Perfect Potion Newsletter

 

Hi!

Firstly I must apologise for a rather late newsletter, I do hope you are well.

As usual we have been very busy creating an exciting range of new products. Recently we introduced an organically certified, cold-pressed coconut oil. It is simply divine! We love it so much we have come up with three new exquisite products, coconut cream body balm, coconut crush body polish and coconut hair wax. With winter around the corner these products are perfect!

Now I did promise to tell you about the amazing trip we had to Morocco and Egypt. It was the most rewarding experience that we have ever had as travellers. I use the word traveller rather than tourist because the tour company we used, Intrepid, went out of their way to ensure that we could experience the real culture of the country. For me, travel is about being able to experience the generosity and hospitality of the people that you meet.

We travelled in a small group of 12 and went to places that were off the regular tourist track, we got to meet the locals, stayed in their houses and ate with their families. Mind you it is not five star travel – you really have to feel okay about roughing it at times. I must admit I was initially apprehensive of some of the hotels that we stayed in – but then it’s not that often that you are able to sit on the roof top of a hotel at midnight with the owner who speaks very little English, sip mint tea and solve the world’s problems.

Floating down the Nile in a felluca was an awesome experience, however at dusk the mozzies came out to feast on us. That was when we put our Citronella Body Spray to the test, and boy, did it work wonders! So much so that everyone else on the boat preferred to use it rather than the horrible, smelly, chemical-based repellants.

There is so much more that I could talk about, but I want to know about your travel adventures. In a paragraph or two or want you to tell us about your last exciting trip and the people that you met. We will give a free bottle of Jet Setter Aromatic Mist to the first 50 entrants – all you have to do is email us you travel adventures! By the way we will love to publish the two best travel stories in the next newsletter.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner don’t forget to give Mum a huge big hug and spoil her with special treats from Perfect Potion.

One last thing, a huge thank you to everyone that said they preferred the newsletter to be emailed – we have been able to donate $3,500 to the Wilderness Society of Australia because of the money we have saved in postage and envelopes.

Ma' As-salaama

Sal and Carolyn

    What's New!

    Taste the tropics…

    Perfect Potion is excited to introduce our deliciously new organic Coconut Range. Exuding a luscious coconut aroma, guaranteed to send your senses on a tropical escape, this range made with the purest virgin coconut oil available and other plant-derived ingredients will enrich, polish, style and soften your body from head to toe.

    Perfect Potion is proud to use 100% certified organic coconut oil that is supported by the Fair Trade for a Fair Go agreement, providing support for indigenous island communities, in the South Pacific Islands.

    coconut cream body balm 200g $29.95

    Deliciously rich with organically grown coconut oil, cocoa butter and shea butter, this 100% natural moisturising body balm will banish any signs of dry skin. Rejoice in your soft, smooth and well nourished skin.

    coconut crush body polish 200g $24.95

    Coconut and raw sugar will make your skin gleam as it buffs away any signs of dryness. Massage gently over your body in circular movements then rinse off, and enjoy the satiny smooth feel of your skin. For a total coconut indulgence use with other products from the coconut range.

    coconut hair wax 100g $24.95

    Our very first hair styling product is a versatile natural hair wax that can be used on all hair lengths to create a variety of styles and add loads of gloss. Use it to create separation and definition, for texture, to define curls or for a sleek, smooth look. If your hair is dry and dull use coconut hair wax to gloss, condition and reduce the frizz.

    Herbal teas

    We have introduced some sensationally tasting new herbal tea blends that will revitalize, calm, nurture and boost your mind and body. Drop into any of our concept stores and sample a cup of one of our delicious herbal teas as you browse through the store.

    thai fusion

    Transport your mind to the lush tropics of Thailand with this zesty blend of lemon verbena, lemongrass, ginger and a touch of stevia – Tantalise your taste buds as you sip on this refreshing tea.

    new bloom

    Embrace the changes in your body as it comes into full bloom. New Bloom Herbal Tea Blend creates a calming cocoon for you little one and nurtures you during pregnancy. Sip one to two cups a day as you surround yourself with positive and loving thoughts.

    ruby roost

    Put a spring in your step and boost your vitality with this delicious ruby coloured tea. Ruby Boost Herbal Tea Blend is an energizing combination of lemon verbena, hibiscus flowers, rosemary, ginseng and ginko biloba.

    chill out

    Leave your worries behind with blissful petals of calm. The delicate calming blend of spearmint, lemon balm, linden flower, passionflower, skullcap and stevia will ease you into a long awaited moment of serenity.

    Website

    Our website is constantly being updated so that we can offer you an on-line tool that educates and accommodates your needs to their utmost. We would love to hear from you, what are we doing well and what could we improve on, please let us know by simply emailing enquiries@perfectpotion.com.au.

    Recently we added an online forum in the hopes to create our very own Perfect Potion on-line community. This forum is monitored regularly to respond to any queries you may have with regards to our products or general aromatherapy questions and we encourage you to contribute your thoughts, ideas and any helpful information regarding aromatherapy.

    The Strand Arcade - New Perfect Potion Concept Store

    We are so excited to announce the opening of a new Perfect Potion store in Sydney that will be located in the Strand Arcade. We are currently looking for Green Goddesses that have had previous retail experience within a similar environment to help spread the Perfect Potion experience. If you are interested and feel you have the relevant background please email your resume to: employment@perfectpotion.com.au.


    Travel Adventures…

    To receive a Jet Setter Aromatic Mist,
    don’t forget to email your travel stories to travel@perfectpotion.com.au, we would love to hear from you.

     

    Coconut Oil

    We are so excited to stock a coconut oil that is virgin cold pressed and organically certified. The divine smelling oil comes from the South Pacific region and we are so pleased to be supporting fair trade for a fair price policy. The organisation from whom we purchase the coconut oil supports small family units and local communities.

    The fruits from the coconut palm – Cocos nucifera have long played a vital role in the tropic regions of the world as a food and a pharmaceutical.

    Now let me tell you a little about this delightful virgin cold pressed coconut oil. The term “virgin cold pressed oil” is usually associated with the production of olive oil. In this case it refers to the naturally processed oil from the fresh coconut meat, which has not undergone any chemical or synthetic processing. The temperature during the extraction process does not exceed 60°C. This ensures that the trace amounts of vitamin E and tocopherol are not destroyed. Although they are not a high percentage constituent in coconut oil, they are critical for long-term stability and protection against rancidity.

    Coconut oil has a unique fatty acid profile. It is the highest source of saturated fats (92%) as well as the highest source of saturated medium chain triglycerides (62%). Furthermore over 50% of these medium chain triglycerides are made up of lauric acid, the most important fatty acid in building and maintaining the body. The only other source of lauric acid in such concentrations is mother’s milk.

    Nutritionally saturated fats have in the past had a bad rap. However they are very important for health and wellbeing. Saturated fats are used in the body as an important source of energy and an integral part of the cell membrane structure. Short to medium chain fatty acids are more water soluble than longer chain fatty acids and thus require less energy for the body to absorb and utilize. They are freely absorbed into the bloodstream and are thus are an important source energy, raising the metabolism of the body. Furthermore, this reduced metabolic load allows the liver to optimise its detoxifying main functions of detoxification, bile production and regulating blood sugar levels.

    Short and medium chain fatty acids in organic virgin coconut oil such as Caprylic (C8), Capric (C10) and Lauric (C12) have been found to have strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-protozoal properties and are essential building blocks in boosting the bodies immune system. These essential fatty acids have been shown to be active in combating Candida Albicans.

    The moderate consumption of saturated fats has shown to assist in regulating the healthy functioning of the Thyroid gland and combating hypothyroid-like symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, water-retention that may arise through a modern diet high in polyunsaturated fats.

    Shorter chain fatty acids have a lower caloric value per gram of fat and may assist in weight loss due to the lower consumption of calories when taking in the daily recommended intake of fats from the healthy functioning of the body. The consumption of shorter chain fatty acids also assists in weight loss for their ability to help people feel satiated.

    Coconut oil is highly heat resistant and will only begin to oxidise at temperatures of 198°C, therefore it is ideal for cooking, baking and frying.
    For many years the vegetable oil industry and other related politically-biased agricultural groups have been telling us that saturated fats are unhealthy. People need to realize that it is the amount and/or the type of saturated or unsaturated fat that can potentially be detrimental. All fats have something beneficial to offer the body, except for non-naturally occurring fats, like the trans-fatty acids. It would therefore be more correct to say that the only ‘bad’ fat is trans-fat or processed fat. Little focus has been given to the benefits from the different types of saturated fats: short, medium, and long chain fatty acids. Contrary to conventional belief, saturated fats are in fact very beneficial.

    Topically coconut oil has traditionally been used as a skin moisturizer, sunscreen, for the treatment of head lice, for ulcers, wounds, burns and in the treatment of cholera.

    Many massage oils used today are composed of light polyunsaturated oils such as sweet almond, safflower and sunflower. These oils are very light and tend to oxidise easily. Coconut oil is advantageous not only because of its stability and that it is readily absorbed into the skin, but also for its immune enhancing and antimicrobial effects. For this it would be excellent to add tea tree or lavender oil to coconut oil as a base.

    Coconut oil has excellent softening and moisturising properties – it is recommended for treating dry skin and calming sensitive and delicate skins. It is excellent in hair care products for dry, devitalised and damaged hair.

    Bath recipes
    With winter fast approaching, you may want to try some divine bath recipes that use coconut oil from Judy Chapman’s Spa: bath blends for your home.

    Coconut fizz
    This is such a fun and luscious treat!

    ½ cup cornflour
    ½ cup citric acid
    1 cup bicarbonate of soda
    5 ml coconut oil

    Mix the cornflour, citric acid and bicarbonate of soda together in a bowl, then gradually add the coconut oil. Pour half a cup into the bath and watch the water fizz.

    Tropical spa
    I have modified this recipe slightly. The original had lemongrass oil – which I think is not a good idea in a bath! It can act as a dermal sensitiser. I have also included dispersing bath oil to ensue that all the delicious ingredients disperse through the water. This recipe will fill your bathroom with the fragrant delights of the tropics.

    ½ cup low fat coconut milk
    1 teaspoon honey
    5 drop mandarin essential oil
    10 drops ylang ylang essential oil
    5 drops sandalwood essential oil
    25 ml dispersing bath oil
    25 ml coconut oil

    Blend all the ingredients together and add approximately 25ml to a bath of warm water.

    Mother's Day Profile

    Alyson Leech on being a Mum

    What do you love most about being a Mum?
    The love we share, having a child & combining a family has bought more joy to my life than I ever imagined.

    What’s your most memorable mother/daughter moment?
    Amy’s birth will always be one of the greatest moments in my life; her safe arrival into the world was the most important thing I’ve ever done.

    What Perfect Potion products do you & your children love the most & why?
    The whole family loves Perfect Potion’s foaming washes. The older children & I really enjoy using relax foaming wash at night & Amy now washes herself with the baby top to toe wash.

    How will you celebrate Mother’s Day?
     I’ll be with my husband & children at Couran Cove on South Stradbroke Island. Hopefully we’ll have a lazy day, going for a walk along the beach in the morning, then joining my family for lunch.

    Alyson on her Mum, Val

    What will you do for your Mum this Mother’s Day?
    My sister & I have decided that Mum never gets to have the best seat in the house, (Dad always claims the recliner) so we are getting her a luxurious recliner to put her feet up in. Mum & Dad will join us & my sister for lunch at the resort.

    What do you love most about your mum?
    Her ability to always find the time for her family. She has always worked full time but is always available to listen when we need her, she never visits without bringing freshly cooked cakes or biscuits, can supply to dinner for a family of 6 without any notice & is completely devoted to her grandkids. My sister & I both appreciate that Mum has always put our needs before her own, and has worked exceptionally hard to do this.

    What’s your favourite Perfect Potion product?
    I love them all. I can’t believe how many of my friends now use Perfect Potion. I went to the hairdressers yesterday & out of the blue she was telling me that she’s addicted to PP herbal teas. If I had to pick I’d say any Relax products would be my absolute favourites, but I can’t survive without the Zest Aromatic Mist.

    Perfect Potion "Kids Say..."

    Name: Emily Taylor
    Age: 6yrs

    What does mothers day mean to you?
    Mothers day means celebrating my love for my mum

    What’s your favourite Perfect Potion product?
    My favourite products are the cooling foot and leg lotion and sweet dreams pillow mist because they smell good.

    Name: Cooper Benson
    Age: 3yrs

    What will you do for your mum this mothers day?
    Take her for breakfast and give her a massage

    What do you love most about your mum?
    She smells nice (natural aromatherapy perfume)

    What’s your favourite PP product?
    Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath and Shea Butter

    Indulge Your Mum

    Celebrating Mother’s Day means, giving your mum some well deserved quiet time, letting her recline lazily on the comfy lounge and sipping on a cup of delicious herbal tea with her favourite CD playing the in background.

    It could mean running a warm bath for her, creating a sancutuary to uplift her senses and nourish her soul, or suprising her with a gift voucher for an indulgent treatment that she has never experience before.

    This Mother’s Day, Perfect Potion has assembled an assortment of beautiful pink bamboo pouches and baskets filled indulgent treats to help your Mum enjoy those wonderfully relaxing moments even more.

    Some of the choices include the Time to Relax gift pouch. Filled with Relax Foaming Wash and Relax Body Lotion this gift will help your mum to take time to establish her inner stillness as she enjoys the relaxing aromas of lavender, geranium and ylang ylang pure essential oils.

    Luscious Treats gift box will ensure your mother’s body is pampered beautifully from top to toe. The Cooling Foot and Leg Lotion and Running Wild Foot Soak will soothe her sore feet and aching legs, the Free Spirit Foaming Wash will help your mum to evoke her free spirit, and the deliciously rich Coconut Cream Body Balm will ensure her body remains moisturised and any signs of dry skin is banished.

    We have also not forgotten to pamper all of those expecting mothers in our Mother’s Day celebrations. Mummy to Be gift box is a collection of aromatherapy and plant-derived preparations that will help new mothers to be embrace the changes in their body as it comes into full bloom.

    To experience our entire Mothers Day Range drop into any of our concept stores or visit our website www.perfectpotion.com.au.

     

    Wilderness Society

    Thanks to everybody who chose to receive their newsletter by email. Because of this, the money we have saved from printing and postage we have been able to donate to the Wilderness Society.

    We are proud to donate $3,500 to the Wilderness Society Australia.


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