Brown paper packages tied up with string...

These are a few of my favourite things =)

I love Christmas! The sights, the sounds, the smells, the shopping ... it truly is the most wonderful time of the year! 

A LOT more people have been buying handmade gifts (not just at Christmas time!) It's a great way to support local artisans/crafters/entrepreneurs, besides, everyone enjoys unique, handmade gifts, right? And buying handmade often means that you get one-of-a-kind items. Not to mention, how much time and effort has been invested in making each item. When you buy handmade you can be sure that your gift was made with love!

This year, why not pick up some of our hair and body treats for your friends and loved ones? I'm sure they would appreciate that our products are handmade with love from wholesome ingredients! Our body care products will be available in our limited edition Christmas themed scents from December 1st. Our Christmas packages will also be available soon!

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and get lovely handmade items at the many craft markets happening this season. "Just Bee You!" Beauty Products will have a booth at ThingsTT Indie Market this weekend (November 29th). So If you live in Trinidad, it's the perfect opportunity to stock up on hair and body goodies =) Come by our booth to browse or to make sure you get exactly what you want, contact me to place your order now and just collect it at the event. You can learn more about Things TT on their website or find them on Facebook.

Did I mention admission is FREE? More money to shop with =) So see you there!

By the way, if I'll be vending at any more markets before Christmas I'll be sure to let you know, so come back to the blog or check the Facebook page often! 

Product Feature - Baby Bottom Balm

Last, but by no means least, the Baby Bottom Balm is our featured product for today. This balm is a wonderful petroleum jelly substitute for anyone wishing to avoid the use of petrochemical derivatives. Use it to create a protective, soothing barrier on baby’s bottom at diaper-changing time, or use it any place you'd use petroleum jelly as a multi-use balm for the whole family:

-      To replace lip balm

-      To smooth dry patches of skin and rough areas such as elbows, hands, feet

-      Apply with a cotton ball as an effective make-up remover (especially for waterproof mascara!)

-      Around your hairline when coloring your hair so the color doesn’t stain your skin or drip

-      For those who live in frigid climates, use as a protective sealant from the drying effects of the cold
-     If you moisturize and then seal your hair using petroleum jelly, or use it for baggying your ends why not try this all-natural alternative!

The main ingredient is sunflower oil infused with chamomile and calendula flowers. Sunflower oil is considered the ideal oil for delicate skin and babies’ skin. It improves and strengthens the natural skin barrier and prevents the development of skin infections and dry skin conditions. Chamomile, widely known to have a calming effect on the mind, can also calm the skin and reduce inflammation. Used for centuries on everything from insect bites, burns, cuts and scrapes to acne, psoriasis and eczema, Calendula flowers, though extremely gentle are effective in promoting healing, as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial.

The balm is 100% natural, it contains no petroleum, no artificial colouring, fragrance or preservatives. It’s available in the unscented formula or in two essential oil scents.

I do hope you enjoyed this product feature series, if you missed any of the days, be sure to go back and look over all the features! If you have any questions about any of the products made by “Just Bee You!” Beauty Products, feel free to contact us or to leave a comment under one of the features. 

Very, very soon we have three new products being released so look out for that! Yes, that includes the shampoo and conditioner … I know, I know, I’ve been saying that for a while now but you know we wont let you have it until we are COMPLETELY satisfied with it =)  because you deserve the very best!

Product Feature – Cocoa Shea Skin Smoothie

Research has shown that our skin (the largest organ in the body and our first line of defense) is permeable to many chemicals and that significant amounts of cosmetic ingredients penetrate the skin and end up in the blood stream...what are you rubbing on your skin/scalp everyday? Hopefully after today’s feature it will be the Cocoa Shea Skin Smoothie by “Just Bee You!” Beauty Products!

Our Skin Smoothie is formulated with pure cocoa butter, unrefined shea butter, nourishing plant oils and emollients, to moisturize and soften your skin without harmful chemical ingredients. Just a small amount of this rich cream softens rough dry skin and keeps it velvety smooth all day. This gentle formula is safe for use on adults or children. Ideally you should use this body cream after a shower or bath while the skin is still slightly damp, which allows your skin to better draw in the softening properties of the product. However this product is great for hydrating whenever you need it. This product is very rich, so a little goes a long way, only a small amount needed!

Use the Cocoa Shea Skin Smoothie:

- to soften rough areas, such as elbows, knees and heels

- massage on problem areas regularly to minimize the appearance of scars, stretch marks and blemishes

- rub on daily to smoothe out and remove unsightly dark areas from your ‘rear-end’ =)

- use as a “Belly Butter” for expecting moms

- pamper tired feet with an overnight “treatment” – before bed, apply a generous amount of smoothie to your feet, put on a pair of thick soft, socks and wake up with supple feet next day!

just a teaser =) skin smoothies in progress!

This product contains no mineral oil, no artificial colouring or fragrance. Since the product contains water, it was formulated with a mild preservative, which is paraben and formaldehyde free. The cream is  customizable – for example, non-almond users can switch out the sweet almond oil for another oil and you can choose to add fragrance to the product if you desire, although the natural chocolatey smell of the cocoa butter is quite lovely!

The series ends tomorrow, you've been with us all week, don't miss the end of it! We'll talk about the Baby Bottom Balm tomorrow...