The Perfect Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Caitlin would recommend Pura's Mint Exfoliating Lip Scrub and the Cocoa Mint Lip Butter for stocking stuffers this holiday season.  Read what she has to say http://blissfullydomestic.com/2010/pura-body-naturals-holiday-gift-ideas-for-the-beauties-in-your-life

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Are All Butters and Oils the Same? The Answer is No

Are All Butters and Oils the Same? - Part 1

I was asked this question by someone who stated that she always assumed “a butter is a butter and an oil is an oil”. Then she went on to say the only butter that she’s ever known is shea butter and she wasn’t sure what cocoa butter was. My assumption is that she, like many others, aren’t aware of the many different types of butters and oils that exist in nature because they aren’t readily available in the US due to our lack of natural resources. Most of the world’s best natural resources are sourced from other countries in far away places some of us never think about.

One similarity all oils and butters have in common is that they’re classified as emollients which are used to soften the skin and hair. The differences are based on their chemical structure and they have very different additional properties. In addition, both fats and oils are glycerol esters composed of glycerol and fatty acids and are called triglycerides.
Fatty acids can be saturated or unsaturated which determines the stability and properties of the oil. Oils with a higher degree of saturated fatty acids (lauric, myristic, palmatic, and stearic acids) include coconut oil and palm oil. These oils are more stable and don’t become rancid as quickly as unsaturated oils. Oils with a higher degree of unsaturated oils (oleic acid and linoleic acid) include corn oil, almond oil, safflower oil, castor oil, avocado oil, and olive oil. Unsaturated oils are smoother, less greasy, and better absorbed by the skin.
In Part 2 we will begin discussing the different acids and how they affect the properties of various butters.


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Milk Bath Anyone - Homemade recipe for softer glowing skin

Historically Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth, and Elisabeth of Bavaria to name a few have attributed their beautiful skin to milk baths.  That's right milk really does a body good!!!  The lactic acid, which is an alpha hydroxy acid in milk is said to dissolve the proteins which hold dead skin together bringing forth softer, radiant looking skin. The alpha hydroxy acids are also helpful to exfoliate the skin as well. You will leave the tub with smooth baby soft skin literally.

You can use various milks for different benefits to your skin.

•  Soy or rice milk hydrate the skin promoting the growth of healthy new cells
• Goat's Milk is great for obtaining smoother skin and it has the same pH as the skin

Ingredients:
2-3 cups of milk (whole, skim, 2%, or powdered milk)
rose petals (optional just make the bath look pretty)
you can add a few drops of oil if desired (not too much you don't want to slip) - olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil to name a few

Add the ingredients to your bath water and lay back and relax. After soaking for about 10-15 minutes start scrubbing your skin with a loofah or sponge to gently exfoliate. When done pat your skin dry and apply moisturizer.

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