Review with Giveaway: Castle Baths Spa Products

Do you want to use only the most natural, safest, gentlest products on your body? Do you enjoy being pampered and feeling like you have visited a spa in your very own bathroom? Because if you said yes to any of these things, than boy do I have a treat for YOU! Back in January of 2009 we began our passionate journey to green up our act and live as a family a much greener, healthier, safer lifestyle. Over the past year we have made so many positive changes in our lives and how we live it, the products that we use and our pledge to each other to be kinder to the environment. We try and use the finest, natural skin, bath and body products that we can find. So it with so much excitement and enthusiasm that I include in my Spring Radiance 2010 Guide Castle Baths Spa Products as my latest favorite line of natural beauty products to discover. You will see and learn about what a beautiful company this is, not only in the fabulous products that they have created but also what beautiful people that make this such a spectacular company. Castle Baths Spa Products offers everything from luxurious bath products, pampering spa products, gorgeous spa gift baskets, truly exceptional bath and body products that are going to entice your senses, and make you feel decadently spoiled and glorious! Here's some insight into this awesome company and the divine products they offer:



{From the Castle Baths Spa Products Wesbite}


ABOUT US



Castle Baths Spa Products specializes in creating Natural Organic Spa Products for Skin and Bath with Therapeutic Aromatherapy and Botany Ingredients.

Our bath and spa products are:

- Natural
- Pure
- Made to Order, as fresh as possible
- Completely Vegan- well, with the exception of the 3 goats milk soap bars
- Handmade- never factory or machine made
- Shipped daily to preserve the shelf life
- Never tested on Animals!
- Created with Certified Organic and Wild Crafted Ingredients
- Made with you in mind!



We preserve our natural products as naturally as we can while still keeping our products sustainable. In most Products we use Geogard® Ultra - accepted by ECOCERT as a preservative in certified organic cosmetics.

As a Christian Bath and Spa Product, Natural Bath and Body Company- we strive to offer YOU excellence, witnessing God's word, and using what God gave us to keep us at our best. Our number one goal is Giving YOU the best Customer Service! You speak and we WILL listen! We care!

In the not so far ago days of our lives, customers were treated with respect. The slogan was "The customer is always right!" Today- I personally find ANY customer service with any business a rare occasion, shoot most often I want to ask the person waiting on me, "Do you even like your job?" Here at Castle Baths Spa Products - Customer Service is here to stay!

Our Commitment to You and the Planet



We support fair labor practices for workers throughout our supply chain. We look for companies that demonstrate a clear commitment to social justice and for ingredients certified as Fair Trade.

Unlike many mainstream spa and bath products, Castle Baths Spa Products brands are made of natural ingredients that are safer for you and the planet.

Castle Baths Spa Products creates its spa and bath products carefully, responsibly, and respectfully. We are committed to using ecological product creation standards and business practices. We are an ECO friendly Business!

Our daily eco-friendly business practices:



- Use natural ingredients over synthetics and purchase in bulk to save on multiple deliveries
- Purchase product ingredients from other eco-friendly and ethical businesses
- Use energy efficient production equipment
- Practice water conservation and use water captured via rain barrels to help water our gardens
- Plant new green annually
- Use organic gardening methods and composting when growing our fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
- Refrain from using landscape chemicals
- Reduce paper consumption by using electronic verses paper invoicing, accounting practices, and shipping methods
- Packaged with recycled tissue
- Use Recycle office supply paper
- Recycle EVERYTHING possible including paper and packing and shipping materials
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment using only eco-friendly cleaners
- We use all energy efficient E-Star appliances to include natural gas heat and air - even for the water.
- And our computer monitors are LED flat screen monitors instead of traditional CRT monitors . We learned these monitors - produce and use about 65 % less energy.
- Use Certified Fair Trade Certified Organic and Certified Fair Trade Olive Oil and Coffee Beans

Natural, Organic?? what is with the hype?



Natural Products are products made of natural ingredients. Many companies make natural products and still use cancer causing chemicals and unnatural ingredients, because there is no governing on the term natural. Did you know fragrance oils are not natural- so if a product is fragrant in violet, lilac, or pomegranate, banana, ocean for Example- it is not really natural.

CASTLE BATHS SPA PRODUCTS uses NATURAL INGREDIENTS- not man made chemicals!



Then we have organic . . . As you may be aware, there has been so much hype and talk about “organic products” that many people are confused on what and who to trust. The market is currently saturated with thousands of products claiming to be organic and in essence — they’re not. The way to ensure the product you are purchasing is REALLY organic is to first look for the USDA Organic seal. Next look for the amount of the product that reads certified organic- for example 100% Organic. When you see both of these two statements you can be assured that the ingredients in the product are in fact organic.

At Castle Baths Spa Products - we are committed to using certified organic ingredients, ingredients without any pesticide, and or chemical compounds. Therefore, even though your products from us will not be certified as 100% organic- you can rest assured we used the best organic and or wild harvested ingredients we are able to purchase for our products. We will continue to work towards the goal of achieving the USDA Seal for our products- meanwhile, enjoy our full spa product line- knowing we care and have made each product as pure as possible!




Certified Organic Shea Butter, Certified Organic Evening Primrose Oil, Certified Organic Jojoba Oil, Mango Butter: Our Main Product Ingredients

Castle Baths Spa Products spa and bath product line consist of all natural with Certified Organic ingredients like: Certified Organic Shea Butter, Certified Organic Evening Primrose Oil, Certified Organic and Certified Fair Trade Cocoa Butter, Certified Organic Jojoba Oil, Certified Organic Almond Oil, Certified Organic Macadamia Nut Oil and more! And everything is handmade!

About where we purchase and how we purchase our Ingredients:

We make every effort to use and purchase Certified Organic Oils and Butters for all products- and, we insist that our suppliers provide proof of certification showing current up to date product and facility certificates to include Certification of Fair Trade Products as well.



We use, certified organic- wild crafted, certified fair trade and or authentic for ALL of our Natural ingredients.

In addition- we believe in the fair trade commission and only use ethical venders and manufacturers. Purchasing our supplies from American Families Small Run Business and American farmers to help stimulate America and families. Some of our products such as Dead Sea Salts come from a an American vender- but was originally purchased from an ethic vender overseas. It is with a few ingredients which can not be produced in America,that we seek out and have to purchase from a party who imports....but only after we feel this company is not purchasing or participates in any sweat shop activities or un fair labor laws and or conditions.



Therefore, we can easily meet your needs for:

- Sensitive Skin Spa and Bath Products
- Propylene Glycol Free Spa and Bath Products
- Paraben Free Spa and Bath Products
- Formaldehyde Free Spa and Bath Products
- Sulfate Free Spa and Bath Products
- Petrolatum Free Spa and Bath Products
- Mineral Oil Free Spa and Bath Products
- Hypo-Allergenic Spa and Bath Products
- Alcohol Free Spa and Bath Products
- Cruelty Free Spa and Bath Products

MY REVIEW

Receiving my package and its contents from Castle Baths Spa Products was a most memorable joyful experience! I was sent 2 bath products to review and they came housed in the most darling wicker treasure chest! I thought that was the cutest way to package up the 2 full size products that I received. It made for a first class, 5-Star first impression that is for sure! You know when you are made to feel special, and that is exactly how I felt when I opened the package and saw the way the Castle Baths products were presented to me. This gift set is called the Treasure Chest Spa Gift Basket.

The first magical product I received was the Jubilee Shea Butter Hand and Body Lotion. It is for sale on their website in the 6 oz bottle and purse size pump, but I was generously sent a 7 oz bottle that they happened to also have on hand. Believe me once you experience this most refreshing and exhilarating scent, you will see why that extra 1 oz made me smile from cheek to cheek! Here is what the description of this product says from the Castle Baths website:

Jubilee Shea Butter Hand and Body Lotion, 6 oz
Price: $14.95



Hand and Body Lotion with Certified Organic Shea Butter, Bergamot & Pink Grapefruit

Our Jubilee Hand and Body Lotion with Certified Organic Shea Butter has the "jubilant" aromatherapy benefits of Uplifting, Normalizing, Confidence Building, Energizing, Refreshing, Cheering feelings to Renew, Excite and Energize you!

- Made with Certified Organic Shea Butter
- Non greasy and fast absorbing
- Deliciously fragrant with our very own Citrus blend of Lime, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit
- A favorite for all - men, woman, mature and young adore this scent
- Nurses, because they wash their hands more than most people love our Jubilee Hand and Body Lotion for its energizing qualities - for those late nights!
- Our all natural, handmade Jubilee Hand and Body Lotion with Certified Organic Shea Butter includes Bergamot, Pink - Grapefruit, Organic Rose Hydrosol, Sweet Almond Oil, Certified Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic and Wild Crafted Essential Oils

MY THOUGHTS: This is a lightweight, non-greasy, wonderful body and hand lotion. It has a terrific consistency to its texture, not too think or runny, as in some lotions, but also not too rich of creamy that it makes your skin feel sticky or damp. My skin loved it by immediately letting it absorb into my skin and leaving no discernible residue except for leaving my skin feeling silky smooth and very soft, which is just what I wanted!

The sweet fragrance of grapefruit when combined with the energizing fragrance of bergamot is a winning combination sure to wake your senses and give you that oooh, ahhhh, feeling as you effortlessly glide it over your skin.  You will feel like you are in a peaceful heavenly place and will want to touch, sniff and show off your skin because it will look and smell that fantastic!  such a spa like, pampering way to keep your skin nourished and perfectly hydrated all day long!

The second product I received to review is:

Passion Body Lotion Mist Spray, 6 oz
Price: $17.95



Body Lotion Mist Spray with Certified Organic Shea Butter, Lavender, Rose & Sandalwood

Bring out your most passionate self with our Passion Body Lotion Mist Spray with Certified Organic Shea Butter! The combination of Sandalwood, Lavender and Rose essential oils will lure you into feeling passionate all over!

- Passion Body Lotion Mist is the perfect essential oils combination for alluring passionate sensations
- Passion Body Lotion Mist is quick-drying and leaves a non-greasy feel
- Passion hydrating body mist application leaves your skin soft, silky and attractive
- Preserves and protects hydration
- Use Body Lotion Mist where moisture is needed

MY THOUGHTS:  This is one of the most alluring, sensual, sexy, sweet, gorgeous smelling fragrances I have had the pleasure of trying in a very long time!  It is exotic, feminine, indulgent, evocative scents I have worn, and I am so in love with this!  But warning, you will become addicted to your own skin once you put it on.  You will be compelled to keep sniffing yourself, wanting to inhale more and more!  It is a distinctive scent, but very soft and not over powering in any way.  It will delight your senses, and delight those around you, but it is not strong in any way as to offend anyone around you.  You will lure those around you in, as they will want to be around the gorgeous smelling lady in the room!!

This feels so silky soft on your skin too!  Just a few sprays is all you need, it dries quickly and leaves no greasy feeling on your skin.   I actually sprayed my neck, my stomach, and both my arms and found it was just the right amount for my pleasure.  I reapplied it again after a couple of hours just to give myself that warm, satisfying feeling again that I experienced the first time I applied it.  It is that addicting!

THE GIVEAWAY

The very kind and generous folks over at Castle Baths Spa Products would love to present one of my lucky readers with their very own Treasure Chest Spa Gift Basket with a gift just for them. Your Treasure Chest Spa Gift Basket will include a Castle Baths product that they will select based on the winners initial comment on what their favorite item is, so when you leave your initial comment think about what you really would love to receive to pamper yourself with! So without further ado, here is how you can enter:

 I am going to make entering easy with several opportunities for you to earn some extra entries.

To Enter: (Open to Residents of the USA Only!!)

Main Entry: First, you must be Following my blog Publicly on Google Friend Connect, the widget is on the right hand sidebar. Make sure you are following my blog or your entry won't count.

Visit the Castle Baths Spa Products website by CLICKING HERE and browse around. Check out the wide range of products that they offer and pick out your favorite item (not items mentioned in this review) and come back and leave me a comment letting me know what that product(s) is. That's it.

NOTE: DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO I CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU WIN!!

I am going to give you lots of extra chances for additional entries. Each one you do will count as one entry:

Extra Entries:

1. Become a Fan of Castle Baths on Facebook by CLICKING HERE

2. Follow Castle Baths on Twitter @CastleBaths by CLICKING HERE

3.  Follow the Castle Baths Blog by CLICKING HERE, (follower widget soon to be added to their website)

4. Tweet the following text (You may tweet once a day):

Enter to win a Treasure Chest Spa Gift Basket from Castle Baths @ The Best of Everything For You http://tinyurl.com/ycn5f92 #giveaway #win

4. Follow me on Twitter @joannaonthelake by CLICKING HERE

5. Subscribe to my blog through Email, the link is on the right hand sidebar

6. Become a friend of mine on Facebook, I love making new friends CLICK HERE

And that's it!

This giveaway begins on Monday, March 8, 2010 and will end at 11:59 pm on Monday, March 22, 2010. I will use the True Random Generator to select the winner on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 and will email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond back to me.

A very special THANK YOU to Castle Baths for providing me with the fabulous products for this review.

Disclosure: I received the Treasure Chest Gift Basket with the 2 products listed in this review from Castle Baths for the purposes of this Review. This has no bearing on my completely honest review above and was not influenced by any type of monetary compensation. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with this product are my own and yours may differ.