tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88820364111881490262024-03-19T12:49:23.578+08:00Bare Naked BodyHandcrafted, luxurious, natural artisan soap, bath and body productsBare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-86092186573136041282013-03-09T17:32:00.001+08:002013-03-09T17:32:32.414+08:00Loving Natural Liquid Soap<br />
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Bare Naked Body natural hand and body soap has been selling like hotcakes! I hand craft each batch of liquid soap with Margaret River olive oil and luxurious coconut oil – that is all. It makes a fabulous, mild, cleansing and soothing liquid soap and lathers well, without leaving a gel-like residue often found with commercial liquid soaps.</div>
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I have been making cold process soap for many years now and at the beginning, the thought of making liquid soap was quite daunting. Now that I have been making liquid soap for over two years and I actually think in some ways it I prefer it.</div>
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The only similarity to cold process soap is that in liquid soap you also add lye to oils. With liquid soap, it takes a much longer time to trace (particularly the liquid soap I make, which has a large amount of Olive Oil) which can be up to one hour. Then you need to cook the soap in the crock pot after it has traced. The whole process takes around four hours and you have to stir the cooking liquid soap every 20 to 30 minutes. I quite like being at home and doing other bits and pieces while I watch my liquid soap, stirring occasionally. Maybe it is because I love being at home…</div>
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I like the warming of the crockpot, the stirring of the gel/toffee like liquid soap and the relaxed pace at which the whole process moves. Cold process soap can often trace quickly and you really have to move fast to add clays and essential oils and then pour into the mold and then achieve the right pattern or look. On the other hand, I find making liquid soap serene, relaxing and very grounding.</div>
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<span></span>Once the liquid soap paste is cooked and tests clear, it is diluted to form the liquid soap. I like to dilute very slowly to achieve a lush, golden liquid soap (which reminds me of honey).</div>
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I make three varieties of hand and body natural liquid soap, the most popular being Refresh, which is zesty with Litsea Cubeca, Sweet Orange and Cedarwood essential oil. My personal favourite is Lavender and Palmarosa and then I have one unscented, which people can scent themselves, or for those with sensitive skin. </div>
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Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-54052359996528564182012-08-24T05:30:00.000+08:002012-08-24T05:30:01.821+08:00Lotion making – so much fun!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love natural body lotion and being able to make my own, is just sooo much fun! I use all my favorite ingredients including Evening Primrose Oil, Borage oil, Sweet almond oil and Jojoba oil, this lovely lotion will soothe and moisturise my Winter skin. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have lotion pump bottles ordered and arriving shortly, meaning luxurious Bare Naked Body lotions will soon be in stock!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-22061099627423403692012-08-20T08:30:00.000+08:002012-08-20T10:38:39.903+08:00Wish List….<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bare Naked Body only uses essential oils and slowly slowly, we are increasing the range and amount of essential oils we stock and thereby use in our products. Essential oils are more costly ($) than fragrance oils, (the latter are often labeled “Perfum” on bath and body products) however the benefits of pure essential oils outweigh any price. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bare Naked Body essential oil wish list: <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">- Pomelo</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">- Blood orange</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">- Jasmine</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">- Boronia</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">- Australian Lemon Tea Tree</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">Mmm... hopefully, soon, I can add some of these into the product range. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">Lisa </span></div>
Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-51476039333769489512012-08-15T19:28:00.000+08:002012-08-15T19:28:00.077+08:00Super Sugar Scrubs<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have been asked to make sugar and salt scrubs for quite a while now and I finally have all the ingredients and can start whipping some up. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I enjoy making products that I enjoy using, first and foremost and usually, most other people like them as well!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My sugar scrub contains unrefined organic shea butter, mango butter sweet almond oil, rice bran oil, olive oil, making for a super nourishing blend of natural, skin loving ingredients. I also use only the highest qualify essential oils for scent and natural clays for colour… so good. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I used the Lavender / Bergamot salt scrub in the shower tonight and let me tell you, it is heavenly!</span></span></div>
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Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-86199577984179680522012-08-09T19:27:00.000+08:002012-08-09T19:27:00.572+08:00Soaping Soaping<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many of us crafters are preparing for Christmas and Festive season already. Soap has a four week “curing period” in which the chemical reaction takes place, all chemical leaves the soap and the soap bars harden up. So, I have to give a lot of thought to keep up stock levels for wholesale orders, markets and my loyal customer base. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, back to the soap kitchen for me and on the agenda today – Goats Milk and Lavender. Made with local Busselton Goats’ Milk, Margaret River olive oil and Lavender essential oil, this is a creamy bar of soap, which soothes skin and smells devine. By far, it is one of my best sellers and personal favourites. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lisa xo<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-57178019446712775252012-07-26T22:05:00.000+08:002012-07-26T22:05:00.468+08:00Custom Soap cutter!Finally, I have saved my pennies and invested in a custom soap cutter ! Now all Bare Naked Body soap bars will be uniform in size...<br />
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I am officially in Love !<br />
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Here is as example of the stunning bars they cut -<br />
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<br />Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-37238209431885121192012-07-21T20:44:00.000+08:002012-07-21T20:44:00.079+08:00Natural Soap Colourant - experiment Part 2<br />
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So I have been experimenting with some additional natural soap colourants – Madder Root and Alkanet Root Powder. See last months entry for Part 1 where I added Madder Root and Alkanet at trace to the soap.</div>
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Part 2 of the experiment was infusing the oils with madder root and alkanet and then using the infused oils to make soap. Here is a picture of the jug used to make the Alkanet root powder infused soap (yes, I know the jug is red – after lots of small batch soap making recently, it was all I had available, as I usually use white jugs!) I was so excited to see the lush purple hues come through - naturally!</div>
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I could not wait to unmold the infused oil soaps!<br />
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Here is the Alkanet root infused oil soap - </div>
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It does look a little more mauve in real life, but not Purple and definately not as purple as what was in teh jug above. I think I might need to insultate a little more to ensure the soap goes through gel to bring the colour out. It is winter in Australia and rather cold! Still, I do love the Alkanet Root Powder soap and the depth of the colour, however, I wonder whether it will lather purple? I will let this soap cure for four weeks and them report back, as to the colour of the lather.<br />
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Here is the Madder Root infused oil soap - </div>
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The Madder Root Powder infused soap is lovely, but again, for this kind of colour, I do prefer the warmth that I achieve with natural clays.</div>
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VERDICT – I will not be introducing Madder root powder into Bare Naked Body soaps, as I prefer the depth of colour and effect I achieve with Clays.</div>
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I will be doing further experiments with Alkanet Root Powder infused oils and soaps as I really want to achieve a natural purple colour! Stay tuned for further purple soap soon!<br />
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<br /></div>Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-39551733397881898102012-07-19T22:00:00.000+08:002012-07-19T22:00:08.995+08:00Loofah Love<br />
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I have been looking at a big box of supplies I ordered for over a month now and all the goodies in there temp me to get my soap mojo back and start creating again. I have had a steady range of luxury soaps for a few years now and really want to start expanding and experimenting with some different product lines. </div>
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I have used one of my favourite soaps - Green French Clay - and it not only looks calming, with the pale green contrasting the loofah, but is super nourishing with added sweet almond oil, rice bran oil and sunflower oil. </div>
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Here is the soap hand cut with a very sharp knife. I love the patterns the loofah makes!<br />
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Madder root powder can produce a pink to coral colour in the soap and alkanet root powder can produce a blue, purple to blackish colour depending on the pH of the soap. There are two techniques to adding natural colourants to cold process soap and that is either adding the powder at trace or infusing the oils with the colourant and then filtering it before adding the lye.<br />
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Here is my first test - adding Madder Root and Alkanet Root Powder at trace<br />
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The alkanet root powder soap is the first photo and yes, the soap looks purple/blackish and with the large specks of alkanet root powder showing, the soap reminds me of road base! So, I will not be adding alkanet root powder again at trace and will soon experiment with infusing it instead.<br />
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The madder root powder soap looks a nice pastel pink and I do not mind the look of the small specks showing through. I do however, prefer the more solid colour I get with clays, like Pink Clay and Red Clay.<br />
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Well, either way, now I know that natural colourants added at trace does not produce the results that I want. Experiment 2 on the way - adding madder root and alkanet into the oils and infusing. I shall report back soon with pictures of the infused oil soaps.Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-73014828995860516312012-07-05T20:10:00.000+08:002012-07-05T20:10:00.525+08:00Australian Pink Clay soap<br />
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This is a new addition to the Bare Naked Body range and we love it! The pastel pink colour comes from Australian Pink Clay, which has therapeutic qualities as it restores firmness to skin, smooths fine lines and soothes stressed skin. This soap is great for delicate or sensitive skin.</div>
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With highest quality essential oils, the scent is earthy and grounding, with Lavender and Palmarosa essential oils. Both Lavender and Palmarosa essential oils are excellent for soothing sensitive skin and moisturising dry and damaged skin.</div>
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This is my new favourite and with Rosehip Granules on top, who could resist a relaxing and soul nourishing shower with this one?</div>
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Oh - what's it called? Seduce...</div>Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-53563970721391735982012-07-02T20:08:00.000+08:002012-07-02T20:08:04.551+08:00About Me and Bare Naked BodyI thought I would share a little bit about myself and Bare Naked Body with you.<br />
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Bare Naked Body is my passion project and my hobby has quickly morphed into a body products business. I started making luxurious, natural soaps and body products after suffering from adult onset eczema and finding that all the products I already owned flared my skin up and only natural solutions would soothe my skin. Friends and family soon wanted to buy my products and word spread - so I created Bare Naked Body and I am the Artistic Director, Creator, Visionary, Blogger, Soap Maker and Chief of Everything!<br />
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I am a twenty-something who loves my wonderful man, little dogs, sunshine, chocolate, baking, mangoes, sleep, summertime and sand between my toes.<br />
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<span>Welcome to the home of Bare Naked Body – Western Australia. This is Busselton beach where we currently spend around a quarter of our time. With a beach like this, why wouldn’t you!</span></div>
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<span></span>I gain my inspiration for bath and body products from nature and with the sand between my toes and the wind in my hair, I design and create luxurious, natural products.</div>
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Lisa </div>Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-51681286283915915032012-06-01T20:29:00.000+08:002012-06-01T20:29:00.065+08:00Olive Oil & Goats' MilkThis all natural, Olive Oil & Goats Milk bar is great for sensitive skin and many of my customers use this creamy bar for their children or babies, with great results.<br />
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Soothing... with Lavender Buds and Organic Calendula Petals on top.. mmm<br />
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<br />Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-65846374904590891872012-05-28T14:26:00.000+08:002012-05-28T14:26:33.953+08:00Back in Action - Green French ClayToday we picked ourselves up and starting re-stocking and re-creating some luxury soaps. I started with one of my favourites - Green French Clay. <div>
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Bergamot, Clary Sage and Lime essential oil - these earthy, crisp scents ground me, comfort me and remind me why I love aromatherapy and making soap.</div>
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Our previous design of Castile Bar had a rose bud of the top of the bar, but this "egg-shell skull" soap needs to be treated soooo gently, to ensure the rose bud it not knocked off the soap or broken off, leaving a small brown dimple where the bud was.<br />
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</tbody></table>So the Castile Bar has been re-designed, with a slightly textured top and sprinkle of luxury Lavender buds on top... what do you think?<br />
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</tbody></table>Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-23638850500727754122012-03-09T12:05:00.000+08:002012-03-09T12:05:00.196+08:00This Bare Naked Lady<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;">It is hot in Perth, Western Australia at the moment and this meant that this palm-oil free soap traced very quickly, so the red French clay tops are not as pretty as I usually like. The smell is fantastically romantic and sensual, with sweet orange, ylang ylang and grapefruit essential oils. The red French clay is also great for dry or mature skin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkR-tfE3vN-pCIcBZpN0iZIdHq-dNvVLP52CLblB8KO-bxaeA4fI_mjWd26Dsf73soFCw-fPZvVrYrmZXQG35F_4AhpyNxUjlRKINUA_dCjvCqv5h1Di2QD4JOIsPcM_dRceYmf9vM_zg/s1600/bnlady+logs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkR-tfE3vN-pCIcBZpN0iZIdHq-dNvVLP52CLblB8KO-bxaeA4fI_mjWd26Dsf73soFCw-fPZvVrYrmZXQG35F_4AhpyNxUjlRKINUA_dCjvCqv5h1Di2QD4JOIsPcM_dRceYmf9vM_zg/s320/bnlady+logs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;">At markets, people think this soap looks like fudge or white and pink chocolate... mmm.... Don't try to eat it though!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEPYEmHt0MjFVrQar_OYxB4yUQsUBz0xzg2MFQ2GLpD0h3LhP6CEHoeijiRnj2FRT3aqT4Xgdy-hXE59uzGeCwXrarwrUeRRgmos5GYwgeRldSE0SD0b-JyT6tBrA7HgU08BQRqvu-zo/s1600/BNLady+close+up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEPYEmHt0MjFVrQar_OYxB4yUQsUBz0xzg2MFQ2GLpD0h3LhP6CEHoeijiRnj2FRT3aqT4Xgdy-hXE59uzGeCwXrarwrUeRRgmos5GYwgeRldSE0SD0b-JyT6tBrA7HgU08BQRqvu-zo/s320/BNLady+close+up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;">Cut into generous bars for ultimate bath time pleasure !!!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><br />
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Here is a sneak peek at the Nourishing Lip Balms which will shortly be posted on the website for sale...<br />
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</div>Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-65440785861266743582011-12-06T21:33:00.000+08:002011-12-06T21:33:04.447+08:00Recent market photos - Bare Naked Body SoapsIt turns out that everyone likes natural soaps! One of the biggest Bare Naked Body supporters took some excellent photos of us at the Christmas Upmarket and sent them through to me...<br />
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The Bare Naked Body stall was busy all day and here I am selling a bar of <a href="http://www.barenakedbody.com.au/handmade_natural_soaps.html" target="_blank">Goat's Milk and Lavende</a>r - which was one of the best sellers on the.... this and the Refresh bar.<br />
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I also displayed the Bare Naked Body logo carving, which I had hand carved when I was in India a few months back. It looks great and I love the craftsmanship which went into it.<br />
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;">We had a great time showing our soaps off and everyone enjoyed getting hands on and up close and personal with Bare Naked Body soaps. A good time was had by all and we had a very successful market. </div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;">The turnout was fantastic and everyone was in the Christmas spirit! Soap for stocking fillers, Christmas presents for family and school teachers and my limited edition Soap on a Rope made of Green French Clay was going to be used as Christmas Tree baubles before being given out as gifts on Christmas Day!</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left;">Perth Upmarket really helps handmade and handcrafted artisan products get out there to the public. </div>Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-852764172351164272011-11-22T18:49:00.000+08:002011-11-22T18:49:23.149+08:00Christmas UpmarketCome and get up close and hands on with Bare Naked Body products at the Christmas Upmarket....<div><br />
</div><div>When: 10am to 4pm, Sunday 27 November 2011</div><div>Where: The University of Western Australia - find the Bare Naked Body stall outside on the veranda near the coffee stall.</div><div><br />
</div><div>See you there!</div>Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-13821932901418787572011-08-21T19:54:00.000+08:002011-08-21T19:54:25.130+08:00Castile Block<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<!--StartFragment--> <div class="ListParagraph"><span lang="EN-US">I am fortunate enough to be able to use local West Australian olive oil in all my products. The olive oil is sourced from the Margaret River region of Western Australia – which is one of my favourite areas, from the clean air, beautiful views, good food and wine, I always find clarity of mind in the South West. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraph"><br />
</div><div class="ListParagraph"><span lang="EN-US">I make this Castile Block to honour the beautiful local olive oil and keep it completely bare and naked, with no essential oils or clays. White beeswax hardens this bar and provides the beautiful white, creamy colour. Excellent for sensitive skin, the gorgeous rose bud sets off this soap with elegance and luxury. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ListParagraph"><br />
</div><div class="ListParagraph"><span lang="EN-US">Bare Naked Body tries to source as many ingredients from the local area as possible…I feel privileged to use some of the best olive oil in the world in my products. Enjoy… <o:p></o:p></span></div><!--EndFragment--> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Bare Naked Bodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055732974900966881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882036411188149026.post-17651397190624688302011-08-04T20:56:00.000+08:002011-08-04T20:56:46.937+08:00Introduction and WelcomeThank you for joining Bare Naked Body... we believe in body products which are simple and natural and still luxurious and fun. Our website is currently under construction however the link will be provided as soon as we go live. <br />
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Bare Naked Body products are as natural as possible, using ingredients which are as locally or sustainably sourced as possible... located in Perth, Western Australia, Bare Naked Body is inspired by the natural landscape around us - beaches, sun and fresh air! Our products use only essential oils or no essential oils. Fragrance oils are synthetically produced and can cause skin reactions. So, Bare Naked Body does not use any fragrance oils, only essential oils or no scent at all, making it a Pure Bare Naked Body Bar. <br />
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Stick with us and come with us on our journey - enjoy bath and shower time and enjoy Bare Naked Body... <br />
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