A New Direction

I've decided to take this blog in a new direction. I have such a hard time blogging on a regular basis so I need to change it up a bit. I will continue to post about Amorouscents products, promotions, discounts and events. I will also be posting about other things that I am interested in such as cooking, entertaining and travelling. I hope you enjoy the new direction.

Paraffin Wax v. Soy Wax

Paraffin wax is a heavy hydrocarbon that comes from crude oil. Paraffin waxes are produced by refining or separating the waxes out of crude mineral oils. Obtained from the ground, crude oil is a compositionally varied product, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons. Another name for crude oil is fossil fuel. Cruide oil is transported to refneries where it is refined into finished products by complex processes. One of the many products derived from refining is lubricating oil. It is from the lube oil refining process that petroleum waxes are derived. There are three general categories of petroleum wax that are obtained from lube oil refining. They include paraffin, microcrystalline and petrolatum. Paraffin waxes are derived from the light lubricating oil distillates. Paraffin waxes contain predominatly straight-chain hydrocarbons with an average chain length od 20 - 30 carbon atoms. Paraffin wax has a typical melting point between about 47 °C and 64 °C.

Soy wax on the other hand is made from vegtable matter. Soy was is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated. The hydrogenation process converts some of the fatty acids in the oil from unsaturated to saturated. This process dramatically alters the melting point of the oil, making it a solid at room temperature. The leftover bean husks are commonly used as animal feed. Soy was is white in color and comes in pellet and flake forms. This was is mainly used in container candles as it has a lower melting temperature than other waxes such as paraffin and beeswax.

Amorouscents candles are 100% soy wax.

Cure for Sore Throat

When you're having trouble swallowing honey, lemon and cayenne pepper can give you soothing relief. The lemon contracts inflamed tissues and provides Vitamin C. The honey soothes and disinfects while the cayenne pepper stimulates circulation and encourages healing.

Fill a tablespoon halfway with honey and then squeeze a lemon to fill the spoon with juice. Sprinkle 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Put the spoon in your mouth and suck it slowly. Repeat as needed.

Cranberry Tea

I am a tea drinker and I'm always looking for a new tea to try. I came across this recipe for Cranberry Tea and decided to post it for those that enjoy tea as well.

Cranberry Tea
Quart of Cranberry Juice Cocktail
1 1/2 Quart of Water
1 cup of sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
15 whole cloves
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 2/3 cup freshly brewed tea

In a large soup pot combine cranberry juice, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Bring to a light boil and allow to simmer for ten minues. Next, carefully strain mixture through a wired colander to remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Caution, mixture will be very hot. Once this is done, combine your cranberry mixture with the brewed tea. Stir well. Place lemon slices in tea cups and using a ladle carefully pour the fresh hot tea over lemons. Refrigerate leftovers.

Etsy Find - Dream Big

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I was on etsy this morning looking for something to inspire me. I came across the Dream Big Card and the Dream Big wall decal. These two are my favorite. I hope you all dream big.

New Product Line

I decided to streamline the product line. Some products have been removed from the 2011 product line and some products have been added to the product line. I've added heel sticks, soap and sugar glow cubes. I've updated the website to reflect the new product line. I also streamlined our fragrance line. Our best sellers such as Almond Joy, Mango Daquiri, Cool Water and Drakkar are still apart of the fragrance line. If there is a scent that you love and I have removed, please feel free to email me about it.

Happy New Year

I would like to wish each and every one of you a happy and prosperous new year. Over the past two days I've sat down and set goals for Amorouscents. In 2011 I would like to accomplish the following goals:

1. Introduce new products

2. Expand my network

3. Introduce Amorouscents products to boutiques, stores, spas, etc.

I would like to thank you all for your support and purchasing Amorouscents products. I look forward to providing you more great products.