Oh yeah – stress sucks for my face. Anyone’s face.

Okay, I will admit I cherish being a female therefore programmed to slap on some make up to hide the evidence. But at some point the make-up has to come off, and I have to brush my teeth infront of a mirror , get glimpses of the post stress face, and…turn away. Are you in the same boat?

Well, enough with the stress. Let’s Om for our face. I love the sound of the word “om”. I love the feel of it as it reverberates through my throat, and makes my teeth feel like they are vibrating in my mouth. It’s like my personal buddist gong, no metal required. When I sit in a comfortable position, or lie down then close my eyes and om – an incredible peace washes of me. Soothing minutes of “om” have help me fall asleep. Healing seconds of om have brought me back to my center. Days of “om’ing” have soften the tension in my chest, and loosened the ball of pain that drag my facial muscles down into a frown. Months of om’ing have taught me how to redirect my attention to my quiet core out of my noisey, riled up head. The relaxation induced by a good “om” session has loosened my grip on my ice-cream and candy stash, allowing them to drop to the lower rung of my “must have to live” ladder.

Try it. Yes, it may feel strange at first, but don’t stop. You can be driving to work and some great driver cuts you off. “Om.” Going through a pile of bills you can’t imagine paying – “Om.” Remembering the argument you had with a loved one where you came out on the short-end and you want to crush someone. “Om.” Notice how your hints of frown lines become distant memories.

Since last Thanksgiving, in addition to dieting, and exercising – I have been giving myself “God and me” time and “om’ing” until I felt giddy. I look much younger than I did last month.

Try it and get back to me with your results.

Today, I am going to talk about neem oil.

Oh my goodness, it’s a wonderful oil. I mixed it with the Ah!Romatic Soothers base blend and used it to heal a few nasty scratches I got this summer. Now, I am the type of person who normally gets a scratch and keeps the scar for years. Not this time. The research that I did about neem oil prompted me to try it out. I’ve seen it listed as an ingredient in many Indian skin care products. I had to find out it’s benefits for myself.

Now, I have to admit the first thing that struck me was the strong herbal smell. I could almost call it smelly, stinky, really odorous. So if you are the type of person who only like flowery smells – you have two choices: don’t buy neem oil, or use it sparingly and mix it with a carrier oil and/or an essential oil that overpowers neems penetrating smell. The great thing about neem is that it is an essential oil, so the smell doesn’t last too long. But it’s healing benefits – wow.

Like I said, it healed my scratches and the scars are almost completely faded. I also use it for it’s antifungal, antibacterial properties. Will I use it in my products? I am definitely formulating a blend.

FYI…if you are trying to conceive…DO NOT USE NEEM OIL.

Review information I gathered on line:
Neem seed oil has also been found to prevent implantation and may even have an abortifacient effect similar to pennyroyal, juniper berries, wild ginger, myrrh and angelica. The effects were seen as many as ten viagra after fertilization in rats though it was most effective at no more than three days. (Sinha, et al., 1984); (Lal et al., 1985). In a study on rats, neem oil was given orally eight to ten days after implantation of the fetus on the uterine wall. In all cases, by day 15, the embryos were all completely resorbed by the body. The animals regained fertility on the next cycle showing no physical problems. Detailed study of the rats revealed increased levels of gamma interferon in the uterus. The neem oil enhanced the local immune response in the uterus.(Mukherjee, 1996) Post coital use of neem oil as birth control does not appear to work by hormonal changes but produces changes in the organs that make pregnancy no longer viable (Tewari, 1989) (Bardham, 1991).

Now, for those of you who have never tried Bikram yoga because you figure, “No way! Too Hot!” Consider this – it’s great for your skin.

Okay, it’s great of everything – your spirit, you body, your health overall. But, I’ve done Bikram for three consecutive days, and I have to say – I am glowing.

It could be because I sweat so much I look like I’ve just come out of a swimming pool after every class. And everyone knows that bikram is a great detoxifier. But I think that the bottle of coconut water that I guzzle after class is also directly related to my smooth skin.

So, if you have never done bikram yoga and you are looking for a quick way to reclaim your glow – try it.

If you have done bikram but never drank coconut water during, before, and/or after your practice – Try it. I have been drinking a whole liter of Zico pure cocunut water from Trader Jos. For weight watchers folks – it’s only 4 points for the whole thing.

Afterwards, I rub some AH!Romatic Soothers AH!Lift on my feet. It alleviates my concerns about catching fungus or bacteria from the rug and/or the floor in the studio when I walk around barefooted.

Try it for three consecutive days, and share what you think.

AHROMATIC SOOTHERS SURVEY
1. Check which applies to you
___Female
___Male

2. When you purchase a skin care product, which of the following is most important to you? (Number 1 to 5: 1=most, 5=least)
___Price
___Experience (olfactory, tactile, etc)
___Brand Name
___Recommendations (friends/family, expert,ect)
___Ingredients

3. When selecting a skin care product, which ingredients do you prefer? (check one)
___ Natural oils and butters
___Organic oils and butters
___Synthetic man made ingredients
___A mixture of the above
___Never thought about it

4. When purchasing a natural skin care product, how high a price is too high? (check one)
___Above $3
___Above $10
___Above $20
___Above $30
___Above $50
___No price is too high for a quality product

5. Which of the following experiences would you prefer to last more than 30 minutes after you apply a skin care product? (Number 1 to 4: 1=most, 4=least)
___Soft, moisturized skin
___Great smell
___Corrected symptoms (dry skin, chapped skin)
___ None. I like to reapply skin care products throughout out the day.

6. Which types of packaging do you prefer for your skin care products?
___Jars
___Tubes
___Pumps

7. Which thoughts come to mind when you think of shea butter based products? (Check all which apply)
___Sticky
___Thick
___Rich
___Healer of skin problems
___Rich in Vitamin E
___Light and fluffy
___What’s shea butter?

8. When purchasing a new/untried skin care product, which selection method do you prefer? (Number 1 to 6: 1=most, 6=least)
___Asking a friend
___Going on line, reading customer reviews and beauty editor reviews, then I will purchase on line based on the opinion of strangers.
___I need to go to the store to experience it. If I like it, I will immediately purchase it.
___I prefer trying a travel size for a few days before I decide to invest in a full size.
___I am open to trying a free sample, then if I like it I will order it.
___If I like the website, I am willing to spend the money on a new skin care product.

9. Have you ever experience an AH!Romatic Soother shea body mousse blend?
___Yes
___No

10. If yes, how would you describe your experience?
___Love it! I keep a stock of it at home, and I even keep a travel size in my purse.
___Love it! But I keep forgetting to re-order.
___Purchased it from the owner and loved it, but I don’t want to pay the shipping cost on line. Is there a store where I can get it?
___Got a sample. Loved it! But I don’t want to pay the shipping cost online. Is there a store where I can get it?
___ Got a sample. Loved it, but I forget the website address.
___ Got a sample. Loved it, but it’s way too expensive for me.
___Got a sample. Loved what it did for my skin, but I don’t like scents. Do you have an unscented version.
___ Tried it. Didn’t like it. Here’s why: ______________________________________________________________________________

Optional:
Name ___________________
Email address ___________________

At first it was a love-hate relationship.  I loved the way my skin felt, but I hated how thick it was and how it smelled.

Yet, I stuck in there, because the long term benefit of not having dry skin, ashy feet, or long lasting scars were worth the smell and texture.  All the products that I tried that proclaimed to have shea butter weren’t as effective as the raw shea butter, because they had water-based additives.  Then one day I decided I had to take matters into my own hands.  That’s how www.AH!RomaticSoothers.com came to be. 

If you have never benefitted from the positive effects of shea butter after a sun burn, or a rough, windy winter’s day, then you need to change that.  Believe me,  after trying AH!Romatic Soothers – YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH SHEA BUTTER, TOO!

• AH!MANGO MAMBO
• AH!PINEAPPLE CRUSH
• AH!DOLCE DREAMS
• AH!JASMINE BREEZE
• AH!LIFT
• AH!LOVE ROOT
• AH!JAZZY
• AH!FRESH
• AH!FTER SUN BALM
• AH!RELEASE

If so, we are looking forward to getting your feedback.

Feel free to post your comments – TODAY!

Exotic, intoxicating, evocative essential oils (eg. rose, jasmine, sandalwood, ylang ylang) are mixed with our base blend to create our exclusive line.

Yes, I love my skin.

So to keep all of me happy, I need a great moisturizer that will take away the dry, tight feeling I get all over my body when it cools down.

The only thing that takes away the scale-like, dry, tight, ashey skin is -

AH!ROMATIC SOOTHERS

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