What’s in it and why…

All of the oils in Botany Butter are healing for the skin and have anti-inflammatory properties.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC Avocado Oil: Cold pressed and rich in vitamin E, which has a long history of healing skin. The avocado oil I use is a beautiful, thick oil with the lovely green color of the fruit itself.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC Coconut Oil: Extra virgin, cold pressed, and 100% unrefined. This oil has a high content of saturated fatty acids and medium-chain triglycerides, which assimilate well in the body.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC Mango Butter: Natural anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids makes the mango butter very emollient, having the power of softening or relaxing, and is soothing, especially to the skin. It has a long history as an anti-aging, hydrating butter that helps increase skin cell renewal and restores elasticity. Mango butter is an excellent way to target dry and damaged skin.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC Shea Butter: This butter has a beautiful, creamy consistency. It is naturally rich in vitamins A and E and is high in essential fatty acids. There are nutrients for collagen production and it offers UV protection. It hydrates dry and cracked skin and improves elasticity. Shea butter also softens the skin and reduces wrinkles.

Local Beeswax: I use just a wee bit to give a little more body to the oils. Our local apiary has the happiest of bees that produce the most fragrant beeswax I have ever encountered.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC Essential Oils: I chose Sweet Orange for the feelings of happiness it brings to the spirit, and a lovely high elevation Lavender for the gift of calmness and tranquility. Our Unscented version is always available as well.

Vitamin E: Used for shelf life as it not only helps keep the oil fresh, but also gives added benefit for skin health.

All the ingredients in Botany Butter have their own healing benefits. This special combination becomes an absorbent and renewing therapy for skin.

To make the Botany Butter Lip Balm I add the following to the list above: 1) raw, local wildflower honey, which has a long history of healing, damaged skin. I just love the idea of putting the essence of wildflowers into my formula; 2) Organic Sweet Almond Oil which is rich in Vitamins A, E and B as well as Oleic and Linoleic Essential fatty acids. These components give this oil its ability to absorb well into the skin; 3) and, of course, more of that lovely, fragrant beeswax to give the Lip Balm the proper consistency and long lasting application.

Botany Butter and Lip Balm are with me on all of my adventures. Whether I’m out stacking firewood, working in the garden or headed to the high country I depend on Botany Butter products to protect and heal my skin. Botany Butter is perfect for all activities because it does so many good things. It will protect and heal your skin, remove makeup and the clean, certified organic ingredients make you feel good about how you take care of yourself. Botany Butter is essential to take camping to keep my skin happy and hydrated from exposure to the elements. I carry a travel size with me wherever I go and it works great for my hands while I’m out and about.