We've been a bit too busy to post recently.
The Whitstable Farmer's Market is doing really well, with lots of new customers enjoying our products. As we knew, get the soaps under people's noses, and interest is high.
We've also been very lucky to secure a new retail partner in Woodlands hair and beauty, who will be stocking and using our products.
We have also been working really hard in the kitchen, testing out new products for our range. Keep your eyes open for liquid soaps, foot cream and more coming very soon.
Saturday, 16 April 2011
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Last chances before mothers day.
Make sure to check out our range of great products, and gift baskets for an unusual mothers day treat.
Sunday, 6 March 2011
Selkies goes International
Well, the Selkies faeries are partying hard tonight, after a lovely feature in Saponifier magazine!
For those not in the know, Saponifier is a leading, worldwide publication for the soap, cosmetic and candle making industry.
This is a huge deal for us, and we are rightly, well and truly chuffed to bits.
We wont let this go to our heads, however, we'll still offer the same great products, at very reasonable prices.
For those not in the know, Saponifier is a leading, worldwide publication for the soap, cosmetic and candle making industry.
This is a huge deal for us, and we are rightly, well and truly chuffed to bits.
We wont let this go to our heads, however, we'll still offer the same great products, at very reasonable prices.
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Masquerade
The faeries in the Selkies kitchen have been working overtime this week, and we can announce the release of our face masque range.
Strawberry Swirl, Raspberry Ripple, Chocolate Cream and Banana Smoothie are available now, with Mango, Pineapple and other flavours to follow very soon.
Made with 100% natural ingredients, which include clays, fruits and dairy powders, just add water!
That's right, you have to add the water yourself, as our masques come in powdered form. As the clays can absorb up to 4 times their weight in liquid, when you purchase a premixed paste you are actually paying for mostly water, preservatives, emulsifiers and stablisers…. which means what you put on your face ends up with very little nutritional value to your skin.
By having you mix the fresh paste yourself, we do not need to add any preservatives, stabilisers, artificial colours or flavours... You get the full nutritional value of the ingredients from the second you mix it.
Needless to say, these masques draw out the impurities and excess oils from the skin, without drying it out. For a full list of the benefits, check out the Face Masque page.
Strawberry Swirl, Raspberry Ripple, Chocolate Cream and Banana Smoothie are available now, with Mango, Pineapple and other flavours to follow very soon.
Made with 100% natural ingredients, which include clays, fruits and dairy powders, just add water!
That's right, you have to add the water yourself, as our masques come in powdered form. As the clays can absorb up to 4 times their weight in liquid, when you purchase a premixed paste you are actually paying for mostly water, preservatives, emulsifiers and stablisers…. which means what you put on your face ends up with very little nutritional value to your skin.
By having you mix the fresh paste yourself, we do not need to add any preservatives, stabilisers, artificial colours or flavours... You get the full nutritional value of the ingredients from the second you mix it.
Needless to say, these masques draw out the impurities and excess oils from the skin, without drying it out. For a full list of the benefits, check out the Face Masque page.
Sunday, 20 February 2011
Ingredients - Cocoa Butter
A quick summary on some of our ingredients here at Selkies, today we'll look at Cocoa Butter.
Theobroma Cacao
It's been called the ultimate moisturiser, and has been used to keep skin soft and supple for centuries. A solid at room temperature, it melts at body temperature and is readily absorbed into the skin (can be used in suppositories for this very reason).
It is one of the most stable fats there are, and contains natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity, giving it a much longer shelf life.
Cocoa Butter is often recommended for treatment of skin conditions, such as eczema and dermatitis, particularly as it creates a barrier between sensitive skin and the environment, while retaining moisture. This leads to its inclusion in lip balms and salves against chapping. It is also a common ingredient in salves and oils to prevent or treat stretchmarks.
Should I mention chocolate?
Well, chocolate made from cocoa butter, rather than cocoa solids, will have less caffeine and theobromine in it. Also note that some companies have substituted cocoa butter for vegetable oil in an effort to reduce costs, but you wont find any of that in our snack cupboard.
We love Cocoa Butter here at Selkies, and you'll find it included in many of our products.
Theobroma Cacao
It's been called the ultimate moisturiser, and has been used to keep skin soft and supple for centuries. A solid at room temperature, it melts at body temperature and is readily absorbed into the skin (can be used in suppositories for this very reason).
It is one of the most stable fats there are, and contains natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity, giving it a much longer shelf life.
Cocoa Butter is often recommended for treatment of skin conditions, such as eczema and dermatitis, particularly as it creates a barrier between sensitive skin and the environment, while retaining moisture. This leads to its inclusion in lip balms and salves against chapping. It is also a common ingredient in salves and oils to prevent or treat stretchmarks.
Should I mention chocolate?
Well, chocolate made from cocoa butter, rather than cocoa solids, will have less caffeine and theobromine in it. Also note that some companies have substituted cocoa butter for vegetable oil in an effort to reduce costs, but you wont find any of that in our snack cupboard.
We love Cocoa Butter here at Selkies, and you'll find it included in many of our products.
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Weather could be better.
Ooh, it's grim out there, definitely not the weather to be making bath bombs here at Selkies. Luckily I still have a few of each in stock.
Road tests of Auld Scrubber went well, looking forward to some interest on that one.
Now to get the marketing head on to drum up some more business.
Road tests of Auld Scrubber went well, looking forward to some interest on that one.
Now to get the marketing head on to drum up some more business.
Friday, 18 February 2011
Auld Scrubbers II
We gave a bar of Hard Auld Scrubber to a friendly local mechanic today, and are pleased to receive the two thumbs up, after it was thoroughly tested in the wash room. It was rated higher than the current market leader!
The ground pumice, and coarse ground oatmeal really get to grips with the grime, without feeling like a handful of sand, and the Sweet Orange and Cedarwood oils are a pleasant alternative to some of the more industrial cleaners on the market.
So if your a dirty old man, filthy, or just slightly grubby, try an Auld Scrubber.
The ground pumice, and coarse ground oatmeal really get to grips with the grime, without feeling like a handful of sand, and the Sweet Orange and Cedarwood oils are a pleasant alternative to some of the more industrial cleaners on the market.
So if your a dirty old man, filthy, or just slightly grubby, try an Auld Scrubber.
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