Returning Used Candles

Over the last few months, I have seen post after post of people returning used candles to the store and getting brand new candles using the stores 100% Guarantee.  Per the Bath & Body Works website their returns policy is “We just want you to love it! Return anything, anytime for any reason. 100% Guaranteed.

If at any time you’re not completely satisfied with the quality of our products, you may return them to any of our Bath & Body Works or White Barn Stores in the US for a full refund, subject to the terms of our Return Policy.”

The key to the policy is if you’re not completely satisfied with the product.  If you are burning the candle till there is nothing left you were satisfied with the product.  You have used it for its intended purpose and liked it well enough to use all of it.

I am all for returning items that are defective or if it can’t be used for some reason.  However completely using a product and then returning it is completely wrong.  That is abusing the system. 

What is your opinion on this?

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Lotion vs Body Cream

Simply put, lotions are lighter with more water content and less oil. Creams are heavier, with more oil content and less H20.

For example, the Bath & Body Works Starlit Body Lotion is a lightweight body lotion while the brand’s Starlit Ultra Shea Body Cream is a thicker formula that’s infused with rich shea butter.

Then, there are body butters. These are on the thick end of the spectrum.

Dr. Robyn Gmyrek, a board certified dermatologist at UnionDerm, says they’re considered thick creams.

“Body butter is a cream which includes shea, cocoa, mango, or palm butters. They’re generally a thick cream and may also include essential oils and other oils, such as coconut and avocado oils,” Gmyrek says.

New Years Resolutions

As I am reflecting upon all the things I have been able to accomplish with my small business in 2021 I wonder what can I do better in 2022?  Any suggestions you have please feel free to reply to this email and let me know.  I am always open to new ideas.

As a result of my reflection I came up with the following on things that I am going to work on in 2022.

1.  Continue to give back to both my online and local community.

2.  Post 2 TikToK videos a day making sure to include one that is informative to my TikTok Channel.

3.  Send informative emails weekly along with special offers.

4.  Increase my Blog postings.

Please follow along with my journey on completing these goals by joining my TikTok (@simpletreasuresforsale), blog (simpletreasuresforsaleblog.wordpress.com), & Facebook Busienss Page (@simpletreasuresforsale).

Don’t Be A Shipageddon Victim

What’s Shipageddon?  Shipageddon is when the shipping carriers get overloaded which causes delays.  We experienced it in 2020 and it is expected to return for this holiday season due to an employee shortage.  

What does this mean for you?  It means that if your planning on ordering your holiday packages at the last minute they more than likely will not arrive in time.  In order to get around this you might be considering purchasing locally at the last minute.  This isn’t going to work either because the stores are having the issue.  Their stock won’t be arriving on time either therefore making your instore options limited.

What’s your best course of action?  Order early.  Money an issue?  Try spreading out our holiday shopping out over the a few weeks but still order early.  Don’t wait till the last minute.

As an incentive to do your shopping early I am offering free shipping plus a free mystery gift with your order. No minimum order required. Use discount code Shipageddon expires 11/25/21. (US customers only)

Winter Dry Skin Got You Down?

Perhaps you’ve always been battling dry skin, or it’s been a seasonal problem.  Either way, no matter how much moisturizer you slather on, you should know that dry skin isn’t always the easiest skin care woe to defeat. 

When it comes to dehydrated skin, it really can be more about your complete routine and less about the amount of moisturizer you use.  

To get your dry skin care routine in order, attempt these seven (7) dry skin care tips to do at home.  

• Don’t take hot showers or baths. 

 Hot water is not a friend to your dry skin as it breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, which decreases moisture.  To help dry skin, take shorter showers using warm water. 

• Moisturize! 

 The way you moisturize in the winter is different than how you moisturize in the summer months.  Every time, after showering or washing your face or hands, apply a heavier, oil-based moisturizer as it traps existing moisture in your skin.  

• Skip the lotion and use an ointment or cream.  

Lotions can be more irritating and less effective than ointments and creams for dry skin.  When selecting a cream or ointment, look for one that contains an oil such as olive oil or jojoba oil, or one with Shea butter. 

• Exfoliate. 

Use a light exfoliates scrub to get rid of the top layer of dead skin cells and expose newer healthier-looking skin.  Make sure to not over-exfoliate.  

• Apply lip balm. 

Shop around for a healing lip balm that works best and also feels good on your lips. 

• Plug in a humidifier.  

Putting moisture back into your home’s air helps prevent extreme dry skin 

• When outside, wear gloves and layers.  

Our hands are the most exposed body part to the cold weather and, typically, the first to experience dry skin.  Wearing gloves anytime you’re outside will help decrease raw skin.  

When should you see a dermatologist?

Endeavor to see a dermatologist, If you find that following these tips aren’t helping to highlight your dry skin.

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