10 Simple ways to Lower Stress

#2   Take a good long nature walk! This wonderful activity has a wonderful way of soothing our minds and relaxing our bodies to lower stress levels. Your getting exercise as well as some valuable Vitamin D while your at it! Breath in the wonderful fresh air and enjoy yourself. Remember this is a relaxing walk not a marathon. Think happy thoughts and practice gratitude and joyfulness. Great Job! For some wonderful Artisan soap, try “Country Meadows Soap” at http://www.theartisansoapcompany.com #theartisansoapcompany

10 Simple ways to Lower Stress

How are you managing your stress levels? You may be surprised to find your not doing very well. If that is the case this series will give you some ideas to consider in becoming your own kind of beautiful inside and out without the frazzled edges.

1. First things first! Let’s get this ball rolling in a big way everyday in my first exercise. Fill the air with your favorite and relaxing music and turn the lights down or light a candle. Take a good long hot soaking bath for no longer than 20 minutes using 100% Essential Oil soap from “The Artisan Soap Company” or by adding your own essential oil. Lavender is a great place to start since it is known to help relax and aid in sleep. 10 to 20 drops depending on how strong you like your scents. Pink Himalayan Salt is a terrific addition to assist in detoxifying as well as adding 84 trace minerals to your bath. One cup is plenty. This will improve blood circulation, sooth tired muscles,  and give you a really good nights sleep.  Repeat this process at least once a week to rejuvenate your body and spirit. Go to http://www.theartisansoapcompany.com to order 100% Essential oil Soaps. #theartisansoapcompany on Instagram  if you love this first exercise.  Only 9 more to go

Lavender Soap 100% Essential Oil

This soap is a tried and true addition to our soap line! Everyone loves lavender and this one is made with pure 100% Essential Lavender Oil! The natural colorant used is alkanet root. Some of the reputed benefits to using Lavender oil is to promote relaxation and calmness. The Latin name of lavender is Lavare, which means “to wash”,  which has a particularly clean aroma. The oil is made mostly by using the flowering part of the plant thru the distillation process.Studies  have shown an increase in sleeping regularly  when their normal sleep medication is replaced with some lavender essential oil being placed on their pillows. It has such a relaxing impact on people that it can often replace modern medicine for sleep issues. There are many more benefits to using Lavender and these are just a few. Paired with my Lavender Pillow spray, you have the perfect combination! you can get yours today at

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Old Fashioned Lye Soap/ Activated Charcoal

This is the old fashioned pain Jane soap “Naked Nelly” all dressed up with activated Charcoal! The added charcoal has a slight detox effect but is mainly used in this bar as a beautiful and natural colorants! This soap is made especially for those who want or desire no scent with the added benefit of Activated Charcoal Just a good clean, natural, bar of bubbly that we call “Naked Nelly with Activated charcoal.

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Lemon Drop

This is a refreshing soap that screams Fresh Squeezed Lemons. This is one of my personal favorites as it is so refreshing and brings happiness to my mornings.
The health benefits of Lemon essential oils are vast but here are a few. In regards to skin care, Lemon oil is a good remedy for increasing the luster of dull skin. It acts as an astringent and is detoxifying in nature. It rejuvenates sagging and tired skin. Lemon is recommended in reducing excessive oil on the skin
As a stress reliever it is calming in nature and removes mental fatigue, exhaustion, anxiety, nervousness and tension. It can refresh the mind by removing negative emotions. It is believed that inhaling lemon oil may help in concentration and alertness. It can therefore be used as a room fresher in offices to increase the efficiency of the employees.

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“A Day at the Spa”

Pamper yourself at home anytime with all the scents you might find at your favorite spa. Eucalyptus, Peppermint and the Oh So Relaxing Lavender essential oils! Not only does it smell refreshing but it is beautiful too! Many say it is too pretty to use so they use it for display only! What a compliment! Like a fine slab of marble, this soap has it all and is a favorite of men and women alike. It is colored with activated charcoal and does not contain added chemicals or fragrances.

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Country Meadows Soap

This is my personal favorite! This soap is full of wonderful essential oils that really make you feel as if you are walking in a country meadow on a beautiful day. You can close your eyes and can almost hear the birds chirping in the background and the sound of a babbling brook. Essential oils such as Palmarosa, Rosemary,Clary Sage, Cassia, Ylang Ylang,Peppermint, Lavender, Gingergrass, and Geranium Rose work their magic as you feel your mood lifted as you inhale the floral scents and reap the benefits of aromatherapy to enhance wellness and your mood! Alkanet Root for the natural Colorant makes this bar a beautiful deep purple in color. This soap smells Fabulous!

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