Desert Rose Skin Care

Just had a discussion about our soaps.  I was asked if I put Lye in them.  Unless there is a method I’m not aware of, all soap has lye in it.  Lye is actually the chemical glue that binds the water with the oils and butters. When you make soap, you’ll mix a calculated amount [...]

Everything continues to be going well with the web site.  I will admit that there were a few bumps but, they’ve been ironed out and this site should be complete no later than the end of next week.

I just developed a new lotion.  I like it a lot.  It has shea butter, sweet almond oil and hazelnut oil.  My only problem is what to call it?  I’m thinking since it goes on light and leaves your skin soft….Light and Soft.  Hmm, will have to ponder this a little longer.

I just purchased a facial mask.  Now I will admit, that time was an issue and I hadn’t read the label.  Well today I used the product.  Yuck, it went on like zinc oxide.  For those of you who aren’t familiar with this product, it’s used for sun protection and diaper rash products.  Then the [...]

The Macadamia Ternifolia tree has seeds that are cold pressed. The natural oil produced is then mixed with hydrogenated Macadamia seed oil to produce the butter. This Butter is an exceptional emollient and absorbs easily into the skin. We love to use it in many of our products.

Is a pale yellow vegetable fat extracted from the cacao bean. It is used in various different things, chocolate, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and ointments. It has a mild chocolate smell which makes it so irresistible. It is a wonderful emollient and moisturizer, that is why we use it in our body butters and soaps. We do watch the percentage used, [...]

In any form, avocados are a wonderful skin moisturizer. But I bet you didn’t know, they provide more in the form of nutrients to nourish your skin; Vitamins A, B, G & E. To add to the unbelievable benefits avocados have to offer, they to possess sun protection properties. We wouldn’t at any time suggest you [...]

OK, I’ll admit this one was entirely my own fault.  I had planned to take my boys to the community pool.  Once we got there, I was very diligent and made sure their young skin was covered in sun block.  Of course, I totally forgot to take care of myself. So there we were having [...]

Is extracted from the seeds of the Mango tree. It’s carefully refined and deodorized and actually has a melting point equal to our own body temperature. We do enjoy using this ingredient in our body butters.

The plant is native to Africa.  The leaf is thick when it is first cut and, the liquid it seeps is thick too.  However due to an enzymatic reaction it quickly turns to liquid. The gel is known for being an excellent moisturizer and healer. I have use it in place of water in all [...]