Hello Everyone and Happy May!

I hope you are all doing well and I hope your extra time at home as been good in many ways that you never thought it could of been before.

I have been enjoying this season as I sit on my back porch with my work computer and a view of my beautiful backyard in full spring....I love the green!  I have been busy pulling weeds, planting a garden and my husband who cannot work right now, is remodeling one of our bathrooms.  My husband and I have also been taking advantage of the beautiful weather with hiking, biking and Dutch Oven cooking over a fire.  He is the best cook and makes chicken stew, pizza and sourdough cinnamon rolls!  He cooks and even cleans his pots!  (Spoiled wife!) This different season we are all experiencing has definitely created a slower paced life....which reminds me of how simple life can be.

Even though it has already been 6+ weeks at home, it has still flown by.  With May turning that corner in a few days, Mother's Day is almost here and The Essential Olive has some great gift ideas that are perfect for Mom!  My definition of perfect means no dusting, it's consumable and kills germs, it cleans and it smells really good. And if you guessed I was talking about SOAP...you're absolutely right!

Soap is simple.  Basic soap from The Essential Olive is made with 5 simple ingredients....olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, lye & water.   If your wondering why I chose olive oil, simply put, it's because it is an excellent moisturizer.  Palm oil makes your soap have longevity so it lasts way longer in the shower.  Lastly, coconut oil gives you a rich and creamy lather.  I use a loofa when I shower and I love all the lather it creates...it makes me feel so pampered since us Mamas need pampering!

So for Mother's Day, you can check out our gift sets by clicking here and choose from Lavender, Sandalwood, Coconut and Honey Almond.  If you want something different, feel free to choose your own products and scents. If you don't see what you want, just ask...I just might be able to whip it up for you!  And while your looking around at all the great products...be sure to stock up on natural deodorant and enjoy the SALE until the end of May.

Well ladies, I hope you have found the good in this craziness lately.  If it has been hard emotionally, your tired of being home or money has been tight, I pray for peace and hope for you along with provision.

Blessings to you and your family from my family and The Essential Olive

Debbie
The Essential Olive

Soap Health

Happy March 2020!

I pray that you are all well and that you are finding peace in the midst of this crazy time in our world.  I offer you hope and joy today and to look for the good that we will see from this point in history…like families being able to spend more time together, extra time for people to rest and watch a movie, read a book, going through photos and having a good laugh from memories. Maybe even making a few phone calls to someone you haven’t talked to in a long time. You could even be inspired.  Did you know that when “the Great Plague of London was happening in 1665, Cambridge University shut down and Isaac Newton was forced to stay home. During this time, he invented calculus, parts of optic theory and allegedly, while sitting in his garden, he saw an apple fall from a tree that inspired his understanding of gravity and the laws of motion.” Wow! Imagine and think about what you could do during this time?  

So lets talk soap….Right now there are tons of articles on how soap washing is the best way to keep germs, bacteria and viruses away.  I have been reading how effective soap really is at killing germs, bacteria and viruses that our skin comes in contact with on a daily basis.  In my research, I discovered that there are thousands of these nasty things that we come into contact with every day.  For instance, your phone is covered in germs and has 25,127 bacteria per square inch which makes it one of the dirtiest items you touch.  Yikes!

When we say the word "soap", we think of clean, sudsy and a great scent!  These words are spot on but one thing we can now think about soap is that when soap is diluted in water, it is strong enough to rupture and kill many types of viruses & bacteria, which include the coronavirus.  Soap is the most effective product to use and hand sanitizers are great to use when soap isn't around, but hand sanitizers are not as reliable as good ole soap.  And with so many of us having a staycation, we all should be able to use soap. 

For a simple explanation of what is going on with soap and how they kill viruses, I've added two pictures down below (because pictures always help me understand more clearly). We can see that the little tails on the soap molecules are made to avoid water but bond with oil and fat...which is what is surrounded by the coronavirus.  These tails act like crowbars and wedge their way into the virus and destabilize it.  The virus membrane then ruptures and is surrounded by water which kills the bacteria and destroys the virus. Yeah!!!  So by washing your hands with soap for 20 seconds, you then destroy the virus and wash it away.  

                   

                   

It is so amazing how the discovery of soap was made and how it works for us. It is also amazing how our bodies were created and can fight off germs, bacteria & viruses that we come in contact with. Unfortunately, sometimes our immune systems do get weak and we do get sick. Having good hygiene, drinking plenty of good fluids, eating the right foods and having a good mental attitude all contribute to how healthy you will be.  

My diet of other proactive healthy choices also includes taking elderberry syrup and my other homemade concoction of garlic, cayenne powder, ginger, ACV and other healthy ingredients. (I'll tell you more about these in another blog).  I also trust God, love, forgive and use soap!  

Soap…do you have some?  If not, get online and order yours today from The Essential Olive. Our soaps are handcrafted and made with organic olive, palm and coconut oils for a rich, creamy soap that gives you a ton of lather.  It’s great for washing your skin, shaving and even washing your hair.  I look forward to your next order and want to offer you 10% off any order of $35.00 or more.  Just type in SOAPHEALTH in the discount code box to get your savings before April 30, 2020.  

So until next time, scrub those hands for 20 seconds or more…your health and the health of others is in your hands!  Click here to order now. 

Blessings and peace to you and your family.  Have hope because we will get through this!  

Debbie

The Essential Olive