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Wednesday, 26 January 2011
San Francisco Bath Salt Company sets the record straight on the differences between True Bath Salts and the 'Bath Salt' Drugs that have become cause for concern across the nation.


San Francisco Bay Area, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2011 -- You may have recently heard about a growing problem with a product marketed as a ‘bath salt’ in the news as reported by the Associated Press that is being used as a legal way for teenagers and young adults to get high. Specializing in the manufacturing and selling of bath salts, San Francisco Bath Salt Company feels that it is important to respond to the reports that are circulating on behalf of the bathing community. They’re aiming to set the record straight for consumers, clarifying the differences between real bath salts and essentially drugs merely being labeled as ‘bath salts’.

The fake ‘bath salts’ being sold across the country can be extremely dangerous and addictive.  “These are not your typical bath salts, or really even bath salts at all,” says Lee Williamson of San Francisco Bath Salt Company.  With reported inconspicuous names like Ivory Wave, Red Dove, Bliss and Vanilla Sky, many of these so-called ‘bath salts’ causing concern contain Mephedrone and Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (aka MDPV) or other potentially harmful ingredients. Though the fake ‘bath salts’ are often labeled “not for human consumption,” they are being purchased with the intent to be snorted, injected or smoked by individuals, causing extreme effects, some of which are equivalent to abusing methamphetamine, such as hallucinations, paranoia, suicidal thoughts, agitation and increased heart rate.

News articles about this drug are being re-written again and again with ‘Bath Salts’ boldly in the headlines. With the term ‘bath salts’ being thrown around rather loosely, there seems to be confusion surrounding the difference between what are real bath salts and what are drugs. “What we would like to stress is that based on our knowledge and research so far, the substances being sold as bath salts that induce drug like behavior are not actually ‘bath salts’ at all. You would not find any of these ingredients in any legitimate bath salts. You would also not find any of these fake ‘bath salts’ being sold or manufactured by any reputable brand. What seems to be happening is that some company is putting together alarming designer chemicals to create a drug that is then simply labeled as a bath salt to get it into stores that sell drug paraphernalia and other related products,” says Lee Williamson.

“Oddly enough, we didn’t even find any evidence to suggest that these fake ‘bath salts’ even contain Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt), Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt), or any combination of those two, which are generally staple ingredients of a typical and true bath salt. As the authority on bath salts, we believe this is terribly misleading. By labeling these products as ‘bath salts’ it appears that creators of these products are able to manipulate the system and that is just plain wrong,” says Lee Williamson.

There is much concern as the sale of these fake ‘bath salt’ drugs expands throughout the U.S.  These fake ‘bath salts’ have already been banned in the United Kingdom, Israel, Australia, Canada and other countries.  Here in the U.S., lawmakers are considering banning these types of fake ‘bath salts’ in several states and Louisiana has already succeeded in outlawing these fake ‘bath salt’ labeled products due to the high number of cases of exposure to these chemicals reported to the state’s poison center in the final months of last year.

San Francisco Bath Salt Company is concerned that all the media reports about the growing drug problem with ‘bath salts’ will create an unwarranted fear that all bath salts are dangerous. “There are legitimate companies, like ours, offering real bath salts that are completely unrelated to these fake bath salts and cannot not be used as a way to get high,” says Lee Williamson.

To set the record straight and put all the (real) bath salt enthusiasts mind’s at ease, San Francisco Bath Salt Company has and will always only use premium quality salts, fragrance and essential oils and other worthy ingredients in their products to ensure product safety for their customers. They do not use any illegal substances or any of the following potentially harmful substances in any of their bath salts or other bath and body products including:

3,4-Methylenedioxymethcathinone (Methylone)
3,4  Methyenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)
4-Methylmethcathinone (Mephedrone)
4-Methoxymethcathinone
4-Fluoromethcathinone
3-Fluoromethcathinone

The intention of a true bath salt such as the bath salts that San Francisco Bath Salt Company offers (and their philosophy) is that by adding bath salts to the bath you are, in essence, re-creating ocean water and harnessing its power and its many beneficial minerals and properties right into your bath at home. Bath salts are great for skin care and can help those with skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis and eczema.  They can also detoxify the skin and remove impurities, making the skin soft and supple.  Soaking in a warm bath and adding some bath salts is also one of the most natural and cost effective ways to relax the mind and body and help soothe tired and aching muscles.

For more information about real bath salts and their benefits visit San Francisco Bath Salt Company’s website www.sfbsc.com or call 1-800-480-4540.

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Posted by: San Francisco Bath Salt Company AT 11:00 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Friday, 21 January 2011

Forget chocolates and red roses this year; give her something cleverly original this Valentine’s Day- Natural Pearl Salts!

New to SFBSC, the Pearl Salts are absolutely stunning. Unlike most sea salts, Pearl Salts form naturally in a round (pearl) shape. Harvested from Lake Assal located in East Africa, these salts obtain their unique shape due to the extreme weather conditions of this area.

This salt is 100% natural and contains a variety of trace minerals so the special someone who receives these wonderful bath salts will enjoy all the benefits that bathing with sea salts can provide for the skin as it helps to remove impurities by detoxifying and cleansing the skin, leaving it softer and more supple. Bathing with sea salts is also a great way to relax as it helps in relieving those tired, sore muscles.

Complete the gift by presenting it in one of our beautiful (and eco-friendly, too!) bamboo jars.

Most orders will ship same or next day (depending on the time the order is placed) so there’s still plenty of time to receive orders in time for Valentine’s Day (February 14th)!

Posted by: Savannah AT 12:47 pm   |  Permalink   |  Email
Friday, 14 January 2011



We've been busy adding even more products to our website this week to offer to you all!

Just arrived, we have:

Natural Pearl Bath Salts
Unique to anything we've ever had before! Pearl Salts form naturally in a round shape in Africa's Lake Assal due to extreme hot & dry temperatures, wind and pressure.  We'll be offering 3 sizes: Fine, Petite, and Pearl. The Fine Grain is perfect for use in exfoliating body scrubs as it rolls on the skin gently due to its round shape. The Petitie (coming soon!) is beautiful and perfect for use as a bath salt and because of its shape & size it looks wonderful when displayed in jars. The Pearl size is breath taking due to its considerable size and looks amazing in retail jars, it dissolves at a much slower rate in the bath but its beauty makes it worth the wait. Select the fine grain for use in Jacuzzis or spas.

Fleur de Sel
French for "Flower of Salt" this exceptional gourmet salt is recognized as the "cavier of salts".  Fleur de Sel is hand hand collected from the Guerande Marshes in France where this salt is harvested by skimming only the very surface of the salt ponds, obtaining the salt crystals formed on the top layer. This salt is naturally formed in a fine grain and is never crushed or washed. Certified organic by Nature & Progres in France, a strict certification process to ensure purity and excellence.

Valentine's Day Bath Salts
Four new romantic soaks to share with someone you love (or treat yourself)! Choose from: For My Sweet Pea, Pomegranate Passion, Butterfly Kisses and Sweet Talk.  Pick your favorite Valentine's Day Bath Salts, as each salt is completely different. Available in bulk value sizes (on sale + free shipping right now!) or with our bamboo jar for a perfect gift (also on sale)... Plan ahead for this special day- Valentine's Day is February 14th.

Please Note: We will be closed Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.  Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 18th. 

 

Posted by: Savannah AT 03:27 pm   |  Permalink   |  Email
Thursday, 06 January 2011

You may have asked yourself, “I wonder if my dog can get the same benefits from soaking in bath salts, just as I would?” The answer is yes!  Carefully blended, Dead Sea Salt with a combination of Tea Tree and Eucalyptus Essential Oils can help to ease that itchy dry skin that your poor pup may be enduring over time.

Bathing your dog in this blend of Dead Sea Salt and Essential Oils is a great, all-natural remedy that helps relieve irritated skin, itchiness and one of the most pesty problems we deal with most, FLEAS and TICKS!

Tea Tree and Eucalyptus Essential Oils are in fact, more natural and a lot safer that many top brand flea and tick control products you find at many pet stores. The Dead Sea Salt is a double bonus to the blend, as this can help most skin conditions and soothe their tired achy muscles and joints.
 
Ingredients:
Bowl
Mixing utensil
1-2 cups- Dead Sea Salt- Fine or Coarse Grain
5 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
5 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
 
Instructions:
Mix the above components evenly, pour into a warm tub of water. While bathing your dog, gently massage the bath water onto your dog’s body while having them soak in the tub for at least 10 minutes, (the longer, the better) then rinse.

Using Shampoo and Conditioner is optional, but not necessary.

Posted by: Daquari AT 09:44 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
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