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Relieve Pain & Stress with Calistoga Mineral Baths

Calistoga Mineral Baths are a natural and effective way to relieve pain and stress. These baths are made with a unique blend of minerals that have been proven to provide numerous health benefits. 

NIB Spotlight Eczema Soothing Skin Relief Ingredients & Benefits

August 2021 Nature’s Ingredient Benefit (NIB) Spotlight this month is focused on our signature Herb Blend found in our Eczema Soothing Skin Relief Salve. Eczema Soothing Skin Relief Ingredients &am...

NIB Spotlight Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Salve Herb Blend

March 2021 Nature’s Ingredient Benefit (NIB) Spotlight this month is focused on our signature Herb Blend found in our Muscle and Joint Relief Salve. Muscle and Joint Relief Salve Herb Blend Our si...

Worried About “Germs”?

April 2020 Here’s a natural cleansing product to give you peace of mind, Goodbye Germ Cleansing Spray Product Information:  The Goodbye Germs Cleansing Spray is a powerful essential oil spray that ...

Taking a Warm Bath: Pampering or Healing?

March 2020 Healing Benefits of Taking a Bath With a busy lifestyle, showers may seem to be a more efficient use of time, however relaxing in a warm bath can provide some significant health benefits...

Natural Skin Protection and SPF

originally written June 1, 2019, updated June 22, 2021 Understanding the basics of SPF The sun emits two types of UV rays that can be harmful to your skin: UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays penetrate deep...

Product Spotlight Shampoo Bar

Have you asked yourself, “What’s all the hype with shampoo bars?”? Most shampoo bars are conditioning shampoo in a solid bar. They are super rich with loads of fluffy...

Benefits of Facial Mud and Seaweed Masks

Why do a Facial Mask? Why is our skin so important? Our skin is the largest organ of our body. One of its important roles is to help the body eliminate toxins through sweating. When toxins escape t...

NIB Spotlight Salve and Beeswax

I get this question a lot, so for this month’s NIB I want to share what a Salve is and how it differs from a lotion. Salve- A salve is simply a combination of oil(s) and ....

Goodbye, Bugs! Hello, Summer!

Hello, summer. Nice to see you again. I see you’ve brought some friends with you. Mosquito. Wasp. Gnat. Tick. Oh, and how could I have forgotten you, Biting Flies? I can’t say I’m pleased to see an...

NIB Spotlight Aromatherapy and Avocado Oil

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants for healing. Although the word “aroma” makes it sound as if the oils would be inhaled, they can also be...

Beard Balm: A Tale of True Transformation

“So, how do you like your Alise Beard Balm?” This is the question I casually asked my husband while we were together in the car the other day. Above his slightly bushy lumberjack’s beard, his eyes ...

NIB Spotlight – Anti-inflammatories

April 10, 2018 Nature’s Ingredient Benefit (NIB) Spotlight this week is focused on Anti-Inflammatory properties of Olive Oil and Clove essential oil. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) – Extra Virgin ...

The Secret’s in the Mud

Why Mud? Mud baths are a detox therapy, which has become extremely popular around the globe. Many European practitioners promote mud baths as a treatment for arthritis. When enjoyed in a bath, the...

Eucalyptus Can Make Dreams Come True

It’s tough being a woman in desperate need of a little aromatherapy. Especially when that woman lives in a house full of men staunchly opposed to fragrances of any kind. Smelly candles, scented lo...