Sunday, August 2, 2009

New Scents Added

NEW Holiday Scents -

Bree - This is a sweet and yummy fragrance that contains rich caramel and cream notes, with a hint of nutmeg and praline. Buttercream and all the goodness of the cookie is rounded out with rich base notes of cocoa and vanilla.

Vanessa - Reminiscent of a classic sophisticated vanilla liqueur, this version is a round, creamy vanilla bean scent.

Zoe - Sweet sugary aroma of fresh baked sugar cookie.


The scents listed below are new and will be here for a trial period, if you like them please let me know.

Gracie - The perfect floral fragrance, this gardenia is realistic and potent.

Hayden - This honeysuckle is realistic and strong smelling. Unlike some florals, which can smell too perfumey or prissy, this is a bold, white-smelling scent.

Lily - is the best lily of the valley we have smelled. Very true to the flower.

Pamela - Feminine, sweet, glamorous and fabulous! Pomegranate, hints of apple, strawberry, passionfruit and even lighter hints of musk with sweet creamy vanilla all mingle together.

Soaps Curing

Soaps currently curing:

Charlene - The sugary fruits of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, orange, apple, banana, dewfruit and pineapple. With hints of jasmine, rose, plum, muguet, peony, heliotrope, amber, sandalwood and musk.

Lorie - Fresh lemon slices with just a hint of sugar.

Natalie - is lightly floral and sweet with crunchy Toffee and sweet, dripping honey. With notes of citrus, peach, apple and a bit of woody musk.

Phoenix (mens soap) - Crisp, clean masculine blend of bergamot, lavender, jasmine, orange and grapefruit on a light woody background.

Riley - is a sweet vanilla with hints of honey drizzled all over. It's not a heavy vanilla or honey; it's fun and light - very yummy.

Stella - Yummy! Brown sugar and a hint of spice make this scent amazing! Vanilla hints and light baking spice breezes are companions to the brown sugar anchor.

Brian Soap

Brian is strong, fresh and clean. (Irish Spring type)


Ingredients: Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Triticum vilgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Kaolinite (White Clay), Oxide Colorants.

Blake Soap

Blake is a burst of sophisticated citrus top notes of bergamot along with essential oils of lemon, lime and mandarin orange. A woody-floral midsection of cypress, oakmoss, Moroccan cedar, basil and orange blossom gives way to warm undertones of musk and vanilla.


Ingredients: Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Triticum vilgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Oxide Colorants.

Garret Soap

Garret begins with a sprig of Dublin ivy, joined with green notes of verbena and violet leaves. Woody, balsamic Mysore cardamom creates a sweet-spicy middle, winding down to a well-defined, smooth bottom of sandalwood and amber.


Ingredients: Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Triticum vilgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Kaolinite (White Clay), Oxide Colorants.

David Soap

David begins with top notes of lavender, rosemary and menthe are freshened by bergamot. Middle notes of jasmine, geranium, sandalwood, iris and oakmoss lead to a manly bottom of musk and ambergris.
Ingredients: Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Triticum vilgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Kaolinite (White Clay), Oxide Colorants.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Hugh Soap

Hugh is a classic, clean combination of bay and citrus.


Ingredients: Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Triticum vilgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Kaolinite (White Clay), Oxide Colorants.

Evan Soap

Evan begins with fresh-floral, bright citrus and leafy green top notes, leading to a heart of water lily, jasmine and eucalyptus and ends with bottom notes of musk and soft woods.


Ingredients: Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Triticum vilgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Oxide Colorants.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Sugar Rush Sugar Scrub Cubes

Introducing our a new way to exfoliate with single use Sugar Scrub Cubes by Sugar Rush... Now with Shea Butter! Paraben Free and and Vegan friendly!

My Sugar Scrub Cubes smell good enough to eat and have all of the benefits of a sugar scrub without the oily mess in the tub or on your skin!

These are approx 1 oz. single use sugar scrubs! To use just just take one Sugar Cube into the shower, massage the sugar cube in your hand until soft and rub into wet skin. The Sugar Cube emulsifies into a creamy scrub on your skin! It is just that easy! Also makes a great hand or foot scrub!

Sunday, July 12, 2009

I'm Hosting a Sneak Attack Tonight

SNEAK ATTACK! Monday, July 13th at 7:00PM EDT

What's a SNEAK ATTACK?
Three days a week, an Etsy shop (or shops) with few or no sales is chosen as a "victim," and at a given time multiple buyers all visit the shop(s) and buy one or more items each, resulting in a whole slew of surprise business in a very short time. It’s a great way to give a big boost to a new and unsuspecting Etsy shop owner!

Today's Sneak Attack will happen at 7:00PM EDT!

You can participate by going to http://www.handmademovement.com/ at or soon after the time of the scheduled attack to see the chosen shop. Then go to that shop and purchase an item (or more!), making sure to include the words "Sneak Attack" in the "message to seller". The shop owner will also be informed of what is happening so they know what is going on. Don’t worry about being too late for the attack - if the shop names are still up, go and make a purchase!

Even if you can't make a purchase, you can still help by giving this thread an occasional bump to keep it at the top and by spreading the word about Sneak Attacks.

Until attack-time, we'll be hanging out here and chatting... so stick around, have some fun, and meet some great people!

Here is the Sneak Attack Thread -
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6216372

Blog Mention on FreeForged

My Chloe soap was mentioned on FreeForged.blogspot.com Thanks.



Payton Soap

Payton has the delicious scent of pumpkin pie freshly baked with a touch of cinnamon, clove and vanilla.

PICTURE COMING SOON!

Ingredients: Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Canola Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Fragrance.

Laila Soap

Laila is a beautiful blend of Lavender essential oil and a true lilac fragrance.


Ingredients: Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Canola Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Fragrance, Oxide Colorants.

Erin Soap

Erin is a mix of zesty lemongrass and fruity pineapple. With middle notes of lily of the valley and peach to temper the citrus, the blend ends beautifully in a smooth finish of coconut and sandalwood.

Ingredients: Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Canola Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Oxide Colorant.

Ciera Soap

A light herbal blend of warm teas and sweet pears blended with Cucumber and soft tea leaves come together to make this fabulously fresh fragrance come alive.


Ingredients: Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Canola Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Fragrance, Oxide Colorants.

Bella Soap

Bella contains notes of apple, violet, cucumber, rose and sandalwood. A warm and intoxicating medley of luscious Japanese cherry blossoms and light, sweet fruits wrapped in soothing musk, oriental woods, vanilla rice and delicate mimosa petals.


Ingredients: Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Canola Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Fragrance, Oxide Colorants.

Amara Soap

Amara is a strong and true almond scent, with an almost-imperceptible floral note to round out the scent.


Ingredients: Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Canola Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Adzuki Bean Powder.

July 10 Etsy Gift Guide

My Elsie soap was featured in the Etsy Weekend Deals gift guide on July 10.


Friday, July 10, 2009

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Sunday, July 5, 2009

New Scents in Shop

I have just decided to add 3 New Scents to my line because these are some amazing fragrance blends. My only problem is I need help naming them. All of my products are named after names of Women.

Please look at the descriptions of the scents below, then comment on this post with what you think the scent name of each fragrance should be (women names please).


- If I choose all 3 of your choices, you will win a body butter in the scent of your choice.

- If I choose one of your choices, then your name will go into a drawing to win a body butter in the scent of your choice.

(1 Winner will be chosen and will be notified by email/convo. Contest starts now and is open until I see a name that I think fits each scent.)




1. Lovers of tropical floral scents will delight in this heady, sexy blend of Tahitian gardenia, muguet de bois, and nag champa, which adds an exotic, incense-y touch to bottom notes of vanilla and apricot. Be transported to a sultry volcanic island paradise somewhere just east of Fiji. (Monyette Paris)

2. Clean scent, brightened with touches of berry and flowers! Top notes of tropical acai berry and bamboo lead to a floral middle of jasmine, orange blossom, and flirty Southern magnolia. The base consists of sandalwood, musk, and the surprising freshness of green rose. (Acai berry & Magnolia)

3. A sheer, flirtatious blend that begins with clean citrusy top notes of bergamot, grapefruit, and essential oils of lemon and lime. Floral mid-notes of white orchid, freesia, jasmine, passionfruit, and lily of the valley lead to a sweet, soft drydown of vanilla, caramel, and amber.
This vibrant, alluring blend is an inviting combination of clean white floral blossoms and sparkling citrus notes, softened and sweetened with sugary notes of caramel and vanilla. (Fresh Sugar Blossom)

Update - Lemon Jitters, I have decided to go with the names you have chosen with a slight change on the 2nd name. Thank you so much and I will contact you for your body butter :)
1. Sera 2. Ana 3. Amelia

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Blog Feature and Giveaway



My shop has been featured on Mommy PR blog and I am also sponsoring a giveaway through their blog, please be sure to take a look. http://mommypr.com/?p=913

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009

2 Etsy Treasuris June 24

Featured in a treasury, thanks to MJSCardsandMore



And also featured in another treasury thanks to ranamuck

Monday, June 15, 2009

New Kittens

Here are a few pics of my new kittens Frankie and Johnny. They are both girls and we got them yesterday.



Friday, June 12, 2009

NEW Deep Hair Conditioner


NEW Deep Hair Conditioner
Avocado Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Wheat Protein and Silk Amino Acids have been added to create an easier combout and to smoothe the shaft, along with Panthenol (Vitamin B5)to fortifie the hair. We have added Seaweed Extract which is high in vitamins A, C and E and are potent anti-oxidants.

To Use: Apply to wet hair after shampooing. Comb through hair with fingers. Leave in for 2 minutes. Rinse.

Hair will feel smooth, silky and conditioned. Safe for permanent and colored hair and great for use after swimming in heavy chlorinated pools, salt water. Tames curly hair and hair suffering from frizzied conditions of the blow drier.

Paraben Free!
No Animal Testing!
One - 4 fl oz. Bottle

Ingredients: Deionized Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethlamine, Dimethicone, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Potassium Heliantus Annuusate (Sunflower Oil), Potassium Cocoate (Coconut Oil), Ceteryl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol, Eisenia bicyclis (Arame), Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame), Laminaria longicruris (Kelp), Palmaria Palmata (Dulse), Porphyra yezoensis (Nori), Citric Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA.

June 12 Treasury


Lovely soft colored treasury, thanks to mjscardsandmore on etsy.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

June 1 Treasury

My Guava Cucumber soaps is in a treasury thanks to Mia Sophia

Friday, May 29, 2009

Another Treasury Today


Wow, I'm in two treasuries today. This one is thanks to Melfitz.

Treasury - May 29

My Chamomile soap was featured in this treasury, thanks to SnowFlakeDesign

Featured on Etsy Item of The Day

Well this morning I woke up to an email saying that my vegan lip balm was featured on the Etsy Item of the Day Blog. Take a look here http://etsyitemoftheday.com/etsy-vegan-lip-balm-lime-sugar/


Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Gabbie @heyifoundthis.typepad.com ♥'s our Work

Wow, I've been featured on 3 blogs in one day, I am so excited! I was featured on Hey I found This blog. Thanks Gabbie.



Eco Artisian of The Week on Andrews Reclaimed Blog


My feature on Andrews Reclimed Blog read:
"Well, I'm back to blogging at last, and I'd like to begin with a weekly feature of eco-friendly artisans. This week's feature, Dirty Girl Soaps, a fellow artisan on Etsy, is a "soaper" dedicated to her craft and to our delicate environment. Her finely crafted soaps are hand made from scratch, and contain a variety of skin-loving oils and other natural ingredients such as clays, botanicals, coconut milk, and sea salt. They are of high quality and long-lasting. Some of them contain olive fruit oil, avocado oil, or grape seed oil, and they are available in a wide assortment of different scents, all pressed into beautiful shapes and colors, and would make an excellent gift.Find her shop at www.dirtygirlsoaps.etsy.com
Here are just a few of her wide variety of hand-made soaps...Bamboo Sugarcane Cold Process Olive Oil Soap – RachelNectarine Blossom and Honey Cold Process Olive Oil Soap – NorinePink Grapefruit Cold Process Olive Oil Soap - Eva"

Dirty Girl Soaps on Cuteable

My soaps were featured on Cuteable today as one of Cuteable's finds.


Sunday, May 24, 2009

Treasury

My 1st Treasury on Etsy, take a look. My Haylie (lavender raspberry) soap was included.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Dirty Girl Soaps on Indie Icing

My shop has been featured on the Indie Icing Blog, be sure to check out my review. Thank you.


My review on Indie Icing reads:
"If you’re anything like me, you’re not only wickedly awesome but you’re pretty particular about anything you put on your skin. Makeup, lotion, soap, perfume…even laundry detergent. My skin is pretty sensitive and has a tendency toward dryness, but all I can say is: “Dirty Girl Soaps, where have you been all my life?”

Seriously, I’m really loving everything I got from Crystal, the dirty girl behind Dirty Girl Soaps! The whipped body butter in Maya has been a total surprise. Made of cocoa and shea butters, it’s emollient without being greasy. And the scent is just lovely. I wish I had some of this while I was pregnant.

Now for the soaps. I got a couple of bars to test out: Kate, Penelope and Bridget. I really have to rave about the scents on all three. None are too strong; in fact, all tease the nose with a delicate but definitely-there scent. They clean without leaving my skin feeling stripped or overly perfumed. My personal fave is Bridget, which is sweet with a little zing. Even my husband was diggin’ on it. (He’ll have to get his own bar!)

Oh, and did I mention that all Dirty Girl Soaps’ goodies are vegan-friendly, never tested on animals, and easy on the wallet? It’s true. So stop by her shop and test out a bar or body butter for yourself."

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Walnut Soap Dish

When using our soap, we recommend using a soap dish that allows air to fully circulate around every surface of the bar for complete drying. Such as this solid walnut wooden soap dish with slots as shown above.


Elsie Soap

Elsie is a blend of intriguing exotic fruity sweet notes. It has a subtle nuance of dewfruit and a unique finish that makes your mouth pucker and water at the same time. Mixed with red tea (also known as Rooibos), this blend finishes with the white florals of geranium and lily.


Ingredients: Distilled Water, Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Vitis vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Iron Oxides.

Jane Soap

Jane is basic, plain and unscented.



Ingredients: Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Distilled Water, Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Colloidal Oatmeal.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Wrapped Soaps

Some of our finished soaps wrapped up and ready to go.