice cream due to lactose intolerance. Additionally, I am a practicing vegan. 

I crave sweet and creamy, so I made the most decadent soap ever!!!

It is made with Organic Heavy Cream, Organic Raw Cocoa Butter, Food Grade Rose Water and cruelty-free Tussah Silk. The color is thanks to French Rose Clay which is also terrific for sensitive skin.

Organic Cream, Rosewater & Silk Soap

I feel so guilty!!

But, my guilt is your luxurious pleasure! 

Buy it now in the Etsy shop.
I guarantee that your summer parched skin will LOVE it.

Want to Pare Down Your Summer Grooming Routine?

You should try my latest obsession - eco-friendly, all natural, handcrafted and ridiculously convenient shaving soap.

Seriously, shaving soap is my latest obsession.

I am not a warm weather kind of woman, so I take more showers and baths in the summer months. Especially now that I live in a place where it has hovered around, below, at and over 100 degrees since May.

I use my shaving soap daily - and love it. No more bottles, cans, jars, tubes, or worrying about how to get the stuff in a carry on bag for a flight!

I do not use a brush, I simply use the soap as an all over cleanser (even my face in this humidity!) and it just happens to give me an awesome shaving experience so I can go out in public. :)) 

The transformative ingredient is French clay. This clay infuses the soap with 'slip' so your razor can grab it and whisk that hair away.

Additionally, I find that even though my skin is sensitive, it likes this gentle, yet purifying clay! Hooray!

Currently, I offer two kinds of soap in the Etsy shop that are perfect for a close shave - Sweet Bay Oil and Deep South Floral, especially for the ladies. 

Although I am using the Sweet Bay Oil more, the Deep South bar has the added benefit of raw, organic shea butter, so some of you lucky Gals may be able to skip the body lotion!

In this type of sizzling weather, less is more, with the exception being sunscreen.

 

Deep South Floral

Sweet Bay Oil

So, if you order a bar or two, please let me know if you love this soap as much as I do!

Prosperity Blend

Lore has it that the precious wood essential oils in this soap can attract prosperity. 

These days, we could all use a boost!

Precious Woods Prosperity Blend

Now in stock at the Etsy shop.

In Love, Truth & Beauty

Special Pricing in the Etsy Shop

Please input coupon code ANGEL25 at checkout for an automatic 25% discount in the Etsy soap shop off any of your selected soaps.

Happy Memorial Day!

Love, Truth, Beauty

Honey Colloidal Oat Castile

New Soaps in Shop and THIS HEAT!!!

It is 102 in the shade where I reside - went right from tornadic weather (with hail) to HOT.

I am a Pitta dosha, according to Ayurvedic medicine. This is the classic, red-headed, green-eyed dosha that is HOT already. The mind and intellect are quick and sharp too. Hot. Hot. Hot.  When faced with extreme heat, I am not only miserable, I am cranky, irritable and inpatient. Yep. That's me!

I have been MIA on both my blogs - and my reading of my other friend's blogs. But - I am back! Yay!

I was racing against time to stock new soap before the temps climbed, as I like my oils to stay fresh. So - I have been a little busy...but - I would like you to see a few new soaps.

White Flowers Supreme Shea

Oak Moss Rose Mint

Orange Blossom Shea

Bay Essential Oil Shaving Round

Black Temple Incense

Calendula Petals

Green Matcha Tea

More to come!

BIG as the Full Moon Sale

Due to the Full Moon-induced lunacy, I am running a short special in my soap shop.
50% off each and every bar!

Simply input coupon code FULLMOON50 at checkout.

If you need more than one bar, please email me through Etsy - BEFORE YOU PURCHASE - and I will check stock. If I have what you need, I will create a special listing for you. Often, I have more than one bar, which is the standard listing.

La Luna

"Temple Incense Shea" and "5 Sandalwoods" soap are back in stock. This is a great opportunity to purchase some favorites and try some new things!
Time to howl!
Love. Truth. Beauty.

Spring Cleaning the Temple

Spring feeling more like summer here! 

Regardless of what the weather feels like, I follow the time-honored tradition of 'spring cleaning'. Not only do I go through clothes and household goods for donation, I also cleanse and purify the house. 

The spring cleaning of one's living quarters makes a big difference in the personal environment. 

Typically, I thoroughly clean the house, change out bedding, drapes, carefully clean all crystals, adornments and organize or toss clutter. Then, I prepare a solution, depending on my purposes or intentions, and wipe down all the home's surfaces. Last, I burn incense and utilize aromatherapy.

Ahhh.......serenity.

I have not posted in awhile because I have been super-busy creating new soaps! I am excited about these new beauties, but I will wait awhile longer before posting any images. The curing period can test my patience. Especially the curing period for pure castile soap, which is 6 - 12 months. 

While we are on the topic of spring cleaning, many of you may not know that I create special soaps for rituals, ceremonies and purposes. These soaps are typically custom-ordered to the client's specifications. I have a small arsenal of herbs, roots and oils that I use to create these special soaps. Lastly, I imbue each and every one of my soaps with Reiki energy. I hold a 3rd degree in Reiki, although I do not widely advertise that fact.

I recently made some custom ritual soap attuned to Angelic healing for a special client. The order turned out beautifully.

Additionally, I have a batch of soap that is curing on the shelf that uses particular oils and herbal decoctions for prosperity. Sometimes, you must have knowledge of the magical arts and you will be able to spot the special soaps in the shop.

Curious?

Here is a current example of a spiritually-based cleansing soap .....

Sweetgrass, Cedar & Sage

This soap is made with the essential oils of the smudging herbs: sweetgrass, cedar and sage. These herbs are said to purify spaces, places, a person and the atmosphere. The smudging practice is well-known to Native Americans and Spiritual Practitioners. 

I am fond of this soap, as it has a mild, clean aroma and is colored with natural chlorophyll and turmeric. As always, the soap recipe itself is lightly moisturizing.

So, do keep in mind that "Your Body Is Your Temple". 

How about a nice spring cleaning in your tub?

In Love, Truth and Beauty