Newsletter: Summer Trends + Take advantage of Fathers Day Special!

Dear kassie, EVERYBODY has been curious.... we've already sold over 15 POUNDS of  Soap Nuts THIS WEEK ALONE, but  many are still skeptical ... As a new  concept  Kasia So-Berry Fresh USDA Soap Nuts are truly a timely rediscovery both economically (.10 versus .37 per load = 50% savings) and environmentally  for multi-purpose "green cleaning." Multi-purpose -- not just your laundry?  You can actually boil them in water to form a liquid, which is used to clean dishes, counter tops, and floors! In a pinch?  "I have run out of my dish washing soap and can't get to the store right away.....  It's great to know that having that large bag of soap nuts means I can clean just about anything in my business to home." I personally started using soap nuts exclusively about two years ago and have never looked back.  Bonus * Using them at Kasia Organic Salon will save us over 50% savings this year in laundry/cleaning supply.  We simply love them.
Kasia Natural and Botanical Skin Care soPure Clarifying Mask Sneak a "Dad Special" in for YOU! Save 20% w/ Purchase of any Hamadi Shampoo! soPure Clarifying Mask exfoliates and moisturizes your skin to keep it looking healthy and young.  With all-natural ingredients, this mask evens skin tone and is the perfect way to pamper your skin. Helps reduce pigmentation and discoloration. Dual exfoliate system with jojoba bead and larch extract. Deep hydration with long lasting effects Heat-Proof  Summer Style Take it to the side, messy, French, fishtail and other infinite types braids and lead the trend of the most beloved hair styles for the summer! The key to great summer braids is to keep the braids loose and flow-worthy!   Try using clear hair bands and bobby pins to keep the braids in place. GET MESSY!   To achieve this look you want to scrunch your hair first with Hamadi Leave In Conditioner or Cream curl enhancing  Lotion while your hair is damp, diffusing until its completely dry. Then loosely pull your hair to the side, letting the shorter pieces fall out, taking bigger sections braid hair on the side and tie at the bottom leaving an inch or two of unbraided hair to show the wave. Come on by Kasia for a free consultation on how to get great braids from one of our experienced stylists! BIG TOPICS of Recent at Kasia! Healthy Scalp = Healthy Hair Growth My clients often ask me about potential hair loss when they notice their hair shedding. If I've seen it once, I've seen it all....and Kasia Salon is committed to creating options for you! "Ugh, Hair Loss...." The truth is, a certain amount of hair loss is normal (anywhere from 50-100 strands per day), but excessive hair loss and hair thinning indicates that something is not right. The causes of accelerated hair loss are very individual and depend on a complicated set of factors, including hormonal and metabolic imbalances, emotional stress and nutritional deficiencies. "Hint : No-Damage Extensions are IN!  Fullness, Length, and Body! Unfortunately many conventional doctors downplay hair loss as an inevitable part of aging for both sexes, treating it with topical products like Rogaine that enhance existing hair but offer no real solution to the causes of hair loss, and therefore no prevention of continued hair thinning. Why do certain hair follicles break their normal cycle and switch into a resting or "off" position - temporarily or permanently? And why do some women experience thinning hair on their head and darker thicker hair on other parts of their bodies? The reasons are highly individual, but can include any combination of the following: Stress (emotional and physical) Hormonal imbalance, specifically androgen sensitivity Genetics Immune system irregularities Thyroid disorders Nutritional deficiencies (especially iron or vitamin A) Cosmetics (allergies and harsh treatments) Nutrition Kasia believes in first hitting the inside out in proper nutrition. In countries where vegetables are primary in the diet, hair loss is rarely ever seen. Catalysts like single or complex B vitamins in particular are helpful with scalp sebum and new cell generation, necessary for healthy hair growth. Some minerals work with others to ramp up antioxidant activity and block bad enzymes. Reference: Women to Women (Great info here.....) Learn more about Hair Loss Solutions! Health + Essential Oils & Jojoba Oil Therapy, Custom Blends! + Book and consult about our NEW SERVICE in EXTENSIONS!! Let's talk about the options...you DO HAVE! Read  more about the TOP Real Causes of Hair Loss HERE!		Message $20 OFF your first Hair Color, Organic Facial, or Massage! Suggest a time and Book ONLINE! 612 824 7611 Congrats to... Melissa, Sara, Jason, Colette, Jillian, Amy, and Robyn on your SUMMER 10 Day Cleanse! "Kassie!  Everything went GREAT!   I didnt feel hungry as long as I was eating at the appropriate times. It required planning and preparedness everyday to have the right foods to eat for all meals, but I think we were all very sucessful! I definately lost some weight and people commented on that said I looked great.  The best thing was how good I felt during and after.  I have to say, the medical food really helped!" -Melissa, from guided 10 Day Cleanse
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Kasia BERRY- FRESH SOAP NUTS * USDA * All-purpose Cleaner

Kasia BERRY- FRESH SOAP NUTS

organic all-purpose cleaner

USDA CERTIFIED   •   ORGANIC   •   ALLERGY-FREE

A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO CHEMICAL CLEANERS

The growing informed consumer is becoming aware of facts that previously went unnoticed such as the presence of Triclosan in anti-bacterial soaps, bisphenol-A in plastics and that air fresheners doused in phthalates.  These hazards are present in items that a person uses on a daily basis, but also harmful to health but also deplete the environment.

Soap nuts as a detergent

Soap nuts are actually not a nut at all; they are in fact a berry from trees that grow in particularly in India and Nepal.  Saponins are nature’s cleansing agents that act like soap when they come in contact with water. The saponins dissolves in the water and function as detergents. The soap nuts allow water to penetrate well into the fabric thereby washing and cleaning them. The dirt is attached to the surfactant which is then drained along with the water.

An Easy Win-Win

Simple to use, cost effective, safe and “YES!” they work. Think about it. The less that we expose ourselves to chemicals, the better off we are right?  If you stop and think about the quantity of products and environmental impact we have contact our skin everyday and the conglomerate of particles that we inhale, there is no doubt we are a walking chemical slew.

With the dramatic up-swing of allergies and disease, more people every day are becoming aware of and  notice the effects of the chemicals that we are exposed to (through no fault of our own).

Long term effects of chemicals in detergents and soaps…

• Remain trapped in the clothes then create skin irritations and release harmful vapors
• Detergents contain allergy causing enzymes and dermatitis.
• Lung and heart problems can occur from the Sodium hypochlorite
• Higher risk to develop breast/prostate cancer or infertility from the nonylphenoxy ethoxylates
• Clothes wear out much faster
• Sodium hypochlorite presents in the detergents cause lung irritation, respiratory reactions, and cardiovascular damage and damage your eye and skin.

Why you should use soap nuts

Extremely Economical and Cost Saver

• They replace many products such as laundry softner, additives, and dryer sheets. Just look at the taxes alone you are saving from not having to buy so many products.

·      You save on water consumption and water softeners

·      They reduce clutter. With so many less products to buy no need for tons of storage.

·      They cut down on waste. With lots less products to buy, means less garbage to dispose of.

·      Safe for the environment and you. They are 100% biodegradable….non polluting……organic…non hypoallergenic…safe for septic systems

·      Easy to use: Can use them in their natural state, or grind them into a powder using a coffee grinder or blender. Store the whole nut, or the grindings in an air tight container.

Soap Nuts for Managing Eczema & Psoriasis

Instead of prescription medicine to manage your eczema and psoriasis, try using soap nuts liquid as it provides a completely natural and hypoallergenic laundry detergent with no chemicals for treatment. Soap nuts are so gentle on the skin that they can even be used for babies and people who develop allergies to commercially available washing products.

This is extremely helpful for people who suffer from skin disorders because many times the clothes that are being washed with conventional detergents or soaps can cause the skin condition to worsen. Soap nuts are a natural product and have a very mild and pleasant aroma. Using them as a laundry detergent instead of usual commercially available detergents is a very simple way of getting relief from these skin conditions.

How to use for Laundry, a little is a lot!

Fact:  A 1lb  bag of soap nuts hand packed in biodegradable packaging is highly capable of 160-200 loads of laundry!

1.         Put 5–6 Soap Nuts (about 1/2 oz.) into a ‘wash bag.’ 
         If desired, add in your favorite Essential Oil for extra 
         antimicrobial properties and scent.

2.         Toss bag in washing machine with dirty laundry.

3.         Reuse wash bag 4–7 times — or more. 
         (Note: Number of loads vary due to water temperature, hardness, washer type, duration of cycles, etc.)

So just how many soap nuts is enough?

Warm water causes the release of the saponin contained in the soap nuts, so base the amount according to the degree of soiling in the laundry items.

2 soap nuts for hot water, 4 for cold water or heavy staining,4-5 in hard water

(reuse soap nuts about 5 times then discard used shells in the compost bin)

Using as a liquid detergent
for everyday cleaning

Soap Nuts also are a safe replacement for many chemical-based, multi-purpose cleaners. Liquify the Soap Nuts and use the solution to clean windows, bathrooms, kitchens and floors. It can also serve as liquid hand soap, laundry soap for ultra delicates and shampoo.

“Liquid Soap Nut Soak” Recipe

1.  Bring four cups of water to a boil in a heavy sauce pan with a lid.
    2.  Turn off the heat and toss 6–8 Soap Nuts in the saucepan with 
the hot water.  
3.  Cover the sauce pan. Let it sit overnight.
    4. In the morning, remove and discard the remaining shells.
    5.     Pour the cooled liquid into a container with a lid. Give your Soap Nut Soak a scent of essential oils — lemon or tea tree oil for bathroom cleanser, lavender for cold water laundry loads, and sweet orange for dishwasher cleaning liquid.

This batch of Soap Nut Soak will 
wash at least 8 loads of laundry 
use ¹/₄ to ¹/₂ cup for each load).

For powdered soapnut crush the soapnuts in coffee grinder. Or boil soap nuts and strain the liquid then can be frozen in cubes and place in the muslin bag when needed.

Customize your Load by adding Quality Essential Oils

If you prefer a scent, you can some essential oil of choice to the soap nut wash bag before dropping it in the wash. The scent of the oil will remain. Alternately put the essential oil on a clean and absorbent cloth, and toss it in the dryer (like using a dryer sheet).

The perfect oils for the perfect scent

Give your Soap Nut Soak a scent of essential oils — 
lemon or tea tree oil for bathroom cleanser, 
lavender for cold water laundry loads, and 
sweet orange for dishwasher cleaning liquid.

SOAP NUT USE CHART

PURPOSE	RESULTS	HOW TO USE
Shampoo & conditioner	Clean, silky shiny hair, dandruff treatment	1 tsp. soap nut ground, mixed with a little water.
Body wash	Clean, healthy, soft soap free skin,	1 tsp. soap nut mixed with a little water.
Head Lice	Effectively kills lice and makes it easy to remove eggs	Same as shampoo
Dish Washing	Clean chemical free dishware	1 tsp. added to dish water
Laundry	No soap residue, chemicals, less fading, no need for fabric softener	Small net bag with a 5-6 soap nuts in it
Jewelry Cleaner	Gold, silver sparkle again	Make a paste with 1 tsp ground soap nut, and water rub on and polish
All purpose cleaner	Floors, counters, almost any surface	Boil about 1/4c.soap nut shells in 2 c. water. let simmer for 10 mins.
Pet shampoo	Gentle leaves coat clean and shiny	Same as for shampoo
Garden	Natural garden pesticide	Mix one tsp, in 2c. water

Thank You, Mother  -Nature for soap nuts.

She has given us a healthier life style for our families!

Dramatically reduced our exposure to harmful chemicals!

Give back to the  environment after meeting our needs!

PLUS! Saved us a ton of money….

$21.95 for....up to 200 washes!