Keep Your Containers! Plus a Look at the New Year!

Keep Your Containers! Plus a Look at the New Year!

Just a reminder to keep your 2oz containers! In the new year, all plastic 2oz, 4oz, and 8oz jars will be replaced by 4oz biodegradable jars. This means that all the facial creams, scrubs, and body butters will come in jars that are the same size as the current body butter jars. So why keep your plastic containers? If you prefer to continue to use plastic containers, or don't think you'll go through 4oz of facial cream in 6 months, then you'll love that I'll be offering refill packs in biodegradable bags - these will be a bit cheaper as the packaging cost will be reduced and I'm hoping that they will be flat enough to qualify for a shipping discount with Canada Post! Also, please note that the current recycling program will be discontinued and replaced with a program that will still offer discounts for packaging that is returned that we can reuse. I'll announce all the details in the new year :)

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Christmas Crush Bath Bombs

Christmas Crush Bath Bombs, originally uploaded by She's Batty.

Bath bombs are back in stock at battysbath.com! The current offering is Christmas Crush which smells like berry cherry! A great warm pick me up during the winter months :)

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2 Ingredients to Watch for Under Your Christmas Tree!

Today I was reminded of why I started making skin care products - even the "natural" companies, aren't living up to their promises! In my mailbox today I found a newsletter (more like a newsPAPER!) from one of the biggest commercial companies toting the natural vibe. Now although this big company (that starts with an "L" and ends in an "H"), makes products that are better than a lot of what's available out there, they are still using two ingredients (in the majority their products) that are on most "dirty dozen" lists of ingredients to avoid.

I previously talked in length about one of those ingredients, parabens, in a previous blog post. A summery of their danger is that they mimic hormones and are readily absorbed into our skin. You'll find these at the end of the "Big L's" ingredients lists for many of their products.

The second shameful ingredient that the big L adds to pretty much anything that bubbles, suds, or fizzes, is SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate). I'm sure I've mentioned this problem ingredient on many occasions but since I don't have a blog post summarizing what it is and why you'll want to avoid it, now is the time! The last thing we all want is to start a new year bathing and soaking in chemicals! Without further a do, here's what makes SLS so shameful!

What Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) are:

They are forming agents in the most basic terms. They create bubbles, form, and clean. They are some of the most widely used sulfates because they cheap. The almighty dollar strikes again. You'll find these sulfates in all kinds of bath and body products including bath bombs (the big L is notorious for SLS in their bath bombs), shampoo, body wash, bubble bars (I've never seen one made without SLS or SLES), tooth paste, dish soap, bubble bath, shaving cream, etc. SLES is said to be the milder of the two, but its effects seem to be much more long lasting.

Why they should be avoided:

• Concentrations as low as 0.5% can cause irritation.
• Concentrations of 10-30% can cause skin corrosion!
• Rashes, scalp scabs, canker sores, dry skin patches
• Color stripping
• Stripes shine from hair
• Penetrates skin easily and can't be metabolized by our liver
• Possible endocrine disruptors
• Not just skin and scalp irritants, they are also eye irritants
• Contamination with 1,4 dioxane (cancer causing)

How to spot them on labels:

They will be listed exactly how I've listed them in this post (minus the abbreviation):

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
• Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Today's take away:

Read labels! It's the only way to see through marketing hype to know if you're getting a natural, safe, skin loving product, or you're getting something that seems wondering but actually contains cancer causing ingredients! Again, watch out for any ingredient ending in -paraben, and watch out for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate

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What's New for Winter!

Check out the limited seasonal releases that are available now at BattysBath.com! They are selling out fast so don't miss out :)



Minty Balm in Snowflake Locket
This lovely snowflake locket has something very special inside! Batty's Minty Balm is blended with the cold Canadian winter winds in mind! Keeping winter woes away from your lips is as easy and natural this year with this super moisturizing and tingling balm! This balm conditions and nourishes lips by restoring moisture so they look and feel soft and smooth no matter how many dates you have with jack frost this year!

BONUS - this balm doubles as a solid perfume! You can smell like a splendid minty snowball all season long AND taste fresh peppermint on your lips at the same time! Find out more here.






Holiday Cold Press Soaps
'Tis the season to enjoy great soaps! Great cold press soaps from Batty's Bath that is ;)

Winter Vanilla
Enjoy the warm and comforting scent of vanilla! This isn't just any vanilla! It's our winter vanilla that is as warm was vanilla can be with exotic hints of coconut! This soap will have you feeling warm and relaxed every time you lather up!

Christmas Cranberry
The tart and familiar scent of cranberries will put you in the Christmas spirit and keep the bah-hum bugs at bay!

Both these soaps are available here.







Gingerbread Solid Perfume
This Gingerbread Solid Perfume couldn't be a more tempting scent! Fresh out of the oven, comforting aromas of warm cinnamon & ginger swirled with drops of golden butter makes this a delicious baked treat. A holiday time favorite - warms away the winter chill.
Click here for more info







Holiday Gift Packs!
Make your holiday shopping (and spoiling) easy this year with Batty's Bath gift packs! Each comes in a handmade stocking (made by Momma Batty) and includes shampoo, body wash, and lip gloss. These perfect little packs are gift giving ready and are gifts that keep on giving (giving your skin, hair, and lips nourishment from natural moisturizers!).

There's six varieties:

❄ Baby it's Cold Outside ❄
Shampoo & Body Wash - Chocolate
Lip Gloss - Cafe Latte

❄ Gingerbread ❄
Shampoo & Body Wash - Frosted Gingerbread
Lip Gloss - Gingersnap Cookies

❄ Glistening Snow ❄
All - Marshmallow

❄ Winter Wood Land ❄
Shampoo & Body Wash - Citrus Spruce
Lip Gloss- Wintergreen

❄ Candy Cane ❄
All - Peppermint

❄ Sugar Plum Dreams ❄
Shampoo & Body Wash - Sugar Plum
Lip Gloss - White Chocolate

Find out more here







Kisstletoe Holiday Lip Gloss Pack
For the first time, Batty's Bath is offering lip gloss! And not just any lip gloss, it's holiday lip gloss made from natural ingredients!! Each is rich, creamy, and tastes amazing! They give a light shimmery hue to your lips while nourishing them with moisturizer! This natural lip gloss will keep your lips looking (and feeling) great all winter long!

With Kisstletoe Holiday Lip Gloss Pack, all your lip glosses come packaged in a handmade mini stocking (made by Momma Batty!) and includes one of each of the following lip glosses:

❄ Baby it's Cold Outside (Cafe Latte) - Dark Brown
❄ Gingerbread (Gingersnap Cookies) - Light Brown
❄ Glistening Snow (Marshmallow) - White Glitter
❄ Winter Wood Land (Wintergreen) - Blue Spruce Color
❄ Candy Cane (Peppermint) - Red
❄ Sugar Plum Dreams (White Chocolate) - Pink

They are available in a pack that includes a cute handmade stocking or separately here







Holiday Body Butter Gift Pack
Treat someone special (perhaps yourself?) to Batty's Bath limited edition holiday body butters! They come in this adorable snowman packaging that is perfect for gift giving or for decoration! You can even stuff him with recycled paper, newsprint, or something similar after the body butters are gone!

This year the body butter scents are:

* Christmas Crush (berry cherry)
* Silent Night (marshmallow)
* Cinnamon Vanilla

Each body butter is 4oz (the same size as Batty's Bath's regular body butter). This pack is around for only a limited time, and there will only be a limited number made. Get them before they are gone! ☃
Check out more pictures of this adorable snowman here






Peppermint Laundry Soap
Peppermint Laundry Soap is the seasonal release for the winter!! Have your clothes smelling as fresh as the crisp norther air!

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Behind the Scenes in the Batty's Bath Studio!

I thought it would be fun to share some pictures of us working on Saturday! I didn't get very many, but they are still fun to share :)




Check out this panaroma picture of my sisters and Momma Batty working in the studio! Click the picture to make it bigger!





Yup, even I got caught by the camera in my onesie! At least the color of my hair matches the color of my onesie! lol. Share

What I Wore - Plus the bottom of my bookshelf

I've decided to jump on the "what I wore" bandwagon (yes, I'm always late to the party haha). I don't know how frequently I'll post in this category as I don't leave the house much (I work from home!). But, I figured since leaving the house is usually the only time I put any thought into what I'm wearing (and I actually get out of my onesies), it's something to document!

This picture was taken in the Fall.

Here's what I'm wearing:

Sweater dress from repurposefulPUNK

Tights (had them so long I can't remember where they came from)

Skeleton shoes (my wedding shoes!) from BuyCostumes.com

Spider web necklace (my wedding necklace!) from beat black

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Soap Drive Soaps! Raising Money for Animals in Need

The first every Batty's Bath Soap Drive is under way! Thank you to all who have shown their support so far! If you haven't bought your soap drive soaps yet, don't worry! You have until the end of December to place your order! (Or until Dec 18th to pick up one of the soap drive soaps at the Met)

What is the Batty's Bath Soap Drive?
Batty creates a special soap dedicated to a local charity and all the proceeds from the sales of that soap go to that charity!

Facebook Fans voted for their charities of choice!
The two charities we are raising money for this year are: A.R.F Ontario and Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary.

Read descriptions of the specialized soaps below:

A.R.F. Ontario Soap:
Glycerin Heart Soap with a Paw Print inside. Scented with "Sugar Plum".

Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary Soap:
Glycerin Pink Piggy Soap. Scented with Pomegranate Mango.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SOAP DRIVE

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My Wedding Skin Care Routine

I have had SO many requests wanting to know what "Batty did to get ready for her big day"! One of the questions I've been getting the most is my skin care routine. Although I didn't change it up TOO much from my normal routine, I did increase the amount of clay masks and quick stick applications I did. Below is a breakdown of my routine 10 days before the wedding! I want to stress that the routine I decided to do was with MY skin in mind. I wouldn't suggest it for everyone as we all have skin that is at different stages, has different "problem areas", etc. I'm open to putting together a personalized routine for any brides (or anyone else!) out there who would like one! Contact me for more details (jamiesabot AT gmail DOT com). Now on with the "Batty as a Bride" routine! ;)

Here's the products I used:

Black Charcoal Cold Press Soap

Facial Primer/Day Moisturizer

Tea Tree Facial Scrub

Patchouli Facial Moisturizer

Dry Clay Mask

Kabuki Brush

Unscented Facial Scrub

Exfoliating Bath Glove

Quick Stick Acne Fix

Mild Unscented Jojoba Facial Scrub

Here's the routine I followed:

Thursday October 6 - TIME TO GET SERIOUS!

When I got up:

• Washed with black charcoal cold press soap.
• Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.

Before I went to bed:

• Washed with tea tree facials scrub.
• Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.
• Waited 30 minutes, then applied dry clay mask with kabuki brush (went to bed with clay mask ON!)

Friday October 7, Saturday October 8, & Sunday October 9 - CLAY DAYS {DETOX}

When I got up:

• Washed face thoroughly with unscented facial scrub (read: washed off clay mask).
• Followed up with a light washing of black charcoal cold press soap, and exfoliating bath glove in any areas that needed it (usually around my nose)
• Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes
• Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.

Before I went to bed:

• Washed with black charcoal cold press soap.
• Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.
• Waited 30 minutes, then applied dry clay mask with kabuki brush (went to bed with clay mask ON!)

Monday October 10 - DEALING AFTER DETOX

When I got up:

• Washed face thoroughly with unscented facial scrub (read: washed off clay mask).
• Followed up with a light washing of black charcoal cold press soap, and exfoliating bath glove in any areas that needed it (usually around my nose)
• Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes
• Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.

Before I went to bed:

• Washed with black charcoal cold press soap.
• Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes
• Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.

Tuesday October 11 - DEALING WITH DETOX PART 2

When I got up:

• Washed with tea tree facial scrub
• Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes
• Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.

Before I went to bed:

• Wash with tea tree facial scrub and followed up with a light washing of black charcoal cold press soap.
• Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.
• Applied quick stick acne fix ALL OVER.

Wednesday October 12 - ROUND 2 OF CLAY DAYS

When I got up:

• Washed face thoroughly with tea tree facial scrub
• Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.

Before I went to bed:

• Washed with black charcoal cold press soap.
• Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.
• Waited 30 minutes, then applied dry clay mask with kabuki brush (went to bed with clay mask ON!)

Thursday October 13 - DEALING WITH DETOX

When I got up:

• Washed face thoroughly with unscented facial scrub (read: washed off clay mask).
• Followed up with a light washing of black charcoal cold press soap, and exfoliating bath glove in any areas that needed it (usually around my nose)
• Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes
• Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.

Before I went to bed:

• Washed with black charcoal cold press soap.
• Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.
• Waited 30 minutes, then applied dry clay mask with kabuki brush (went to bed with clay mask ON!)

Friday October 14 - STARTING TO FOCUS ON CALMING

When I got up:

• Washed face thoroughly with unscented facial scrub (read: washed off clay mask).
• Followed up with a light washing of black charcoal cold press soap
• Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes
• Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.

Before I went to bed:

• Washed with black charcoal cold press soap.
• Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes
• Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.

Saturday October 15 - CALMING IS A MUST

When I got up:

• Washed face with mild unscented jojoba facial scrub
• Followed up with exfoliating bath glove in any areas that needed it (the last few days, I haven't needed this much)
• Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes
• Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.

Before I went to bed:

• Washed with black charcoal cold press soap.
• Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes
• Applied Facial Primer/Day Moisturizer

Sunday October 16 - THE BIG DAY

When I got up:

• Washed with mild unscented jojoba facial scrub (and used exfoliating glove for any extra spots - I didn't really need it, but I wanted to make sure I had the smoothest possible skin to work with!)
• Applied Facial Primer/Day Moisturizer
• In the afternoon I gave my face just a quick wash with black charcoal soap and reapplied the facial primer before diving into my makeup routine! I might share that on the blog in the future ;)

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Batty's Bi-Weekly BOGO

Click here to go to the shop!

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Slideshow of our wedding photos

Hey everyone!

I've been swamped with orders this week but promised many of you that I would share pictures from our wedding this week on the blog! You may have already had the chance to see these pictures on flickr, or the facebook fan page, but here they are in a slideshow for those who haven't yet seen them. :) Click this image to go to the slideshow: or, click the picture of me to go to the set on flickr :)

Enjoy :)

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