Rosewater in the recipe of lotion: Rose Petals Body Lotion.

Hydrosols (also called floral water or distillates or hydrolate) are the by-products of the distillation of essential oils but they are most amazing ingredients in the skin care. All hydrosols contain the water soluble components of the plants and therefore have much more gentle but, similar properties to the essential oil.

I decided to incorporate Rosewater into recipe of body lotion. Rose hydrolyte (rosewater) provides moisturizing, firming and soothing properties. Rose Hydrosol is a great toner, just as it is, for all skin types.  Especially suited to dry and mature skin types.

Rose Petals Body Lotion. 

This lotion smells wonderful! It's pretty close to the "Love Spell" Victoria Secret type fragrance - a sweet bouquet of mandarin orange, bergamot, and tangerine enhanced by hints of fresh rose, peaches, strawberries, and raspberries on an undertone of white musk.

What are other important ingredients there?

I though that it should be firming lotion, and added Caffeine.

Caffeine is an active ingredient, well known for it's ability to increase microcirculation.

It is also well known for it's ability to reduce water retention in the tissues resulting in a slimming effect.   In a Journal of Cosmetic Medicine (2008) article it was reported to have been very effective for 80% of the subjects tested.  The treatment was analyzed after 30 days with 2x daily applications of a 7% treatment.  Noticeable slimming effects were noted for the lower and upper thighs as well as the hips.

Glycerin and Sodium Lactate I've chosen for their moisturizing properties to create instant hydration.

MSM - MethylSulfonylMethane - is pure organic sulfur, which is found in all plants and tissues.  Considered to be nature's beauty mineral due to its ability to enhance the collagen bundles and restore the foundation for healthy skin. MSM acts as a healing solvent, driving ingredients deep into your cells and creating permeability for nutrients to move in and toxins to move out.

Panthenol (Provitamin B5) is known as a cosmetic active with excellent anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. A good addition to formulas for sensitive, irritated, and stressed skin.

Apricot and Grape seed oils – help to soften and soothe skin and maintain skin's natural moisture barrier.

Ingredients: Rose hydrolyte, distilled water, Apricot oil, Grape seed Oil, Glycerin, Emulsifier (ECOSERT), Sodium Lactate, Panthenol, Caffeine, MSM, Stearic acid, Optiphen, Fragrance (Phthalate free).
I also like 6 oz. plastic (HDPE) bottles. They are squeezable and can stand on either end!

This Rose Petals luxuriously thick lotion does not greasy and it is quickly absorbed while soothes, softens, and tones skin.

New soaps for Holidays.

As Holiday season is coming soon I made some new soaps.  

Winter Wonderland Soap. Cold Process Soap.

 

The aroma of fresh cut evergreen, juicy delicious apples, red currants, fruity cranberries, bright holly berry, and delicate winter white flowers all combine together for the perfect festive and merry scent!

Ingredients: Saponified oil- coconut, sustainable palm, olive, castor, corn, shea butter; distilled water, sodium lactate, sodium citrate, pigments for coloring, fragrance (phthalate-free).

This soap is well matched with Fresh Green Bath Bombs with the same fragrance (as option).

Red Currant and Theme Tea Soap.

An absolutely gorgeous scent! A rich blend of crisp berries and tea aromas with depth and complexity… It would be described as fresh and bright - very cheerful, with some sweetness.

I was inspired to make this soap by fragrance, and used cold process soapmaking.

 

Ingredients: Saponified oil- coconut, sustainable palm, olive, castor, corn, shea butter; distilled water, sodium lactate, sodium citrate, pigments for coloring, fragrance (phthalate-free). 

Because this is one of my favorite fragrance, I will try to create new set of bath bombs with this scent, probably using the same recipe as Fresh Lemon and Bergamot Bath Bombs:

Orange & Tangerine Soap. Cold Process Soap.

This soap is refreshing and smells like a blend of oranges and tangerines! It's a nice balance of sweet and tart. It’s citrus, but also complex - it won't make you boring.

Ingredients: Saponified oil - coconut, sustainable palm, olive, castor, grape seed; sodium lactate, pigments for coloring, fragrance (phthalate-free).

This soap may be combined with Orange Blossom Bath Bombs: