Lemon: Bright & Clarifying

Lavender Guide: Angustifolia, Reserve & Spike

Lavender Angustifolia, Reserve Lavender, Spike Lavender, oh my! Have you ever wondered why we carry three different Lavenders, or which you should be using? Here’s a little guide for differentiating between these amazing oils. While Lavender Angustifolia, Reserve & Spike are all technically Lavender, each is the product of a different growing environment. As a result, each variety has its own unique set of properties. Weather, soil, temperature, precipitation and elevation all influence the plant’s chemical profile. Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Source: Provence, France Altitude: 3,600 ft. Personality: Balancing & soothing Scent Profile: Fresh, herbaceous & floral Aromatic Family: Ester, Monoterpenol About: The panacea of essential oils, Lavender Angustifolia is also known as True Lavender. This oil has a rich history of promoting calm & relaxation. Apply to minor burns, bites, bruises and blemishes. Lavender Reserve Lavandula angustifolia Source: Provence, France (High Alps) Altitude: 5,250 ft. Personality: Gentle & calming Scent Profile: Delicate, sweet & floral Aromatic Family: Ester, MonoterpenolThe most gentle of our Lavenders, Reserve is especially suited for skincare and perfumery. Grown biodynamically high in the French Alps, only a very small amount is produced each year.   Spike Lavender Lavandula spicata Source: Spain Altitude: 2,000 ft. Personality: Stimulating & medicinal Scent Profile: Fresh, herbaceous & medicinal Aromatic Family: Monoterpenol Oxide Grown in the hot, dry Spanish desert, Spike Lavender is distinct due to higher levels of camphor and cineole. Ideal for promoting mental clarity or supporting the immune and respiratory systems. Also great applied to minor bites & stings. Did you know? Blending Spike Lavender with one of our French Lavenders produces a synergetic result. By combining Spike’s stimulating properties with French Lavender’s calming influence, the skin’s natural healing process is supported from all angles. Apply directly to the skin or dilute in a carrier oil. Available Now! You can find all three of our Lavender varietals in our Lavender Kit at an exceptional value. Plus, with each kit purchased we’ll donate $1 to help protect our pollinators!     Article by: Hanna Stensgaard

Peppermint: Bold & Refreshing

Peppermint’s cool, revitalizing nature is refreshing for both mind & body. From skincare digestive support to aiding focus and clarity, the applications are endless! Here are a few of our favorites for everyday health wellness: Diffusion: To boost mental clarity & relieve occasional stomach upset, diffuse several drops of Peppermint in an ultrasonic diffuser or rub a drop between both palms & breathe deeply. Skincare: Soothe occasional blemishes, insect bites, redness & irritation by applying 1-2 drops of Peppermint in a pump of carrier oil or moisturizer. Avoid application near the eyes. Digestive Support: Add a few drops of Peppermint to your favorite moisturizer or carrier oil and massage in a circular motion into the abdomen and lower back. Tip: Peppermint is excellent for keeping pesky bugs away! Try applying several drops to a cotton ball or piece of wood and place in the area of concern. For a spray, blend 10-20 drops with water in a 1oz spray bottle. Apply daily as needed – this is also great for protecting plants! Article by: Hanna Stensgaard