All Natural Germ Fighter

Glynne's Soaps Staff December 18, 2009
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I came down with a cold yesterday that has stopped me in my tracks.  I slept all yesterday afternoon and didn’t get up this morning until 11.  So, I’ve been up for two hours and it wouldn’t take much convincing to get me back in bed.  Wrigley has been a great help, snuggling me almost literally, the entire time.  Even when I’m sitting up in a chair or doing something else, he has his eye on me.  He’s very concerned…..which is super cute.  We are calling him my CMN (Cuddly Male Nurse). 

Because I’ve been sick, and haven’t wanted to pass along any germs….especially to Gayle, I have been washing my hands every chance I get.  This is a good idea anyway, and especially during the cold and flu season.  The biggest problem with washing your hands frequently is that they tend to get dry and chapped.  Well, that is not a problem with all-natural soap like Glynne’s Soaps.  Because the glycerin is left in the soap, and not removed like with commercial soaps, our soap leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, no matter how often you wash with it. 

The other benefit to all natural soaps during this time of year is that all essential oils are naturally antiseptic and antibacterial. They will help kill the germs associated with colds and flu without using any harsh chemicals that are bad for you and bad for the environment.  If you really want to protect yourself, use a soap containing tea tree oil.  Even though all essential oils have some antibacterial properties, tea tree oil is renowned for its antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties.  Plus, it smells great!  Our Misty Mountain soap contains both tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil. 

So, keep yourself safe this winter season.  Buy a soap that will leave your skin soft and fight germs the all natural way!

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Why Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils

Glynne's Soaps Staff November 18, 2009
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When it comes to making our all-natural skin care essentials, Glynne’s Soaps believes in using only the very best ingredients. We refuse to use fragrance oils or synthetic fragrances, even though these oils are cheaper to purchase and even though synthetic gives us a far wider variety of scents. Each and every essential oil we use is not just an essential oil but a therapeutic grade essential oil.

True therapeutic grade essential oils have strong medicinal qualities.  They stimulate the immune system, fight viruses, infections, fungi, bacteria, microbes, and even tumors.  They also are natural antiseptics.  Only true therapeutic grade oils can deliver all this.  Ninety-eight percent of essential oils contain synthetic components.  These synthetics do not bring the desired results and can potentially carry risks.  Oils that are not therapeutic grade will not help with any medicinal or health needs, and they can even lead to health problems, both acute and long term.  (Young Leaf Essential Oils)

Only 2% of all essential oils sold in the United States are classified as therapeutic.  To be called therapeutic, the oils must go through rigorous testing and then are certified by the International Standards Organization (ISO).  The chemical complexity of therapeutic oils requires that each component be present in its proper ratio.  If not, it will not produce the desired effect on the body.  The key to producing these high quality oils is to preserve all the mandatory components.  Due to the fragile nature of the compounds, it is essential that the entire process must be completed with great care.

Here is what is needed:                                                          

            The proper type of plant.  Not all plants are created equal and only those of the highest quality can be used to make therapeutic grade oils.

            The proper cultivation process.  There can be no pesticides or chemicals used on the plants during growth.  They must be grown on virgin land away from any industry or large populations.  The water used for irrigation must come from a mountain spring.

            The proper harvesting.  The timing of the harvest must be perfect, being off by even a few hours can make all the difference.  The amount of dew on the leaves must be correct, if the plant dries out prior to the distillation process it will not qualify as therapeutic.

            The proper distillation process.  Every aspect of the process of removing the oil from the plants is closely monitored. The temperature, pressure, length of time, size of the batch and even the chemical composition of the pots used is regulated.     

Only true high quality therapeutic grade essential oils can deliver the benefits of healing.  At Glynne’s Soaps, we are committed to bringing you all-natural skin care essentials produced with the highest quality ingredients and all of the strong medicinal qualities only therapeutic grade essential oils can bring.

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