First, I want to thank all of you who sent us images of our products. We really loved them all.

The winner of the PHOTO CONTEST this year is this picture sent by Anne and Bob Shelby! Congratulations, Anne and Bob!! You will receive 2 bars of soap of your choice (shipped to any address in the Continental U.S. – if you’d like to send it to someone else)!

Winner of the Photo Contest!!

 

We decided to have a second place for this picture taken by Sasha Hazel! Congratulations, Sasha! You will receive one bar of soap of your choice!

Winner of the second place

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We love pictures! So, if you have pictures of our products and would like to share them with us and our fans, feel free to add them to our Facebook Fan Page! Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Dec 152009

This morning our Orange Clove soap was reviewed by Jennifer at The Dirty Shirt. Here is what she wrote:

The Dirty Shirt“I had the great opportunity to be introduced to this company and received the Orange Clove soap to review. From the second the package showed up at my door I could smell the heavenly scent through the box and it only got better when I opened it. I loved the bright colors of the soap and after using it for the first time liked the scent even more. I love the special uniqueness of this soap and looked around their site for Christmas this year. I found so many great shapes, scents and more that I had to share the website with my friend who loves unique soaps. My next purchase will be their Gardenia soap, my favorite scent of all the floral scents. I recommend Magic Senses to everyone. Their soaps make the perfect gift!”

Nov 302009

mystiquemagicsensesWith our Oatmeal Soap Collection, Magic Senses has combined the beauty of handcrafted glycerin soaps with the versatility of oatmeal – an ingredient providing a few moments of luxurious exfoliation that cleanses, moisturizes, and safeguards the skin. With attractive styles perfect for decorating your bathroom or filling holiday gift baskets, our Oatmeal Soap Collection is much more than a designer soap. Some of the benefits of oatmeal soap include:

Gentle Exfoliation: There’s a reason oatmeal is a common ingredient found in facial masks. Oatmeal supplies the skin with health benefits catering to any skin type – from oily to flaky and dry. With gentle precision, oatmeal doesn’t irritate sensitive skin and when paired with non-irritating glycerin and natural fragrances – you’ll see why many consumers have fallen in love with our Oatmeal Soap Collection.

Stimulating Cleansing Experience: Use Magic Senses oatmeal soap to cleanse your face and body with textured pampering that delivers the benefits of aromatherapy with natural fragrances, such as lavender, sandalwood, and amber.

Skin Protection: Create a rich lather with your oatmeal soap to deliver nourishment to the skin that lasts long after you’ve left your bath or shower. The soothing protection of oatmeal found in Magic Senses soap also helps counteract unforgiving weather conditions.

milkandhoneymagicsensesSkin Irritation Relief: Whether you’ve spent too much time in the sun, or experience seasonal rashes, oatmeal soap provides relief for people who suffer skin irritations. To best treat sensitive skin and irritation, choose skin care products that combine oatmeal and glycerin, such as our exquisitely handcrafted soap. Almost resembling a romantic sunrise on a beach, our Milk and Honey glycerin soap provides a pure bathing experience with a touch of “sweetness”.

We’re quite pleased to offer our Oatmeal Soap Collection at Magic Senses, which has already caught the eye of consumers and publications, such as the San Joaquin Magazine Holiday Issue 2009.  To take advantage of the soothing, relaxing, and healing qualities of handcrafted glycerin oatmeal soap, why don’t you browse our captivating selections that include:

  • Lavender Oatmeal – Lightly scented with the fragrance of calming lavender, take in the visually inviting supply of oats contained within a nut-colored clear base.
  • Oatmeal Almond – Steal away a few uplifting moments with our Oatmeal Almond glycerin soap – filled with oats and the light scent of sweet almond.
  • Mystique – Supplying the body with an invigorating blend of sandalwood and amber fragrances, our Mystique glycerin soap also goes by the name of Sandalwood Amber Oatmeal Soap.
Orange Clove Handmade Glycerin Soap

Orange Clove Glycerin Soap

It’s really no surprise that the Orange Clove Glycerin Soap is one of our most popular holiday soaps, if not the most popular. In 2007 and 2008, it was the top selling soap for the holidays and when you breathe in the fragrance of this soap, you’ll know why. The combination of cloves with oranges, and a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon, are traditional scents used during the holiday season. If you hold this soap under your nose, close your eyes and inhale, you’ll think it’s that time of year already.

Although some soaps and candles have an orange fragrance that can be a bit sweet and overwhelming, this isn’t the case with the Orange Clove Soap. By using orange scented fragrance oil, the soap has a fresh, sharp orange smell. It’s almost as if you had peeled an orange yourself or poured a glass of cool Florida orange juice.

Saying that, the sharp zing of the orange scent, makes this an ideal soap for starting your day. While the cloves have a smooth, sultry fragrance, especially when combined with nutmeg and cinnamon, it’s the orange that will get you moving. The combination of scents used in this soap is something to experience, as the initial smell is of the cloves and it ends with the orange.

As with all our soaps, this not only smells great, but it’s handmade using vegetable glycerin, so it’s pretty to look at and great for your skin. But remember, this is a seasonal soap, so it isn’t made all year round. We currently only make it from September to March, so don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy this popular glycerin soap!

Note: It is our Featured soap of the month in November. It is also featured in our Mini Holiday Gift Set, next to Myrrh. On the website, it can be found under our Holiday Soap Collection or Fruity Glycerin Soap Category. Buy yours today!

Mountain Rain is one of the latest additions to the Magic Senses family of handmade glycerin soaps. As with all of our other soaps, the time taken to perfect the look, feel and smell of Mountain Rain is more than evident.

mountain rain soap

By using gardenia, Mountain Rain has a floral scent that is refreshing instead of overwhelming. Just leaving the soap out in your bathroom will make it one of the best smelling rooms in the house. Plus, the blue and green “raindrops” mean that not only is the soap functional, but it’s pretty to look at also.

The undertones of lavender, patchouli and vanilla make using this soap a relaxing and calming experience. When you lather up with Mountain Rain, you will feel like you have been whisked away to a fragrant English country garden in the spring. By closing your eyes and breathing in this lovely fragrance, your cares will just melt away.

Of course, because our Mountain Rain soap is predominantly made with vegetable glycerin, it is extremely moisturizing. Whether using it as a hand soap or when you are in the shower or bath, the soap will quickly form luxurious foaming bubbles. Not only will the scent relax you, but your skin will thank you. The more you use any glycerin soaps, the softer your skin will become. As an added benefit, not only will your skin be moisturized, it will be healthier and look younger!

One thing to remember is that glycerin-based soaps are soft soaps. This means that they can melt easier than other soaps, so it may not last as long as harder, commercially produced soaps. On the other hand, the fact that Mountain Rain soap smells and feels so great will probably mean that you will want to use it more anyway!

Oct 282009

Glycerin is a key ingredient in many soaps, but what is glycerin and what are the benefits of using glycerin soap?

benefits of glycerin

photo courtesy of foxiq

What is Glycerin?

Glycerin is actually a by-product of the industrial soap making process. It is a colorless, odorless liquid that is very thick at room temperature with a sweet taste. It has a high boiling point and it can be frozen to a paste-like substance. The industrial process of making soap involves reacting a fat or oil, such as olive oil, with lye. During this process, glycerin is produced, which is often removed to add to lotions and creams. Most handmade soaps differ from industrial as the glycerin is not removed, and in some instances further glycerin is actually added.

Why Add Glycerin to Soap?

Glycerin is known as a humectant, which means that it attracts water. It is said to be hygroscopic as it can absorb water directly from the air. Pure glycerin will remove water not only from the air, but from anything it is placed on. Should you place pure glycerin on your skin, it would actually dry out the area since was removing the water.

When glycerin is diluted with water and other products, it has the opposite effect on skin. Instead of drying out the skin, it acts as a moisturizer. It is unclear whether the additional moisturizing results from the fact that glycerin attracts water to your skin or it is due to some other unknown property of glycerin. Either way, the result is that glycerin is highly moisturizing, which is why many companies remove it from their soaps and add it to their higher priced lotions and creams.

So, the key benefit to using soaps that contain glycerin is that they will cause your skin to be softer and smoother, and even improve its appearance. Also, glycerin soaps are an excellent choice for those with sensitive or delicate skin as they dissolve a lot easier and are not as hard on skin as other soaps can be.

Check this out: Magic Senses has been reviewed on Grammy Janet’s Place! Here is an excerpt:

Photobucket “I unwrapped the pretty Cheerful Butterfly Soap and it felt so soft. Removing the covering released the full potential of the beautiful Plumeria scent and I was drawn into reverie of happy flitting Butterflies and warm sunshine! I could not wait to try this soap out and display it near my bathroom sink. Washing my hands with the Cheerful Butterfly soap created a soft, silky scented lather. My hands felt very soft after rinsing. I love this soap!”

To read the full review, please visit Grammy Janet’s Place.

To grab a discount coupon code and to participate to the Giveaway we sponsor on her Blog, please visit Grammy Janet’s Place! Thank you, Janet!

Are you a Blogger living in the United States? Would you like to talk about our Cheerful Butterfly Soap Collection on your Blog? Leave a reply with a link to your Blog and if you are selected, you’ll hear from us! Only selected Bloggers will be sent a FREE sample for review. Cheerful Butterfly Glycerin Soap Collection

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I am excited to announce that we have introduced e-gift certificates! You can now buy them and then send them via e-mail. And you don’t even have to send the whole amount to one person! 

Let’s say you buy a $75 gift certificate; from your account you can send $30 to one person and $45 to another one!

You are not sure what soap or body butter he or she would like? Well, send them a Gift Certificate and they can choose for themselves!

Sep 252008

Today we are happy to participate to the Home and Garden Show in Modesto, California. If you have the time, we’d love to see you there! New products will be available! Come and see us!

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