That being said, every year I save a small budget for some super special, locally made gifts.
In celebration of my new website and skin (anti-aging) focused practice, I thought I'd showcase two local skin care companies and their gorgeous (natural & homemade) products.
Purple Essentials
Purple Essentials extensive line of aromatherapy based, personal care and lifestyle products, are handmade in small batches, using natural and nourishing ingredients, to ensure quality and freshness.
They are then hand scooped, poured and packaged, giving every attention to detail, in Kingston, Ontario - Proudly Canadian.
They are dedicated to offering you, and your family, easy to use alternatives to chemically loaded, mass produced personal care products ... always Pure and Simple - Fresh & Natural.
Pure and Simple is their focus.
Only the finest therapeutic-grade, plant-based, natural ingredients, sourced from around the globe, are used in their products.
Here are my Top Picks from Purple Essentials:
All Natural Soy Bean Wax Candle: Comfort
Winnie and I went totally gaga for this candle. It smells like Christmas & it's in the most beautiful (re-usable!) glass vessel....it's just gorgeous! A perfect gift!
{When lit, this candle smells lightly of Sweet Orange, Cinnamon and Clove.
Each of their candles contains All Natural Soy Bean Wax, cotton wicks, and pure aromatherapy Essential Oils. Burn Time: Approx 75+ hours.}
Refining Mask
I consider this my *at home spa* My skin looks (and feels) incredible after using this mask. Also, it's super fun because you get to mix it up with yogurt and honey and then slather it all over your face...I think tweens/teens would love this.
{Antioxidant rich, soothing and regenerating recipe, formulated to help fight the visible signs of aging.
This clay and fruit extract mask, works to deeply cleanse pores, by removing dead skin cells and drawing out embedded dirt and oils. The result is a tight, toned complexion.
Green apple, cucumber, pineapple and green tea extracts work together to leave your skin feeling smooth, toned and nurtured.}
The Vanilla Tangerine Body Scrub
I find this product similar to my home made body scrub except for the fact that this scrub smells so much better! The vanilla is heavenly.....
{Gently and effectively exfoliate and nourish your skin with a luxurious blend of ingredients, which include: Botanical Oils, Cocoa Butter and mineral loaded Sea Salt.
Combined with a formula of essential oils, selected for their aromatherapeutic values, and you have one of our most popular recipes.}
About the founder: Christine Weatherby
"Since 1997, I have been researching, developing and creating Fresh & Natural personal care products, with Pure & Simple ingredients, for discerning clients and select spas.
My joy for creating natural products with Pure & Simple (Purple) ingredients stems from a deep appreciation of wholesome ingredients and the science of aromatherapy, paired with a desire to provide a way for my family and yours, to reduce and limit day-to-day exposure to harsh and harmful chemicals".
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Shiva's Delight
Shiva's delight specializes in creating hand made, natural skin care that works with your body to bring out your natural beauty.
They use natural plant based ingredients, clays, flowers, essential oils and plant extracts. Everything is hand made in small quality controlled batches to ensure a product at its peak of freshness. Their products are free of parabens, synthetic colours, sls's, artificial fragrance, petrochemicals, preservatives or any harsh chemical additives. They truly are 100% natural, safe and healthy.
Here are my Top Picks from Shiva's Delight:
Ocular Serum
Shiva's delight also makes a lovely Abrosia facial serum but this is my top pick because it's.....roll on! I love it! It goes on beautifully. Minimal tugging and pulling around the eyes, no greasy hands!
{This lovely ocular serum is made with gentle nourishing plant oils and extracts to sooth the skin, reduce inflammation and to help maintain the skins natural elasticity. Ingredients: apricot oil, organic argan oil, borage oil, carrot root extract, organic rosehip oil, seabuckthorn fruit extract, hazlenut oil, golden jojoba oil, german chamomile extract.}
Homemade Soaps
Just a couple of many....Casey has a Holiday Cinnamon and Peppermint Soap currently curing. Can't wait to try it!
Peppermint Pumice Exfoliating Soap
This soap is perfect for those who love deep exfoliation! It is full of finely ground pumice, apricot kernels and poppy seeds. It has a refreshing combination of Peppermint, Oregano, eucalyptus and tea tree essential oils. It is also made with nourishing vitamin rich avocado oil, castor oil, olive oil, palm oil and coconut oil. This is perfect for gardeners, those with dry winter skin.... mechanics also love this soap as it really help to remove grease and grime!
**I loved this soap in the summer! It's perfect for rough feet and sun dried skin!
Moor Mud Facial Cleansing Bar
This amazing cleansing bar is made with a lovely blend of Moor Mud, rich hydrating plant oils, Shea butter, essentail oils and plant extracts.
Moor mud has evolved over 20,000 years. It is made up of more than 1,000 herbs, plants, grasses and flowers that have decomposed in pools of glacier water, turning it into a very nutritious soup of vitamins, minerals, plant based hormones and other wonderful phytonutrients.
It contains essential oils, fats and lipids, which makes it able to penetrate the skin easily and many people feel that it helps smooth away wrinkles and helps to rejuvenate the skin. This lovely facial cleansing bar is 100% natural and biodegradable.
Shoo Fly!
While this product is currently stored in my fridge for winter, it was a summer favorite. Who doesn't love an all natural bug repellant....that happens to smell heavenly?
{Pure plant oils with no fillers. 100% natural. Its also an incredible healing balm full of anitbacterial, antifungal and antisepticn natural oils! So it heals your skin and helps keep pesky bugs away. It has also been used by many to help with the treatment of head lice. It is packed full of exotic oils from all over the world!}
A Note from Founder:Casey Boyce
"My name is Casey Boyce and I began to make natural skin care for my family 4 years ago! I studied aromatherapy, relaxation massage and reflexology over the past 8 years which peaked my interest in natural therapies and products.
I started with soaps and bath bombs then over time and with much encouragement from my friends, Shiva’s Delight was born! I listened carefully to the needs of my friends and customers and designed an entire line of 100% natural facial care, bath and body products and wonderful soaps to suit their needs!
My products are 100% natural and I use pure therapeutic grade essential oils for scent. I hand make all of my products in small quality controlled batches to ensure a fresh healthy product at its peak of freshness. I pay great attention to detail and use only the best quality oils, butters, clays and botanical extracts in my creations. Shiva’s Delight offers many vegan products and we do not test on animals. I am very proud of my company and I am very excited to share my creations with all of you!"
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Lastly, if you're looking for locally made, hand-crafted gifts don't forget to check out Winter Fair at the Mulberry School, next Friday and Saturday!
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