Monday, October 21, 2013

Five minutes with...Raylene Barton from 1 Skin Solution and a GIVEAWAY (Open Internationally)!

Hi everyone!

Welcome to the latest post in my interview series, a little chat with the gorgeous Raylene Barton, owner of 1 Skin Solution! If you haven't heard of 1 Skin Solution before, Raylene makes the most gorgeous, natural bath and body products,including a lovely lip balm that is my current holy grail lip product (the only thing that helps my insanely dry lips, and comes in vanilla as well as a yummy mojito flavour). There are also tinted lip balms, body lotion, bath crystals and the most divine candles (a review will be forthcoming shortly)! Not only does she make the most gorgeous products, but she's also an amazing person I'm so proud to call a friend!

Raylene from 1 Skin Solution.

1) Hi Raylene, welcome to The Made Up Maiden and thank you for answering all my questions! Can you tell us a little about how you came up with the inspiration for starting your own business, and how you chose the products associated with 1Skin Solution?
Hello, and thank you so much for having me! I have actually been making my own products for years. It started when I was a Personal Trainer and one of my lovely clients gifted me a little pack from The Perfect Potion. It had a base cream and some essential oils so I could create my own scented body cream. I loved the idea and went into Perfect Potion to look around. I purchased a book called Do It Yourself Skincare and that’s how it all started. I was making skincare and soaps and selling them at markets and also giving them to friends. It was only a hobby, and I was not making any money (in fact, I was actually losing money), but that was not the point. Once I decided I wanted to make it my business, I started up the custom lip balms. It was a great way to generate income to finance my own skincare line. It is a slower process but very rewarding. That decision was made 2 years ago. 

2) Where are your products manufactured?
All of my products are made here in Australia. I personally make all the lip products, candles and the Bath & Shower Crystals. I have a contract manufacturer who makes the other body products.

Keep reading after the jump!

3) Can you tell us a little about the inspiration and care that goes into making your products? How do you come up with the right blend of ingredients/formulas?
Hmmmmm, sleepless nights and a few tears are involved (laughs)! I spent a lot of time reading cosmetic chemistry and cosmetic recipe books, and I have taken cosmetic chemistry weekend workshops. Mostly, it is trial and error which is hard for someone who is impatient as I am. One thing this business is teaching me is to slow down and be patient!! Once an idea comes to me (usually when I am out jogging), I just do what I can to make it happen with the resources I have. 

4) You have lip balms, tinted lip balms, and gorgeous bath and home products on sale. If you had to choose three favourite items from your range, what would they be?
I love the Bath & Shower Crystals. The minerals in the salts and magnesium crystals (Epsom) have such great healing properties. I feel really revived after bathing in them. I also really love the flavour and tint of the Strawberry Rose Champagne lip butter. Lastly, the vanilla lip balm; it is so healing and I never have flaky lips with this one.

5) Some of your lip balms have petroleum jelly, can you tell us a bit more about it? Petroleum jelly has been getting a bit of a bad rep in the beauty world lately!
Yes, this is always labelled as a “nasty” which is actually not true. As far as being bad for skin, that's actually a complete lie. The following was taken from my blog post about the subject and should answer your question:
The following facts on Petroleum are based on Science, meaning there is scientific evidence to back up these facts.
FACT: Cosmetic-grade mineral oil and petrolatum are considered the safest most nonirritating moisturizing ingredients ever found (Sources: Cosmetics & Toiletries, Jan 2001, pg 79; and Cosmetic Dermatology, Sept 200 pg 44-46)
FACT: Petroleum is a natural ingredient derived from the earth.
FACT: Petroleum can help the skin’s outer layer recover from damage, reduce inflammation, and generally heal the skin (Source: Acta Dermato-Venero-logica, Nov-Dec 2000, pg 412-415)
FACT: The confusion around petroleum is also caused by some cosmetics companies and misinformed people who use the information about non-purified mineral oil as a scare tactic. This is considered “fear mongering” and “junk science”!
FACT: Mineral oil and petroleum jelly used in cosmetic formulas is highly refined and purified.

6) You have such gorgeous skin. Have you got any natural remedies/tips/tricks to share with us in the search for good skin?
I have not always had good skin. My good skin is due to a course of Roaccutane in my early 20s, and also Fractional Laser a few years ago. The maintenance though, is due to a good diet of super foods, raw veggies and moderate exercise. I say only moderate exercise because too much exercise can be aging due to the oxidisation of the cells. Relaxing salt baths always improve the vitality of my skin, as well as plenty of time in the Great Outdoors -  hiking in the mountains and swimming in the ocean. 15 mins of unprotected sun exposure daily at around 9 am is also a winner!

Thank you so much, Raylene, for sitting down with us to share a little about your expertise and introduce us to your gorgeous products! Don't forget to have a browse on her website, shipping is free and some products (like the travel pack) come with a free vanilla lip balm (score!)!

Now for the part you've all been waiting for, the GIVEAWAY! Raylene has generously provided me with not one, not two, but THREE packs to giveaway to my readers! All you have to do is follow the Rafflecopter prompts (but please abide by the rules below).

Pack 1 is a travel pack containing a travel sized Lime Thyme Body Wash, Vanilla Bean Body Cream and Bath and Shower Crystals.

Pack 2 is a pack containing the Mojito lip balm and Vanilla lip balm.

Pack 3 is a pack containing all four tinted lip balms; Almond Biscotti, Coconut Plum, Guava Lemonade and Strawberry Rose Champagne.

Clockwise from top left: Pack 1, Pack 2 and Pack 3.
(images sourced from 1 Skin Solution website)

The rules of this giveaway are simple.
1) This giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY.
2) You must be a GFC or Bloglovin' follower of my blog (specify in your comment as per rule 3 below).
3) You must leave a comment on why you'd like to win the pack you're after. I will allow you to comment up to three times (one for each pack, but only if you comment on separate days - no spamming, please). 
4) Please also include your GFC name and email address with your comment so I can check that you've followed the rules and contact you if you win).

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Winners have been notified so please check your email!

Pack 1 Karen C.
Pack 2 Irina D.
Pack 3 E-von L.




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Much love,
MM.
x


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38 comments:

  1. Thank you for this lovely giveaway!
    I would like to win pack 3 because I am lip products junkie and those tinted lip balms look like the perfect lippies for winter.

    email: ronrinesu@abv.bg
    GFC: Teti

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  2. I WOULD LOVE TO GET MY HANDS ON THE THIRD PACK FALL IS HERE AND I AM IN NEED OF TINTED LIP BALMS AND THESE LOOK YUMMMMYY... =)
    moughalnida@gmail.com

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  3. GFC: Loz. Bloglovin: LozP
    I love petroleum jelly for healing my skin, esp chapped lips and sore noses from too many tissues :) Great to know that all the negative things I've been reading are a load of bollocks! I'd love Pack 2, thanks :)

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    1. oops, email Loz! lol steiger2002{at}yahoo{dot}com{dot}au :)

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  4. I would love to win pack one as I haven't tried any of the products included however I have tried the lip balms previously so I'm intrigued by pack 1!

    Great interview hun, loved reading the petroleum jelly Q&A particularly :)

    Email is: morethanadored @ live.com
    GFC: sarah morethanadored

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  5. I would like to win Pack 2; my usual lipbalms are running out, plus I love mojito flavoured things!

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  6. wow what a great interview really well done babe :) it all looks amazing love the look of all her products but really like the look of the tinted lip balm and with summer coming up they would be amazing to have :) xxx

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  7. Lovely giveaway! and nice to see all the 1Skin Solution products are made in Australia! :)

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  8. I would love the try the bath and shower products please. The bath and shower crystals look amazing

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  9. I would love to get pack 3 since I love lip balms and coudn't live without! ^^

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  10. Love to win pack 1 as I love indulging in bath treats and a travel pack with Lime Thyme Body Wash, Vanilla Bean Body Cream and Bath and Shower Crystals would be so handy!

    email kcrotty@tpg.com.au

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  11. Im leaning towards pack number 1.
    The fact that its a travel pack grabs my attention as Im ssooooo longing to travel and how delightful to have such a wonderfully devine sounding pack that would have me smelling amazing thats for sure.

    email meedee89 at hotmail dot com

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  12. Thank you for this lovely giveaway!
    I m entering with pleasure!
    I d love to in pack 3 because the weather is being colder and worse, so the lip balms would be fine foe my lips..
    I cross my fingers!

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  13. Great idea for a giveaway!
    I would like to win pack 2, I absolutely adore vanilla anything, and I love the drink Mojito's so I am sure a flavoured lip balm would be just as good!
    x

    pepper_21_7@hotmail.com

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  14. Prize pack 1..
    thanks for giveaway <3

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  15. Wow! What an inspiration, I love DIY products that turn out to be loved by everyone else. There's something calming about making your own products, just knowing what is going in there.
    I would like to win prize pack 3, I could see me sharing these with my mum :)

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  16. I'd love to win Pack 2, containing the Mojito lip balm and Vanilla lip balm, 'cause it my must-have product!
    Thanks for the giveawy!

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  17. i love to win Pack 1 because I travel a lot and I think this is perfect for me

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  18. Thanks for the giveaway :) I would love to win the pack 3 as I am really enjoying wearing tinted lip balms these days ..

    Email : thegiftingbag@gmail.com
    GFC : Saumya

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  19. Love ur giveaway :) I want to go for pack 2 as i think i ll love them:)

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  20. I would love to win the pack 3, becuse I'm crazy about lip balms and I love all the three flavors included in this pack. So I badly want this pack.

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    1. My GFC name is Divya Asha
      My email address is fb_asha@yahoo.com

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  21. i would love to wint the pack 1, I think I would use much.
    My DFC is Florencia and my email is floreeencia--@hotmail.com

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  22. I would like to win prize pack #1 'cause these products sound amazing and I really need some bath crystals -love touse them!

    thanks
    GFC:Szappanbubi
    porcukorborso at gmail dot com

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  23. Hi :) Thanks for this giveaway! I'd love to win prize 3 because I always use lip balm before applying lipsticks and I love tinted lip balms the most. We have a humid weather in my country so I often experience dry lips. I hope I win the prize pack 3 :)

    GFC: Lanie Pregoner
    Email: lanie.pregoner@gmail.com

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  24. travelling throughout the xmas period , I would love to try pack 1, making me feel special on the road :)

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  25. I'd love to win Pack 3 containing tinted lip balms, because I am a fan of tinted lip balms!

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  26. I would love to win Pack 3
    Email: beautetude@gmail.com
    GFC: Beauty Makeup Up Addict

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  27. I would love pack 3 because all 4 colours look gorgeous and they all sound delicious too!

    GFC name: Sharon W
    email: sw_shiyi90@yahoo.com

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  28. Prize pack 1 <3
    I want those products, especially Bath and Shower Crystals. <3

    GFC: beauty_and_others
    Email: x_hubba.bubba_x@yahoo.com

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  29. I would love to get pack 3 since I love lip balms !!!!!!!!
    fb Georgia Karantani

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  30. i would love to win pack one!

    GFC: fatema
    email mclasb11@hotmail.com

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  31. I would love to win Pack#3 because Thyme body wash and Vanilla Bean body cream sound too good to be true!:)
    -Ashwini

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  32. The third! Those colours look beautiful!

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  33. I forgot to include GFC: Marina Sáez and e-mail: jude909(at)gmail.com

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