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Sunday, May 31, 2009

The Lather Project: 30 Soaps in 30 Days - Day 23, Soap 23

It’s still Day 23!

Don’t forget to enter our Lather Project Soap Giveaway! 3 fabulous Soapy Prizes and lots of easy ways to enter and WIN!

I’m super excited about Soap #23!

Mainly because it’s a special request.

A lovely young lady contacted me and told me about the bridal shower she’s hosting for her sister. She had made some beautiful Lavender & Chamomile herb pillows for party favors and had a thought that some matching soap might be a nice touch.

What’s more pampering and relaxing than Lavender & Chamomile scented pillows and soap? And what woman wouldn’t like to receive spa-quality items as a gift?

I completely agreed with her!

Since she was a little short on time
(the Shower is June 13th), she had certainly done her research by hunting down a hot-process soapmaker. The hot-process method of soapmaking essentially ’cooks’ the lye out and speeds up the saponification process by weeks. While the soap is ready to use right out of the mold, the more time you give before using the bar translates to a harder, longer lasting bar of soap. But it’s ready to cut, package and ship within 24-48 hours.


So I used Egyptian Chamomile-Infused High-Oleic Sunflower Seed Oil (and infused the chamomile in distilled water, as well), added lots of real Lavender buds, scented it with 3 parts Lavender and 1 part Chamomile and gave it a pretty purple iron oxide swirl to come up with her matching soap!

She’ll have them in hand and ready to decorate and pair with her pillows by the weekend! And since I fell in love with this blend, I have plenty extra to list in my shop!

Here’s the official description for Soap #23:

Bellissima Botanical-Infused Lavender Chamomile Soap

Our line of Botanical Infused Bath Bars are a special treat for your skin - infusing teas, flowers, plants and herbs in oils or water and adding it to soap not only imparts the amazing benefits to the soap, but also allows for the most nutrients and enrichment possible from the botanicals!

Lavender Chamomile is a harmonious blend of sweet, fresh lavender with just the right amount of herbal chamomile to elevate this to a relaxing and heavenly scent. This is an unforgettable floral fragrance! And with real lavender buds and Egyptian Chamomile, this soap offers gentle exfoliation and is a visual delight!

Look for Bellissima Botanical-Infused Lavender Chamomile Soap for sale at
http://BellissimaMinerals.etsy.com in the next few days!

Tune in Tomorrow for Soap #24!


The Lather Project Soap Giveaway!

We’re on Day 23!

And with only 7 Days left in The Lather Project, I’m officially announcing a GIVEAWAY!

Yes, I’m going to give away 3 'Scent-Sational' Prizes:

1st Prize is 2 Full Size Soap Bars from The Lather Project - Winner’s Choice!
2nd Prize is 1 Full Size Bar & 1 Sample Size Bar - Winner’s Choice!
3rd Prize is 2 Sample Size Soap Bars - Winner’s Choice!


The Winners will each get to select two of the 30 Bars we’ve made during The Lather Project!

How do you get in on this sweet deal, you might ask?

Well, if you’ve already commented on any of The Lather Project Posts, you are automatically entered to win! Surprise! I appreciate every single person who has taken the time to comment on posts, blog about The Lather Project or feature Bellissima on their site - and every single one of you has earned one entry in the Giveaway!

And here’s how you can earn an entry - or additional entries into The Lather Project Giveaway (there‘s no limit to the number of entries you can earn!):

1. Post a comment on any Lather Project Post from Day 1 to Day 29
2. Write a blog post about The Lather Project or The Lather Project Giveaway (counts for 2 entries)
3. Feature Bellissima’s Etsy Shop on your Blog/Site - http://BellissimaMinerals.etsy.com (counts for 2 entries)
4. Follow Bellissima on Twitter: http:/twitter.com/BellissimaMMU
5. Rate and comment on any of Bellissima’s Squidoo Lenses (see sidebar for links)
6. Visit
http://www.bellissimamineralmakeup.com and request your FREE Mineral Makeup samples
7. Make a purchase from our etsy shop and use Promo Code ‘Entry’ in Notes to Seller http://BellissimaMinerals.etsy.com (counts for 2 entries)
8. Buy any Lather Project Soap using the discount codes found on our Blog (counts for 2 entries)
9. Twitter about The Lather Project providing a link to this Blog: http://BellissimasBlog.blogspot.com
10. Twitter about Bellissima’s Etsy Shop providing a link to my Store: http://BellissimaMinerals.etsy.com

So Enter as many times and ways as you can! Be sure to let me know if you post about The Lather Project or feature Bellissima's Shop on your Blog - it’s the only entry we may not be able to track!

The Winners will be randomly chosen from all the entries and announced on Day 30!

Good Luck to Everyone!

Soap #23 will be posted a bit later on today - so don‘t forget to Tune In!