Some Amazing Feedback About Our Perfumes

Here are just a few of the most excellent little outbursts we've heard from our customers and we are proud to share.

About Lair:

Oh my goodness. I honestly didn't think another fragrance could top 'Lounge" (gor-GEOUS) as my go-to sexy scent, but then I got "Lair!" It's so creamy, sweet, but dark and smoky at the same time. I adore it, and will most definitely be wearing it this Valentine's Day. *growl* Thank you so much for creating another amazing fragrance!

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Lysa Luna, Ringleader
The Morbid The Merrier
http://www.themorbidthemerrier.etsy.com
http://www.themorbidthemerrier.blogspot.com

Also about Lair:

OMG Lair! I want to roll around in it forever, it needs to be in a soap, lotion, scrubs, everything. You're not allowed to discontinue it ever!

-Meghan Runyon of Dreaming Tree Soapworks

About Iniquity:

I love this fragrance too! It is warm and dark and sensual, and not too sweet. Perfect for feeling pretty on a chilly winter night.

also...

About Lounge: Mmm wonderful! Purchased for my husband, and it is great on him. Gentlemanly and dark without being too heavy, and it has excellent staying power! Joanna's tastes are spot-on yet again:)

-Sarah on Etsy

About Ruby Rock Star:

I love love love this scent. The grapefruit is a great wake-me-up scent, and underneath the primary citrus scent is a wonderful, warm, sweet fragrance that makes this much more mature and subtle perfume.

-buyer on etsy

About Sexy Laundry Day:

I don't think I could love this more. It is perfect.

-Kim of Kim's Kitchen Sink blog

If you have something to say about your experience feel free to send them along so others can feel confident ordering a perfume that is adored by you!

We are glad our hand blended proprietary scents have been so well received.

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Newly Cured Soaps Now On Etsy As Promised

• Spiced Mahogany
• Soap Hearts in Frosted Yuzu
• Salt Cupcakes in Brown Sugar & Fig
• Cinnamon Red Hots
• Soap Hearts in Vetiver

Go here to see: ProductBody Etsy Shop

... And our permanent curing soap list is now on the top right column----->

A Surprise MakeUp Alley Review

Jen at MakeUp Alley wrote this great review and posted it on MakeUp Alley and on Flickr.

Thank you Jen!!

I ordered three Sugar Shea Scrubby Washes from Product Body at Etsy, and she included a perfume oil sample in my box. Here is my review as promised! First the TAT was amazing. She makes each product when its ordered and promised a 3 day turn around. She shipped my order in less than a day. She packed all my items with care inside a sturdy box and surrounded them in soft colorful tissue papers. The box was sealed securely, my items arrived safe and in perfect condition. :) As I opened the box, I first spotted a sample of her brand new limited edition Valentine's perfume oil in Lair. She describes it so accurately on her website, I'll quote her instead of searching for my own words: "Smoky sandalwood, crushed black tea, vanilla drops, cloves, and smoke. This one is sexy and dark. Imagine standing in a cabin in the woods. You've just showered, there's with a freshly lit fire, and you're warming yourself by the crackling flames. A breeze carries the almost imperceptible scent of distant flowers through the window... " I absolutely cannot wait to shower and use this perfume oil. If its as good on me as it is in the container, she may get another order from me. :) And now the Crush on You Sugar Shea Scrubby Washes! I've only tried one with a hand washing, so this is my first impression of the product. The containers are so cute! They each have a scent label on the top for easy ID, they're clear so I can see how much product is left at a glance, the ingredients are written clearly on the label, and they are packed to the top with product. The scrub is not greasy/oily at all and well, it feels kind of like sugar cookie dough! It holds shape when moved around in the jar and is really densely packed, yet loose enough to get some out easily. When I add water to the scoop in my hands and rub it around it turns creamy/milky like. The sugar granules and creaminess feels wonderful on my hands. After rinsing and drying, my hands feel soft, clean and smell great! The scent I tried is Mazu, its a little strong in the jar but softly scented on the skin. If I lift my hands toward my face and breathe in, I can smell it pretty well. I don't think it would interfere with perfumes or lotions. I took a photo here so you can see what I mean about its consistency. I tried my best to capture it. :)

Her scent descriptions are great, so here they are and my comments in parenthesis: Mazu - Coconut milk, lemongrass, blackened vanilla, crushed Indonesian lime leaves, smoky clove, a whisper of jasmine and a tiny hint of dark musk. (I definitely get the coconut, lemongrass, lime leaves smoky clove, blackened vanilla and musk. I am not picking up the jasmine) Ginger Milk Tea - Hot blended tea infused with nutmeg, cloves and vanilla topped with frothy sweet ginger milk.(Definitely getting all these scents with this one. Its not real strong in the jar, so this one may be difficult to smell on the skin if it follows how Mazu was) Raspberry Linzer Cookie - Raspberry Linzer Cookie smells just like that cookie! (I have never had a Linzer cookie, but now I have to. I'm actually running an errand in a bit after this post and plan on looking for some of these. It smells like heaven. A Buttery baked cookie with the brightness of Raspberry Jam and the sweetnes of sugar sprinkles on top, keep the spoons away from me, it smells good enough to eat!) Overall I am completely impressed with the TAT, CS, Scents, Products, and the generous sample I received. I am definitely planning another order as soon as I "use it up!"

Here is the link to the actual review:

http://www.makeupalley.com/m_120850606 When I went, I had to register, I'm not sure why...

so you can go here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cutsie/5396463617/

An Apology

I would just like to apologize to anyone who ordered last week with us. I experienced a migraine that was without a doubt the worst one I have ever had. I won't get into the details but I was out of commission from Thursday through last night. My bed was where I slept and tweeted from for days.

I will bust my hump to get all orders out today. Please be patient as I rush them out the door.

Thank you!!

Soaps That Are Currently Curing

ginger milk tea loaf

Mighty Mahogany (Jan 30) - limited edition soap

Ginger Milk Tea (Feb 5) - limited edition soap. We are almost out of this discontinued fragrance oil:(

Fruit Smoothie (Feb 5) - limited edition soap

Tea Party (Feb 7) - newest addition to our line!

Cocoa Java (Feb 10)

Raspberry Linzer Cookies (Feb 10)

Sexy Laundry Day (Feb 20)

*Brown Sugar & Fig Salt soap muffins (Jan 30)*

*Soap Hearts in Black Vetiver (Jan 30)*

*Mini Soap Hearts in Yuzu (Jan 30)*

I have more on my list every day. I will create a permanent cure list and let you know where I keep it so you can keep up with it. I'd love to know if there once was a soap that I used to make that perhaps I have forgotten about.

Cheers!

Ones marked with an * will be offered on our etsy shop only because they are in small quantities and will go quickly.

Valentine's Perfume Trio

Lair, Enchant and Cathexis.

As promised, the Limited Edition Valentine's Day perfumes were added to our website yesterday. They are completely different from each other and from anything I have made yet.

I am super excited to bring you ....

Lair: Smoky sandalwood, crushed black tea, vanilla drops, cloves, and smoke. This one is sexy and dark. Imagine standing in a cabin in the woods. You've just showered, there's with a freshly lit fire, and you're warming yourself by the crackling flames. A breeze carries the almost imperceptible scent of distant flowers through the window...

Enchant: Frangipani, the tropical flower that smells so sweet and delicate, mixed with orange and lemongrass. Opening notes are citrus, but as moments pass the frangipani begins to emerge. After a half hour or so, the perfume is at full bloom and smells fresh and clean; it truly is enchanting.

Cathexis: The delicate scent of the baby roses, so soft and sweet, drizzled with dark chocolate and hot tea spilled on an old cedar table. A take on roses and chocolate that starts innocent, it becomes more lustful than sweet with time on your skin as the rose becomes more prominent.


They are $10 each and $25 as a set.


Go take a look!

Etsy Shop Shipping Rates Lowered

If you shop for Product Body products on our Etsy Shop, you'll be glad to know that the shipping prices have been lowered and are consistent and should be pleasing to everyone around the globe (I hope).

You can go to our regular website and sign up for our newsletter (monthly), or visit the Etsy Shop where sale soaps are available and our 2ml perfume are available, too.

As always, your feedback is welcome.

Valentine's Perfume Trio

Wooo, have I been busy! I'm sorry I have not been updating this blog for awhile. I have been trying to finish things before I update, but instead of doing that, I'll just keep you all updated on things in the mix. That way you'll actually hear from me more often. :O)

So I have been working on having three perfumes for the upcoming Valentine's holiday. For some it's about love, for some about lust and for others it's about new beginnings, so I will be releasing them on January 17th. They will be sold separately as well as together in a gift set wrapped all nice. Pictures and names will all be released then, too.

Get excited. They are all very different then what I've been doing. I am spreading wings over here. I'd love for you to step on over and give it a whirl.

no hints.

Hope The Holidays Are Treating You Well

I haven't been working for a few days, can you believe it?

I am taking time off to enjoy the holidays with my children. I hope your holiday time has been safe, happy and warm. If you like wild New Year's celebrations, I wish you one more exciting than mine ;) I don't get nuts for New Year's Eve.

So! Enjoy your loved ones, and if you do have to work, make the best of it and enjoy the time you don't have to be there even more.

We'll see you back after the New Year!

Love and hugs,

Joanna

A Treasury - Tell Me Your Secret

Click on it and it will take you to the actual etsy page so you can really see it much better.

My New Favorite Holiday Scent

Gingerbread Spice, which, right now, is only available in the Holiday Crush Set.

I may have to add it to the catalog, at least temporarily, after the holidays.

Yummmmmm.

A Bitty Feature Caused A Find

Christa, of cblogs chose one one of our soaps on Etsy to feature as a stocking stuffer under $5. I am honored. Again. I just get tickled every time one of our products get chosen to be featured, especially by someone who has never heard of me or Product Body.

You should check out Christa's shop on Etsy. I just bought something from there. She makes beautiful designed paper / custom illustrations. Love.

Thank you, Christa!

Cubano's Got A Brand New Pair Of Shoes

Ooooooh boy. Our little ol' Cubano has become so popular that we were out of it for a few days before our most recent batch was fully cured. We've decided to add coconut milk to a few of our soaps. Why, you ask? Because coconuts are amazing and the oil and the milk heal the skin and the body and the fruit and scent intoxicate and heal my soul.

In addition to the visual change, we've also added real coconut milk to our formula to make the soap a luxury bar.

Old look. Old formula.

New look

Our Cubano with coconut milk.

They are more exotic looking, fatter and weigh in at over 5 ounces.

Would love your feedback if you try them.

:) xo

Holiday Gift Sets Are Now Available

Go See!

New Gifts Sets

Our holiday Gift Sets are coming. They are a little late this year due to all the delicious fragrances we have been concocting in the back. Please stay tuned... We will offer two sweet boxes of treats for you or for a friend or loved one.

Come back here for updates or go to Product Body to see the newest arrivals in a few days....

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Gothique- Oui Oui!

photo credit: Gothique

I am so happy today. Product Body received a really nice review from Grey at Gothique blog which I visit all the time. Grey reviews all sorts of cosmetics like mineral make-up, soaps, scrubs, perfume oils.... anything that strikes her fancy, really.

Please check out her review over there.

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The Cure For Black Friday

What will be cured on Black Friday?

Coconut Milk Shea Butter Raspberry Linzer Cookie Soap. that's what!

That's a mouthful, huh? Yes, Black Friday is the curing date for these honeys. These are my new version of Raspberry Linzer Cookie soaps.

Click for an "in your face" raspberry linzer experience.

I definitely like them better than the first batch I made. But then, we all have to learn how soap behaves with their fragrance oils first before we can work out their relationship.

first batch

The newest version also has coconut milk for a little added decadence. I am glad they are still curing. I have my sweet babies for another week or so. I can still sneak out of bed and smell them when everyone is sleeping. Shhh.

smells like the real deal

Also...

Our Limited Edition Pumpkin Brulee Soap (A yummy fragrance from one of our suppliers has gone out of business and the oils will never be carried here again.) Get this while you can starting on Black Friday. It smells wonderful, but there is a limited supply.

Pumpkin Brulee soap with copper and gold mica

These bars are fatter and heavier than usual. Keep that in mind. As stock runs out of our current inventory, you will see we will be replacing it with larger bars weighing in at 5 + oz and 1 1/8 inches wide instead of one inch wide. Doesn't sound like much of a difference, but when you look and the difference in a bar of soap, it is dreamy bigger. (Brad built me a log splitter and soap cutter. Yes!) Prices will rise, but not by much.

We have lowered some prices this year and lowered shipping on our Product Body website even though shipping has gone up and wild. Have you noticed how crazy shipping has become? Ouch! I wish we could offer free shipping all the time for you guys :(

We have great new soapie things on the horizon, but I will wait until they come to fruition before mentioning them. I had quite a mess of a soap week this past 10 days or so. Lost about 100 bars worth of product. ((head bows in shame)) I think it is due to growing pains... increasing soap production and not getting with the program fast enough.

I'll take that. Like I said to my friend, Lysa... That's a luxury problem I can't really complain about.

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Raspberry Linzer Cookie Scent... Oooo

I had a wonderful note on my wall on Facebook last week from a fellow bath and body colleague who tried some Crush On You and Creme Fresh. She brightened my day with her note:

"OMGEEE~! I got my order today, Joanna-that Rasperry L Cookie Scrub is THE BEST Cookie smell I have EVER smelled!!!! WOW, my mouth is freaking out and my brain is Peeved it can't have cookies :) Also the Creme Fresh is now the moisturizer I NEED for my face. I'm Dying! Thanks soooo much :)"

I just had to share because I that scent is so "to die for" and I don't know if people are really believing that this is truly the real deal. It smells like THE COOKIE. A lot of fragrance oils say they smell like stuff and you get it and it's like, "huh? This smells nothing like blah blah blah." But this is the real McCoy. It is now a permanent part of our collection. I can't stop sniffing it. That's why.

My friend, Kim Pilla, made the actual cookies you see in this photo. I did not get to taste them, sadly.
Perhaps the next batch she makes she won't create them the size of her FACE. Then she might have some extras! ;)

The Soap Box Co.

I have been wanting our soaps to be sold at The Soap Box Company online shop for about a year, but between my sickness, closing the shop, moving the studio and five thousand other reasons, it just didn't happen when I originally started the process.

Jennifer, the owner, is wonderful and was very open to the soaps that I thought she might like. We chose the soaps together and now, after months of back and forth, they are on her unique easy to navigate online bath and body shopping site!

I am over the moon happy about it because I have such admiration for the soapers and perfumers that sell with her.

So check us out over there and support our wholesalers! :)

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December's Scrub Of The Month Scent

Vanilla Mint Cream
creamy vanilla with mint, sticky fig and sugar
Mmmmm.

Limited edition and only available to scrub of the month subscribers.

Oh, I found this which was marked as a famous holiday quote:

I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit
in jars and open a jar of it every month.
-- Harlan Miller

Well, you can. Scrub of The Month Club :) Find out about it if you don't know what it is.