Why We Love Essential Oils
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Essential oils have amazing health benefits that we feel are vital. We use essential oils in several of our products and hope that our customers feel they benefit them throughout the day.
There are so many essential oils available out there. Some are included in our products while others can be added to our unscented products. Below are a few of our favorites.
Our Favorite Essential Oils
– Lavender for skin rashes, minor burns, acne, or insect bites.
– Peppermint for internal and external uses like soothing sunburn, queasiness, cramps, nausea, and headaches.
– Jasmine for soothing stress and anxiety, menstrual cramps, insomnia, fighting infections, and anti-aging effects.
– Tangerine is an anti-fungal and anti-septic oil that can sooth skin issues.
– Citronella as an insect repellent and easing headaches.
– Lemongrass for internal and external uses like antibacterial and antifungal properties, as an anti-inflammatory, easing nausea and diarrhea, and reduction of stress or anxiety.
– Eucalyptus for use as a disinfectant, to ease asthma, and soothing symptoms of shingles.
– Tea Tree for athlete’s foot, cold sores, eczema, or worts.
– Frankinscence for stress and pain relief, soothing dry skin, and reducing the appearance of scars.
We hope you’ll find your favorite scent within our inventory. But if you don’t be sure to mix it in with our unscented products!
Simple DIY Oatmeal Scrub Recipe
It all begins with an idea.
We love soothing skincare products. That’s why we make Sage Stone Botanicals products with no harsh additives. However, sometimes you want a little more than lotion and soap. We say, why spend a ton of money when you could make your own with materials you already have in your home? Here is a simple DIY recipe you can use to get your skin feeling fresh and moisturized.
DIY Oatmeal Full-Body Exfoliating Scrub Recipe
You will need:
– 2 Tbsp SageStone Botanicals Hand and Heel Creme of your choice
– 2 Tbsp raw honey
– 1/3 cup roughly ground oatmeal
– 2 Tbsp brown sugar
To make:
Simply mix all ingredients together and use the scrub the next time you are in the shower for gentle exfoliation!
Enjoy!
Soothe Your Dry Skin this Summer
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Dry skin can be frustrating and uncomfortable all year round, but between drying air conditioning and hot sun, summer can be particularly tough on skin. Even those who usually have oily skin can get suffer from dryness or calluses in the summertime.
Five Summertime Skincare Tips
It can be hard to combat dry skin in summer because we are not only feeling dry, but we are sweating, using drying products like sunscreen, and spending time in chlorinated water.
Here are five ways you can soothe your dry skin during the summertime:
1. Hydrate throughout the day
Not only should you drink the recommended ½ gallon of water a day, you can hydrate with juicy fruits and veggies, and iced tea. Additionally, using hydrating soaps and lotions can help keep you feeling fresh all day long.
2. Use lotion even if you’re applying sunscreen
Sunscreen is a great protection, but it’s often really drying. Use your deep moisturizing lotion, let it dry, and then apply sunscreen to keep your skin both protected and moisturized.
3. Take advantage of soothing essential oils
There are many essential oils that can benefit your skin, providing additional nourishment. These include lavender, frankincense, myrrh, rose, and jasmine.
4. Wash off chlorine as soon as possible
If you’ve been in the pool, it’s important to get that chlorinated water off of your skin as soon as possible. Chlorine is extremely drying and can ultimately damage your skin and hair.
5. Apply cream on your feet, hands, and any other dry spots before bed
One soothing and hydrating pre-bedtime routine is applying lotion to your dry spots before bed. This allows the cream to sink in and soothe those dry spots effectively overnight.
We hope you treat your skin right this summer! If you are looking for hydrating soaps and deep moisturizing lotions, you’ve come to the right place. Click here to try our organic, handmade skincare products.