Experimenting with the lemon balm (Melissa) that grows in my garden, I’ve discovered an herb that is wonderful for our skin. Anti inflammatory, anti fungal and anti viral, it has been used since Roman times called, “the elixer of life”. Lemon balm has been shown to help clear acne and used on minor scrapes and burns.
After infusing the fresh herb in organic safflower oil for 2 weeks & 100 proof vodka (smells amazing) I began mixing different recipes until I came up with products I would use. The ingredients are 100% natural and organic. The herb is from my garden, while the beeswax 10 miles down the road at Turtle bee farms. The glycerine, and essential oils are from Frontier herbs and Mountain Rose herbs.
The liquid toner is refreshing and lemony, cleansing and toning my face and neck. I think I’m younger looking already!
The body butter is a beeswax base, that will be slightly softer in warm temperatures and more solid in cooler weather. I love slathering it all over after bathing or applying liberally to rough heels, hands and elbows. I’ve even been using it lightly on my face and neck. A small amount goes a long way.
Each product retails for $12.00 and can be shipped anywhere. Wholesale is available. Please email me for further wholesale information.
robin@marvins-garden.com
Lemon balm grows freely all over my gardens. It smells of pure delight and makes a wonderful tea, lovely ice cubes, tossed into a salad or infused into oil. I did a little research and learned it’s anti inflammatory, anti fungal, natural anti biotic, and very healing for the skin. I’ve infused oils, vinegars and alcohol with the herb to extract it’s essential oils. Here’s my hand painted label for the new body butter. The experiments have turned out quite well and I’m enjoying using this on dry skin after bathing and before bed. I’m also making a lemon balm facial toner that will be ready next week for sale. Come see me at Gerych’s farmers market on Saturdays, through September, 9-noon.
Having written my state rep, emailed and prayed, Michigan has finally made a smart move, in voting yes for the new cottage food law. This means folks wanting to produce wonderful baked goods that do not need refrigeration from their home kitchens, can sell them at markets, directly to consumers. It does not allow selling to other retailers, but hey, it’s a start! It will help so many like me, who have ideas, and not a lot of money to rent kitchens or invest in one and other entrepreneurs to start business ventures in the food industry in Michigan. As during the great depression, because government stayed out of the way of business, there were more start up companies during and just after that time than any other in history. I’d say, it’s about time we return to that same entrepreneurial spirit that has made this nation so great and why people from around the world still wait years to become citizens. Now to begin planning my menu… and which markets to begin with.
God bless America, and may America Bless God
Robin ;)
