This is my don’t leave home without it kit! I use the hydrosol and lotion to freshen up during the day….especially when I’m flying. The shower gel and organic soap gives me peace of mind when I travel because one never knows what is in the mini hotel products…try to find the ingredients next time you travel.
Hydrosol Our Napa Valley organic lavender hydrosol has an herby or grassy note which is indicative of it’s authentic and therapeutic properties. It can be used as a facial splash or mist, perfume, deodorant or air freshener.
Lotion A light veil of moisture that soothes, rehydrates and refreshes the body. Rich in nutrients yet elegantly simple, this lotion is pourable and has a delicate, sweet, very light natural scent, a perfect base for our luxurious blend of lavender essential oils.
Shower Gel Moisturizing and gentle, this shower gel will leave your skin feeling soft and clean. Like our lotion we’ve added our signature blend of lavender essential oils to this shower gel.
Lavender Soap Lavender has been associated with cleanliness since the Romans added it to their bath water. The name actually comes from the Latin word, lavendus, meaning to wash. We all seem to love the relaxing, calming aromatherapy effects of lavender but it does possess anti-microbial properties as well…..the lavender flowers are blended into the soap to provide a mild exfoliating property.
All of these products are packaged in a hand-made burlap bag with a sprig of Napa Valley organic dried lavender.
You can enter the giveaway by answering the question below in the comment section of this post. Double your chances by commenting on our FB page too! Our giveaway will be live through Monday. Tuesday morning we will pick a winner at random and announce it here on our blog and on our FB page.
Question: What essential beauty item can you not leave home without?
This week we’re giving away two of our favorite oils: Napa Valley Organic Lavender Essential Oil and Cypress Hill Extra Virgin Olive Oil… produced by two of our favorite people: Bob and Sharon Kahn.
This gift brings back memories of our life in Firenze…where using all the products from a particular farm was part of our every day life. It gave us a sense of connection…to place, people and product. This sense made our experience with the products more enjoyable…more meaningful. Although we miss that life dearly, we are proud to be able to offer you these two amazing organic products from the Kahn’s Napa Valley Ranch, Cypress Hill. Cypress Hill products bring the same sense of connection as they are produced with the same amount of love and care…so I suppose it’s not about place but more about people…and the Kahn’s…well they are my kind of people!
Napa Valley Organic Lavender Essential Oil The lavender varietal, Angustifolia, is grown in the Western hillside of the Napa Valley by the Kahn Family. The lavender was harvested in July of 2010 and distilled immediately on the property. The stems are cut high so the distillation comes mainly from the flowers. The flowers are only distilled once to ensure the highest grade of essential oil and hydrosol is achieved. This production is very limited. Our yield this year was approximately 20 gallons in total.
Cypress Hill Extra Virgin Olive Oil The Kahn’s Cypress Hill Farm is home to over 2000 olive trees. All of them are handpicked to produce a luscious full-flavored field blend of unfiltered extra virgin olive oil. To the rustic, bold Italian Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino, and Moraiolo olives and the more fruity Spanish Mission and Manzanillos, they have added the mild, delicate flavor of their French Picholines — The best of all worlds!
You can enter the giveaway by answering the question below in the comment section of this post. Double your chances by commenting on our FB page too! Our giveaway will be live through Sunday. Monday morning we will pick a winner at random and announce it here on our blog and on our FB page.
Question: The slightest hint of a scent can bring back a powerful memory. What scent connects you to a happy memory?
This week we have the cutest giveaway ever — a set of three mini bath products!
Pink Himalayan Bath Salts Himalayan Salt is over 250 million years old, so it has developed quite a track record for its healing properties. For centuries it has been used in folk remedies for a variety of health issues including stimulating circulation, lowering blood pressure, and removing toxins such as heavy metals from the body.
Lavender Bath Milk We combine equal parts Dead Sea Salt and Organic Buttermilk Powder. The salt will detoxify your body and relax your muscles. The buttermilk powder is high in fat, and will leave your skin feeling very soft.
Bath Tea This bath tea combines several herbs that are known for their healing properties: Chamomile and Calendula cleanse and soften the skin, Rose petals sooth and calm dry sensitive skin, Lavender flowers help calm the nerves.
Our signature Organic Lavender Essential Oil has been added to all three of these products to bring calm and peace to your mind.
Don’t really take baths, or just don’t have one? No worries! The bath tea doubles as potpourri, and the bath salts or bath milk can be added to a basin of steamy water for a relaxing and therapeutic foot bath.
You can enter the giveaway by answering the question below in the comment section of this post. Double your chances by commenting on our FB page too! Our giveaway will be live through Sunday. Monday morning we will pick a winner at random and announce it here on our blog and on our FB page.
Question: What is your favorite quote?
Spring is officially here, and It’s time to chase away the winter dryness! Today we’re giving away two of our very favorite products. Exfoliate your skin to a healthy glow with our Sea Salt Scrub, and lock in the moisture with our Lavender Lotion.
You can enter the giveaway by answering the question below in the comment section of this post. Double your chances by commenting on our FB page too! Our giveaway will be live through Sunday. Monday morning we will pick a winner at random and announce it here on our blog and on our FB page.
Question: If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
Ok, ok, we know it’s really Thursday, but we’re positive you’ll love this giveaway even though it’s a little late. What better time of year than tax season to take a little time for yourself and just relax? We’ve put together a few of our products to help you do just that. One lucky winner will receive:
Lavender Massage Oil: Great for a therapeutic massage. You can also add a few drops to your bath for a penetrating and aromatic soak.
Lavender Soy Votive: This candle has a low burn point so when the candle melts it does not burn to the touch. You can massage the melted wax into your cuticles and your skin. It will also fill your room with the peaceful scent of Lavender.
“Being Peace” by Thich Nhat Hanh: “If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
Need we say more?
You can enter the giveaway by answering the question below in the comment section of this post. Double your chances by commenting on our FB page too! Our giveaway will be live through Sunday. Monday morning we will pick a winner at random and announce it here on our blog and on our FB page.
Question: When life is hectic what do you do to center yourself and restore your inner peace?
This week we’re giving away our Mustard Milk Bath. Why? A mustard bath can rejuvenate tired, worn-out muscles and joints. It can uplift your spirit, relax your muscles and give you a feeling of well being.
Mustard Bath Benefits
Listed below are some mustard bath benefits:
- Detoxifies Your Body: Experts suggest that mustard bath can stimulate our sweat glands to produce more sweat and open our skin pores. This can help in removing toxins from the body, thereby detoxifying it.
- Relieves Stress and Tension: It is suggested that mustard bath can help in toning and soothing our worn out muscles and nerves. This can help in alleviating stress and tension.
- Induces Good Sleep: A good mustard bath can help in relaxing and soothing our tired muscles and nerves. This can promote complete relaxation of mind and body, thereby inducing deep sleep.
- Relieves Joint Pain and Aches: It is believed that mustard bath can warm up our muscles and promote blood circulation. This can help in treating muscles and joint stiffness, thereby reducing joint pain and general body aches.
Answer the question below in the comments section of this post for a chance to win our Mustard Milk Bath. We will pick a winner on Sunday, April 6, 2011.
If you comment on our Napa Valley Bath Co. Facebook Page, you get an extra tally thrown in the hat for the name draw!
The question for this week is:
What is your favorite bath routine?
“Meditation is not just a rest or retreat from the turmoil of
the stream or the impurity of the world. It is a way of being
the stream, so that one can be at home in both the white water
and the eddies. Meditation may take one out of the world,
but it also puts one totally into it.”
— Gary Snyder
Full body scans at the airport. Delays, reroutes and turbulence. Flight attendants on the brink…traveling is hard, whether it’s for work or pleasure.
How do you stay sane on the bumpy road to elsewhere? Try one or more of the following:
Pack a Snack: Even the most simple peanut butter and jelly can bring back the comfort of your home kitchen when you’re smashed in the middle seat 20,000 feet above ground. Plus, your homemade bite is bound to be a bazillion times healthier for you than anything wrapped in plastic.
Make the Mood:Whether it’s your Aunt’s buzzing fluorescent lights or a hotel’s less than adequate bulbs, come prepared. Pack a soothing candle that will fill the room with a glorious glow and offer aromatherapeutic benefits to boot.
Pillow Talk: It may seem a bit Martha Stewart to make your own lavender sleep pillow (although we highly recommend it!), but at minimum, pack something small and cozy that reminds you of home on which to rest your weary head.
B.Y.O.S: When you Bring Your Own Suds, you’re safeguarding against yucky chemicals like 1,4-dioxane, diethanolamine, and parabens. Make it organic and you’re a little closer to the great outdoors, no matter what size the hotel bathroom is.
Strike a Pose: …a yoga pose, that is. If you’ve been on your feet all day, lie on the floor with your feet up against the wall. Or tap into the warrior pose – it helps you regain focus. Print out a couple of poses from the Internet or bring a how-to book, spread out a towel, get down – and limber up!
How do you make your travel experience terrific – not terrifying? Leave your tips in the comment section below!
Our soaps are made from pure certified organic edible plant oils: organic extra virgin olive, organic palm, and organic coconut. The recipes we use create wonderfully moisturizing, gently cleansing soaps with rich lather and pure essential oil aromas. For our giveaway, we have combined three of our favorite scents:
Orange Cinnamon with Olive Mud - The sweet citrus of orange and the spicyness of cinnamon combine in a scent that enlivens and envigorates. The olive mud, ultrafine particles of olive pumace which settle out of unfiltered organic extra virgin olive oil, is a rich substance which is a source of anti-oxidants and moisturizing superfatting oil.
Rosemary with Barleygrass – An herbaceously scented essential oil, rosemary is known for its ability to purify and cleanse. Coupled with the dark green of barleygrass, this bar evokes the gentle healing power of the plant kingdom.
Peppermint with Mint Leaves – The refreshing scent of peppermint essential oil from Oregon, combined with the gentle exfoliant of finely ground spearmint leaves, creates a soap whose dark green color reflects the moist climate of the Northwest. Refreshing to the mind and cooling to the skin, peppermint has been used for thousands of years for its healing properties. MY FAVORITE!
All are packaged in our handmade burlap bag and finished with an organic sprig of our Napa Valley Lavender.
Answer the question below in the comments section of this post and get a chance to win! We will pick a winner on Sunday, March 27, 2011.
If you comment on our Napa Valley Bath Co. Facebook Page, you get an extra tally thrown in the hat for the name draw.
The question for this week is:
How do you determine what soap to buy…..scent? look? feel? trust of producer? organic? don’t use soap? 
Good luck!
Applying self-tanner – in theory – sounds like a fantastic alternative to baking under the UV dangers of a hot sun.
For the snow-sensitive among us (this winter totaled about 4 feet in my neck of the woods!), sun in a bottle is an alluring, over-the-counter temptation for countering the pasty-face blues.
But a recent reality check from my favorite green beauty author, Julie Gabriel (the green beauty guide), revealed that bronzer – not self-tanner – is the healthiest way to get your glow on. Here’s why:
• Self-tanners are made with dihydroxyacetone.
• Dihydroxyaceton (DHA) is 180% more prone to attracting free radicals (once-healthy oxygen molecules that are now overactive, unstable, and can damage skin) than untreated skin.
• So while you may be enjoying the immediate gratification of sunless, tanned skin, you’re actually applying an aging property to your face and body. Pass.
The Bronze Age
Gabriel recommends titanium oxide-based bronzers – not talc-based ones – with mica and iron oxides for coloring.
She also recommends blending some mineral or cream bronzer with your body oil or SPF-rated sunscreen lotion to get the safest healthy glow.
