Bellaroma Blog!

FOX Small Business Story

2012-01-18T10:10:00.000-08:00

We just had the honor to be interviewed recently by FOX Small Business! The story was just published and I am very excited about it and wanted to share it with all of you!

Please CLICK HERE to read the story!

More Happy Customers!

2012-01-09T04:56:00.000-08:00

Thanks so much for posting these kind reviews. You are very welcome, Shannon and Susan! Glad I can help!

Click HERE and HERE to read the full reviews!

I love my job! :)

Happy New Year!

2012-01-02T09:20:00.000-08:00

Adios 2011~ Hello 2012!

We want to wish everyone a very happy 2012!
If you are on our B! News list, we just sent a special New Years coupon!

Merry Christmas from Bellaroma!

2011-12-24T11:02:00.000-08:00

I want to wish all of you a very happy and Merry Christmas to you and your families! May the spirit of Christmas be forever in your hearts. Enjoy and let's not forget what the true meaning of Christmas is all about. It's very easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of material things, crazy shoppers, parking spot mishaps, etc. and it becomes very forgettable of what this season is all about. God bless!

I'm on Martha Stewart.....What?!?

2011-12-22T13:22:00.000-08:00

I am so proud to announce that I am Martha Stewart's "Doer of the Month"! Martha has a website dedicated to wide range of talented women entrepreneurs from all over the world. She calls them "Dreamers Into Doers". With over 11,000 members...and still growing....Martha's staff contacted me for an interview to become the next featured "Doer"! I am so thrilled and excited to have had this extraordinary feature! To read my full interview and to learn more about Dreamers Into Doers (DID), you can click HERE!

Blushing Blog!

2011-12-05T07:35:00.001-08:00

Another blog from another happy customer! These blogs just make me blush...I am so happy I am able to provide products that so many people enjoy...thank you!

Read full story HERE!

The Power of Red Tea!

2011-11-29T15:22:00.000-08:00

While Rooibos Red Tea has its share of benefits when we drink it, it also has just as many benefits while using it as a skin remedy. It has a natural abundance of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties resulting in an exquisite anti-aging ingredient that enhances both the beauty and health of your skin . We are launching a NEW! product with this very ingredient and we are very excited about it! Our Rooibos Red Tea is imported straight from South Africa. Rooibos Red Tea has long been used in traditional South African medicine, where it is claimed to treat all manner of skin woes such as acne, eczema, sunburns, itchy rashes, allergic reactions and general irritations. Stay tuned to hear more details on the launch of our upcoming Rooibos skincare product!

Happy Thanksgiving from Bellaroma!

2011-11-23T10:39:00.000-08:00

We want to wish all of you a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday from our family to yours'. A year of blessings, health, love, laughter and fun. As we give thanks on this special day, we hope many more blessings are coming your way. Enjoy!

Warmly,

Gifting Jessica Alba!

2011-11-14T12:32:00.000-08:00

Pretty soon, Jessica Alba will be receiving our Mud & Milk Facial Mask the week of December 1st along with 34 other Artisan Group members' handcrafted gifts including items such as trendy jewelry, spa & bath products, baby and children's items, and fine art photography.

We are very thrilled to be part of this celebrity gifting opportunity and we hope that she enjoys her bag of swag!

Artist Spotlight

2011-11-07T05:10:00.000-08:00

Bellaroma is a featured artist on DebbieMay.Com! You can read our story HERE!

Honey for skin...yes please!

2011-10-22T15:07:00.000-07:00

My skin always craves honey. Honey is said to have remarkable properties...especially for those plagued with oily skin, or oily T-zones, like myself. Aside from proving its worth in the skincare industry, honey is also used to treat burns, acne, ulcers and more, making it that much more fantastic! Try our Kaolin Honey & Milk Facial Mask, you won't be disappointed! We promise!

Natural Ways to Use Your Leftover Pumpkins!

2011-10-09T13:58:00.000-07:00

Do you buy pumpkins for the sole purpose of baking the pumpkin seeds then throwing the rest away? Of course baking the seeds is the best part! But If you want to switch it up some, try sprinkling some sugar AND salt on the seeds before baking ...and even sprinkle some cinnamon too. Mmmm! Want some ideas on how to use the leftover pumpkin? Here are a few things you can do!

1) Make your own facial scrub and/or mask~ the nutrients and vitamins that the pumpkin contains is INSANELY healthy for our skin! You will receive a nice nutritious glow by using this!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Scrubby Facial Mask
2 eggs
1 cup fresh pumpkin puree'
1/4 oatmeal
1 tsp honey

Puree' the fresh pumpkin into a thick paste by cutting the pumpkin in half, and baking both halves face down for 45 minutes. After it's done, the skin will fall off and you will have pumpkin mash left to use. Add the eggs, these act as a "binder". Squirt the honey in and then sprinkle the oatmeal in. Mix all together. It is now ready to use! Apply the mask, leaving it on for 15 minutes. Start scrubbing the nutritive pumpkin scrub/mask into your skin and then rinse with warm water and pat dry. Refrigerate after each use in a tightly closed container. Throw out mixture after about 3 days.

2) Make a pumpkin household natural cleaner!
Lemon Vinegar & Pumpkin Household Cleaner
Take a handful of the pumpkin pulp and squeeze out all of the juice into a bowl. Continue taking handfuls and continue squeezing out the juice until you have used up all the juices from the pulp. Take three lemons. Cut them in half and squeeze out all the lemon juice into the same bowl. Pour 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar into the same bowl. Pour all of that liquid into an empty spray bottle. Shake and use it as a multi-purpose household cleaner. Works like magic!!!

3) Use the whole hollowed out pumpkin as a party bowl!
Pumpkin Bowl
If you plan to have some people over, use the hollowed out pumpkin as a beverage cooler. Make sure it's all cleaned out, then fill it with ice and beverages~ Makes a fantastic party piece.

4) Recycle!
Recycle your pumpkins!
After Halloween, bury your hollowed pumpkin in the garden or compost pile where it will decompose into organic material.

5) Make yourself a luscious decadent pumpkin body butter!
Homemade Pumpkin Body Butter
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (see facial mask recipe above on how to puree')
1/2 cup solids from a can of coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Mix fresh ingredients in a bowl and then massage into the skin. Jar and refrigerate. Toss out after about a week.

Most Common Misconceptions Of "Natural Skincare" 101

2011-09-27T11:25:00.000-07:00

I am going to break down a few of the most common misconceptions people have of "natural skincare"...or that they "think" may be "all-natural" and "safe". No, I did not study Harvard Law, nor do I have a Ph. D., but I do have knowledge in this industry and these are just my opinions. :)

1) Just because you may see a "free" on a product, does not make that product ALL natural or safer than any other product. Some products may say "Phthalate Free", etc. Yeah, that is great and all, but what are "phthalates"? Phthalates aka "plasticizers", are the most common toxic chemicals found in fragrance oils to make the scents last longer. I happen to know this because I make skincare products and the few products that I do incorporate fragrance oils in, happen to be "phthalate free", haha, but most buyers would not know this. Look at what else may be listed in the ingredients too, do your research and educate yourself if you are that interested in what you put on your skin. I think we are all just accustomed to seeing a "free" listed on a product and we don't really care what the product is "free" of...we just automatically think its a better product and so we purchase it. Lol.

2) No preservatives! Ok, this is a personal preference really. Using no preservatives, you are eliminating chemicals, which is a positive. But by using zero preservatives, you have a much greater chance of creating mold and bacteria...and fairly quickly. This also makes for a much shorter shelf life. I don't know about you, but I would rather not take that chance. There are safe preservatives out there to make a safe product. Products that are oil-based only, do not necessarily need a preservative, but it is always a safer product in my opinion if there is a preservative used. I do not use preservatives in my Sugar Scrubs or Perfume Oils, soley because there is no water used in those formulas and a preservative really isn't needed. I do, however, use honey in all of my Sugar Scrubs just to add a natural preservative in case anyone gets water in the jars from using it in the shower or bath...it will add some shelf life as well. When I use preservatives, I choose paraben-free preservatives. Parabens are a class of chemicals that are widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Much safer to eliminate parabens all together.

3) Just because it says "natural" or "aromatherapy", doesn't mean it is! There are so many times that I am in department stores and laugh at their label and then see what is in their ingredients. Just because a product says "pomegranate" doesn't mean that is what you are getting or putting on your skin, yeah, it may smell like pomegranate, but I don't see that ingredient on the label- it is just the fragrance of pomegranate! Same with Aromatherapy---there are so many times I see this on a label, but there are no essential oils used. It is just the scent of Eucalyptus, etc. So don't always believe what you read...or better yet, read the small print! Some may say Eucalyptus "essence", etc. Two different things. Then they will charge you an arm and a leg for it.

4) Skincare products are not going to kill you. Just make smarter, wiser and safer choices! I come across a lot of people that are so paranoid about what they put on their skin because of the new "organic" and "natural" popularity and health scare blurbs we all read and the possible dangers of using anything other than organic and natural. This is the reason why I try to keep my brand my own, due to how popular "all-things-natural" have widely become. Which is great! I can ABSOLUTELY understand that, as I am that way too! However, you never hear of any skincare products that have killed anyone...unless, possibly, they were highly allergic and/or digesting them! Just be cautious of some ingredient dangers, i.e. irritants, allergens, etc. and you will be fine! Also, focus on your own skin types and understand what works and what doesn't. Understand what your skin type specifically needs. Using all natural ingredients that are safer and healthier for us, such as Bellaroma products, will reduce the chances of having any type of reaction and will feed your skin the nutrients your skin needs! No added gunk! Easy peasy!

5) SLS vs. DLS- I get asked many times if any of my products contain SLS or sulfates. The answer is no. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfocuccinate is not. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is the most commonly used foaming agent in cosmetics. Almost all department store products contain this ingredient. It is a big skin irritant. If you cannot understand why you may be having a bad reaction to something you have used.. because maybe what you are allergic to may not be on the ingredients list, check to see if Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is on it...and if it is, bingo! I use DLS. DLS is derived from coconut oil and has not been sulfated in the production process which makes it free of sulfates. It may sound the same, but they are two different ingredients. DLS is known to be very mild and gentle to the skin, even at very high concentrations it remains non-irritating to even sensitive skin types. Sulfates are smaller molecules and are capable of penetrating the skin, which can increase the occurrence of skin irritation. Larger molecule ingredients, such as Disodium Laureth Sulfocuccinate, are considered to be mild, gentle and non-irritating, as they cannot penetrate the skin.

6) "100% All-Natural Ingredients" does not mean "100% All-Natural Products". Many people think that if the product is 100% all natural, that it will not harm their skin. This goes back to #2. Using no preservatives. More harm can be done if you are using a product that will go bad fast because of not using a preservative. I love using homemade masks from real eggs, milk, fresh avocado, etc. But I use it as a "one-time use". If I were to jar and ship it, it would more than likely mold before it arrives at the customers' doorstep. Especially in warmer weather conditions. Yes, it is possible to make a 100% all-natural PRODUCT, but again, you will have a very short shelf life.

"High quality" is my number one priority. :) I make my products safe, healthy and pure using 100% all-natural exotic ingredients in conjunction with safe preservatives.

While I'm sure there are many more misconceptions I could write, these seem to be the top 6 off the top of my head. I sure hope this blog post clears up any misunderstandings some people may have on "natural skincare". :) Bottom line, read your ingredient labels, educate yourself and understand that many products that are loaded with harmful chemicals, are usually the same products that are the most costly! Investigate your options carefully.

Celebs LOVE Bellaroma!

2011-09-21T17:36:00.000-07:00

Here are a few photos we received from GBK's Primetime Emmy Awards Gift Lounge! A special thanks to The Artisan Group!

Beverley Mitchell from the TV series, "7th Heaven" and independent film, "Saw II" LOVED Bellaroma! She is holding our "Grapeseed Banana Facial Scrub at GBK's Primetime Emmy Awards Gift Lounge. Patti Stanger of Bravo's "Millionaire Matchmaker", chose Bellaroma as her favorite display! Here she is holding our "Grapeseed Banana Facial Scrub".

"This smells like bananas... and niceness!" Dot-Marie Jones said about our "Grapeseed Banana Facial Scrub". She loved it so much she was passing it around for everyone else to take a sniff! Lol!

"The banana smells so good, I can eat it"- Mayim Bialik, of Bellaroma's "Grapeseed Banana Facial Scrub" and Nasim Pedrad of SNL asked to take home one of our products from the display!

Out of Town...

2011-09-21T04:57:00.000-07:00

Hi folks,

Just a little note to let you know that I will be out of town for a few days starting Thurs. September 22-Tues. September 27. I have set my Etsy shop to "vacation mode", however, you can still place orders on my website, just please allow a few extra days for shipment.

Thank you!

EMMY Recap!

2011-09-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

Wow! What a weekend! Lots of great press coverage at the event! The Artisan Group was interviewed live from GoshTV and Splash Magazine. We received rave reviews on our products from GBK and all of the celebrities such as: Nia Peeples, Penny Marshall, Niecy Nash, Beverley Mitchell, Catherine O'Hara and Ana Gasteyer, just to name a few. The celebrities that attended gleemed at the high quality of work that was presented at The Artisan Group table! Lots of celebs were asking to take our display pieces home because they loved them so much! Nasim Pedrad from SNL asked to take home my Grapeseed Banana Facial Scrub and of course TAG said yes! I was also told that the Beverly Hills Hilton Spa loved my stuff and took one of my products too! Lots to digest and we haven't even gotten the full report OR photos back yet from TAG! Myself and the other artisan members are anxiously awaiting to hear more feedback as the days go on. It was so much fun hearing all the live updates and conversing back and forth with my TAG pals! Looking forward to other celebrity events in the future! :)

To top off this excitement, The Artisan Group has decided to feature me the week of the Emmys event! You can read it all HERE!

P.S. Be sure to check out other members of The Artisan Group! We all had great individual experiences and outstanding feedback! They are all worth reading! Here is one you can read now! Ashley, from Fancy Designs! http://fancy-designs.net/?p=1205

Emmy Gift Lounge- LIVE updates!

2011-09-16T17:49:00.000-07:00

Whew! We, the artisans contributing to the gift lounge, have been receiving non-stop live updates from The Artisan Group live at The W Hotel in Hollywood! It's been great so far! I received a tweet from Niecy Nash and there have been lots of press there too! One more day tomorrow with more to come! Stay tuned!

PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS ARE HERE!!!

2011-09-13T05:03:00.000-07:00

We are soooooo excited! The time is here! Our products are headed to the Emmy Awards Gift Lounge in 3 days!!!! I hope to get live coverage from The Artisan Group so I can give you all updates on how it goes! Stay tuned and watch the red carpet! Sometimes they air clips of the gift lounge during that time. The products we have inside of the celebrity and press swag bags are: Grapeseed Banana Facial Scrubs, Coconut Cardamom Facial Scrubs, Yogurt & E Creamy Facial Cleansers and Crushed Kelp & Chamomile Facial Scrubs! Weeeeeeeeee!!!

Suffering from all kinds of skin woes??

2011-08-28T15:16:00.000-07:00

Try our NEW! Restorative Sea Pulp Serum! Made with a chock full of all natural exotic oils ... each serving a purpose!

Out of Town

2011-08-24T04:59:00.000-07:00

Aug. 24, 2011

Hi all,

Just a little note to let you know that I will be out of town this weekend. I will get to orders today (Wed), tomorrow (Thurs) and then beginning of next week. Thank you for your patience!

I Heart My Customers!

2011-08-22T18:03:00.000-07:00

Read this lovely review from another happy customer. This just makes my day! You are very welcome Susan! Click HERE to read the full review.

Fall Skincare!

2011-08-17T17:08:00.000-07:00

My favorite season is almost here and our Fall scents are in! Pumpkin Puree' Exfoliating Facial Mask, Gingerbread Cream Bathhouse Butter and Frosted Pine Aroma Mist! Go get some!

One Woman Show

2011-08-13T17:19:00.000-07:00

Hi folks! I just wanted to remind you all...or maybe you're not even aware of it, but Bellaroma is a one woman show. I do it all. Lol! So please, I just want to ask for your patience. I do work another full time job M-F. I LOVE making my own natural skincare products!...however, it can get very, very busy. If I decide to go to one of my nieces or nephews sports games one day, or if I am out of town or a little under the weather, please ensure, I will always send an email if your package does not get out right away. I do try my very best to provide quick order processing and shipment. I understand some of you can get a bit anxious as your orders are gifts, so please bear with me. I usually make a rough estimate of about 2-3 days for processing and about 5-7 days to receive your package depending on where you live. Thank you all so very much! You guys are the greatest!!! xoxo

....and the Emmy goes to?!?!?

2011-08-06T12:11:00.000-07:00

....BELLAROMA! Lol, okay, not quite, but how exciting is this!?! It's almost here! The countdown begins for when our products will be in the hands of the celebs! http://bcove.me/1aw0i9g0

What a precious customer!!

2011-08-04T05:08:00.000-07:00

Awwww, lookie what I just got! My cute customer just sent me this after receiving her products .....and she couldn't be happier! Thanks for sharing this photo, Tina!!

Rave Review!!!

2011-07-30T09:36:00.000-07:00

Check out this rave review we got from a customer!!! How awesome!
http://sweetstellas.blogspot.com/2011/07/special-post-bellaroma-boutique.html

Front Page of Etsy Lush!

2011-07-25T17:57:00.000-07:00

Our Mud & Milk Facial Mask made it to the front page of Etsy Lush! Check it out!

Favorite Things...

2011-07-23T16:48:00.000-07:00

A very nice blog on our products! I had the privilege of working with a very talented photographer. Thank you, Amanda bear!!! xoxo

http://amandawilliamsphotography.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-favorite-things.html

***** Star Review!

2011-07-20T04:49:00.000-07:00

We had another 5 star review! Only this time, on Instagram! Our "Grapeseed Banana Facial Scrub" was featured...Take a look! http://instagr.am/p/IEVtW/

Big Brothers, Big Sisters

2011-07-19T15:52:00.000-07:00

Bellaroma is happy to partner up with The Artisan Group to sponsor a charity event for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. We will be donating one of our Whipped Cremes in addition to many other donations that will be popped inside one large swag bag. We are proud to contribute to such a wonderful organization and happy to partner up with such an awesome group!

Lavender Festival!

2011-07-16T15:55:00.000-07:00

We had a HUGE turn out at the Michigan Lavender Festival! Thank you to all who came out to support us!!

Honey Lip Butter in a Pot!

2011-07-16T15:40:00.000-07:00

Try our newest product, "Potted Honey Lip Butter"! It smells like honey and tastes like honey...why? Because it IS honey! So natural, it's edible! Made with Organic Palm Oil and Raw Honey.
http://bellaromaboutique.com/item_182/Potted-Honey-Lip-Butter.htm

Organic Beauty Talk Review!

2011-07-13T16:09:00.000-07:00

Organic Beauty Talk has reviewed, yet, another Bellaroma product, our Exfoliating Whipped Coffee Butter! Click HERE to read the full review!

Natural Diuretic and Laxative

2011-07-13T13:08:00.000-07:00

Tea is a natural diuretic, especially Green Tea. Drink tea 7-10 days before you are due to start your menstrual cycle to help with water retention (edema). Iced or Hot.

Coffee is a natural laxative and is beneficial in the relief of constipation. Drink one cup of coffee to help soften the stools.

Coconut Milk Benefits

2011-07-11T16:32:00.000-07:00

Coconut Milk is the perfect moisturizer to keep your skin looking beautiful. It is a luxurious natural ingredient for skin-softening and is ideal for any skin type, especially recommended for dry and sensitive skin. The milk proteins and 65% fat content soothes, softens and nourishes the skin and creates a rich, skin-nourishing experience. It is a superior emollient and makes an excellent replenishing ingredient to skincare products. Our Coconut Milk Powder is a white creamy powder and is added to our Polynesian Coconut Whipped Creme INDULGENT Coconut Milk & Almond Body Buttercreme and Coconut Cardamom Facial Scrub.

Give the gift of relief..

2011-07-03T13:43:00.000-07:00

Looking to purchase a gift for a special loved one? Give the gift of relief. With our Miss Therapy Kit, you will choose three of our "Miss Collection" items for on-the-spot natural relief from a variety of common ailments. These rollerball therapy sticks help with migraine headache relief, damaged cuticle repair, stress/anxiety, soothing of cuts and scrapes, sore muscle/carpal tunnel ease and insect repellent.Buy yours' today!

Another Magazine Feature! Yahoooo!

2011-07-01T05:14:00.000-07:00

We are truly honored to be featured in another 'Natural Awakenings' Magazine! Click HERE and flip to page 8 to check out our Emmy Awards participation news brief in their current July issue!

Natural Sunburn Relief = VINEGAR?!? Really??

2011-06-29T16:07:00.000-07:00

YES! Really! It works! Vinegar has been an incredible natural home remedy for years to help soothe those throbbing stinging sunburns. Go ahead and try it sometime (if you're burned-lol)! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.... :)

Featured in 'Natural Awakenings Magazine!'

2011-06-27T12:25:00.000-07:00

We are truly honored to be in Natural Awakenings Magazine! Click HERE and scroll to page 6 to check out our news brief in their current July issue!

We Heart Organic Beauty Talk!

2011-06-23T09:34:00.000-07:00

Organic Beauty Talk is an online resource for the best organic and natural products around! We were featured once again! Click HERE to check out our featured 'Wild Strawberry Sugar Scrub"!

A Fresh 'n' Clean Blog!

2011-06-17T19:57:00.001-07:00

What a sweet blog! I feel so special. :) Thank you, Printable Girl for featuring our "Hawaiian Brown Sugar Polish"!

http://printablegirl.com/2011/06/111/

Emmy Swag GIVEAWAY!

2011-06-17T05:08:00.000-07:00

Good morning B! Beauties! We will be having a little giveaway once we reach 500 fans on our Facebook page! We will be giving away a piece of our swag that will be inside the Emmy Awards celebrity gift bags! Please help spread the word on your blogs, Twitter and Facebook! Thank you in advance!

www.Facebook.com/BellaromaBoutique

Organic Beauty Talk

2011-06-16T15:16:00.000-07:00

Check out the review we got on our Mud & Milk Facial Mask on Organic Beauty Talk!

Turmeric and Asthma??

2011-06-14T06:45:00.000-07:00

Got seasonal asthma like me? Allergies gettin' to ya this year like they are me?? Try one teaspoon of Turmeric powder mixed with a glass of warm milk and drink 3x per day as an effective natural remedy! I ran across this article this morning and found it to be very helpful!

http://www.ehow.com/way_5138485_natural-treatments-seasonal-asthma.html

Peppermint Painkiller

2011-06-11T11:54:00.000-07:00

Peppermint Essential Oil has a soothing calming effect on the mind, body and soul and is often used to help with nerves and headaches. Sipping Peppermint Tea can also help soothe the mind. Peppermint Essential Oil is thought to relax the blood vessels that cause those annoying splitting headaches. When you apply our "Miss Migraine" to the temples, forehead, between the eyebrows and behind the neck, it creates a cooling and tingling sensation helping to soothe and relieve the pain. Our "Miss Migraine" is made with Peppermint and Eucalyptus Essential oils and Witch Hazel to dilute. Why pop pills when you have a natural alternative?!?

Blog on Bellaroma :)

2011-06-09T15:42:00.000-07:00

A sweet someone posted a nice write-up of Bellaroma on her blog! Thank you very much for the shout out!

http://contentedcat.org/

Best Ever You

2011-06-04T17:47:00.001-07:00

Bellaroma was just featured on 'The Best Ever You Network'. The group I created was also featured. Thank you for the spotlight, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino!

Scream for Neem!

2011-06-04T12:10:00.000-07:00

Bellaroma has a new product on the market. Neem & Oat Facial Mask. Neem is a very effective healing oil that comes from South Asia and India. Many people are just blown away when trying this ingredient and noticing a significant difference with their troubled skin. Neem has tremendous healing properties to help clear up acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis skin disorders, just to name a few. I made my husband a Neem Creme for his psoriasis and within only one day, it cleared up! Not even his prescriptions were able to do this. This is another reason I applaud our very own earth given herbs. I won't lie, Neem stinks! But the healing properties are so naturally effective, you won't even care. We use Clove and Tea Tree to mask the garlicky sulfer odor that comes from raw Neem. We also add colloidal oatmeal for extra soothing and anti-itch properties. Click here for more information.

For informational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Emmy Gift Bags....DONE!

2011-05-30T11:51:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm done whipping up all 110 products for the Primetime Emmy Awards! All whipped up, bottled up, labeled and packaged. Kind've exhilarating! I'm excited to see the outcome after the event. Will it create any media/press coverage? Will I get a photo of a celebrity holding my product? Will I get any orders from it? What a great experience it's already been and the event hasn't even approached us yet! For those that have asked me which products of mine will be going in the celebrity bags, here is the list:

Looking to revitalize tired skin???

2011-05-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

Use Sea Clay!!!! Our Mud & Milk Facial Mask boosts hydration and moisturizes the skin like crazy. Not only will you feel refreshed and rejuvenated, but you will notice a visible difference. Your face will look less tired and more glowing. Slather on this mask made with milk powder for extra smoothing properties, muddy sea clay to remove acne causing toxins from the skin, organic shea butter to double moisturize and cocoa absolute to add some chocolately goodness. Why use synthetic ingredients when purely natural ingredients are much more effective and much safer!!! ???

Gotta love a sale!!!

2011-05-26T17:51:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day Sale on Etsy!!!
FREE SHIPPING! Promo Code- MEMDAYFREE11

Click HERE to shop! Sale starts today!!

Gaga for Apricot!

2011-05-21T15:49:00.000-07:00

Our organic Apricot Kernel Oil comes straight from a farm in our very own US of A. Expensive, yes, but this oil is like no other. Rich, high-quality and naturally pure. Our un-processed certified organic Apricot Kernel Oil is not refined, bleached, deodorized, winterized or synthetically preserved. It is a fully vital oil that is enzyme rich, high in vitamin A, E and oleic acid, absorbing easily into nutrient thirsty skin. We use this in almost everything! It is the most moisturizing healthy oil I have ever come across using. I have used many other Apricot oils and the one we use is by far the best of the best!

AAJA Convention

2011-05-21T12:15:00.000-07:00

Bellaroma will be auctioning off a "Pamper Sampler" Gift Set for the: "Time to Engage" Asian American Journalists Association Convention held in Detroit. Many national corporations will be at this event. This years convention is sponsored by:

Another... :)

2011-05-20T12:46:00.000-07:00

Thank you for all the Etsy treasuries!

2011-05-20T12:36:00.000-07:00

Bellaroma has been featured in 17 different Etsy treasuries and counting.... Thank you for the love!

Fancy Feature on Bellaroma:)

2011-05-14T08:23:00.000-07:00

Bellaroma featured on Female Entrepreneurs Association

2011-05-06T04:46:00.001-07:00

To read the full story, click here

Indie Spotted Bellaroma

2011-05-03T18:14:00.001-07:00

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Primetime Emmy's and Martha Stewart!

2011-04-27T17:32:00.000-07:00

I'm very excited to announce that Bellaroma has been selected to contribute to the celebrity gift bags at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards with our natural skincare products! Although I won't personally be in Beverly Hills, California...my products will be on display and in the giftbags for 100 celebrities and 10 members of the press! Also, our Barefoot Bundle Gift Set was featured on Martha Stewart! Lots of fun and exciting things happening! Stay tuned! xoxo!

Keep Calm and Love the Earth

2011-04-22T14:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Earth Day!

Minty Fresh Feet!

2011-04-12T15:48:00.000-07:00

The perfect gift for the perfect pedicure! This minty fresh gift set has everything tired feet can ask for......all wrapped up in a bundle! Treat your feet and heal your heels using this cooling Peppermint essential oil foot treatment. You will be left with soft pampered fresh-smelling footsies! A truly refreshing array guaranteed to soothe and invigorate from head to toe.

Gift Set Includes:
4 oz. Peppermint Tea Bella Bar
8 oz. Peppermint & Fresh Cream Pedi Gourmet Lotion
2.7 oz. Cool Peppermint Foot Refresher
5 oz. Salted Peppermint & Walnut Husk Foot Scour
A pair of White Cotton Spa Socks

Crazy for Calendula...

2011-04-03T14:57:00.000-07:00

The therapeutic effects that Calendula has to offer are absolutely amazing! This soothing herb contains properties that are especially healing and soothing to the skin. Calendula is a great natural choice for diaper rash, eczema, psoriasis, acne, itchy irritated skin and much much more! It's perfect for sensitive skin too. Try our Calendula & Goat Milk Facial Cleanser.

Green skin is better!

2011-03-19T18:39:00.000-07:00

Going green for our skincare regimens is the eco-friendly and smart way to go! Synthetically derived skincare products are loaded with hundreds of harsh toxic chemicals that can be harmful to our skin and may cause skin allergens. By going green, you are making a healthier choice for yourself and the environment. Natural ingredients from the earth are much safer and much more effective.

On another note, even though natural and organic skincare products are a much wiser choice, there are some that can also be unsafe...and that is by using zero preservatives. This can actually cause the product to grow mold and bacteria fairly quick, so while it's great to be 100% natural, you do need to ensure that the products are well preserved. Our products are produced in a safe smoke-free environment and made from natural ingredients that God created, such as: herbs, fruits, spices and flowers that give your skin the nutrients and vitamins it needs. While we do use some all natural preservatives such as honey and vitamin E, sometimes they are just not enough to make a safe product. In these cases, we choose to use paraben-free preservatives as needed to make a safe and healthy product. Go green! Your skin totally deserves it!

The scoop on Candied Ginger

2011-03-12T07:43:00.000-08:00

These little hunks of ginger have been rolled in sugar to make it taste a little less strong and a little more edible. While eating these powerful pieces help to calm nauseated tummies, they also helps stop constant coughs. If you have that annoying urge to cough at night, wake up and eat a tidbit of crystallized/candied ginger. It works! Kroger used to sell it in the organic section, however, I haven't been able to find it for quite some time. Trader Joe's carries it sometimes and so do local health food stores.

Babassu anyone??

2011-02-26T10:50:00.000-08:00

Babassu Oil is an EXCELLENT deep conditioning agent for the skin~ Especially for dry cracked hands. Our SOOTHE Babassu Conditioning Hand Butter is made with pure organic Brazillian Babassu oil to soothe, Frankincense essential oil to heal and Vanilla essential oil to calm. It has a divine texture and an absolute exquisite scent. Perfect for wintery snowy days that are rough on our hands. For extra smoothing and soothing, apply before bedtime and wear a pair of cotton spa gloves to hold in the moisture. You will wake up with brand new baby soft hands!

COFFEE. CAFFEINE. CELLULITE

2011-02-19T18:50:00.000-08:00

Ever heard of coffee helping with cellulite? It's true! The caffeine has the effect of tightening your blood vessels leading to tighter firmer skin. Try our Exfoliating Whipped Coffee Butter!

PASSION! Valentine's Day Essential Oils ...

2011-01-30T13:09:00.000-08:00

Essential oils that will spice up your Valentine's Day! These seductive essential oils are known for their euphoric and aphrodisiac properties. These make great massage oils with carrier oils such as jojoba, apricot kernel or coconut.

-Rose

-Patchouli

-Sandalwood

-Vanilla

-Ylang Ylang

-Jasmine

An aphrodisiac essential oil may help with one or more of the following:

Help Aid a Physical Ailment
Reduce Stress
Calm Anxiety
Energize the Body and Mind
Uplift the Mood
Ease Depression
Increase Libido
Appeals to the Senses

Aromatherapy for the Cold/Flu!

2011-01-30T10:16:00.000-08:00

Winter time brings out those nasty cold and flu viruses! Use Eucalyptus as a natural relief from these bugs! Note: Do not use Eucalyptus oil on children under 10 years of age.

Chest Rub

Mix 4 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil and 2 teaspoons olive oil for chest rubs

Bath Time

Relieve the aches and pains by adding 10 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil into warm bath water before bedtime for a good nights rest

Aromatherapy Diffusers

To help clear the sinuses and relieve some of those nasty symptoms of the cold/flu, you can mix and diffuse Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon and Peppermint essential oils

Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases. Please remember that aromatherapy should not be used as a substitute for proper medical treatment. Always consult a medical doctor, or an alternative medical practitioner when suffering from any disease, illness, or injury, or before attempting any herbal regimens. Keep all products away from children and pets. As with any product, they can be toxic if misused.

I'm a sucker for Sakura!

2011-01-06T15:53:00.000-08:00

Love love LOVE ‎'Sakura Cherry Blossom'! - The true smell of Japan! Experience the beautiful essence of the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) and Plum Blossom trees! A fruity floral aroma that is nothing but feminine and pleasant. Hints of oriental notes with subtle whispers of cherry, plum and apple. Oh so refreshing!

Buff up!

2011-01-02T15:05:00.000-08:00

Three new scrumptious Bathhouse Buffs are now available!

Exotic Banana Buff! Made with real banana fruit pulp extract

Hawaiian Brown Sugar Polish! Made with tubinado and organic brown sugars

European Sea Salt Rub! Made with european sea salt off of the coast of Spain

Satin Strawberry Seduction!

2010-12-27T15:35:00.000-08:00

Never thought strawberries could be good for the skin? Well... they are! Coming soon we will add a Wild Strawberry Sugar Scrub to our inventory! Made with real strawberry seeds and strawberry fruit extract. A perfect toner and vitamin for our skin...and the smell is just as you imagine it... strawberry-liscious! Look out for it!

Visit my Etsy Shoppe!

2010-12-02T16:54:00.001-08:00

Out of town...

2010-11-26T10:26:00.000-08:00

I will be out of town until Thursday, Dec. 2nd. All orders will be whipped and shipped as soon as I arrive back in town on Thursday! Thank you and happy holidays!

Be the Bella of the Ball!

2010-11-23T13:43:00.000-08:00

ROYAL SALE!!! Be the Bella of the Ball for Black Friday and Cyber Monday!! Shop http://www.bellaromaboutique.com/ and get 40% off!!! Get one of your friends to "Like" Bellaroma on Facebook....tell me who you referred on my wall...and the promo code will be unlocked and revealed. Once I receive your new fan referral and your wall comment, I will send the discount code directly to both of your FB inboxes! Weeeeeeeeee!!

B! News B! News.. Read all about it!!

2010-11-09T16:28:00.000-08:00

Sign up for B! News for exclusive discount savings and latest news! Oh and you will get a 15% off discount code just for signing up! You can sign up to the right of this page.

Go Nude!

2010-10-11T15:37:00.000-07:00

Our new AU NATUREL Liquid Goatsmilk Soap is fragrance-free and positively moisturizing! Made with pure liquid Goat's Milk, Shea Butter and Silk Fibers gives this soap a creamy soft lather without stripping the skin like many commercial soaps do. No "tight" skin feeling with this soap! Full of moisture and nutrients! This is a great soap for sensitive skin or those with allergies or if you just want to go au naturel and avoid scents all together. Cleanse and hydrate your skin using this luxurious AU NATUREL Liquid Goatsmilk soap!

Miss X 2!

2010-09-26T16:06:00.000-07:00

Two new Misses have been born! Welcome Miss Mend and Miss Mosquito! Miss Mend will help to mend dry cracked cuticles with her healing powers! Miss Mosquito speaks for herself! She works better to repel skeeters than DEET! Stock up now for next summer! Miss Therapy Collection

A Buttery Dream!

2010-09-24T17:28:00.000-07:00

Bathhouse Butter! A new Bellaroma luxury that will be here before you know it! This decadent butter turns into a foaming dream when used in the bath or shower and it smells fantastic! Click here for the flavors!

Facebook Fans coming in from all over the world!

2010-09-17T18:37:00.001-07:00

Fans of Bellaroma on Facebook are coming in all the way from Egypt, France and Canada! Very cool! :) Thank you for fanning Bellaroma! ♥ With Love, Diana

Bella Bar Tease!

2010-09-12T16:39:00.001-07:00

Another teenie tiny preview of a Bella Bar from Bellaroma! These are so luscious and I'm having so much fun making them! Check out the full menu of flavors....and also our Luxurious Liquid Goatsmilk Soap which is now OPEN to the public for sale!

Teenie Weenie Preview!

2010-09-10T11:14:00.000-07:00

Upcoming "Bella Bars" are coming soon! This one is Grapeseed Lavender...still needs some TLC but thought I would share this mini sneak peek! Take a look at the other fun flavors here!

Breaking Bellaroma news!

2010-09-03T13:31:00.001-07:00

Breaking Bellaroma news! Two new Perfume aromas available! La Mimosa and Noella! Check them out here!

Lavender, Lavender, Lavender....oh my!

2010-08-26T17:03:00.000-07:00

Lavender Amore' is a very simple, yet very elegant aroma that relaxes our senses. Nothing else added to this scent but pure 100% Lavender Essential Oil (Lavendula officinalis). This blend is all about Lavender Love♥!

Got Goat Milk?

2010-08-14T11:59:00.000-07:00

Our all natural Luxurious Goat Milk & Honey Lotion is in the works! If you have previously noticed dry skin from commercial products, you will enjoy the moisturizing benefits of goat's milk! Made from *fresh* goats milk...not from that cheap powdered stuff! Coming soon!

Peace, Love and Aromatherapy

2010-08-13T16:38:00.000-07:00

Ahhhhhhh. Nuttin like relaxing to the peaceful sounds of waterfalls. Inhale the fresh scent of the mist. Pure love! Apply "Waterfalls" and pop in a spa CD for ultimate relaxation!

Tickled Pink!

2010-08-06T16:17:00.000-07:00

I had a good week of blending orders! I whipped and shipped "Pink Halo" and it's one of my faves. It smells like an angel! Innocent and delicate made with Angelica Root, Cedar, Patchouli, Pink Pepper and Pink Lily! I am just tickled pink with this formulation! Get yours' today!

Web Couture

2010-07-31T18:01:00.001-07:00

A great big thank you to my talented website designer, Maria! She's created exactly what I was looking for... pure elegance and charm. She also threw in alot of fun freebies! Maria, A true Italian Joysey girl at heart! Looking for beautiful, romantic, classy web couture? Maria's your girl.

www.galleriadiluce.com/

"Goji Goddess" in the works...

2010-07-29T10:09:00.000-07:00

"Goji Goddess"- An incredibly sexy blend of wine-like fruity aromas kissed with some berry tartness and Thyme. This is a must have for your collection. You will feel like a real Goddess! Coming soon!

"Noella"

2010-07-27T14:17:00.000-07:00

My niece Noella Bella, receiving her signature scent, "Noella" in the mail and making sure it smells according to her liking before it hits Bellaroma shelves! Noella
A feminine fragrance that will make you feel pretty...oh so pretty! This aroma has an 'oriental floral amber' feel to it. It opens with green notes of Mandarin Leaf and Orange Blossom. The middle notes are floral with Bulgarian Rose and Vetiver and has a flair of sensual notes which include Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. I think Noella likes it. :) Coming soon!

New Product Photography!

2010-07-27T07:30:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Amanda Williams for this awesome photo shoot...you rock!

www.amandawilliamsphotography.com/

Bellaroma is now a blogger!

2010-07-27T07:19:00.000-07:00

I'm new to blogging so bear with me! I will try to post often so you can see what's new at Bellaroma. I am currently working on two new products. Stay tuned!