Batty's Face: Past and Present

I have a confession. I've always had problem skin. I know a lot of other people can relate. When I was a teenager my breakouts were so bad that I saw a dermatologist that had me on half a dozen different creams and two prescriptions to try to tame my break outs. Thankfully, in my twenties, my breakouts aren't anywhere near that bad anymore but my skin is still very picky about how I treat it. For the longest time I've been washing it with commercial facial cleansers, exfoliating EVERYDAY with a commercial body scrub because of the amount of flaking from my scars and dry skin on my face, and then topping it off with a commercial moisturizer. This was my method to keep my breakouts under control.. but if I missed one day of exfoliating, putting foundation on was out of the question. There was no way for it to go on nice and smooth with all that dry skin... and of course, that's when I need the make up the most because of another breakout due to dry skin.

Since starting my soap making adventure I've been determined to find something that will treat my face right and keep any break outs at bay. I'm happy to say I've found the answer for my poor, fussy face! I've created a facial soap with loads of shea butter and soy butter. The combo cleans my skin without stripping it of its natural oils. This is extremely important because when my skin is dried out, it breaks out more. Also, the more dried out it is, the more my scars flake - YUCK! I've been using the my handmade facial soap for the past 3 weeks and I'm super excited about the results! I haven't had to exfoliate ONCE! My scars aren't flaking, my skin isn't dried out, my previous breakouts have cleared up and I haven't had a new breakout since! I couldn't be happier! For a moisturizer I'm still using a teeny tiny bit of my handmade body butter. Since my body butter is SO moisturizing I only need the smallest amount for my face.

If only I had got into making handmade bath and body products in my teens I might have saved my face from some of the acne scars that are there now. Oh well, what's done is done and my face and only look forward to good days to come.

I know other people will find clear, soft, smooth, skin days when I officially open Batty's Bath. I wanted to let you all know that my projected grand opening date has been moved up again! Isn't that exciting? I'm so excited for the grand opening and to offer the products that are helping me so much to others! I don't want to make any of you wait any longer than you have to for the opening. We all need to be pampered and the sooner the better! I can't give you an exact date yet, but stay tuned.

FYI: The picture above is a picture from Christmas day. I did my make up in a "winter wonderland" theme. :)

Share

What Olive Green Clay Really Does for Your Skin

Our primer has it, our facial masks has it, and even our cucumber facial soap has it... what is it? It's Olive Green Clay!

Olive Green Clay is our "go to clay" around here because it's strengthening for all skin types! This clay has got it going on ;) It's the strongest of all clays for detoxification - something that is essential to keeping skin clear and health which makes it vital in the care of acne-prone and oily skin.

So what else is so great about this clay? The detoxification properties already make Olive Green Clay absolutely amazing but it does more than just that! The minerals in the clay help to rebalance oil flow (another essential element of controlling breakouts), strengthens the skin, and aids in the repair of scars (an added bonus for those of us who have scars left over from previous or long-term breakouts!). The repairing properties for scars also makes Olive Green Clay ideal before, during, and after pregnancy where stretch marks are of concern.

So the next time you're applying our primer, facial masks, or soaping up with our cucumber facial soap, you know exactly what that wonderful clay is actually doing for your skin! It's a good feeling isn't it? :)

Share

Batty's Clear Skin/Facial How To Video

After getting lots of questions about how I take care of my skin and keep my breakouts under control, I share exactly what products I use and how often.

-------------------------------------------------------------

*~*~*~* Quick Recap of Batty's Bath Products *~*~*~*

Shea Butter Facial Soap
- daily cleanser

Patchouli Facial Moisturizer
- for combating major breakouts & skin problems

Facial Primer & Day Moisturizer
- make up primer & moisturizer for problem skin including breakouts, scars, and stretch marks

Clay Facial Mask
- concentrated with natural clays to reduce redness, breakouts, appearance of scars & stretch marks, as well as detox

Body Scrub
- exfoliate made with natural apricot shells.

Shampoo & Conditioner

- the handmade combo of these two products will calm any hair type and make your hair more manageable then you ever imagined!

-------------------------------------------------------------


*~*~*~* Picking Soap Tip *~*~*~*

Dry Skin: use shea butter or olive oil
Norma to Oily Skin: use glycerin


-------------------------------------------------------------


*~*~*~* Links Mentioned *~*~*~*

Batty's Bath - http://www.battysbath.com
Where to get all of the products I mentioned in this video

Blog Post - Difference Between Handmade and Commercial Soap
http://battysbath.blogspot.com/2010/06/is-there-really-difference-between.html

-------------------------------------------------------------

Contact: battysbath@hotmail.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/battysbath
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/battysbath

Share

New Release: Facial Resuce Kit for Acne Prone Skin

Is your skin in need some TLC? Have you had problem skin for as long as you can remember and have tried everything at the department and drug stores with no relief? If you said yes, then it might be time to try the handmade made approach to skin care!

Each one of these products are used personally by "Batty" each and every week - and some, like the patchouli cream, are used daily to keep breakouts at bay! Not only does this kit fight acne, it also helps reduce the scars that past breakouts have left behind!

If you suffer from acne breakouts, scars from previous acne breakouts, or uneven skin tone, then it's time to change your skin care regiment!

The Facial Rescue Kit for Acne Prone Skin will get you started on the path to figuring out what your skin needs to keep it healthy, smooth, and glowing!

Share

Why I Exfoliate Everyday!

Ever wonder how some people seem to have that perfect, glowing skin? It's no secret or magical potion. It's because they exfoliate. And it's a practice everyone should get in the habit of doing.

Exfoliation is the process of getting rid of the old, dead cells on the outermost surface of your skin. It's been a part of men and women's skin care routines for centuries, beginning with the ancient Egyptians, and it's been proven to play a dramatic role in achieving younger skin.

Your Skin's Life Cycle

Your skin is constantly regenerating itself. New skin cells are created in the dermis (the lower layer of the skin). Over time, these skin cells work their way to the surface and die. These dead cells are constantly shedding and the entire cycle repeats itself.

However, some of the cells have a hard time leaving the skin. Dirt and oil trap these cells on the skin's surface, causing your face to look dull, your pores to look larger and your wrinkles to appear deeper.

The longer these dead cells build upon each other, the greater chance you have for clogged pores and acne. The longer the pores are clogged, the less likely they are to shrink back down to a smooth and flawless appearance.

Why Your Skin Needs Help

The amount of time it takes your skin to regenerate has everything to do with your age. As babies, the skin usually renews itself in 14 days, needing little to no help to shed dead cells and replace them with new, healthy skin.

In fact, the skin continues to do a pretty good job at restoring itself until you hit 30. It's at this time that your skin's life cycle begins to slow, causing more flaws to appear on the skin's surface. By the time you hit 50, your skin takes nearly 40 days to regenerate, resulting in a rough, uneven, older-looking complexion.

How Exfoliation Works

Exfoliation involves scrubbing the skin with an abrasive.This abrasive could be a rough cloth or loofah, or body/facial scrubs (with ground-up kernels, nut shells, sugar or salt, etc). The Batty's Bath body scrub that I use on my face every day is made with ground up apricot shells (the pits). I find this formula is rough enough to keep my skin clear and soft and significantly reduces any flaking from the old acne scars I have on my cheeks. Some people may find that a Batty's Bath body polish will do the trick - they are made with epsom salts, sugar, or jojoba beads - but these are a much milder form of exfoliation.

Exfoliation does a good job at sloughing away dry, damaged skin. But it's important not to go overboard. If your abrasive is too rough or if you use it too often, it can lead to skin irritation and damage. I'm able to exfoliate my face every day but find that I only need to exfoliate the rest of my body every few days. You may find that your skin may look best with more or less exfoliation. Test out exfoliating more or less to find the balance that's right for you :)

Share

6 Things You May Not Know About Shea

1. The shea fruit consists of a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed from which is extracted shea butter.

2. it is believed that some of the early users of shea butter were such noted women as Cleopatra and the Queen of Sheba.

3. The Karite tree(shea tree) grows without assistance from man. In fact, most attempts by the Europeans to cultivate it have proven to be unsuccessful.

4. Shea butter is a particularly effective moisturizer because contains so many fatty acids, which are needed to retain skin moisture and elasticity.

5. Shea butter protects the skin from both environmental and free-radical damage. It contains vitamins A and E, and has demonstrated both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

6. Shea butter has been used to help heal burns, sores, scars, dermatitis, psoriasis, dandruff, and stretch marks.

Click here for more blog posts about shea.

Share

Batty's Secret Revealed!

Batty's Facial Primer & Day Moisturizer has been my little secret for a long time now! This is one of the essential items in my "tool kit" when it comes to making sure my complexion always looks its best!

This formula has 3 natural clays that are each added for specific skin loving reasons.

The first clay is used to add "slip", making it a good primer. A primer is used on the skin before you put your make up on. It gives your skin a super smooth and soft texture, so your make up goes on flawlessly without getting "caught" on any imperfections, dry spots, or fine lines.

The second clay is added to improve the overall state of your skin by working to reduce dryness and flakiness, while improving clarity and tone.

The third clay is added to combat skin imperfections such as excess oil, break outs, and scars.

This formula can be used as a day moisturizer even when you don't wear any make up. When you do wear make up with it, you'll be happy to know that you'll have something between your skin and make up that's actually beneficial to the look of your skin!

If you missed my video about this primer and the other products I use on my face, you can see it here:

Share

New Release: Mineral Makeup Concealing Powder

If you're looking for a way to cover up scars, redness, blemishes, dark eye circles, black heads, or other imperfections without making them worse later then you've found the concealing powder for you!

You only need a tiny dab of concealer so this 1oz jar will last a really long time! Think of this concealer as jesso to a painters canvus - you're priming your face by making a clear, and even surface before applying any make up with a color or tone to it. To use, apply your primer or moisturizer as usual, then get a little bit of concealing powder on a small makeup brush and tap off the excess. Then apply directly to the imperfection and build up coverage if needed by repeating. After you've concealed any imperfections, apply your usual makeup foundation (it doesn't have to be mineral makeup! Just use whatever foundation you like the best).

Watch for a youtube how-to video coming soon!

This concealer is made with 100% natural ingredients! Batty's Bath mineral makeup contains no nano or micronized minerals, perfume, parabens, dyes, bismuth oxychloride, or talc.

Share

Take Back Your Skin!

If you're looking to boost up your skin care regiment, Batty's Clay Facial Mask is for you! This natural clay mask is made with 100% natural soy butter and skin loving clay!

Batty has picked out only the best natural clay that is known for its ability to calm break outs, reduce redness, diminish the look of scars, and is the strongest of all clays for detoxification. Minerals in the clay also help to rebalance oil flow, and strengthen the skin.

This clay mask is also beneficial after pregnancy, where cellulite or stretch marks are of concern.

Just put some of this clay on the trouble areas and leave it for a couple hours while it goes to work (the longer the better). Wash off with warm water.

Share