New Bath Bomb Scents

We have two new bath bomb scents for sale at our shop.  Mauna Loa Bath Bomb and Coconut Milk Bath Bomb!  These two are really yummy smelling and are going to be a big hit this summer.

Mauna Loa Bath Bomb pairs well with our Mauna Loa Volcano Soap.  The scent is a sweet and fruity tropical delight.

Coconut Milk Bath Bomb pairs well with our Coconut Milk Shaving Soap.  The scent is reminiscent of a freshly cut coconut with hints of vanilla milk.  Its so creamy smelling.  I can't get enough of it!

Check out our website to purchase these sweet new scents.

Etsy Treasury

Thank you Etsy artist beader1, owner of the Etsy store Silver Frostings, for creating this Rainy Days and Stormy Nights Etsy Treasury!  Here are all the great Etsy items included in this treasury:

 

Vintage photograph pocket mirror

by Queer Etsy Street Team

Hand spun merino, alpaca and llama yarn

by The Critter Ranch

Cotton vintage look slouchy hat

by Sweet Savannah Baby

Labradorite and sterling silver chain drop earrings

by The Jewelry Chateau

Hand painted paper parasol

by ARTintersect

Sateen trench coat

by YYStudio

Hand made coasters

by Mable Mae

SLUGS boot liners

by Those Alaskan Girls

Rain drop necklace

by FUSED Jewelry Design

American apparel onesie

by Twice Tees

Fine art photograph

by Sarah Moldovan

 Rain slippers

by Briga

 Golden poppy greeting cards

by Natasha's Art Haven

Hair pins

by Bunny Boutique

Cloud earrings

by The Piehat

Click on the above links to purchase any of these wonderful handmade items!  And per usual, check out my website, Halo Soap and Products for great handmade natural bath and body products.

St. Patrick's Day Sale

Now through March 17th, 2011, receive 10% off of all green products at Halo Soap!

Last year, we made a special St. Patrick's Day gift set but this year, we've decided to try something a little different.  All regular priced items will be 10% off through St. Patrick's Day.  This doesn't include the 4 for $18 soap deal because it's already discounted!  But think of it like this:  one bar of soap at 10% off costs the same as one bar of soap with the 4 for $18 deal so it's like you are getting the same deal with out having to purchase 4 bars of soap.

We have lots of totes, candles, bath bombs, glycerin soap cubes and lip balm to choose from.  Remember, this sale is only good through St. Patrick's Day this year so come in soon for the best selection!

Crocheted Flowers

We've got a new project going here at Halo Soap - crocheted flowers!  These cute, floppy flowers measure 5-6 inches across and are attached to a small clip.  You can put them on your hair, on your purse, on a hat - be creative!  They are made with 100% cotton yarn and we'll soon have them in tons of colors.  Check out our yarn stash we'll be using to make the first round of these little gems:

Keep a look out for these flowers to go on sale at our shop.  You can also join our mailing list for updates on new products.

Vegan Lip Tints

These vegan lip tints were a blast to make!  I hate wearing lip stick but I love lip balm that is tinted.  It's great because it gives you lips just a hint of color an it's nice a glossy.  At Halo Soap, we've decided to start with three different tints to see how our customers like them.

To better see the colors, here is a skin swatch:

This fun  new product can be purchased from our website.

Glycerin Soap Cubes

 We now have new glycerin soap cubes at Halo Soap!  These funky little guys are made with an all natural glycerin soap base.  Most glycerin soap bases, especially those that are 'crystal clear' are made with over 25% synthetic detergents and cleansers.  At Halo Soap, we strive to bring our customers the most natural products possible so we were really excited to find this 100% natural glycerin soap base!  

Glycerin soap is great because glycerin is a natural humectant making it extra moisturizing for your skin.  This recipe also has safflower seed oil and castor oil, which penetrates the stratum corneum (outer most layer) of your skin to moisturize deep down.

We have over 2 dozen different scents and colors available.  Check out some of our favorites!

If you would like to purchase our glycerin soap cubes you can do so here.

Properly Burning Soy Candles

Properly burning a candle can sometimes be difficult.  The way a candle burns is affected by the type of wax used, wick size, fragrance content, dye use and even the room temperature of the candle.  A common problem with burning candles is tunneling.  There are steps you can take to avoid this:

~ Each time you burn your candle, make sure the melt pool reaches the sides of the jar.  This can take anywhere from one to three hours.  Estimate about one hour per inch diameter of the container for single wicked candles
~ Any wax that doesn't melt can be gently pushed from the sides of the container into the melt pool
~ Make sure the candle wick stays centered as the wax hardens after extinguishing the flame
~ Once the melt pool has reached the edges, blow out the candle, let the wax harden, trim the wick and re-light the candle.  This can add burn time to your entire candle and make it last longer.

Additionally, you should:
~ Keep your candle wick trimmed to about 1/4 inch before burning to avoid smoking
~ Keep wick and match debris free from the burn pool
~ Stop burning your candle when there is about 1/2 an inch of wax left at the bottom to avoid burning the surface on which the candle is placed

Here are some other guidelines to follow when burning candles.  Most of it may be common sense, but it's still good to keep in mind:
~ Keep your burning candle away from anything that can catch flame
~ If the flame is flickering, it may be catching a draft.  Move the candle to a different spot in the home.
~ Always burn candles on head-resistant surfaces
~ Never leave burning candles unattended

I hope this information helps anyone who is having problems with candle burning!  If you have purchased a candle from Halo Soap and Products and have had a problem with tunneling, bring your candle back to us.  If there is a significant amount of wax left in the jar, we can melt this wax down and turn it into tea lights for you!