Desia 'Dee" Batiste, an earthy mixed-media artisan, skincare aficionado and lifelong DIY enthusiast practicing the old world craft of soapmaking since 1994.

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She stumbled into soapmaking after years of fighting a losing battle with some serious skin sensitivities. 

 

Desia saw wonderful improvements in her own skin problems, and she quickly became a natural soap convert and began making and selling soaps and other bath and body products. Her products have been carried in shops in the Nashville area and featured in newspapers and on television shows.  Her soap and cream have been featured on a national shopping network.  In addition, she has taught soapmaking classes for a national craft and hobby chain.

 

Desia’s love of nature is the inspiring touchstone and common thread in all her creative projects and endeavors.

 

d'Batiste Botanicals a collection of all natural skin care. Beauty crafting classes, books and video demos also offered from her Nashville based, RainRock Studio.