Updated List of Products...

I am going to list here the products I have that I can offer either at Market on Saturdays or if you cannot make that we can plan a meet up if you contact me via email betty.kloppenburg@gmail.com or text ( contact me via facebook, email or in person for my cell number).  I am trying to find the easiest way for you to be in contact with me without me being overwhelmed with spam.  This is why if you do connect with me via email or texting I am very cautious to keep your contact information safe as well.
I do want to work towards having a method of video instruction for use of the products I make, I am working on that for the near future.  I will post when I have that working and how to find the content.
Thank you for your interest in my products, I am so pleased I am able to help you make simple natural choices to bring to the surface your most natural and beautiful YOU!

September 2015 Current Goodies:

Cleansers / Scrubs:

New Again- dry oatmeal facial cleanser...in Natural or Lavender
Coffee Body Scrub-coffee, oils, sugar blend...phenomenal!
Peppermint Foot Scrub-sugar, oils, salt
Special Blend scrub- lavender, vanilla & peppermint blend sugar scrub, oils
Dry Cranberry Hand Scrub-use with water
Cinnamon Lip Scrub-oils and sugar based, plumper moistened lips

Down To Earth- Calcium Bentonite Clay facial mask/spa treatment

Moisturizing & nourishing:

Rejuvenation- oil blend for makeup removal as well as oil cleansing...in Natural or Lavender
Lotion- Vanilla Silk or Lavender(in a jar)
Pumpkin Body Butter
Lip Balm- Lemonade, Natural, Peppermint Flavors made with local bees wax & honey

Lullaby in a Bottle- Bath oil with French Lavender and German Chamomile
Muscle Ease, Relaxation, Detoxify- Epsom based bath soaks for healing and detoxifying

Hair Products:

Shampoo- SLS Free, Rosemary Mint or Lavender
Conditioner- Peppermint or Lavender
Hair Serum- Argon Oil Blend

I also still have a few bottles of Natural Shield Insect Repellant and Sunscreen left.

I currently have together gift bags with:
vials of New Again, Down to Earth & Rejuvenation for a facial gift set...
I also have a way to bag shampoo & conditioner, can add hair serum...
I can also do a larger bottle of New Again & Rejuvenation with a lip balm...

As I get me holiday gifts and offers together I will be sure to post them as well.

I am sorry I am not creating the time to keep you informed via this blog, I will be working on making that a priority from now on.
May your day be blessed with natural beauty!

BettyK
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Legs that need all the help they can get...

Now that I have your attention... I want to talk about a fascinating discovery one of my regular customers pointed out to me.  My Coffee Scrub actually makes your skin have a nice uniform color because of the improved circulation as well as the subtle stain of the coffee.

Who needs a tanning booth or tanning products when you could naturally soften, smooth and improve the elasticity of your very own skin and bring out your natural summer beauty!

I have 2 regular Market customers who actually email or text me when they are coming and now ask me to bring quart size jars of this fabulous coffee scrub I have created.  One of these amazing customers asked me if anyone else mentioned that they looked more tan and healthy when they regularly use this scrub.  I hadn't given it a thought because with my schedule I have not been able to use it as frequently so I didn't personally see the change, but then, I tried to make the time to scrub in my shower more often and wow- it does make you have a fantastic color!

I have mentioned that I use this scrub on my legs then after I rinse I shave them without any product and they come out soft and stubble free- now I want to mention that I believe massaging this wonderful product into my abdomen I believe it is actually toning my stomach ever so slightly and healing my stretch marks from so many years of neglect.  I can't say enough about this stuff!

So, we have a scrub with fresh ground coffee ( yes I freshly grind beans when I make it), avocado oil, vitamin E oil, Grapefruit Seen Extract (read about that amazing stuff  here ), fabulous coconut oil and my love and care...why don't you come on and give it a try?

Look for me this Saturday at Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Market and purchase your own.  I think if you try it you will become one of my 'regulars'.


Take care, and Think Natural,
BettyK

Soft Silky Hair can happen!

Soft and silky naturally beautiful hair can be yours... I believe we each have to just find what that is our hair specifically needs.  There are many factors that can cause us to experience dullness or unruliness in our hair: stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, weather and environmental affects.  How you keep your lifestyle will reflect in your appearance.  I want to help you find the reflection of the most natural beautiful and fresh you there is to show.  I hope my shampoo comes to be something that works for you.

Several years ago I went through attempting to develop a natural shampoo and conditioner for my own hair.  What I made worked on some people, and absolutely not on others, myself included.  I so wanted to have something that would work for everyone and be safer, contain no SLS (explanation of SLS), and be economical as well.  I gave up after a while, offered the recipe I used to make but made sure only those I knew it would work for purchased it, and admitted it was something I couldn't use myself.  After I moved from Pennsylvania I set the recipe to rest and didn't offer or use my own natural shampoo or conditioner.



But the story didn't end there...today I have not only found a way to create a fantastic shampoo and conditioner, I have been using it myself for months and am amazed by the results, even my grey wiry hair has softness and luster like it never had before!  I have developed a shampoo with rosemary essential oil and other lovely ingredients that cleans thoroughly, but gently, and smells fantastic!  I have also created a conditioner that moisturizes and repairs as well as protects from the heat and everyday stressors that can cause damage.

I have been washing only sporadically for a long time now, I realized early on that the 'lather, rinse, repeat' mantra we were told is not necessary and actually can strip your hair.  So I wash 2-3 times a week and when I do wash my hair I usually only need 1 wash- not 2.  I follow this wash with a good coat of conditioner soaking into my hair, especially the ends, then a rinse off.  When I am going to head out into the sun, using a blow dryer or straightener, or just feel my hair needs a little nourishment- I rub a pea size mount into my hands and run my fingers through my hair evenly distributing the little bit the coat and sooth my tresses.

I have been making a few fragrances for this conditioner because people can have some strong preferences when it comes to aroma.  I offer peppermint, a citrus blend and now lavender.

I have seen success with young hair, older hair (like mine-totally grey), thick and wavey, soft and straight...I look forward to you trying this out and letting me know what you think.  I will be at the Los Ranchos Growers and Arts & Craft  Market this saturday, or order here online at my ETSY shop:  Shampoo & Conditioner

So, that's my post for today, please feel free to contact me with any questions,I appreciate feedback as well.  Take care and remember to

Think Natural!

BettyK

Creating your own Spa...for your face.

A quick note about creating a spa treatment for your own face.  This will give you soft fresh skin, minimize your pores, eliminate the bacteria & make your skin look and feel younger & tighter.

Combine about 1 full tsp of Calcium Bentonite Clay and about 1 tsp-1Tbls of Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar- (I love Bragg's brand and this can be picked up in your local grocery store.)  Using a glass or ceramic bowl and a wooden spoon stir the mixture until you create a super smooth mud.

Make sure your hair is pulled back and apply a layer of this mud all over your face and down your throat.  Message it in gently and be sure to avoid your eyebrows, eyes and inside mouth.  It is not toxic, but the taste and smell aren't appetizing.

Wait while you feel your face tighten, you see the mud harden and you know all is dry before you proceed to the next step.


Now this next step could be  you soaking in a hot bath while you wait for your mask to dry, but if you don't have time for that just sit and relax while your mask tightens and dries out, this could take from 15-30 minutes.  When your mask is fully dry you then take a warm wet washcloth to soak and wipe away the dry mud.  You may have a pink color to your skin at first, don't worry- this is totally expected and leaves soon.  You will feel the baby smoothness to your skin and you will be able to see that your pores look noticeably smaller and even see some lessening of facial wrinkles.

Yep, this is what is looks like as it is drying...sorry but you cannot smile when you do this- it will crack the mask.



So this is my tutorial on making your Spa Like Mask at home.  You can also use Aloe Vera juice for your liquid or even just use plain water and you will still get much of the effect of this terrific clay.  The Apple Cider vinegar does seem to produce the best results though.

As you use my products and read my suggestions you will notice your self changing and feeling more energetic, youthful, refreshed and naturally the best you will be shining through.  This is my mission with my business ThinkNatural.  I hope you find the way to bringing your natural self forward and feeling your best, let me help you find your way!

SO take some time to treat yourself today ~ enjoy a facial mask, soak in a salt bath, use some scrub and lotion to pamper your skin...be the best and most natural you that you can be and you will feel terrific!


Take care,

BettyK

Wake me up!

I almost didn't even have time to post this about market tomorrow...I will have a stand at Los Ranchos Grower's Market again tomorrow- from 7am-noon.

Los Ranchos Grower's Market

I also am so excited to have created a new body scrub that is just phenomenal!

It has coffee, coconut oil, sugar, avocado oil & a couple of other ingredients and it works fantastic!  I was reading about coffee improving your circulation, exfoliating your skin, energizing your mood...all lovely qualities, then I read about how people are seeing coffee used to reduce cellulite!

Hold on-this can't be.   But it is true!  I have created this combination of ingredients that actually visibly is making my skin so youthful and YES it is decreasing my cellulite marks as well as diminishing those pesky old stretchmarks from my ahem, last baby. Well, I guess that really is no excuse, she is 25 now.  I just have a lot of evidence that I did bear three healthy 10 pound children, had 10 pounds worth of tumors removed when I was 40 and overall carried too much weight in my middle for too many years.  So this scrub is a tremendous thrill for me to create and use!

So, come to market tomorrow, see what I have.  I will have a few pretty glass jars of this new scrub, plenty of lotion and sunscreen, even a new lotion fragrance~ Sandalwood~ mmmmm.

Enjoy the music, food, and fresh fun at the market in Los Ranchos tomorrow!

Until then, remember to Think Natural!

BettyK

Bergamot and Market

Two things, first of all some of you have asked me what exactly Bergamot is in the Peppermint

Bergamot lip balm I make...here is the run down:



Bergamot is an oily substance extracted from the rind of a fruit that is yellow in color but the fragrance and taste is citrus like an orange. It is used in cosmetics for it's healing and stress relieving qualities and also found in the flavor of Earl Grey tea.







Second of all, I will have a stand at Los Ranchos Grower's Market again tomorrow 7am-noon ...looking forward to seeing you there!

http://losranchosnm.gov/growers-market/

A tip, more or less...

A few questions:

Do you feel like your cuticles or around your nails gets dry and peels easily?

Are you lacking nutrients or taking medication, or dealing with an illness that leaves your nails lacking luster?

Were you a nail biter and just can't seem to get decent looking nails without diving into artificial nails?