http://www.shopsalus.com/blog Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:22:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_265" align="alignleft" width="230" caption="container garden"][/caption] From time to time we are asked what we do to reduce, reuse and recycle at SALUS. So, I thought it would be fun to concentrate today's blog post on some of the things we do. For starters all of our product containers are made from ... http://www.shopsalus.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/reduce-reuse-recycle/ Times are changing and so are we! This month is our 2 year anniversary and as our business grows so is our online presence. That means new changes for our website in a very positive light! We have just signed on with Volusion and are currently building our new ecommerce ... http://www.shopsalus.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/new-salus-ecommerce-platform/ Now  you can rate your favorite products at Salus! We just added this function so now registered site users can rate products they've tried, and leave comments and reviews.   It's easy! First login to your account. If you do not have an account yet, then use the "new members sign up ... http://www.shopsalus.com/blog/index.php/2009/05/rate-review-your-favorite-salus-bath-and-body-care-products/ One of the many services we offer is custom guest amenities for bed & breakfasts and hotels. Our newest addition to our hotel amenity program is The Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Innkeeper Gwenn David came to SALUS for her guest amenity needs. She personally customized ... http://www.shopsalus.com/blog/index.php/2009/05/custom-brand-guest-amenities-from-salus-organic-bath-and-body-care/ SALUS Newsletters are now available online! View them here on our blog under the category section "newsletters", or on our online shop in the media page. Our newsletters inform you on what is new at SALUS and has valuable coupons and specials inside! You can even subscribe to our newsletters and ... http://www.shopsalus.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/salus-newsletters-now-online/ [caption id="attachment_205" align="alignleft" width="215" caption="Salus Organic Artisan Soaps"][/caption] It's nearly Spring, and that means our soap production has ramped up again! On the curing rack: Lemongrass Organic Soap Lemongrass Poppy Organic Soap Lavender Organic Soap Lavender Oatmeal Organic Soap ... and our newest addition: Clarifying Facial Soap Our popular Oatmeal, Milk, and Honey Soap is back in stock ... http://www.shopsalus.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/organic-soaps-on-the-curing-rack/ Just Posted: Our new Soapmaking Class Schedule for 2009. Cold Process Soap ~ Made with Certified Organic Ingredients Learn to make cold process soap in our basic soapmaking class! You will receive a detailed handout with step-by-step instructions, equipment needed and ingredient list as well as industry resources to make your own ... http://www.shopsalus.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/soap-schedule-for-winterspring-2009/ [caption id="attachment_183" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="SALUS® Hemp Lotion"][/caption] SALUS® Hemp Lotion is one of our most popular lotions, and it’s not hard to tell why. Hemp is one of the most moisturizing oils, containing very high concentrations of linoleic and linolenic essential fatty acids, which help with moisture-retention. SALUS® Hemp Lotion is ... http://www.shopsalus.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/salus-hemp-lotion/ [caption id="attachment_177" align="alignleft" width="88" caption="Dried Calendula petals"][/caption]Infused oils are great to use in herbal salves and soaps. Infusing oils with botanicals such as Arnica Montana, Comfrey and Calendula is quick and easy using the following methods. On the Stove or Crock Pot: Measure out the botanical/herb (arnica, comfrey, calendula…), ... http://www.shopsalus.com/blog/index.php/2009/02/quick-and-easy-herbal-infusions/ Ok, so I'm a tiny bit behind this story, but if I didn't know about it until now, chances are you might not have known either. According to MSNBC top brands of cosmetics such as Chanel, L'Oreal, Clinique, and Lancome will be given away for FREE due to a class ... http://www.shopsalus.com/blog/index.php/2009/01/free-top-brand-makeup-given-away-this-weekend/