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Freshen up! It is close to 100 degrees here in NJ and I find I keep reaching for clean scents such as Mint and Lemongrass. Ginger & Lemongrass Iced Tea, chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream...Already we know how a morning shower with mint soap can give you a kick-start for the day, so imagine how refreshing it is after a long hot day.

Yet, both herbs offer so much more: Anti-bacterial properties; just what you need for insect bites. Also, both, but particularly Lemongrass, repels insects. Lemongrass is found in just about every natural insect repellent.
Are you congested when you are in air-conditioning too much? Both Mint and Lemongrass are great decongestants...another reason to begin your day with these herbs. So, pick up your favorite soap, shower gel or lotion in a cool mint or fresh lemongrass scent and you're on your way to staying cool!

Sometimes you need a little reminder about things that you love. It just happened here after receiving a new shipment of the Claus Porto large bath bar soaps.
Not only are these a great quality, natural with a vegetable oil and shea butter base, but the packaging is gorgeous! Every scent has it's own design, inspired by Art Deco wall coverings.
The bar itself is quite large, about 12 ounces. it even comes with finger grips on the bottom so it is easier to hold! They are milled 7 times (that is a lot), so it creates a long-lasting bar that does not crack as it gets near the end. The extra milling also makes Claus Porto soaps last approximately 3 times longer than other soaps the same size.
Usually, my favorite is the Alface (Almond). It is super creamy with a nice subtle almond scent; not over-powering or sharp. But, I'm really liking one of the new scents, Lize (Morning Glory). It's such a fresh floral and I love the orange and pink package design too!

Our favorite jewelry designers are the ones who are creative, on-trend (but not too trendy that you're not going to want it next week, next month or next year...) and designers that share our philosophy in giving back.

One of our favorite in the store is Satya Jewelry. Satya has set up their own foundation to help children all over the world; giving them opportunities every child deserves. A portion of every sale goes to the Satya Foundation.

They also design special pieces for a particular charity, like this rose quartz and silver charm necklace, made in partnership with the Young Survival Coalition, an organization for young breast cancer survivors.

Shop Satya jewelry at soapmarket here: http://www.soapmarketonline.com/cat-Satya_Jewelry-184.aspx

We love Chan Luu's Wrap Bracelets and right now, our fave is the Grey Crystal Mix. Actually, it has always been a favorite, I personally think it is one of the most stunning styles. No wonder it is one of our top sellers!

It is sparkly, yet elegant; it pops yet doesn't shout. And right now, we're mixing it with other grey leather wraps, such as the Grey/silver or Grey/pearl. Looks great mixed with a black and silver too - a little edgier...

Tell us what your favorite combos are :)

We had such a nice customer in the other day who received many baby shower gifts of bath products, your local drugstore brands. However, she made a point to make a trip to our store, with just days to go before she is due, to stock up on Noodle & Boo, "luxury for sensitive skin"!

Noodle & Boo is a complete line of hair, body and bottom care that is proven gentle, safe and effective and created to work together for exceptional results. It is a line repeatedly recommended with confidence by dermatologists and pediatricians for newborns, babies and children; especially those with sensitive skin.

Noodle & Boo contains natural anti-oxidants found in vitamins to gently protect from environmental factors, soothing ingredients including oatmeal, allatoin (extracted from Comfrey) and moisturizing ingredients including pure, sweet almond oil and nutrient-rich milk protein.

their products do not contain harsh sulfates or bubbling agents that cause allergic reaction, numbing agents in "tearless" products that mask irritation or heavy antibacterial ingredients as they are discouraged by the AAD for sensitive skin.

On top of all this, their products have the best "clean, fresh baby" smell!!!

We had such a nice customer in the other day who received many baby shower gifts of bath products, your local drugstore brands. However, she made a point to make a trip to our store, with just days to go before she is due, to stock up on Noodle & Boo, "luxury for sensitive skin"!

Noodle & Boo is a complete line of hair, body and bottom care that is proven gentle, safe and effective and created to work together for exceptional results. It is a line repeatedly recommended with confidence by dermatologists and pediatricians for newborns, babies and children; especially those with sensitive skin.

Noodle & Boo contains natural anti-oxidants found in vitamins to gently protect from environmental factors, soothing ingredients including oatmeal, allatoin (extracted from Comfrey) and moisturizing ingredients including pure, sweet almond oil and nutrient-rich milk protein.

their products do not contain harsh sulfates or bubbling agents that cause allergic reaction, numbing agents in "tearless" products that mask irritation or heavy antibacterial ingredients as they are discouraged by the AAD for sensitive skin.

On top of all this, their products have the best "clean, fresh baby" smell!!!

Join us for a Girl's Night Out Shopping Party at Salon Concrete

Join us for a Girl's Night Out Shopping Party at Salon Concrete.

While looking through previous facebook posts for soapmarket, red bank, I was a bit surprised to see how many times we post about one specific product line from our store, Chase Street Soap Company. I started to think, why? Why so many more from a single product line than from all the others we offer? The answer is why not? Chase Street Soap Company is the work of one very creative young woman. Her products are all handmade, fresh, different, natural and made locally, which is great. There is always something new, whether new scents in the olive oil-based bar soaps, the moisturizing perfume sticks or the amazing natural laundry soap, which uses up scraps from the bar soaps. Talk about less waste in the world!

Our favorites? Pomegranate Mint soap, Pumpkin Oat soap (seasonal, but we try to extend the season as long as possible) and Lavender Laundry soap.

The past couple of months have been busy with many trade shows - always a fun time shopping, selecting new things for the shop. Now, it is even more fun as the purchases start rolling in!
this show season, we found lots of new, handcrafted jewelry. there was so much, it was difficult narrowing down the choices!

New Chan Luu wrap bracelets; getting very into the look of layering a few together and mixing with pieces of our own. Satya Jewelry (did you know Satya means "Truth" in sanskrit? this is a yoga-inspired line filled with healing gemstones, lotus flowers and oms - just beautiful and meaningful too... Viv&Ingrid gemstone necklaces to go with their wrapped hoop earrings too.
It has been a fun shopping season!

Get your "Filthy Mutt" dog Bath Bar from Chase Street Soap Company @ soapmarket

Do you have a "Filthy Mutt"?  If so, you need a Filthy Mutt Dog Bath Bar, a 100% natural handcrafted soap made by Chase Street Soap Co and available at soapmarketonline.com 

We prefer to use all-natural soap for ourselves, shouldn't we do the same for our family pet?  Made from a base of olive, coconut and palm oils and also containing insect and tick-repelling essential oils including citronella, eucalyptus, peppermint and more, this bath bar will lather up your pup and keep him/her bug-free and smelling clean and fresh!

Handcrafted in New Jersey.

Read more about Filthy Mutt here