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Things going on at Dr. Flower headquarters…
If you look at the picture of the week, you’ll see a line up for fruit bushes purchased on sale that will be planted in a minimum of 3 backyards and one Farm! We are just a little bit excited to do some landscaping with the fabulous plants that are antioxidant producers! Will these lovely organic homegrown fruits end up in Dr. Flower’s All Natural Handmade soap? I’m betting NOT! They will however, nourish those that make these all natural goodies. What do we have? Blueberries, Raspberries (red and fall producing gold), thornless blackberries, kiwi, and figs! Chances are that you might see a few updates on the landscape…
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Why name a soap Faustine Clay?
Perhaps folks wonder why I would name an all natural handmade soap faustine clay. I’ll tell you! The real story is that I’ve a dear friend with that nickname and she expressly asked for a handmade clay soap. My choice of clay was bentonite as it pulls dirt and oils from the skin. Those of us with oily skin can celebrate with this help! Bentonite clay actually forms from volcanic ash. (post on bentonite clay coming soon!) So how many folks immediately think of Roman times and culture that have been preserved in the ash of long since volcanic erupted Pompeii? Ok well we all can’t be geeks I realize,…
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Juniper berries – Faustine Clay Handmade Soap
Did you know that Juniper berries aren’t true berries? They are actually the female part of the pine cone for the juniper tree. Now you’d think that if something is called a berry, it would be a berry! Juniper trees being of the pine family though does make sense. Botanical: Juniperus communis Family: Cupressaceae (cypress) – Coniferae (conifer) Other common names: Common Juniper, Ground Juniper, Juniper Berries, Gin Berries This “berry” has been used as flavoring for gin and also in European cuisine for its distinguishing sharp, clear flavor. It tends to cut the gaminess of wild game. This berry’s use as a spice can be traced all the way…
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More candles this time Soy wax!
Hey there! I did make a few more candles this weekend that will be featured on the website! These are of the soy wax variety. All natural soy wax has become a cost effective choice for those looking for a natural candle that is also sustainable. See some of the candles I have featured: Soy wax tarts – What is a candle tart you ask? It’s a bit of scented wax that goes on the top of a candle burner that is either driven with a tea light to heat it or by an electric source much like a cup warmer. Soy Wax Travel Tins in Pumpkin Puree and Lavender…
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Busy this weekend with…candles!
I’m not sure why but making candles is relaxing! I enjoyed making a few for our upcoming candle season. I realize it’s already candle season in many places in the country. Some might even say candle season is every season! Here’s what came out of the molds in paraffin this weekend: Candy corn pillar Rainbow pillar
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Another use for loofah…scrubbing!
Those of you that are in charge of cleaning your homes, loofah makes a wonderful eco-friendly scrubbie too! It’ll scrub hard for you even with Dr. Flower handmade soap and then when you are ready, throw it in the compost when you are done! These are some of the places that I use my loofah scrubbies and handmade soap: Stovetop scrubbing Sink scrubbing Tupperware scrubbing
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Dr. Flower's Essentials proudly presents Loofah!
Dr. Flower’s Essentials proudly presents a new product line of natural bathing exfoliates. Loofah! It’s a fact that regular exfoliating and massage will help tone and promote firm skin. These Natural shower/bath fuzzies enhance your bathing experience especially with a handmade soap. Luxuriate in the natural suds as you scrub down with one of these natural goodies! This is NOT a sea creature, it’s a gourd that grows on a vine in the same plant family as cucumbers. As a plant, there are six or more species of Loofah and it is what’s for dinner in some Asian locations. Loofah Aegyptiaca (Egyptian) and Loofah Acutangula (Chinese) are the prime species…
