Studies have also found that soap and water work better than the waterless, alcohol-based hand wipes and rubs. Further, the active ingredient in most antibacterial products is triclosan, an antibacterial agent that kills bacteria and inhibits bacterial growth. But not only does triclosan kill bacteria, it also has been shown to kill human cells.

So please avoid making the mistake of using antibacterial liquids and soaps.

These products kill both good and bad bacteria, which is why they are prone to contributing to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and potentially also to allergic diseases like asthma and hay fever.

From Mercola.com

Tumeric the Spice

Some of the first aging signs you may see as you get older are changes to your skin.

Well, the organic ingredients found in turmeric can help promote your healthy skin.*

How does it work?

Curcuminoids support important blood and liver functions, healthy joints, and your overall well-being.* This in turn helps promote your radiant, supple skin.*

Turmeric has been considered to be ‘skin food' for thousands of years in India and other cultures.*

Turmeric helps you:

Cleanse your skin and maintain its elasticity*
Provide nourishment to your skin*
Balance the effects of skin flora*

So, turmeric can act as your one-two punch against normal aging with its skin promotion and antioxidant capabilities -- outer beauty and inner purity.*

From Mercola.com

Soapmaker Merchandise

http://www.soapguild.org/blog/ Check out the merchandise! It’s available to anyone (not just members) and can be purchased through our shopping cart. Just go to the “HSMG Merchandise” and see what’s available.

I've got the necklace, blue coat and license plate holder. Why not? Good quality for sure.
Happy Soapy Father's Day,
Maria

Another Lotion Making Class

For those of you who couldn’t make the lotion making class, I’ve scheduled another one which I'll teach:

Monday, June 29
4:00 pm
Brookside Studio (my home)
$25.00 - you won’t need to bring anything else but note pad and paper.

You will each go home with 8 ounces of lotion scented plus recipes.
2 hours

Cortland OCMBOCES Beginner Soapmaking Class

There is still room for a few more in this class being held June 27 at 9:00 am at the Cortland Boces. Just call 758-1111 and sign up. You will learn history, safety, benefits, procurement and go home with 30 wonderfully scented, colored and herb filled soap. Try to come, I've always got something new up my sleeve.

Central New York Soapmaker Gathering Update

When: Sat., July 25th

Location: Maria Gelnett's Brookside Studio
25 Brookside Lane
Chenango Forks, NY 13746 (Binghamton)

Time: 10 am to 5 pm; registration 9:30 a.m.

Schedule (proposed):
9:30 - unload, nametags, garage sales, etc.
10 a.m. - Official start of gathering activities
Demo 1 -
Yankee Swap
Lunch
Demo 2 -
Product Swap
Raffle
Ugly Soap Awards
Doorprizes & Goodie Bags

Who is invited: New York (or nearby) soapmakers, toiletry makers, and chandlers.

Events:
Demos: Making Scrubs and Selling to Spas, presented by Kim Hughes
Lotion Making 101, presented by Delores Harris
Product Swap (sign-up closed)
Yankee Swap
Ugly Soap contest
Garage Sales
Raffle for some cool stuff!
Dish-to-pass lunch

Cost: $10/person CNY Soapers list members
$15/person non-members as of July 1st.
Payable via Paypal to byrnebunch@aol.com
Check: Make payable to Beth Byrne
Address: Beth Byrne
69 Park Acre RD
Pittsford, NY 14534

If you're willing to oversee the Ugly Soap Contest at the gathering, please contact me.
See the website for the link to hotel information, http://www.cnysoapmakers.org/.
I am now accepting RSVP's and payments. Last date to register is July 15. No registration refunds after July 1st.
VOLUNTEERS: If you can help out in any of the following areas, please contact me: overseeing Ugly Soap Contest, set up, clean up, name tags, lunch

WATCH FOR SEPARATE POSTS RE: LUNCH, CONTEST, LIST OF WHAT TO BRING, RAFFLE, ETC.

Friday night dinner before the gathering: The votes have been counted, and Little Venice has won the most votes, so that's where we'll meet for dinner. Give me some time to finalize this and get back to you regarding the time and directions.

Questions or comments? Email me at beth@soapandgarden.com.

Beth - Who is heading up the gathering this year :-)

Lotion Making Workshop Photos

Tammy did a great job and all learned much. Ate much too

Reminder Lotion Making Workshop This Sunday

YOU ARE INVITED TO A LOTION MAKING WORKSHOP

Presented by:
Tammie Whitson
Cold Brook Farms
www.coldbrookfarm.com

Learn to identify a skin healthy lotion and acquire knowledge about natural lotion emulsification.

• Hands on time to create.
• Door prizes and healthy snacks.

Get ready for an intriguing, informative time and have fun too!

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009
2:00 – 4:30 pm

Place: Home of Maria Gelnett
25 Brookside Lane
Chenango Forks, NY 13746
(607) 204-0343

Cost: $10 class fee
Plus optional make n take of Tammy’s creation lotion base with your choice of essential oil priced accordingly

Please RSVP to angelicglow@stny.rr.com. Feel free to bring a friend.

Soaping My Brains Out!

Wow, did I need to catch up with stock. Made Red Raz Merlot Bar (Pollywog Holler wine), Laundry Bar and kits, Goat's Milk Cinnamon, Coconut Almond, Acne Bar, Dragonsblood, Doublemint and Lemongrass heart shaped mold bars for a bridal shower. Whew!

Happy Soaping
Maria

Beginner Class Saturday - June 13th

Brookside Studio has room for a couple more for a beginner soapmaking class Sat. June 13th at 1:00 pm. Just email me at classes@angelicglow.com if interested.

Just got back from Denver HSMG Board Strategy and Planning Meeting. A new Board will be announced July 1 and is ready, willing and able to serve. Lots of exciting things in store for HSMG members and promise of a wonderful conference in May 2010 at the Inverness Hotel in Denver.

Keep on Soaping! Maria