Beauty Out of Africa

Shea Nut Harvesting and Processing

The key to quality shea butter begins with the processing of the shea
nut. During the harvesting season, the women go into the shea park lands
to pick the newly fallen fruits. Shea
nut is a trading commodity and typically, women dominate the trade.

Making traditional shea butter is labor intensive. Women toil for long
hours collecting and processing the nuts. The nuts are shelled, dried,
stored until they are ready to be processed into shea butter. To maintain the integrity of the nut and the resulting butter, it is recommended
that the fruits are boiled within the first week of collection. This parboiling stops the seed from germinating and reduces rancidity in the final product.

Shea Nut Harvesting and Processing

The key to quality shea butter begins with the processing of the shea
nut. During the harvesting season, the women go into the shea park lands
to pick the newly fallen fruits. Shea
nut is a trading commodity and typically, women dominate the trade.

Making traditional shea butter is labor intensive. Women toil for long
hours collecting and processing the nuts. The nuts are shelled, dried,
stored until they are ready to be processed into shea butter. To maintain the integrity of the nut and the resulting butter, it is recommended
that the fruits are boiled within the first week of collection. This parboiling stops the seed from germinating and reduces rancidity in the final product.

Maturing Beautifully – Caring for Skin

My skincare needs are changing and I am making the necessary adjustments to ensure that my complexion remains as vibrant and clear as possible.

In her book Living Beauty, Bobbi Brown advises women to pay attention to their skins changing needs. Instead of reaching blindly for the same products, learn to gauge what your skin needs and adjust your routine accordingly. She recommends super-rich moisturizers like avocado oil or Shea butter to target dry patches of skin on the face, hands, feet and body.

Maturing Beautifully – Caring for Skin

My skincare needs are changing and I am making the necessary adjustments to ensure that my complexion remains as vibrant and clear as possible.

In her book Living Beauty, Bobbi Brown advises women to pay attention to their skins changing needs. Instead of reaching blindly for the same products, learn to gauge what your skin needs and adjust your routine accordingly. She recommends super-rich moisturizers like avocado oil or Shea butter to target dry patches of skin on the face, hands, feet and body.

Producing Quality Shea Butter Begins with the Nuts

The key to quality shea butter is the process that begins from the
moment the shea nut is harvested until the shea butter is extracted from
the nut. If the process is compromised, the resulting shea butter will
not meet the quality standards.

The features of good quality Shea butter are

• Low Free Fatty Acids (FFA)


• Low Moisture Content


• Low impurities


• Beige to Yellow color


• No rancid odors

Producing Quality Shea Butter Begins with the Nuts

The key to quality shea butter is the process that begins from the
moment the shea nut is harvested until the shea butter is extracted from
the nut. If the process is compromised, the resulting shea butter will
not meet the quality standards.

The features of good quality Shea butter are

• Low Free Fatty Acids (FFA)


• Low Moisture Content


• Low impurities


• Beige to Yellow color


• No rancid odors

Outliers, The Story of Success

My siblings and I are excited about what we are learning from this book. What we have read so far has changed the way we look at success and our ability to live up to our fullest potential. This book will change the way you think about success and will ultimately impact the way you raise your children.

According to Malcolm Gladwell, "Outlier" is a scientific term to describe things or phenomena that lie outside normal experience. People who are outliers—in men and women who, for one reason or another, are so accomplished and so extraordinary and so outside of ordinary experience that they are as puzzling to the rest of us as a cold day in August.

When outliers become outliers it is not just because of their own efforts. It's because of the contributions of lots of different people and lots of different circumstances— and that means that we, as a society, have more control about who succeeds—and how many of us succeed—than we think. That's an amazingly hopeful and uplifting idea."

Add Shea Butter to your Haircare Routine

Shea butter is a rich emollient and this makes it an excellent conditioner for dry hair

Pre-shampoo Deep Conditioning Treatment - Divide damp hair into four sections. Apply a small amount of shea butter to each section. Pin hair up and sit under a hood dryer for 10 minutes for a deep conditioning treatment.

Leave-in conditioner - Spread a small amount of shea butter into freshly washed and conditioned hair. Comb the butter through the hair with a wide-tooth comb to distribute it thoroughly.

Ends moisturizer - Add a pea size amount of shea butter and emulsify it between palms. Spread the butter onto dry ends

Hair sunscreen - Apply shea butter lightly to hair before swimming or spending a lot of time outdoors in the sun.

Try our pure or whipped shea butters for your hair

Add Shea Butter to your Haircare Routine

Shea butter is a rich emollient and this makes it an excellent conditioner for dry hair

Pre-shampoo Deep Conditioning Treatment - Divide damp hair into four sections. Apply a small amount of shea butter to each section. Pin hair up and sit under a hood dryer for 10 minutes for a deep conditioning treatment.

Leave-in conditioner - Spread a small amount of shea butter into freshly washed and conditioned hair. Comb the butter through the hair with a wide-tooth comb to distribute it thoroughly.

Ends moisturizer - Add a pea size amount of shea butter and emulsify it between palms. Spread the butter onto dry ends

Hair sunscreen - Apply shea butter lightly to hair before swimming or spending a lot of time outdoors in the sun.

Try our pure or whipped shea butters for your hair

Essential U Blog: The Lesson of "What Harm Can it Do?"

Kayla Fiorvanti of Essential Wholesale examines the real agenda of Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

Essential U Blog: The Lesson of "What Harm Can it Do?".

Shea Butter, the Ultimate Healing Balm

Ask any West African about shea butter and they will tell you stories about how parents and grandparents used it for a myriad of purposes. Traditional uses of shea butter include a rub for achy joints, sore throat and cold, a remedy for dry flaky skin, daily moisturizer for hair and skin and more.

Research shows that unrefined shea butter is comprised of a moisturizing and a healing faction. These two factions make shea butter an ideal moisturizer and a healing balm.

Shea Butter has phytosterols which stimulate the healthy cellular processes and regeneration. Shea Butter also contains active resin esters essential for skin protection Other high concentration nutrients and vitamins A, E and F in Shea butter make it a very potent natural care which improves skin conditions like dry eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, stretch marks, burns, wrinkles, rosacea, scars, skin cracks, razor bumps, waxing rash and small wounds.

Shea Radiance uses only unrefined shea butter in product formulation.   We believe that skin care products should deliver results and unrefined shea butter allows us to create results based products.

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Shea Butter, the Ultimate Healing Balm

Ask any West African about shea butter and they will tell you stories about how parents and grandparents used it for a myriad of purposes. Traditional uses of shea butter include a rub for achy joints, sore throat and cold, a remedy for dry flaky skin, daily moisturizer for hair and skin and more.

Research shows that unrefined shea butter is comprised of a moisturizing and a healing faction. These two factions make shea butter an ideal moisturizer and a healing balm.

Shea Butter has phytosterols which
stimulate the healthy cellular processes and regeneration. Shea Butter also contains active resin esters essential for skin protection Other high
concentration nutrients and vitamins A, E and F in Shea butter make it
a very potent natural care which improves skin conditions like dry
eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, stretch marks, burns, wrinkles,
rosacea, scars, skin cracks, razor bumps, waxing rash and small
wounds.

Shea Radiance uses only unrefined shea butter in product formulation.   We believe that skin care products should deliver results and unrefined shea butter allows us to create results based products.

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Shea Butter, the Ultimate Healing Balm

Ask any West African about shea butter and they will tell you stories about how parents and grandparents used it for a myriad of purposes. Traditional uses of shea butter include a rub for achy joints, sore throat and cold, a remedy for dry flaky skin, daily moisturizer for hair and skin and more.

Research shows that unrefined shea butter is comprised of a moisturizing and a healing faction. These two factions make shea butter an ideal moisturizer and a healing balm.

Shea Butter has phytosterols which
stimulate the healthy cellular processes and regeneration. Shea Butter also contains active resin esters essential for skin protection Other high
concentration nutrients and vitamins A, E and F in Shea butter make it
a very potent natural care which improves skin conditions like dry
eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, stretch marks, burns, wrinkles,
rosacea, scars, skin cracks, razor bumps, waxing rash and small
wounds.

Shea Radiance uses only unrefined shea butter in product formulation.   We believe that skin care products should deliver results and unrefined shea butter allows us to create results based products.

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Shea Butter, A Natural Remedy for Sunburn

This summer has been extremely hot with temperatures staying close to 90F for days. Summer heat can cause exposed skin to be come dry and even sunburned. Shea butter provides a slight natural protection against sunlight as it contains a small amount of a natural sunscreen.

Shea butter is a healing balm that can help ease the pain, irritation
and flaking of sun-burned skin. Just apply a small amount of pure or
whipped shea to the affected area. Shea Butter leaves a soothing
sensation on the skin that eases the pain and provides a thorough and long-lasting protection against dryness.

Shea Butter will also enhance and give an even appearance to your suntan.

Shea Butter, A Natural Remedy for Sunburn

This summer has been extremely hot with temperatures staying close to 90F for days. Summer heat can cause exposed skin to be come dry and even sunburned. Shea butter provides a slight natural protection against sunlight as it contains a small amount of a natural sunscreen.

Shea butter is a healing balm that can help ease the pain, irritation
and flaking of sun-burned skin. Just apply a small amount of pure or
whipped shea to the affected area. Shea Butter leaves a soothing
sensation on the skin that eases the pain and provides a thorough and long-lasting protection against dryness.

Shea Butter will also enhance and give an even appearance to your suntan.

Shea Butter Hair Care for Beach and Pool

I read this post on Long Hair Forum and thought I would share it on my blog after getting permission from the author. 

I just wanted to share this with you ladies. I've been swimming almost weekly since the beginning of summer, and had to quickly find a way to protect my hair from the constant chlorine contact.

Out of all of the methods I've tried, shea butter works far superior than the others.

1. Wetting hair and slathering with conditioner before getting in the pool- This still left my hair feeling stripped and very very matted after getting out of the pool. Detangling took forever.

2. Applying loads of coconut oil- My hair still felt very stripped and rough when getting out of the pool.

3. Applying loads of avocado butter- same results as when using coconut oil

4. Applying a few fingertip-fulls of shea butter- Hair feels very soft upon getting out of the pool.

I rub shea butter throughout my hair before swimming and it works like a charm. This has really helped to keep my hair moisturized, especially since I spend at least 2hrs in the pool each time I go, a few times a week. When I'm done, I get in the shower and rinse my hair really well then co-wash. When I get out I bun it up again. Also, I don't use a swim-cap, and I very rarely swim with my hair down. I keep it pulled back into a bun.

For more information on how to purchase shea butter visit Shea Radiance and check out our line of pure shea butter products packaged in bio-degradable tubes.

Shea Butter Hair Care for Beach and Pool

I read this post on Long Hair Forum and thought I would share it on my blog after getting permission from the author. 

I just wanted to share this with you ladies. I've been swimming almost weekly since the beginning of summer, and had to quickly find a way to protect my hair from the constant chlorine contact.

Out of all of the methods I've tried, shea butter works far superior than the others.

1. Wetting hair and slathering with conditioner before getting in the pool- This still left my hair feeling stripped and very very matted after getting out of the pool. Detangling took forever.

2. Applying loads of coconut oil- My hair still felt very stripped and rough when getting out of the pool.

3. Applying loads of avocado butter- same results as when using coconut oil

4. Applying a few fingertip-fulls of shea butter- Hair feels very soft upon getting out of the pool.

I rub shea butter throughout my hair before swimming and it works like a charm. This has really helped to keep my hair moisturized, especially since I spend at least 2hrs in the pool each time I go, a few times a week. When I'm done, I get in the shower and rinse my hair really well then co-wash. When I get out I bun it up again. Also, I don't use a swim-cap, and I very rarely swim with my hair down. I keep it pulled back into a bun.

For more information on how to purchase shea butter visit Shea Radiance and check out our line of pure shea butter products packaged in bio-degradable tubes.

Maturing Beautifully

Now that I have my feet firmly planted in the 'forties', I am researching information on how to live the next half of life to the fullest. I'm reading a great book by Bobbi Brown, Her book, 'Living Beauty' redefines beauty for women in their forties, fifties, sixties and beyond. Bobbie offers practical surgery-free solutions on skincare, makeup and exercise for maintaining a beautiful look in even as we mature.

Now that I am in the middle phase of life, I am embracing the changes that I need to make to enjoy the best years to come. I hope you do the same too.

Maturing Beautifully

Now that I have my feet firmly planted in the 'forties', I am researching information on how to live the next half of life to the fullest. I'm reading a great book by Bobbi Brown, Her book, 'Living Beauty' redefines beauty for women in their forties, fifties, sixties and beyond. Bobbie offers practical surgery-free solutions on skincare, makeup and exercise for maintaining a beautiful look in even as we mature.

Now that I am in the middle phase of life, I am embracing the changes that I need to make to enjoy the best years to come. I hope you do the same too.

Maturing Beautifully

Now that I have my feet firmly planted in the 'forties', I am researching information on how to live the next half of life to the fullest. I'm reading a great book by Bobbi Brown, Her book, 'Living Beauty' redefines beauty for women in their forties, fifties, sixties and beyond. Bobbie offers practical surgery-free solutions on skincare, makeup and exercise for maintaining a beautiful look in even as we mature.

Now that I am in the middle phase of life, I am embracing the changes that I need to make to enjoy the best years to come. I hope you do the same too.

Customer Raves and Reviews about Shea Butter

One of the things I love is being at our local Farmers Market selling Shea Radiance luxury spa products. It is so gratifying when customers share how effective our products are and what they love about it.

Customer Raves and Reviews about Shea Butter

One of the things I love is being at our local Farmers Market selling Shea Radiance luxury spa products. It is so gratifying when customers share how effective our products are and what they love about it.

Customer Raves and Reviews about Shea Butter

One of the things I love is being at our local Farmers Market selling Shea Radiance luxury spa products. It is so gratifying when customers share how effective our products are and what they love about it.

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Shea Butter for Women by Women - Mali

Spark Africa - Shea butter for women by women in Mali - Episode 7 from Africa Interactive on Vimeo.

Shea Butter for Women by Women – Mali

Spark Africa - Shea butter for women by women in Mali - Episode 7 from Africa Interactive on Vimeo.

Shea Butter for Women by Women – Mali

Spark Africa - Shea butter for women by women in Mali - Episode 7 from Africa Interactive on Vimeo.

Equestrians give Shea Butter a thumbs up!

My friend, Pam organized a spa party and invited 15 of her closest friends to sample our shea butter products. She and her family run Rolling Acres Farm, a horse boarding stable in Montgomery County, Maryland.  Grooming horses and working outdoors in harsh weather had wreaked havoc on Pams hands.  After sampling a jar of  Shea Radiance Pomegranate Whipped Butter, she called me to share just how much it had improved her hands.

She was so impressed with the results she invited all her friends who share her love and passion for horses and the outdoors to come and try our shea butter products.

Equestrians give Shea Butter a thumbs up!

My friend, Pam organized a spa party and invited 15 of her closest
friends to sample our shea butter products. She and her family run
Rolling Acres Farm, a horse boarding stable in Montgomery County,
Maryland.  Grooming horses and working outdoors in harsh weather had
wreaked havoc on Pams hands.  After sampling a jar of  Shea Radiance Pomegranate Whipped Butter, she called me to share just how much it had improved her hands.

She was so impressed with the results she invited all her friends
who share her love and passion for horses and the outdoors to come and
try our shea butter products.

Promoting the Efficacy of Unrefined Shea Butter

My friend, Pam organized a spa party and invited 15 of her closest friends to sample our shea butter products. She and her family run Rolling Acres Farm, a horse boarding stable in Montgomery County, Maryland.  Grooming horses and working outdoors in harsh weather had wreaked havoc on Pams hands.  After sampling a jar of  Shea Radiance Pomegranate Whipped Butter, she called me to share just how much it had improved her hands.

She was so impressed with the results she invited all her friends who share her love and passion for horses and the outdoors to come and try our shea butter products.

Equestrians give Shea Butter a thumbs up!

My friend, Pam organized a spa party and invited 15 of her closest
friends to sample our shea butter products. She and her family run
Rolling Acres Farm, a horse boarding stable in Montgomery County,
Maryland.  Grooming horses and working outdoors in harsh weather had
wreaked havoc on Pams hands.  After sampling a jar of  Shea Radiance Pomegranate Whipped Butter, she called me to share just how much it had improved her hands.

She was so impressed with the results she invited all her friends
who share her love and passion for horses and the outdoors to come and
try our shea butter products.

Promoting the Efficacy of Unrefined Shea Butter

My friend, Pam organized a spa party and invited 15 of her closest friends to sample our shea butter products. She and her family run Rolling Acres Farm, a horse boarding stable in Montgomery County, Maryland.  Grooming horses and working outdoors in harsh weather had wreaked havoc on Pams hands.  After sampling a jar of  Shea Radiance Pomegranate Whipped Butter, she called me to share just how much it had improved her hands.

She was so impressed with the results she invited all her friends who share her love and passion for horses and the outdoors to come and try our shea butter products.

Shea Radiance Products featured by Indie Beauty CEO

Sat with Donna Maria Coles, CEO of the Indie Beauty Network to talk about Shea Radiance line of Shea Butter products. All products are handmade and formulated using pure unrefined shea butter. Our products are designed especially for those with dry skin

Shea Radiance Products featured by Indie Beauty CEO

Sat with Donna Maria Coles, CEO of the Indie Beauty Network to talk about Shea Radiance line of Shea Butter products. All products are handmade and formulated using pure unrefined shea butter. Our products are designed especially for those with dry skin

Shea Radiance Products featured by Indie Beauty CEO

Sat with Donna Maria Coles, CEO of the Indie Beauty Network to talk about Shea Radiance line of Shea Butter products. All products are handmade and formulated using pure unrefined shea butter. Our products are designed especially for those with dry skin

Expanding the Global Market for African Shea

USAID/West African Trade Hub had a strong showing of African producers represented at the Cosmetic Scientist Show, held in Edison New Jersey from May 11th to May 12th. This show is aimed at cosmetic chemists and formulators of beauty products of multinational cosmetic firms. 

 

Members of the West African Trade Hub, Shea companies and Friends

In our quest to expand the global market for shea, it is important to show skincare manufacturers the potential of shea butter and how it can be of benefit to the end user. Many of us believe that shea butter is a viable alternative to petroleum based emollients that are currently used by some cosmetic manufacturers.

 

Leo Ihedirionye of Saleton Nigeria, Shola and Funlayo Alabi (Shea Radiance-AgroBotanicals) with Dr Steve Maranz

Gladys of All Pure Nature in Ghana and Cindy of Delapointe in Canada, display shea butter based cosmetics

Larry of Vermont Soap displays bulk shea bulk butter

Expanding the Global Market for African Shea

USAID/West African Trade Hub had a strong showing of African producers represented at the Cosmetic Scientist Show, held in Edison New Jersey from May 11th to May 12th. This show is aimed at cosmetic chemists and formulators of beauty products of multinational cosmetic firms. 

 

Members of the West African Trade Hub, Shea companies and Friends

In our quest to expand the global market for shea, it is important to show skincare manufacturers the potential of shea butter and how it can be of benefit to the end user. Many of us believe that shea butter is a viable alternative to petroleum based emollients that are currently used by some cosmetic manufacturers.

 

Leo Ihedirionye of Saleton Nigeria, Shola and Funlayo Alabi (Shea Radiance-AgroBotanicals) with Dr Steve Maranz

Gladys of All Pure Nature in Ghana and Cindy of Delapointe in Canada, display shea butter based cosmetics

Larry of Vermont Soap displays bulk shea bulk butter

Expanding Global Market for African Shea

USAID/West African Trade Hub had a strong showing of African producers represented at the Cosmetic Scientist Show, held in Edison New Jersey from May 11th to May 12th. This show is aimed at cosmetic chemists and formulators of beauty products of multinational cosmetic firms.

In our quest to expand the global market for shea, it is important to show skincare manufacturers the potential of shea butter and how it can be of benefit to the end user. Many of us believe that shea butter is a viable replacement for petroleum based emollients that are currently used by some cosmetic manufacturers.

Expanding the Global Market for African Shea

USAID/West African Trade Hub had a strong showing of African producers represented at the Cosmetic Scientist Show, held in Edison New Jersey from May 11th to May 12th. This show is aimed at cosmetic chemists and formulators of beauty products of multinational cosmetic firms. 

 

Members of the West African Trade Hub, Shea companies and Friends

In our quest to expand the global market for shea, it is important to show skincare manufacturers the potential of shea butter and how it can be of benefit to the end user. Many of us believe that shea butter is a viable alternative to petroleum based emollients that are currently used by some cosmetic manufacturers.

 

Leo Ihedirionye of Saleton Nigeria, Shola and Funlayo Alabi (Shea Radiance-AgroBotanicals) with Dr Steve Maranz

Gladys of All Pure Nature in Ghana and Cindy of Delapointe in Canada, display shea butter based cosmetics

Larry of Vermont Soap displays bulk shea bulk butter

Expanding Global Market for African Shea

USAID/West African Trade Hub had a strong showing of African producers represented at the Cosmetic Scientist Show, held in Edison New Jersey from May 11th to May 12th. This show is aimed at cosmetic chemists and formulators of beauty products of multinational cosmetic firms.

In our quest to expand the global market for shea, it is important to show skincare manufacturers the potential of shea butter and how it can be of benefit to the end user. Many of us believe that shea butter is a viable replacement for petroleum based emollients that are currently used by some cosmetic manufacturers.

Expanding the market for handcrafted shea at the Hand Made Soap Makers Conference

Shea Radiance had a lively table at the 2010 Soap Maker Conference - #soapconf10 this weekend. Soap makers from all over the US, including Canada, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Europe stopped by to sample our handcrafted unrefined shea butter. 

Women coop in Bamako Mali

These crafters make beautiful soaps made with natural oils for sale in their various markets. I found that many were familiar with unrefined shea butter and its benefits. Some soapmakers were interested in learning more about the product and its sources. It was such a joy to be able share information about shea butter and the lives of the women producers.

Expanding the market for handcrafted shea at the Hand Made Soap Makers Conference

Shea Radiance had a lively table at the 2010 Soap Maker Conference - #soapconf10 this weekend. Soap makers from all over the US, including Canada, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Europe stopped by to sample our handcrafted unrefined shea butter. 

Women coop in Bamako Mali

These crafters make beautiful soaps made with natural oils for sale in their various markets. I found that many were familiar with unrefined shea butter and its benefits. Some soapmakers were interested in learning more about the product and its sources. It was such a joy to be able share information about shea butter and the lives of the women producers.

Expanding the market for handcrafted shea at the Hand Made Soap Makers Conference

Shea Radiance had a lively table at the 2010 Soap Maker Conference - #soapconf10 this weekend. Soap makers from all over the US, including Canada, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Europe stopped by to sample our handcrafted unrefined shea butter. 

Women coop in Bamako Mali

These crafters make beautiful soaps made with natural oils for sale in their various markets. I found that many were familiar with unrefined shea butter and its benefits. Some soapmakers were interested in learning more about the product and its sources. It was such a joy to be able share information about shea butter and the lives of the women producers.

#soapconf10 Marla Bosworth of Back Porch shared valuable seo tips

Hand Made Soap Makers Guild Conference - #Soapconf10

I flew into Denver on Thursday morning to attend my first Soap Makers Conference and share information about unrefined shea butter. So far I have met some of the most incredible women, starting with my roommate MaryBeth Rizzo from Back Porch Botanicals. Some of my fellow vendors include Elissa Klaver of SALUS Natural Body just to name a few.

There was a wonderful reception attended by Donna Maria Coles of Indie Beauty Network, Kayla Fiorvanti of Essential Wholesale Labs and Jamila White the ECommerce Diva

I spent a wonderful evening chatting with by travel buddy to Mali, Lela Barker of Bellalucce about the beauty business. She imparted many words of wisdom
.

Lela, Jamila and Donna Maria

Tried the mashed potato bar. Yummy four types of potates with yummy toppings

soapconf10-marla-bosworth-of-back-porch-shared-valuable-seo-tips

#soapconf10 Marla Bosworth of Back Porch shared valuable seo tips

Hand Made Soap Makers Guild Conference - #Soapconf10

I flew into Denver on Thursday morning to attend my first Soap Makers Conference and share information about unrefined shea butter. So far I have met some of the most incredible women, starting with my roommate MaryBeth Rizzo from Back Porch Botanicals. Some of my fellow vendors include Elissa Klaver of SALUS Natural Body just to name a few.

There was a wonderful reception attended by Donna Maria Coles of Indie Beauty Network, Kayla Fiorvanti of Essential Wholesale Labs and Jamila White the ECommerce Diva

I spent a wonderful evening chatting with by travel buddy to Mali, Lela Barker of Bellalucce about the beauty business. She imparted many words of wisdom
.

Lela, Jamila and Donna Maria

Tried the mashed potato bar. Yummy four types of potates with yummy toppings

soapconf10-marla-bosworth-of-back-porch-shared-valuable-seo-tips

#soapconf10 Marla Bosworth of Back Porch shared valuable seo tips

Hand Made Soap Makers Guild Conference - #Soapconf10

I flew into Denver on Thursday morning to attend my first Soap Makers Conference and share information about unrefined shea butter. So far I have met some of the most incredible women, starting with my roommate MaryBeth Rizzo from Back Porch Botanicals. Some of my fellow vendors include Elissa Klaver of SALUS Natural Body just to name a few.

There was a wonderful reception attended by Donna Maria Coles of Indie Beauty Network, Kayla Fiorvanti of Essential Wholesale Labs and Jamila White the ECommerce Diva

I spent a wonderful evening chatting with by travel buddy to Mali, Lela Barker of Bellalucce about the beauty business. She imparted many words of wisdom
.

Lela, Jamila and Donna Maria

Tried the mashed potato bar. Yummy four types of potates with yummy toppings