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In July we will be launching a new scent.  Blueberry Pomegranate is on the menu!  It’s a strong, bright scent perfect for summertime, but this one is going to be great all year round as well.  We describe it as a refreshingly tart and tangy blend of ripe blueberries and juicy red pomegranate.  Fans of pomegranate scents will definitely have to try this one, and those who aren’t huge on pomegranate, should still give it a whirl especially if you like strong fruity scents!  This one might just change your mind.

     

As with most of our scents, it’s available in both our Hand Dipped Incense Sticks and Cones as well as our Perfume Oils.  And if you aren’t sure about it, try it out in our large sample size before committing to a larger size!  With over 500 different scents to choose from (and new ones added regularily…) how can you go wrong?!

We even have a special listing wear you can try more than one sample at a time.  Check out our  Sample Specials.  Or if you are sure you’d like the larger size, save a little by purchasing multiples, see our Roll On Specials!

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And we thought we had some weird ones!  We would have classified our Tomato Leaf and Kentucky Tavern as unusual perfume scents, but we found some that really take the cake!

Picture above is “Beetroot” carried by a company called Demeter.  They also carry other unusual scents such as, “Earthworm”, “Mildew” and “Play-Doh”.  Hmm!  Do people really buy and wear these scents, or are they more of a gag gift?  Another interesting scent we stumbled upon is a scent created to smell like Burger King flame broiled burgers.  It’s (not so) creatively called “Flame”.

Now who doesn’t want to smell like Burger King?  Sarcasm?  Yes, maybe a little.  OK, so it’s intended for men, but still!  Sure, guys like burgers, but do they really want to wear their burgers?

So out of sheer curiosity, if we were to carry some unusual scents such as mentioned above, would you be interested?  Let us know!  We’d love to hear from you, and who knows maybe you’ll be able to order that “Bacon” or “Beef Jerky” scent you’ve been dying to wear!  Or send your Mother-In-Law some “Fresh Dirt” for her birthday.

Comment below and let us know what you think!

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Here we are sharing another great recipe with you!  We don’t know about you, but a relaxing rose bath sounds perfect right about now.  What is it?  It’s a relaxing bath in Roses (or Rose Water)!

Here’s what you need:

• 1 Cup Rose Petals or Rose Water*
• 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk (Or regular Milk, if Coconut Milk is not available)

*Rose water can be purchased at many health food stores.

If you are using rose water, mix your ingredients together in a large bowl or jug.  Pour the mixture into the warm bath before you slip into it, and stir mixture into the bathwater with your hand.

If you are using rose petals you can add the petals and coconut milk directly in your warm bath water.  You may want to lightly “crumple” your petals to break them just a bit, to allow the floral scent to seep out of the petal and into your bath water a little easier!

Then relax in your beautifully scented warm milky bath!  You may want to lightly rinse your skin afterward, but that is optional!

We hope you enjoy this DIY bath recipe!  Please let us know if you try it and like it!

Don’t forget to apply some fragrant Rose Perfume Oil after your bath so you can smell like roses all day long!  Visit The StarShine Company for other great scents too!

We stumbled upon this interesting recipe for helping rid your skin of unsightly blemishes.  We thought we’d share since all of the ingredients used in the recipe, are items you’d typically have in your fridge or pantry.  If you give it a try, let us know what you think!!

Ingredients:

• 1 Ripe Tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp. Instant Oatmeal or Rolled Oats

Blend all the ingredients until just combined, a paste-like consistency.  Apply to blemishes, mixture should be thick enough to stay in place.  Leave on skin for 10 minutes.  Remove the tomato mask with a damp washcloth, rinse and tone your skin with your favorite toner.

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Enjoy!!  And hopefully your skin will be beautiful and clear!  And if you like the scent of tomatos, you might be interested in our Tomato Leaf Perfume Oil from The StarShine Company.
(Recipe from http://www.spaindex.com)

There are so many scents out there can help with minor ailments or with your mood.  Regardless of whether the scent is a synthetic scent or an essential oil, they can both have a place in helping you feel better and uplift your mood.  Here are a few suggestions:

1.  Sleep:  Having trouble sleeping?  Try a nice calming Lavender scent.

2.  Anxiety:  Nervous about that upcoming presentation?  Try some Sandalwood at bed time to help you relax, and wear your favorite Sandalwood perfume during the day to help you stay relaxed.

3.  Mild Depression:  Try sweet, floral Ylang Ylang.

4.  Concentration/Focus:  Try Peppermint, Grapefruit or Lemon scents.

5.  Invigorate:  Try Ginger or Jasmine.

6.  Set a Romantic mood:   Try Rose or Gardenia.

7.  A Memory:  Want to be comforted by Grandma’s fresh baked cookies?  Muffins?  Cakes?  Try baked goods scents like Chocolate Chip Cookie, Strawberry Cheesecake or Blueberry Muffin.  Ahhhh!

Try any of these scents, or choose from over 500 other scents to help with your mood.  And as always we offer our great scents in both our Hand Dipped Incense and our Perfume Oils.   Visit The StarShine Company today!

Spring 2010

 

Perfect Spring/Summer scents for 2010 are those that are green, floral, airy, fruity and citrusy.  Heavy, bold, or woodsy scents are much better suited for Fall/Winter but if it something that works great with your particular body chemistry, don’t feel the need to change it!  It’s always a better idea to go with what works for you, than to change with the seasons.

The StarShine Company carries over 600 different fragrances, we truly have something for everyone.  And since wearing a perfume is a very personal thing, we offer large samples of any of our fragrances so that you can try before you purchase larger amounts.  Here are our top 6 recommendations from our line for Spring 2010:

•  Waterlily:  A freeze and breezy aquatic fragrance of the gentle white Waterlily.
•  Apple Blossom:  Light Apple scent mixed with a gentle floral scent.
•  Calla Lily:  A beautiful and elegant floral fragrance.
•  Coconut Twist:  A blend of Coconut and Lime.
•  Nishiki Grapefruit:  This blushing Pink Citrus Blend will invigorate and awaken the senses.
•  Cucumber Mint:  A refreshing fragrance of Watery-Crisp Cool Cucumber Slices with a sprinkle of Fresh Mint.

Be sure to visit The StarShine Company’s online shop for even more great Spring/Sumer Fragrances!

This scent is crazy awesome.  I don’t think our description does it justice!  We describe Tamarind & Ginger as a delightful blend of Fresh Grapefruit, Sweet Orange, Tropical Papaya and Guava brilliantly enhance exotic Tamarind, Ginger, Nutmeg and Cinnamon with just a subtle dash of Vanilla.

If you like spicy yet fruity scents you *MUST* try this one and remember it’s only around for a limited time, unless you let us know how much you love it, then we’ll consider adding it to our line permanently!

Try Tamarind & Ginger in any of our products today!

     

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Here at The StarShine Company we are starting a new program.  Each month in 2010 (or unless we stop doing it) we’ll feature a new scent that will only be available during that month and only while supplies last.

We’ll try to find unique scents and who knows if they are exceptional we may just have to add them to the permanent line, so if you try one and absolutely love it, be sure to let us know!

So, to start things off, for the month of February, we are featuring “Coriander Rose“.   Our Coriander Rose is best described as a unique scent creation containing Coriander, Yellow Rose, Tuberose, Gardenia and Rosewood.  It is absolutely beautiful and feminine.

Coriander Rose is available in both our Hand Dipped Incense and our Perfume Oils.

**UPDATE**:  We’ll be keeping this one until it’s gone!  So check it out only a limited supply on hand!!

I may be slightly biased but even if I didn’t sell perfume oils I still would prefer them over the alternatives such as body mists and alcohol based perfumes.  You might wonder why and the answer is really quite simple, alcohol based perfumes evaporate rather quickly, typically taking the top notes and middles notes with them within a few minutes.

Oil based perfumes on the other hand last much longer because oil doesn’t evaporate the way alcohol does, which means your top and middle notes will last longer.  However, there is one truth for both oil based perfumes and alcohol based perfumes that the more you are around the scent, which let’s face it is the whole time you are wearing it, the more you get used to it.  So you might think with either type, the scent just doesn’t last as long as you’d like, but don’t be fooled, it’s still there… you just don’t notice it as much because that’s just how our noses work!

Another great reason to choose oils over alcohol is because oils are much more gentle on your skin than alcohol which can be very drying.   Why not use a longer lasting scent that keeps the skin fresh, young and hydrated over the alternative?  I used to purchase body mists like crazy before I discovered perfume oils.  I’d spray them all over me and my clothes, coughing the whole time, only to have the scent die out quickly and feeling the need to apply more.  You won’t get that coughing from perfume oils!

Lastly, and probably my favorite reason for choosing perfume oils (and I think you should too) is because of the concentration ratio!  With alcohol based perfumes the end product contains mostly alcohol and or water, with only a little fragrance added.  The concentration in perfume oils can be significantly more, meaning the quantity of your perfume oils will last longer because the scent lasts longer and you won’t need to reapply it as frequently.

Like I said right off the bat, I am biased.  I love, make and sell perfume oils but I know if you haven’t tried them yet, if you do, you will quickly rethink you whole perfume strategy.  Granted, you may not ever be able to completely give up that number one favorite perfume, your signature scent, but who knows give our perfume oils a shot and you might find yourself searching for a new signature scent!

Click the image below to be whisked away to our huge list of available scents for our full size 1/3 ounce Roll Ons:

Perfume Oil samples also available.

We’ve finally gotten a chance to add our newest fragrances!  And they are all fabulous!  Can’t stand the suspense any longer?  Here they are:

•  Black Amethysts (Bath & Body Works Type)
•  C#5 (Chanel #5 Type)
•  Harvest Moon
•  Mimosa & Mandarin
•  Honeysuckle Jasmine
•  Violet Lime
•  Sage & Pomegranate
•  Lavender Cucumber Sage
•  Palm Tree
•  Hawthorne
•  Antique Sandalwood

You can read their scent descriptions on our Fragrance List page.  They should be listed on The StarShine Company website by the end of the day and they are all currently available for purchase in our Etsy shop using the “Choose Your Scent” category.