Product Revamp

While the Skinflint Workshop has been closed, the Skinflint Research & Development and Planning Department has been in full operation!

For some time now I've been wanting to condense the amount of product lines that I have available. Being a one (wo)man band, it can be difficult to keep stock levels up when there's such a range of products.

The proposal so far is to reduce the products to the following:

Home Fragrance
Soy Wax Melts
Soy Wax Candles in Baby Jars

Face Care
Clarifying Range - 100ml Toner & 30ml and 100ml Face Lotion
Enriching Range -  100ml Toner & 30ml and 100ml Face Lotion
130ml Cleanser - for all skin types
175ml Face Polish - for all skin types
100ml Eye Make Up Remover
30ml Rosehip Recovery Serum
Lip Balm

Body Care
250ml Body Butter
100ml and 250ml Hand & Body Lotion (based on the Replenish formula)
Hand Made Soap

Hair Care
250ml Pure Moisture Shampoo - reduced price
250ml Pure Moisture Conditioner - reduced price

You'll notice that Face Polish and Cleanser will be for all skin types. The difference between the Clarifying and Enriching Cleanser and Face Polish is quite minimal, so it seems sensible to simply have the one sort.

I've also deleted the Mother & Baby Care Range. I still have some of the range in stock and it will be on special until sold out. There are many good natural products on the market today so I feel that I don't need to provide these products any more.

I'm very interested to hear your comments on the reduced range for Skinflint. Please comment below or on the Facebook Page.

Megan

October Special

This month, both Enriching and Clarifying Cleansers are reduced by 15%. That means the 130ml tube will cost you only $10.20!

Skinflint Cleansers are different from the more common detergent based foaming cleansers that most companies produce. They are a milky,  wash off cleanser, which makes them far more gentle on the skin, while still being very efficient in removing dirt and make up.

Enriching Cleanser is formulated with almond and castor seed oils and contains both olive leaf and nettle extracts. It's gentle, effective and washes off completely without leaving any residue. Your skin will feel refreshed and soft, rather than squeaky clean.

Detergent based cleansers such as Dove Foaming Cleanser, Clinique's Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser and Nivea Foaming Facial Cleanser all contain harsh surfactants such as those used in your dishwashing liquid.
These strip the skin of it's natural oils and leave it tight and dry. They are no more effective than oil based milky cleansers, yet many people still persist in using them, especially teenagers.

Clarifying Cleanser is formulated with coconut and castor seed oils and contains a small amount of yucca extract, a natural surfactant from the yucca plant that helps cleanse oily skin.  It's very mild, yet cleanses the skin of  extra oil, dirt and make up without leaving it feeling tight and dry.
It's important for people with very oily skin not to over-cleanse as this leads to over active sebum production, creating a vicious cycle and stressing the skin even further.

If you like to have a stronger cleansing effect, try using Skinflint Face Polish. Containing bamboo powder, Face Polish has a mild exfoliating effect that doesn't irritate dry or acne prone skin.
Clarifying Face Polish also contains Rhassoul Clay, a wonderful, slightly gritty natural clay that assists in gently cleansing the skin. Leave on the skin for a few minutes to allow it's drawing effect to cleanse deeply into pores, before gently massaging and scrubbing away dirt and grime.

All Skinflint products have a 100% Money Back Guarantee.

Trial Packs

Skinflint has just added Trial Packs to the Face Care Range on the website.


These packs are an excellent way to experience part of the face care range without parting with too much money. They also make great travel packs

Each pack contains a 60ml Cleanser, 50ml Toner and 60ml Face Lotion. These are approximately half the size of the regular items in the range.

Available in Clarifying for oily and acne prone skin and Enriching for normal to dry and mature skin, they're only $25 each and would also make a lovely gift for someone who needs a little pampering.

Clarifying Face Lotion

Made a 2L batch yesterday. This is becoming a really popular product as people are discovering how it really does help clear up problem skin.
People with oily skin are quite blessed, really. But most won't appreciate it until they're older when they have less wrinkles than their friends. In the mean time, coping with pimples and greasiness can be a nightmare.

Clarifying Face Lotion contains Sebum-Reg, a product derived from sesame oil which has been proven in clinical trials to reduce the production of sebum (oil) by up to 46%.

So many of my customers have tried many different products over the years, all costing the earth. Many have been disappointed in the results. Products such as Pro-Activ may produce results, but at what cost? Excessive dryness and flaking, red rashes and irritation? Not to mention the ongoing expense! Plus, the ingredients are far from natural.

I much prefer to use natural, plant based ingredients such as black willow bark extract; a natural beta hydroxy acid which gently cleanses pores from the inside out. Tea Tree oil is a natural antiseptic and anti-fungal and is incorporated into the lotion along with a blend of other essential oils.

This product has been a hit with teenagers and adults alike, especially when used in conjunction with Clarifying Toner and Clarifying Cleanser and Face Polish.

As with all my products, the 100% Money Back Guarantee means you can try Clarifying Face Lotion for 14 days and if you're not happy with it, I'll return the full cost of the product.

Newspaper Article on Acne Treatment

It's good to know that research is backing up what I've been advocating for years.
In an article in "The West Australian" on May 20th, the following was stated:

"Acne....should be treated with a more gentle hand, including what has long been considered a no-no - moisturiser.
An Australian dermatologist's meeting has been told that one of the world's most common skin diseases should be treated with gentle cleansing and a moisturiser."

Well, well, finally someone in the skin treatment field is talking sense! My belief is that acne must be treated with care. I recommend Skinflint's gentle Clarifying Cleanser and alcohol free Clarifying Toner, then light moisturising Clarifying Face Lotion. Clarifying Face Polish can be used sparingly twice a week - it has less scrubby material than Enriching Face Polish so as not to aggravate already irritated skin.

Those poor unfortunate sufferers who continue to use detergent based cleansers with artificial scrubbing beads will just be exacerbating the problem, and wasting their money into the bargain.

The complete Skinflint Clarifying Range will only set you back a measly $47 for the cleanser, toner and face lotion. Add another $18 for Skinflint Face Polish, if desired.
I've seen companies flogging acne  'soap' for around that total, ripping off people who are vulnerable to sales pitch and empty promises.

Skinflint can't and doesn't promise miracles, but I do guarantee my products with a full money back offer. It's certainly worth trying out Skinflint products as there is little to lose and a great deal to gain.

Clarifying Cleanser

Today I made 2 litres of Clarifying Cleanser. I thought that I'd add up how much of this product I've made since I started online sales in mid 2007. All my batches are recorded in a book, so I can go back and check every batch.

Well, over this two and a half year period, I've made 15 litres of Clarifying Cleanser! I was quite amazed at this quantity, since this cleanser is more for oily and acne prone skins, so is a more specialised product.

Clarifying Cleanser is a milky type cleanser that has a small percentage of sugar based surfactant, decyl glucoside to assist with emulsifying the oils in the skin. The formula includes castor oil, a known cleansing oil. Milky cleansers are best for oily skin as they don't strip the top layers of skin of moisture as do the harsher detergent based cleansers.

So many people with oily skin, myself included, make the mistake of thinking that they need to use detergent to clean their skin. I have spent a fortune over the years on high priced cleansers which would basically be similar to dish washing detergent to try to reduce the oil production in the skin on my face. Big mistake. My skin reacted by producing more oil and also by appearing to be dry as it flaked and peeled from the harsh stripping.

Lots of research led me to understand that emulsified oil and water (= milky cleanser) will help to emulsify the oil in the skin and remove it with just water. Now, I'm trying to educate everyone else to understand this concept. Those who have converted to the Clarifying Range of Skinflint products have great skin to show for it, which is so rewarding for me and for my customers.