Calamine & Calendula

Ahhh, the one thing I don't like about summer? Bug bites! The mosquitos have been killing us over here.

Soooo... I did what I love to do best! I made soap! lol I did a hot process soap (so I could use it sooner basically) and made it with aloe vera to be soothing. I added calamine powder, calendula petals, and tea tree, lavender and chamomile essential oils. Yum! There isn't too much scent to this soap ... I added the essential oils in a lower dose, so as to impart some of their healing benefits, and not irritate the skin.

I've been using this soap on just the areas where I have bug bites. It feels really nice in the shower!

This is soap tho, and it washes off. For lasting itch relief, I still use a calamine lotion afterwards. :)

Hard to believe...

It's hard to believe Summer is almost over! I'm really happy this year I don't feel like I missed it! lol It does feel short, only because it took so long for the warm weather to show up here in the NW! lol

I got to go camping, to the beach, pool and park lots... so it's been a good summer, I can't complain. :)

I have some exciting things planned for Bella Bath & Body for the Fall/Winter!

Some new Halloween, limited edition products and scents! Hopefully skin care will debut soon as well as Body Wash. Also soaps in limited edition Fall and Winter scents. Plus gift sets for the Holidays.

Super Fall Sale coming soon! :) All my Halloween treats will debut at a reduced price! For a limited time only ... Also bars soaps will be having a special sale as well! Stay tuned! :)

Camping!

Ahh, I love summer. And now that's it's FINALLY here to stay in the NW, it makes me so happy.

We are going camping at the coast this week. I'm only going to stay for 2 days, the rest of the fam is staying the week. I need to be back to work on school work and go to my "real" day job. lol

Hope everyone's having a great weekend!

Treasury Fun!

I'm in this beautiful Summer themed treasury!

Lots of fun, summer picks, check it out!

My Summer Picks

This is my top ten Summer Picks from Etsy! :)

I love essentials lists.. I always find something I didn't think of, or wouldn't have thought of. hehe So here we go!

1. Body Splash - Perfect in soaring temperatures, a body splash is might lighter on the skin than heavy perfume, and not sticking like moisturizing body sprays. Kept in the fridge it will really help cool you down on a sizzling hot day.

2. Foot Scrub - Most certainly a summer essential! When you're wearing flip flops and sandals every day, your poor feet can take a beating. Take extra good care of em this summer!

3. Since your feet are buffed and lookin good, show them off in some hip leather sandals. Totally handmade, and lots of styles, but sure to check out this awesome shop!

4. Shaving Soap - Summer time means baring more skin. Make sure you keep it smooth and moisturized! Using something like my fluffy whipped soap to shave will do the job! It's enriched with sweet almond oil, so it softens your skin as you cleanse (or shave). It rinses clean, so you won't feel oily after your shower or bath either.

5. I don't know about you, but in the summer I tend to wear less makeup, and a lot of the time, none at all. For one, a lot of makeup will just melt in the heat and when I get sweaty. Plus it just feels heavy. So a lot of the time I wear just mascara and lip balm. So #4 on the list is, a good lip balm! My lip balms are formulated to be stable in the heat and cold, and include lip softening extracts.

6. Summer is a time for fun accessories! Keep your long hair off your face and neck with a fun barrette! This gal has lots of cute, summery designs!

7. Going to a summer wedding? Having a summer wedding?! This calls for soft and feminine details, like this flower hair comb. You'll look fresh and pretty in the summer heat!

8. Stylin sunglasses are my fav summer essential! I like vintage frames myself. Etsy is a great place to browse vintage! Check em out for lots and lots of sweet frames.

9. Tote Bags are essential for hauling your stuff to the beach or lake. Cute prints and natural fabrics are a must!

10. If you have pets, treat them this summer too! A stylish new collar or leash is just the thing!

I hope you enjoyed my Summer Essentials list! What are your summer essentials? Share your tips and favs with me in the comments! :)

Happy Summer everyone!

Coupon!

Free 1oz Body Butter w/Purchase!

Remember, only for a limited time!

Coupon!

Grab limited edition scents like ... Lime Sugar! Beach Babe! Mint Lemonade!

Summer Time!

I'm starting to think about summer products and scents. Well... I'm trying! It's hard with this cold and rainy NW weather! lol

I have a Hawaiian Suntan scents that I reeeally like. I'm planning to use that one for sure. But what else? Maybe Pina Colada? Or Mojito? Why is it only tropical drinks come to mind... lol

I'm also tinkering with two new products just for summer. After bath splash and whipped soap scrub. I think when it's super hot out, especially humid and hot.. a regular oil and butter sugar scrub is too heavy. And my regular body mist is too moisturizing for that kind of weather. So lighter products are needed.

Anyhoo.. that's what I'm workin on! :)