Want the best girl shave ever?

Then shave like a man baby! Sometimes we get asked, what is the best way to use our shaving oil? Well, we have found that the best way to get a good girl-shave is to take note of how guys shave.

Here's what you need:
Samantharoma Smooth Shaving Oil;
Mirror, preferably the magnifying kind;
Good lighting (over the bathroom sink is usually perfect);
A bathroom sink!
A nice new sharp razor.

Take your smooth shaving oil and apply it to the area to be shaved. You can wet the skin first - or not. Take your razor and looking in the mirror, pull the skin taught with one hand. Shave in small strokes going against the direction of hair growth. Under your arms you will keep changing the direction - up, down, even diagonal. Keep rinsing your blade and tapping the blade in the sink to clear it of debris. When you have finished shaving, clean the blade thoroughly. Hop in the shower and rinse. You can skip this step if you like - however - we do recommend washing off the shaving oil under your arms so that your deodorant works properly. This method is great for getting ALL the armpit hair, but it also works well on bikini line and legs. For legs and bikini we recommend closing the bathroom door, throwing out the kids, husband and dogs. Put your leg up on the bathroom counter so you can actually see what you are doing. If this is inaccessible to you, try sitting on the toilet seat as long as this area is well lit. Serious shaving from Samantharoma!

New lower prices!

Yes! We have reduced the price on our top selling product!

2oz Unscented Deodorant is now $6.95,
2oz Tea Tree Deodorant is only $9.95,
4oz Unscented Deodorant is $9.95, and
4oz Tea Tree Deodorant (our most popular) is just $12.95.

Enjoy and save!

Aromatherapy Beneficial in Complementary Cancer Care

Guest blog post by Jack Bleeker

Nearly all of us have been touched at one time or another by a personal or loved one’s battle with cancer. In recent years, trends in cancer management have increased the utilization of what is known as integrative oncology. This practice stresses the use of alternative influences, such as aromatherapy, in conjunction with traditional cancer treatments. In many cases, the most debilitating effects of cancer are those side effects of traditional cancer treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Those patients who are best able to manage symptoms of traditional treatments are those who are most likely to experience overall efficacy in their specific treatment regimens.

Aggressive cancers, such as mesothelioma, are among those most commonly treated using the techniques of integrative oncology. These types of malignancies often require extremely toxic dosages of chemotherapy and radiation to effectively manage the tumor. A diagnosis of mesothelioma involves a typically bleak mesothelioma prognosis, but patients enduring the stress of such treatment will often find comfort and solace in aromatherapy and other alternative therapies. That which can induce a sense of calm and relaxation can effectively assist the patient in their battle against cancer.

What’s important to remember is that no alternative therapy, including aromatherapy, can be used as a curative treatment for mesothelioma disease or other malignancy. What has been encouraging however, is an extended mesothelioma survival rate in patients practicing integrative oncology techniques while undergoing treatment. For patients battling restlessness and nausea, essential oils like Lavender Highland (Lavandula Vera) can be utilized to create a peaceful, calming setting to encourage a good night’s sleep.

For patient’s battling immune system deficiencies associated with cancer care, including those battling the mesothelioma disease, essential oils like Bergamot and Eucalyptus can boost the body’s internal organ’s ability to defend and strengthen immune responses. Some patients will couple aromatherapy with massage or other therapy to make their own personal experience more complete and comprehensive. As with all integrative therapy techniques, personal preference is unique to each patient and nearly everyone’s experience will be unique to them.

It is important to remember that each patient’s needs and comfort levels are different with alternative therapies, but that all patients are encouraged to consider their utilization within their greater treatment plan. Patients undergoing cancer treatment should not commence the use of external or alternative therapies without first clearing their use with their oncologist or cancer specialist. While therapies such as meditation or aromatherapy will likely not be harmful to the patient, more aggressive integrative techniques like yoga or exercise may not be in their best interest. The practice of alternative treatment depends entirely on the patient’s overall health and their willingness to explore these non-traditional areas.

References:
American Cancer Society: Aromatherapy Overview
National Cancer Institute: Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

Web status, 5/16

We apologize for the technical difficulties we have been experiencing over the last 36 hours. On Friday, we moved samantharoma to a new server, and in the process lost our emails for about 12hrs. On Saturday, we discovered that the website was down. We are working on resolving those issues and should be back to full speed on Monday. If you have sent an email or placed an order and have not received a reply or confirmation, please email us again. Email is now functional even though the website is not. If you are trying to place an order, please accept our apologies for the delay. You can check back during the day on Monday, or email us and we will let you know when it is back up. Thank you for your patience while we work on improving our service to you.
-samantha moore
Owner, designer
samantharoma@samantharoma.com

Gas Money! Earth Day.

Don't forget to bring the family out to Kiawah this Saturday for Earth Fest; lots of local vendors and artists. Let us pay for the Gas! Mention this post to receive $10 off your order of $50 or more. It's our way of saying Thank you and Happy Earth Day!
Visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/kiawah-earth-day.php for more details. 11am-3pm.

A new study shows that the soy lecithin in our # selling Wrinkle Repair Complex helps deliver the powerful antioxidant CoQ10 where in needs to go. What does that mean for you?

Katie Bird writes: "Using a nano-lipid carrier to deliver the antioxidant CoQ10 can significantly enhance its topical skin delivery and protective effect on the skin."

What is CoQ10?

Coenzyme Q10 – or CoQ10 – is known to have powerful antioxidant effects, and it is the coenzyme’s potential to protect the skin against the UVA-mediated oxidative stress that led researchers to investigate different delivery mechanisms of the ingredient. CoQ10 is synthesized in humans but our capacity to make it decreases with age, and rapidly drops after we pass the age of 40.

Scott Peters and Charles Brain report: “The pharmaceutical industry has embraced nanotechnology to improve drug solubility and increase drug uptake. A recent study has shown a seven-fold increase in intestinal cell uptake of CoQ10 in nanodispersions versus traditional powder formulations.”

According to research led by Yang Yue at Tsinghua University in Beijing, this same nanotechnology is becoming increasing popular in cosmetic delivery systems as they have high substance solubility, powerful skin penetration and low skin irritation.

The scientists in China looked at the ability of the coenzyme to protect fibroblasts from UVA damage, and compared the behavior of CoQ10 in an emulsion to that of CoQ10 that had been nanoencapsulated. The study found that the nanoencapsulated CoQ10 (CoQ10-NLC) had a stronger antioxidative capacity than the CoQ10 in the emulsion form. They also noted that after UVA radiation the fibroblasts that had been treated with CoQ10 NLC had a higher cell viability than those that had received the emulsion treatment.

Improved skin penetration

In addition, the team tested the penetration of the coenzyme in vivo using rat skin.

The skin penetration capability of the nanoencapsulated form of the coenzyme was significantly higher than the emulsion form, which the scientists put down to the soybean lecithin nano carrier.

Soybean lecithin’s ability to bind to lipid cell membranes and to enhance the permeability of these membranes, helped enhance the skin penetration of the ingredient, the researchers argued.

“Because the CoQ10 – NLC displayed such powerful antioxidative ability compared to the general CoQ10 emulsion…the NLC formulation is considered to be the key to the efficient delivery of CoQ10,” they concluded in the study.

Sources:

http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com

http://pubs.acs.org

Life's a Beach!

It's a tough job but someone has to do it! We have two great events coming up at wonderful locations.

On April17th - this Saturday - come on out to Folly Beach for the Sea and Sand festival. Center St is closed off and transformed into a street carnival, featuring musicians, artists and local vendors. It's a family friendly event with lots of fun for everyone! Get more details.

To celebrate Earth Day we will return to Kiawah Island on Saturday 24 April for their Earth Fest. Again lots of activities for the kids, a beautiful setting and a green-themed market. Get more details.

Find us at either of these 2 events, mention this blog and receive $10 off your $50 order!