Mango Butter... Did you know?

Hey Everyone!

Mango butter, although looks like cocoa butter has been said to be somewhat gentler to the skin, while still providing amazing results for dry skin. Mango butter is obtained from the kernels of the mango tree. Mango butter has good emolliency and lends protection against the sun (still use sunscreen!). It is said to prevent drying of the skin and formation of wrinkles. Mango butter also reduces degeneration of skin cells and restores elasticity. Some other benefits of Mango Butter are:

- Clears blemishes and wrinkles
- Relieves itching skin

- Moisturizes and smoothes tough or rough skin
- Prevents stretch marks during pregnancy
- Relieves insect bites
- Promotes healthy rejuvenated skin
- Generally soothes skin irritated by eczema and dermatitis

The Body Patisserie uses this wonderful ingredient in their Body Butter Souffle. You can soothe your skin and smell great at the same time! Take a look at http://www.thebodypatisserie.com/souffle.html.

With Sweet Goodness,

Shermaine

This Life is The Show

R.I.P -- Michael Jackson & Farrah Fawcett

These two icons, whose lives ended tragically today, lived life to the fullest. So although we are all sad at the news of their passing, let's take their love of life with us each and everyday. Whatever you dream of... Do it! Don't procrastinate and make excuses. Go for it and give it your very best... Just like they did!

Remember, this life is NOT a dress rehearsal... This is the SHOW. Strive to make your show truly remarkable!

Peace,

Shermaine

Aloe Vera Gel... One of Nature's Best Skin Healers

Hey Everyone,

If you are like me, your mother had the infamous Aloe Vera Plant sitting somewhere in the house. As soon as I got a burn or a "boo-boo", first thing my mother did was cut one open one of the leaves and apply the gel inside. I generally liked this method as opposed to the alcohol that burned like crazy! The Aloe Gel felt cool and soothing. My mother would make sure everyday for about a week she would put the gel on that spot, and in a relatively short period of time, the area was healed. No stinging & no medicinal smell. It wasn't until I got older that I realized why it worked the way it did.

Aloe Vera Gel (or Juice) has inflammation and/or swelling reduction properties which would explain why it works so well on burns; and is a great topical application for skin with chronic skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis as it is soothing and helps to eliminate itchiness.

The Body Patisserie uses Organic Aloe Juice in many of its products including our Body Creme! Check it out at www.thebodypatisserie.com/bodycreme.html

So as always... Mother knew best!

With Sweet Goodness

Shermaine

The Body Patisserie Super Souffle Summer Sale!

Hi All!

I had to let you know about our Super Souffle Summer Sale! We are offering our Top Selling Body Butter Souffle at a discount! A 35% discount to be exact!! Scents like Key Lime Tart and Strawberry Custard Tart are perfect for the summer time and the antioxidant power of the Green Tea Extract that's in it will nourish your skin! No coupon codes to enter at checkout, just buy! These sale prices are available for a limited time so hurry! So check it out at www.thebodypatisserie.com/souffle.html

I'll see you soon!

With Sweet Goodness,

S

Thought of the Day - Reputation

"Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear".
----Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC)

The concept of Reputation and Credit are synonymous. One "ding" on your report and it can take what seems like a lifetime for lenders to trust you with credit again. Your reputation is your word, break it and it takes forever for those to trust you again...
Treasure your reputation like you treasure your credit. Actually... treasure your reputation MORE, because with a great one, the world will open to you!

With Sweet Goodness,
S

Moisturizing 101

Ok... You are thinking to yourselves, "I know how to moisturize my skin. When my skin is dry, put lotion on it and that's that! What's the mystery?"

Well, although those are the nuts and bolts of it, do you know why some moisturizers work better than others? Do you know how to get the most out of moisturizing your skin? Well... I've included a few helpful tidbits which hopefully will leave you a little wiser when it comes to taking care of your skin...

1. One of the biggest misconceptions about moisturizers is that these products hydrate the skin. The truth is that moisturizers lock in the skin’s own moisture to prevent dryness and cracking.

2. The more oil a moisturizer contains the more effectively it protects against moisture loss. The primary ingredient in most lotions is water, which is not very effective in protecting skin against moisture loss.

3. When the relative humidity drops below 60%, skin begins to lose moisture and greater protection against moisture loss is needed. In humid conditions, the skin can replenish itself by soaking up moisture from the air so a lotion may be all that is needed.

4. Apply moisturizer while the skin is damp. Applying moisturizer while the skin is damp, usually within 3 minutes of bathing, locks in the moisture from the bath. In the winter, or any time the air is dry, apply a heavy layer of moisturizer to the face, hands, and other skin that will be exposed

5. Use moisturizers which are pleasing to the skin to encourage use. If your skin feels soothed and smooth, you definitely will use it!

The Body Patisserie was created to nourish and moisturize the skin, while still being fun! Once you try it, I'm sure your skin will be pleased! Check us out at www.thebodypatisserie.com

With Sweet Goodness
S

Tantalizing Tiramisu - Where did it come from???

Several sources (from Vin Veneto, dated 1981, to the Italian Academy of Giuseppe Maffioli and several cuisine websites) claim that tiramisu was invented in Treviso at Le Beccherie restaurant by the god-daughter and apprentice of confectioner Roberto Linguanotto, Francesca Valori, whose maiden name was Tiramisu. It is believed that Linguanotto named the dish in honour of Francesca's culinary skill.

In the original recipe, there was no liquor as the cake was originally aimed at children and the elderly, and the original shape was round. The phrase tira mi su literally means "pick me up" or "pull me up" in reference to the effects of the sugar and espresso.

The Body Patisserie allows you to enjoy this decadent dessert without the guilt! Check out our line of products in this sinfully scrumptious scent! http://www.thebodypatisserie.com/tiramisu5.html

With Sweet Goodness,

S

Sweet Almond Oil - Natural and Wonderful

Almond oil has high amounts of vitamin A, and is a natural moisturizer that is very beneficial to dry, chapped hands and feet. It is an excellent skin softener, conditioner and a great moisturizer.

Lotion made with Sweet Almond Oil is commonly used to relieve skin itch, irritation and dryness and is effective with all skin types. The benefits of Sweet Almond Oil come from the fact that it is high in minerals, protein, naturally occurring vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6 and E) and in mono and poly-unsaturated fatty acids.

Sweet Almond Oil is easily absorbed into the skin leaving it soft and smooth. This oil also promotes a younger looking complexion and may relieve muscular aches and pains.

The Body Patisserie features this wonderful ingredient in its product, the Body Glace (Bath and Body Oil). And of course... it smells scrumptious!! Visit www.thebodypatisserie.com for more information.

With Sweet Goodness,

S

Quote of the Day - Personal Calling

I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.

-Oprah Winfrey

Think - What A Powerful Word

“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if only you try!”

-Dr. Seuss

You know... Dr. Seuss was a pretty prolific dude in a funny sort of way (LOL!)... But there is a point to that quote.

Every wonderful event, invention, book... even a wonderful date, began with a thought. That wonderful date started with someone thinking of how they wanted to make the evening great. We would never have had the airplane if someone didn't think about the possibility of air travel. We imagine how great we would like it to be and then we get started. There is no outcome(positive or negative) without some form of thought preceding it.

Having said that. Postive thoughts lead to positive actions which lead to positive results. Take time out of your day.. Each day.. And think... Is my life going the way I want it to go? If your answer is no, THINK of how you would like it to be and lock it in your mind. Stay positive and work to make your life as fulfilling as you imagine it can be!

So go... and finish your day with happy thoughts...

With Sweet Goodness,

S

Review of The Body Patisserie from Mini Biz-Buzz!

The Body Patisserie - A Delicious Remedy For Sensitive Skin

As Plato said, necessity is the mother of invention, and that is exactly how The Body Patisserie came about. Founded by Shermaine Davis, the company sells pastry scented body lotions and bath gels. She initially created the products for herself. Because she has eczema, even the scented “for sensitive skin” products irritated her skin.

Shermaine started testing natural products for herself and discovered Avocado Oil and Green Tea Extract moisturized her skin without irritating it. Not wanting to be stuck using unscented products for the rest of her life, she took it a step further and started introducing fragrances into her formula.

Because she's trained in the pastry arts, she decided to blend her two loves, infusing her products with the scents of her favorite pastries. Tiramisu, Iced Lemon Danish, and Grasshopper Mousse are a few of the gel and lotion flavors. Eventually, she started sharing her products with others. Like so many companies, what started out as “homemade” gifts and samples for friends and family, turned into a business.

Sensitive skin is not a requirement to enjoy Shermaine's creations. I bought the Key Lime Tart gel and lotion and l-o-v-e the light, fresh scent! Check out her entire line. http://www.thebodypatisserie.com/

Passion and enjoyment play such a huge role in the success of any business. You must like what you're doing and believe in it. So take a look at the talents you share with your family and friends. There just may be a business opportunity in there, somewhere.

Olive Oil - Amazing inside and out

Olive oil is the oily fat from the fruit of the olive tree, Oliva Europea, found originally in the Mediterranean – the location itself tells you olive oil must hold beauty and good-health secrets. As our lifestyle, careers and the eternal search for endless youth in both our looks and our health continues to move at the speed of light, our attention turns once again to something found already perfected by nature. Olive oil works from the outside in and the inside out to heal, restore and protect our skin, hair, nails and heart.

Cosmetics with an olive oil base nurture your skin by maintaining a moisture balance that both soothes dry skin and absorbs easily to nourish deep beneath the surface. This therapeutic quality is especially important to those who suffer with skin rashes, eczema, psoriasis and allergies.

When taken by mouth olive oil helps prevent wrinkles, thin skin and other signs of aging, it can also help increase skin density and help the skin heal from damage. Olive oil applied on the skin may protect the skin from external irritation. Olive oil helps to slow down the aging process of the whole body.

Stress, dietary choices, environmental pollutants, medications and exposure to ultra-violet rays all take a toll on the health of your skin and hair. Olive oil replaces the moisture and elasticity lost to these elements because it is naturally rich in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants that have tremendous healing and preserving properties. Olive oil can help restore and retain hair and skin`s health, youthfulness and beauty. Dandruff sufferers find products containing high concentrations of olive oil to be very effective. The purer the olive oil, the more favorable

the results. *

The Body Patisserie incorporates Organic Olive Oil in its Body Glace. Take a look at http://www.thebodypatisserie.com/bodyglace.html.

With Sweet Goodness,

S

*excerpt from carefair.com

The Mystery of Eczema

As a lifelong sufferer of eczema, I have always been questioned on what causes it (especially when my skin is irritated which is not the most attractive thing in the world)..

Eczema is an allergic condition that affects the skin. Another name for eczema is dermatitis. Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. There are several different types of dermatitis, but the one people usually mean when they say eczema is atopic dermatitis. Atopic refers to a lifelong tendency to allergic conditions such as asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
Eczema can be triggered by just about anything coming in contact with the skin. It occurs in atopic people, who are extra sensitive to skin irritation. Dry, flaky skin appears over red, inflamed areas, causing intense itching and burning.

Eczema is a very common condition, and it affects all races and ages, including young infants. About 1-2 percent of adults have eczema, and as many as 20 percent of children are affected. It usually begins early in life, even before asthma or hay fever. Most affected individuals have their first episode before age 5 years.
For some, the disease will improve with time. For others, however, eczema is a chronic or recurrent disorder. Although it can occur just once, it usually occurs on and off throughout life, or lasts the entire lifetime.

Eczema can be a difficult, frustrating condition. The natural human desire to scratch or rub an itchy rash just makes the condition worse, and treatments can be slow and are not always completely effective.

It's important to find products which don't irritate skin plagued with this condition. Products with natural ingredients like those found in The Body Patisserie are generally gentle to sensitive skin. Take a look at www.thebodypatisserie.com for more information.

With Sweet Goodness,
S

Effects of Green Tea on the Skin

Hi Everyone!

Green Tea most active ingredients are known as flavanols, polyphenols and epigallocatechin gallate (or EGCG for short). EGCG is so potent, because it contains between 25 to 100 times the antioxidant power of vitamins C and A.

Skincare Benefits
Green tea extract is 20 times more antioxidant powerful than vitamin C and provides superior protection from free radical damage.
. This defense against free radicals is especially important for sun protection. Studies have shown that a product containing at least 5 percent green tea extract may help prevent skin cancer when applied before sun exposure along with sunscreen. Applying green tea before your sunscreen, or combining it with zinc oxide-based sunscreens should prove beneficial.*

To get this beneficial extract in a super fun product, try The Body Patisserie's Body Butter Souffle in fabulous scents like Tiramisu and Iced Lemon Danish. For more information, click on the following link http://www.thebodypatisserie.com/souffle.html

With Sweet Goodness,
S


*excerpt from "The Beauty Benefits of Green Tea" at WomenFitness.net - http://www.womenfitness.net/beauty/skin/green_tea_benefits.htm

Tanning Misconceptions

Hi All!

The summer is here and we all will be heading out to get some sun. But before you do, take a look at a few of the misconceptions regarding Sun Exposure and Sun Protection from Dr. Svetlana Kogan founder of The Doctors at Trump Place (http://www.dtpdoctors.com/).*

Misconception #1: Higher SPF offers a great protection against Skin Cancer.

Why is SPF misunderstood? Because it only offers protection against UVB light. UVB is the primary cause of sunburn, affecting only the superficial layers of the skin. The light that it MOST carcinogenic to skin is UVA light. This one can travel through the glass and can only be averted if we ADD some things to SPF. The example of such an additive is : Mexoryl (ecamsule) used by several high end sun protection products.

Misconception #2: Layering SPF products yields more protection.

Layering foundation with SPF 10 over a moisturizer with SPF 15 does not equal a total SPF of 25. It's the highest SPF that counts. In this example, it's the SPF 15 that will count.

Misconception#3: Indoor tanning is safe.

Indoor tanning involves UVB and UVA radiation and is just as harmful as being exposed to the bright sun outdoors. One could have a serious UVA carcinogenic effect without any burn!

So... Enjoy the summer sun! However, be sure to do so in moderation and PROTECT your skin!

With Sweet Goodness,
S

*Excerpt from Health News Digest.com "What You Need To Know About Skin Cancer, SPF and Sun Care This Summer"

Do Something Different

The quote of the day is: "If you always do what you've done, you'll always get what you've got".

My friends often get so tired of me and this particular quote. But it's one I've learned to live by (trust me this was not an overnight revelation). So many times we say to ourselves and to those around us, "I keep working, but I can't seem to make things happen". But HOW are you working?

Are you working at the exact same thing? And when you do this, you come up with the same result, right? Maybe it's time to try something different... Say, you're on your job and you have wanted to get a promotion. You are doing your job. Exactly the way they have told you for x amount of years. You come in on time, you're never late coming back from lunch and all of your tasks are done at the end of the day. Why is it not happening???

Well maybe the work you are doing is excellent for your position, and that's why you are still in it. Maybe if you came in early, stayed a little late, took on more responsibility or learned a new skill... That's different isn't it? Maybe that difference is what they are looking for to consider you for something greater. Or maybe you need to look elsewhere (I know in this economy that's not always a viable option).

The point is, you know what your outcome is going to be if you keep doing things the way you've always done them. It may take just doing something a little different, to create a big change.

With Sweet Goodness,
S