|
The Fragrant Bath - Product FAQs
A Note About the Soap Wars:
There is this quiet little war brewing between those who make soap from scratch (hot or cold processed soaps) and those who make soaps via a pre-made base (Melt and Pour) as being Handcrafted, Handmade, Homemade, etc. Why the war? Beats me. Personally, there's enough fighting in the world and we don't need another stupid thing to fight about. As far as I'm concerned, the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild defines ALL of these methods as soapmaking. I and others who make M&P products work very hard to perfect our craft just as my hot and cold-processed brothers and sisters do and I will define my soapmaking craft as handmade AND/OR handcrafted as I see fit. So please, no emails about how you think I am misrepresenting my products. I have the Guild on my side, thank you.
'Nuff said.
And Now....About My Soaps:
My layered and colored designer soaps are made from a high-quality, great feeling (I should know because my family and I use them all the time) Melt and Pour (MP) glycerin soap bases. I use quality FDA approved colorants, fragrance oils and essential oils to create each elegant soap.
I also sell specialty gourmet soaps using wonderful quality botanicals and ingredients. These are SLS free and done in batches by me using all kinds of flowers, herbs, clays, etc.
All the soaps I make have the ingredients listed on the packaging for your edification.
A Few Tips on Soap Storage:
- Glycerin soaps have a very high glycerin content so if you are not using them right away they should be tightly wrapped and stored in a dry place away from moisture.
- "Help! My soap looks weird!" If your soap has a crystal-like or frosted surface, don't panic. That's the glycerin in the soap. This soap bloom-- or for a much nicer term "glycerin dew"-- is what forms when the humidity in the room is high. Washing with the soap will get rid of the surface dew.
Another problem I have customers contact me with is that their lovely pure white soap has turned a beige or brown. Again, a normal reaction if your fragrance of choice has vanilla, coconut or any number of spices in it, then that is the reason for the color change. I've even had some customers say that it looks like a baked cookie. How cool is that?
- To help your soap last longer, get a soap dish that has drainage holes. A soap that is sitting in a puddle will melt away faster.
- As with every bath and body product you use, take the proper precautions. In the case of soaps, take care as they can make the tub slippery. Keep soap out of eyes. If soap gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with clear clean water. Soap is not edible, although some of the designs may look or smell good enough to eat, they are not. Any allergic reactions stop using immediately.
Perfume FAQ
Our Perfume comes in two forms: Perfume oils and roller bottle perfumes. Our perfume oils are a blend of high quality fragrance or essential oils and a skin loving base oil like jojoba and coconut. Our roller bottle perfumes are made with fragrance oils blended with a special base made especially for roller bottles. Lots of fragrances to choose from.
IMPORTANT! Medical Disclaimer
The information provided by Patricia Bowe Designs™/The Fragrant Bath™ has not been evaluated by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration and is not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease, and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own physician or other health care professional. Any questions as to the usage of these products should be referred to a healthcare professional if you have or suspect that you may have a healthcare problem, allergy, sensitivity, etc. The information presented herein should not be construed as the practice of medicine. All information provided on the Patricia Bowe Designs™/The Fragrant Bath™ website is for information purposes only. Patricia Bowe Designs™/The Fragrant Bath™ is not responsible for misuse and/or abuse of any product sold as a result of consumer(s) using this web site, nor is Patricia Bowe Designs™/The Fragrant Bath™ responsible for any problem(s) or difficulty which may arise through consumer use of any products sold by Patricia Bowe Designs™/The Fragrant Bath™ Ordering products from Patricia Bowe Designs™/The Fragrant Bath™ constitutes consumer acceptance of the terms of this notice. Patricia Bowe Designs™/The Fragrant Bath™ is not responsible for any statements or claims that various manufacturers make about their products. We cannot be held responsible for typographical errors or product formulation changes within our web site. Prices are subject to change without notice.
For more information, please read my Store FAQ and Store Policies pages before ordering.
|
