photo courtesy of Krypto

As you have probably heard, July 31 2010 has been declared the National Dance Day. Thousands of people are learning the Dance Day Routine that Tabitha and Napoleon put together. We have to admit, we are not that good at dancing… but we’ll try!

On July 31 2010, Magic Senses is joining the celebration and is offering FREE SHIPPING.

As we have already mentioned in a previous post, 20% of every bar sold from our Dance Soap Collection (especially created for Dizzy Feet foundation) goes to DFF. Choose from “Two to Tango“, “Cool Rhythm“, “Dancing in the Rain” or “Fragrance Free“.

The Dance Soap Collection is available at the Dizzy Feet Foundation Store and MagicSenses.com. However, the free shipping offer is only available at MagicSenses.com. 

Thank you and happy dancing!

With summer comes warmer, longer days where thoughts of escaping to a relaxing getaway get harder to ignore. The weather also brings visions of exhilarating tropical locales and island jaunts, including Tahiti – one of the largest islands located in the southern Pacific Ocean. When you long for the swaying of palm trees, black sand beaches, and scents of leisure, Magic Senses has you covered.

We think it’s time that you embrace the cooling sensation of Tahitian Breeze glycerin soap – an instant vacation contained in a 6-ounce bar of handmade soap. Set in a fresh aqua base with soap flakes of “white coconut,” you’ll come one step closer to sipping a pina colada on a sun-drenched shoreline.

Give the Gift of Tropical Scents

Our handcrafted Tahitian Breeze glycerin soap is a one-of-a-kind treat that also makes a unique gift for family and friends. One of the things that set our soap from others on the market is that no two soaps are ever exactly the same – in shape, color and design. The uplifting scents of soaps, such as Tahitian Breeze, make special get-well gestures and offer an effective way to send your condolences.

Tropical-scented soaps also bring back memories for avid travelers who long to have the fragrance of their tropical adventures close at hand. For a more extravagant display, consider creating a gift basket of tropical-themed soaps. Try our similar scents, such as the tropical fruitiness of Mango Papaya, the salty air of Seaside, the romantic waves of Hawaii, and the marine sights of Oceans.

The Advantages of Glycerin Soap

Introduce a loved one to the gentle cleansing power of Magic Senses soaps – made with vegetable glycerin, fragrance oil, coloring, water, and love. Users with sensitive skin, eczema or psoriasis who choose our glycerin soap will also sidestep the irritating chemicals of commercial products that leave skin excessively dry and agitated. If you’re looking to moisturize and promote healthy skin, why not choose a soap that transports your mind and body to the enchantment of Tahiti?

 Time for results! Thank you all for participating! As always, it has been a pleasure reading your comments!

And the lucky winners are… comments no:

5 – Michele Pineda!! and

69 – Lia!!

Congratulations to the winners who have two days to respond to our e-mails. Each of you will receive a bar of Dancing in the Rain soap. 

If this was not your lucky day, stay tuned for our next giveaway in two weeks!

Love you all and thank you for being our fans!

When you take in the scents of handcrafted soaps (and other bath and body products), you can thank fragrance oils and essential oils for bringing green apple, lilacs in spring, and mango papaya to life. Many times, people mistaken the two kinds of oil as the same thing, but there are a few distinct differences that exist between fragrance oils and essential oils – all of which could affect the types of soaps you choose for your body.

What Are Fragrance Oils?

Fragrance oils (often referred to as perfume oils) are manmade reproductions of the scents they represent. A chemist analyzes plant components to create nearly any desired scent. The science involves careful formulations and blends to meet exact specifications. The synthetic nature of fragrance oils helps generate an unlimited number of scented soap selections – something an essential oil cannot. In addition to nearly any fruit, berry or flower fragrance, you can also enjoy the aroma of baked goods, baby powder, and even mountain rain. Since fragrance oils are not as volatile as essential oils – the scents last much longer.

What Are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are natural chemicals that come straight from a leaf, flower, berries, root, stem, or other parts of a plant. They’re not actually true oils, but instead – the liquid form of aromatic and volatile essences pertaining to the plant world. With these scents come potent chemicals that can produce psychological effects through our sense of smell called aromatherapy. For example, lavender is a scent used to calm the mind. Soaps made with essential oils are powerful and should be used with care, as some people with highly sensitive skin can suffer allergic reactions due to the natural chemicals found in the oils.

Magic Senses Soap

At Magic Senses, the majority of our soap is made with fragrance oils because we wish to protect any customers who are either pregnant or have very sensitive skin. When our fragrances are not brilliantly reproduced in a controlled and safe environment, we opt for essential oils in a few of our soaps, such as Peace of Patchouli, Lime Cooler, and Grapefruit. However, our glycerin soap descriptions clearly state whenever essential oils have been used.

We are also continuously testing different oils (essential and fragrance) to bring the best products to our customers. If we discover a more effective oil, we may replace our current selection and you’ll be the first to know.

This month we are offering 12% OFF the following:

Lilacs in Spring Handcrafted Glycerin Soap

One of our most beautiful soaps from the Floral Collection. The spring fling design (purple and white ribbons randomly scattered thoughout the bar), complements the soft lilac fragrance. As usual, not two bars are the same.

Price: $5.94

Sandalwood Handcrafted Glycerin Soap

Very rich, woodsy fragrance perfect for both men and women, especially men. With Father’s Day coming on June 20th, this would make the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for a Father in your life. And we won’t tell you got it on sale!!

Price: $5.94

Milk and Honey Handcrafted Glycerin Soap

Calming fragrance, simple design. Has a little bit of oatmeal for gentle exfoliation.

Price: $5.94