What is Body Butter?

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Body butter is a type of skin moisturizer used by many for extremely dry skin, particularly in the winter. It is usually much heavier than creams and lotions as it is made with a lot less water. Most body butters use a seed or nut oil as their base ingredient to produce the most hydrating formula possible and because it is made with nutrient-rich ingredients, it protects as well as hydrates the skin.

To make body butter, the seed or nut of choice is ground up to release its oil. The oil is then extracted from the pulp and mixed with other ingredients to produce the fragrant body butter.

Benefits

There are many different benefits to using body butter, when compared to creams and lotions. Natural body butter is made using only natural ingredients, which are better for your skin and your body in general. They contain a higher level of emollients, which are absorbed into the skin and keep it moisturized. Body butter forms a protective layer over the skin, helping reduce the effects of the sun and hot and cold air. Many find that their skin is much softer and less prone to cracking or becoming inflamed when they use body butter.

Shea body butter, created from Shea nuts, has high levels of vitamins A, E and F. These vitamins help to keep the skin moisturized and clear, plus they help to protect and rejuvenate the skin. Shea body butter can reduce fine lines and wrinkles and is beneficial for many skin complaints, including sun damaged skin and some skin conditions, such as eczema.

Shea nut oil smells great on it’s own, but it is also very versatile. Other fragrances can easily be added to shea butter without being overwhelming. With a range to choose from, why not indulge your skin with a treat of one of the Magic Senses’ shea body butters?

This month we decided to give you more freedom of choice. Therefore, we are having a giveaway for two e-gift certificates, valued at $10 each. 

The winners will receive the $10 Gift Certificate in their e-mail and will be able to redeem it immediately at MagicSenses.com

If you can’t wait or would like to purchase an e-Gift Certificate for someone else, please visit MagicSenses.com. All our e-Gift Certificates are sent via e-mail and can be redeemed online only.

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About the Giveaway:

Open to US + Canadian residents only.

Winners: 2 (1 $10 Gift Certificate each)

How to enter (required): Visit MagicSenses.com and then come back and leave a comment telling us the name of your favorite product.

For additional entries (leave a new comment for each additional entry):
- one additional entry if you grab our button from the sidebar and post it on your blog, please post the link;
- one additional entry if you sign up for our Newsletter (the form is on the sidebar);
- one additional entry if you join our Fan Club on Facebook (log in to see the page);
- one additional entry if you follow us on Twitter (we have a new Twitter name!!);
- one additional entry if you send a tweet about this giveaway, please post the link (once a day only);
- one additional entry if you fave us in Technorati;
- one additional entry if you StumbleUpon our Founder;
- one additional entry if you blog about this Giveaway with a link back to MagicSenses.com
- one additional entry if you follow our Blog via email.

The giveaway ends on July 10th, 2009 (end of day). The Gift Certificates will be sent out within 1-2 days.

*Please make sure you leave a comment for each additional entry so you get credited.
*Also, please make sure you typed in the correct email address.
*The winner will be announced via e-mail.

Thank you! Good luck, everybody!

UPDATE: And the winners are….

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Timestamp: 2009-07-11 18:19:37 UTC

Congratulations, Charity S. and Charlene Kuser!! You have two days to get back to me or other names will be chosen. Thank you all for participating! We’ll see you at the next giveaway! Coming in a few days!