Grapefruit Orange Handmade Soap by DeShawnMarie

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Yup you guessed it! Fresh batch ready today. Stop by my website or Etsy shop to pick up this delicious and perfect for Summer soap.
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Hippy Girl Handmade Soap is BACK!

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Ok I know it's been a while since Hippy Girl has been in the shop, but now she's back! Fresh batch ready for shipping. Stop by my website or Etsy shop to pick yours up now.
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Lavender Orange and Ginger Vegan Handmade Soap ....FRESH BATCH!

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Fresh batch! My exotic blend of Lavender, Orange and Ginger is back! The smell of this one is seriously to die for. Don't be fooled by it's simple design as the experience of this one will make you coming back for more. Hope you all have a chance to try it.

As always you may find my soap at my website or Etsy shop
http://deshawnmarie.com
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Announcing my new soap collection!

Well the moment you've all been waiting for is here. (at least I'd like to think you were waiting for it LOL) I've finally unveiled my NEW exotic soaps.  They are now listed at my Etsy shop deshawnmarie.etsy.com I will work on getting them listed on my website, artfire and other online shops, but for now they can be purchased at my Etsy shop.  I was so excited that my first day I listed them I sold several.  I am very proud of these new babies so I won't waste any more time and will get to the good stuff, the pictures!

FIRST IS THE ANISE CLOVE
I'll have to admit I consider this soap my masterpiece. 6 months of research and collecting the right ingredients went into developing this prized beauty.

This isn't for the vanilla ice cream girl, this is for the more adventurous. For those who like to take a walk on the wild side. Very exotic aroma with intoxicating qualities. Contains ground anise from China, anise oil, clove oil and ginger oil to fill the air with an aroma that will keep everyone coming back for more.

SECOND ON THE LIST IS THE SUGAR LIME

I've wanted to make this soap for a long time.  The picture of what I wanted it to look like has been in my head for almost a year and then voila I finally got around to it!!  Smells fantastic too!

It's like sipping on a Mojito on a hot summer day. Bursting with Lime essential oil this soap is a real refresher. Sugar and mint leaves are embedded throughout the soap for exfoliation and a true Mojito experience. It's an absolute delight in the shower. Very refreshing and a great picker upper when you are feeling a little down.

 

THIRD IN THE LINE UP IS ORANGE SPICE

Ok now I know most soap makers have an orange spice type soap and I should have had one by now, I've wanted to make one for years, but others just ended up taking importance over it.  Now I know why, I didn't want it to be just another orange spice soap.  I wanted it to be special.  So here it is!

Just like the name sounds. A big burst of oranges with hints of cinnamon, clove and ginger. Dusted with orange peel and cinnamon for exfoliation. Perfect for the fall season, warming, calming and sweet.

 

FOURTH COMES THE EUCALUPTUS LAVENDER

Now this isn't just your ordinary Eucalyptus Lavender, I've put a bit of a twist on it and added some spices.  It makes the aroma much more intriguing and interesting.

It's like Sri Lanka met the Australian outback. With therapeutic aromas such as Eucalyptus and Lavender coming together with a spice blend you are bound to have something unique and special. It's a very interesting combination, for the daring and wild at heart

 

LAST BUT NOT LEAST IS MY NEW ORANGE ROSE SOAP

At first it seemed like an odd combination to try, but then when I started playing around with it I fell in love.  Definitely one of my favorite new ones.  It's just so different and exotic.

Imagine walking through a market filled with Roses, Oranges, Vanilla and a splash of Nutmeg. There now do you picture it better? It's a complex but pleasant aroma. Soft but full and not to mention this soap is a real looker ;-)

Well there you have it 5 new soaps for the holiday season.  I might surprise you and squeak in a few other new ones before the holidays, but not sure yet...the ideas are in my head, we'll see if I can get it done before the holidays.  In the mean time soak up these new babies and enjoy.  They are my pride and joy :-)

They are all at my Etsy shop now, drop by and get yours. deshawnmarie.etsy.com

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How to make Orange Peppermint Lotion. Recipe to make at home.

Orange Peppermint Lotion Recipe
1/2-cup mint water
1/8 tsp. borax
1/2 c. grapeseed oil
1 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. beeswax
8 drops orange oil
3-4 drops peppermint oil

Make the mint water by boiling fresh or dried mint leaves in water and then letting the mixture cool. Strain off the mint leaves. Use 1-cup fresh mint (1/4 cup dried mint leaves) to 1-cup water.

Then mix together the mint water and the borax, stirring until well mixed. Set aside. Mix together the grapeseed oil, coconut oil, and beeswax in a glass measuring cup. Place the cup with the oils--beeswax mixture in a pan of water (about 1 to 2 inches of water), making a water bath. Heat over medium heat until the beeswax is melted (8 to 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.

When the wax is melted, bring the mint solution almost to boiling (put the glass cup with the mint water/borax in the microwave on High for 1 minute, or use a water bath on the stove top).

Remove the oils-beeswax mixture from the water bath. Slowly add mint water/borax to the mixture in the blender and whip.

Allow the lotion to cool completely. The consistency may seem a bit thin, but it will thicken as it cools. Now add the peppermint and orange oils. Pour the lotion into a clean container with a lid.

VOILA you have Orange Peppermint lotion!

DeShawnMarie.com

You Can Find Me in the Shower… at Social Honeycomb

The Lucky Winner!

I recently participated in a giveaway at The Spotted Duck Blog and wanted to share Shelley Greenberg's Spotted Duck Blog with my readers along with the write up from Amanda Gravel of Social Honeycomb Blog who happened to be the lucky winner of my soap. Please drop by their blogs and say hello. Both of them are very cool and fun blogs.

Below is a picture of the soap I gave away and the happy winner :) Thanks to both Amanda and Shelley for this opportunity and for their continued support of my craft.



You Can Find Me in the Shower… at Social Honeycomb

Fabulous handmade soap sale for Mother's Day!

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE!! Now's the time to treat Mom to that special something. Handmade soap makes a wonderful gift and Mom will love it. With my distinguished European gold gift packaging you won't have to worry about wrapping it either.



With 28 different aromas you'll be sure to find one to please Mom this Mother's Day.



To take advantage of my sale just go to my Etsy shop at DeShawn Marie Handmade Soap and buy 2 soaps, during the check out write in the message to seller the 3rd soap that you would like for FREE!! With this special you receive 3 soaps plus shipping for $15, but Mom will think you spent alot more ;-)

Having a tough time deciding? The Gardenia Chamomile is a nice choice


or how about the refreshing Lemon Slice pictured below


another big winner with Mom is the Lavender Orange pictured below



no matter what you choose this Mother's Day, treat Mom special. Pamper Mom this Mother's Day and every day of the year. Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there xoxo.