Eye Make Up Remover

I've once again re-formulated my Eye Make up Remover (EMUR) with jasmine hydrosol. I've added a teeny titch of Brambleberry Jasmine Dreams to enhance the Jasmine fragrance from the hydrosol. I'm really pleased with the result.

Skinflint EMUR is detergent free and I believe it must be the only one on the market that is. Every one that I've looked at has a detergent base. This makes commercial eye make up removers extremely harsh and drying.

Skinflint EMUR is a very gentle creamy product which washes off easily. I use Enriching Cleanser or Face Polish to remove my Mineral Make Up, but find it's not oily enough to remove eye make up such as mascara. Mascara is an oil based product and it needs oil to remove it correctly.

I know that some people don't bother removing their eye make up, but I find I can't sleep if I don't take it off!

Skinflint EMUR is made with castor seed, almond and ricebran oils and has added vitamin E. It's packaged in a PET bottle with a press top lid for easy application.

Just squeeze a small amount on to your finger (I prefer to use my fingers instead of  make up pads as these can be scratchy and can leave bits of fluff on your eyelashes) and gently massage around the eye area.
Rinse off with a face cloth and water or a dampened make up pad.
You only need a tiny amount, so the bottle will last for ages!

100ml $8.00

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.

Hand & Nail Cream

I must get a new photo. I have lovely new labels now which look so much nicer!

Skinflint Hand & Nail Cream is made with skin softening urea and moisture retaining sodium lactate. The plant oils used are sweet almond and rice bran, two of my favourites.

I also use shea butter in this cream for its wonderful moisturising properties. Shea butter contains a range of beneficial ingredients, chiefly among them are Phytonutrients, Vitamin E and Vitamin A. Phytonutrients which are good for cell regeneration and wound healing. They are anti-inflammatory and have an SPF factor of about 3-4.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant and also good for micro circulation. Vitamin A repairs skin and works on the germinal layer of the skin. I also include 0.5% Vitamin E in this cream. (Most skin care companies use less than 0.1%.)

Another ingredient added to Skinflint Hand & Nail is d-panthenol, or Vitamin B3. This vitamin actually penetrates the skin and the top layer of nails. It actually binds water in the outer skin layers, giving a plump, soft appearance to the skin.

Finally, oat protein is used for its humectant properties. This means that it helps the skin retain it's water, similar to the way that d-panthenol does.  It is also conditioning and film forming, so adds that extra protection needed in a hand cream.

Scented with luscious Frangipani, Skinflint Hand & Nail Cream is a bargain basement price at only $10 for 125g. Also available is the large pump bottle with 250g for only $16.50.

Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Soap

One of the most satisfying things I can make would have to be soap. I am still thrilled when I see a tub of oils change into a luscious custard-like swirl of fragrant raw soap.

Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Soap is very popular with my customers who have sensitive skin. Oatmeal has a wonderful reputation for soothing irritated skin, while buttermilk has been used over the years as a skin softener. Honey, of course, has antibacterial properties and has been associated with both buttermilk and oats as an adjunct in skin care since ancient times.

Skinflint OM&H Soap is scented with high quality Brambleberry fragrance oil and is gentle and light, suited to both men, women and children.

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.

More Soy Melt Fragrances

Skinflint Soy Melts are so popular that I'm introducing new fragrances. Here is a list of all the fabulous fragrances. The wax burners is a large one and uses two tea lights. They're only $10 on special right now.

The new soy melts are in bold:

• Coconut & Lime - zesty top notes of bergamot, lime and grapefruit with sweet coconut on a background of sheer vanilla and clean musk
• Fig & Melon - a rich, ripe late season fig with warm autumn melon notes
• Frangipani -  a sweet full bodied floral with green accents
• Ginger Lillies - a floral scent with the bite of fresh ginger
• Lemon Verbena - light and fresh lemony scent
• Parisienne Pear -(the same as French Pear) a delicious fresh pear fragrance with a sweet green apple, peachy-citrus top note; a caramelised fruity middle note; and a soft earthy musky base note with a hint of cinnamon
• Patchouli & Musk - amber, patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver create the base for mid notes of geranium and violet, with light top notes of mandarin and lemon zest
• Rose Garden - light and floral, just like a garden full of roses
• Secret Garden - just like a cottage garden, with a hint of heather & hyacinth
• Tayberry & Teakwood - fruity, yet with a warm wood fragrance. Hard to describe, but a definite favourite
• Wild Berries - tangy and fruity, just like fresh wild berries

Still only $2.50 per piece or 5 for $10! These little tablets of fragrance will last for ages and can be used over and over.