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July 02, 2009
July 01, 2009
The Surprising Reason That You Should WANT Gray Hair
First we told you about a better way to get your gray hair dyed. Then we explained how stress causes gray hair. And most recently we we told you how to to get rid of gray hair forever. Now we’re blogging about why you should be HAPPY that you have gray hair. (Why all the posts about gray hair? Trust me, if you had to look at the Left Brain’s roots everyday you wouldn’t have to ask that question!) Anyway, the latest news is that gray hair may actually protect you from cancer!
Gray hair is good
Hair color is produced by cells called melanocytes which are in part controlled by stem cells. When the number of stem cells in hair follicles goes down, hair turns gray. Now researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Japan have discovered that radiation and chemicals that damage DNA can cause stem cells to permanently transform into melanocytes. Without the stem cells to produce more melanocytes, hair turns grey (Cell, vol 137, p 1088). Another researcher, David Fisher at Harvard Medical School, suggests this processes may help protect us from cancer, by preventing damaged stem cells from passing on mutated DNA. “One likely beneficial effect is the removal of potentially dangerous cells that may contain pre-cancerous capabilities,” he says. So there you have it gals, it’s Gray Pride Day!
June 26, 2009
America! America! God shed his grace on thee
Big sale on America glycerin soap for the Fourth of July! Only $4.00, regular price $6.50, a savings of 38%! In Watermelon fragrance.
What a Cool Idea
From The Arizona Republic:
But, ahem, just a little editorial comment, dear newspaper, glycerin soap isn't necessarily clear. It might not be clear and still be glycerin soap!
June 25, 2009
A Story About A Soapmaker
Today I read a really interesting story about a fellow soapmaker in Florida who has been on a bumpy ride lately. Here's an excerpt from the story published on http://www.baynews9.com.
"A Bay area family is taking a creative approach to keeping their struggling dream alive in the tough economy. Linda Nigro and her family run a soap-making business. Lately, it's been a struggle for the artist to keep her head above water.Last year, the family opened a shop on the sponge docks of Tarpon Springs. For a while, everything went well. But when the economy took a hit, so did their business, and they had to close up shop.The family tried to save money by moving the business into their home, but the unpaid bills kept piling up. "I got so burnt out," Nigro said. "I owed my landlord. I still do, about four or five months rent. I owe a lot of people."
She considered throwing it all away and starting again, but her son stepped in at that critical moment. He shared their story and asked the online community for help.
Within hours, the soap orders started to pour in, some from places as far away as Singapore."
The website that her son posted on is reddit.com. I hadn't heard of it before - still don't quite understand it, but wow - what an amazing story. When I read this, they had already received 400 orders. It does my heart good to see people pitch in and try to save this company. This kind of rush reminds me of when Midwest Living published an article about Soapourri in October 2006. The orders started pouring in in August and it kept up until February. And I'm still getting them from that article! Since Soapourri is a one-person shop, however, 400 orders would probably kill me!
When I was researching molds to buy a year ago, I contacted Linda Nigro for some advice and she was most gracious. I'm very happy for her that she has had this "life-line" thrown to her and hope it keeps up, as her soaps are very very lovely.
June 21, 2009
The Winnah!
Gerri Morgan is the winner of the Add-a-Tubes gift set - happy scrubbing, Gerri!
June 17, 2009
Free Add-a-Tubes Gift Set!!
All you have to do to enter this contest for a free Add-a-Tubes Gift Set worth $10.95 is post an answer on this blog to this question - how long does a bar of Soapourri loaf soap last in your shower? (Also please tell us how many people use it). A name will be drawn on Saturday!
Stay tuned for more giveaways!
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