First, the reason Tallow is beneficial in skincare is it really closely mimics the fats and oils we have naturally in our skin. 

As we get older, our skin slows down on the production of these oils that keep our skin soft, and youthful-looking.

Grass-fed tallow helps put back what time takes away.
Rejuvenating the appearance of the skin, as well as smoothing out the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

WHAT IS TALLOW?

• It’s is an incredibly nourishing, vitamin-rich form of pure, rendered animal fat.
• Healthy fats are actually beneficial AND essential when it comes to our overall health, starting at a cellular level.

 Tallow (specifically from grass-fed cows), is a game-changer. Not only is beef tallow a healthy cooking fat, but it also acts as a topical superfood for the skin!

WHY IS TALLOW WORK IN SKINCARE?

Tallow is incredibly effective in improving skin cell health due to the similar makeup it has to our skin. Our cell membranes are made up of mostly fatty acids, with at least 50% being saturated fats. Tallow is also made up of about 50% saturated fats – with the remaining amount being monounsaturated – making it compatible with our cell biology and powerfully nourishing for our cell health.

WHAT IS IN TALLOW?

• • Vitamin A – encourages the production of collagen, elastin, and healthy skin cells + strengthens tissue to keep skin firm, smooth and youthful while helping to heal skin issues from acne to aging.
  • Vitamin D – contributes to skin cell development, repair, metabolism, and immune function + protects and rejuvenates the skin by protecting against free radicals that cause premature aging.
  • Vitamin K – an important role in skin tone, texture, and overall health + soothes skin inflammation and irritations while helping to speed up the healing process.
  • Vitamin E – Powerful antioxidant that repairs and reverses free radical damage + deeply hydrates and promotes healing in skin’s appearance.

CAN ANYONE USE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN TALLOW?

• Tallow is safe + effective for every area of the body (even for babies!)
• It is readily absorbed by the skin (because of its similar structure) leaving skin looking radiant, rather than oily.

WHAT PRODUCTS CAN INCLUDE TALLOW?

• Facial Creams
• Body Butter
• Lotion Bars
• Lip Balm
• Deodorant

All of these products can be made with Tallow to create a beautifying blend of responsibly sourced animal fats + organic plant oils that work together to deeply moisturize and nourish the skin.

Our skin needs these nutrients and fats together in order to stay healthy, elastic and balanced.

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Rejuvenating Pink Himalayan bath salt scrub benefits are endless.   The cold winter months are really tough on the skin.  No more high humidity and moist skin.  Nope..  the furnace is running and there’s no humidity, I’m finding that my skin is so dry… like cracking dry…

So to help with exfoliating, the skin treatment of Rejuvenating Pink Himalayan bath salt scrub is exactly what is needed. Why salt rather than sugar?????

The main difference between sugar and salt scrubs is the size of the granules. Epson salt has larger granules, so it will exfoliate! A perfect solution for buffing away calluses and rough skin!

It is great for the legs, feet, and elbows; don’t use it on your face!!!

Salt scrubs:

• allow your skin to absorb moisturizer better
• unclog pores and prevent ingrown hairs
• leave your skin smooth

Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) has many benefits

• reducing inflammation
• helping muscle
• nerve function
• helping to prevent artery hardening
• Sulfates help improve the absorption of nutrients
• flush toxins
• help ease migraine headaches
• replenishes the level of Magnesium
• creates a feeling of calm and relaxation
• improve sleep and concentration

Oh and don’t forget the coconut oil – so much to love! Coconut oil is a major moisturizer and so much more. The coconut oil that I use is organic virgin coconut oil.  It is solid, but melts easily and has a lovely coconut scent. In order to keep it from solidifying in the scrub, it is whipped with an electric mixer.

Benefits of coconut oil for your skin

• rich in fatty acids
• antioxidants
• helps prevent aging 
• antibacterial
• antifungal
• an abundant source of lauric acid

Lavender oil is a great choice to add to the scrub.  Its known for its calming, soothing, and relaxing qualities. Plus, it helps skin recover quickly.

The salt scrub has many benefits for you.  Make your scrub today or order www.therootedhaven.com

This easy Rejuvenating Pink Himalayan Salt scrub is exfoliating, relaxing, and just plain good for you! Say goodbye to rough skin!

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Some of you are thinking it’s winter and my skin is really hurting.   The perfect solution is Refreshing healing facial serum with rosehip oil. Face oils are considered a type of emollient, which means they help strengthen the outer layer of your skin 

Well, the truth is Rosehip oil hydrates and moisturizes. And since it is winter and cold, my skin needs both of those things!

Your skin naturally makes oils and lipids, which help prevent water loss from our skin and keep it hydrated. Face oils are substances that help complement our natural oils. 

Facial oil’s overall purpose is to serve as an extra level of protection for your skin.

Many people are afraid to put oil on their skin.  They think it’s going to make them break out or cause their skin to feel greasy.  

Facial oils are extremely beneficial:

• Strengthens the skin barrier to trap moisture and hydrate the skin.
• Supports soft and supple skin.
• Evens skin complexion.
• Regulates natural sebum (oil) production.
• Reduces acne breakouts and blemishes (anti-inflammatory properties)
• Cleanses the skin (antibacterial properties)

But in addition to those important abilities, it also:

1. brightens the skin
2. reduces inflammation
3. helps collagen formation

Then you add a few essential oils such as

• geranium,
• lavender
• carrot seed oil

Carrot Seed Oil also does amazing things for your skin.  Its:

• • antibacterial
  • antifungal
  • anti-inflammatory
  • antioxidant 

Now you’ve got yourself a fantastic facial serum.

You can put a few drops after cleansing your face.  Face oils can be applied either in the morning or evening or can even be used as a spot treatment to tackle skin issues like dark spots and dryness. It feels great and soothing. The results will amaze you and your skin will thank you.

If you don’t have time to make your own, order now at:

www.Therootedhaven.com

We’ll ship it out the next day!

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Have you heard about lotion sticks? Hand-poured organic solid lotion stick with beeswax is a solid block of lotion. They are used for moisturizing skin in part of your personal care routine.  I am a huge fan of these bars.  You will be too after trying one. Let me tell you about them.

• Lotion sticks are solid
• Made entirely of oils and waxes
• No water added
• No preservative needed
• Inexpensive to make

How to use a Non-greasy Lotion Stick

You can rub them on the backs of your hands, or all over your feet, elbows, or knees. As the natural warmth of your body heats them up, they begin to melt leaving behind non-greasy, soft, beautiful skin!

Why use Non-greasy Lotion Stick

The non-greasy lotion bar is environmentally friendly.  Because no plastic bottles or containers are needed.  They seal your skin for all-day protection. Personally, I love them!

• Great for hands, feet, or anywhere needed on body
• Less mess
• Non-greasy
• Easily absorbed
• Airplane friendly
• Easy to store in purse or carry-on
• Can be taken anywhere
• Less packaging and waste
• Great gifts for friends and teachers

Benefits of the lotion stick ingredients:

• Beeswax excels at moisturizing and hydrating the skin.
• Shea butter works as an emollient to soothe skin.
• Cocoa Butter is high in fatty acids. It creates a protective barrier that holds in moisture and prevents your skin from drying.
• Soothing in winter or summertime.

How to make Organic Lotion stick

1 cup Butter (shea, cocoa, mango, or combination of your preference)

1/2 cup Coconut oil

1 cup Beeswax

1 Teaspoon Vitamin E (to increase shelf life)

Add the Essential oils of your choice after the oils are melted.

Lotion bars can be poured into the mold of your choice.  There are many silicone molds on the internet; big or small, decorative or simple.

Order yours today www.therootedhaven.com

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Throughout the year, many people suffer from sensitive skin.  There are many Advantages of Sea Buckthorn. 

 Skin issues occur for many reasons.  Maybe you get hives or have a case of rosacea.  During the winter days when the humidity level is very low, you struggle with dry skin or dermatitis.

What is Sea Buckthorn?

Sea buckthorn oil is extracted from the berries, leaves, and seeds of the Sea Buckthorn plant.  It is a small shrub that grows in the Himalayan region.  Some refer to it as the “superfruit” of skincare.

Sea Buckthorn is especially high in Vitamin C and Vitamin E.  The Sea Buckthorn plant berries contain ten times more vitamin C than an orange. Also the third-highest source of Vitamin E in the plant world.

Sea Buckthorn oil is well known for its

• anti-aging benefits 
• skin healing benefits
• repair oxidative damage
• wonderful anti-aging properties
• hydrates the skin 
• promotes the formation of collagen
• rich in vitamins and minerals

Sea Buckthorn can also be ingested:

• lowering blood pressure
• reduced risk of heart disease and
• reduced the risk of cancer

Facial issues that Sea Buckthorn helps repair:

• blemishes and acre
• psoriasis
• eczema
• rosacea 
• aging

Sea Buckthorn Lotion ingredients:

The Rooted Haven has a great lotion infusing the benefits of Sea Buckthorn and the following additional ingredients.

• Sea Buckthorn Oil

• Shea Butter assists the skin in
  • soothing
  • healing
  •  
  •  
  • anti-inflammatory
  • high in fatty acids
  • help smooth the skin.

• Coconut oil is also used in our lotion.  It helps with:
  • moisturizing 
  • protecting the skin
  • promotes skin elasticity
  • heals skin conditions such as:
    • eczema
    • dermatitis 
    • psoriasis

• Sunflower Oil  is
  • rich in linoleic acid, and
  • used topically in the treatment of essential fatty-acid deficiency
  • has high absorption
  • helps maintain the skin barrier
  • decrease transepidermal water loss especially in dermatitis
• Organic Beeswax
  • the protective layer on the skin
  • humectant
  • helps the skin stay hydrated

When these ingredients are combined it creates a soothing, toning, calming feeling to those areas that are in need of repair.

Order Sea Buckthorn Lotion from www.Therootedhaven.com

Your skin will heal and glow.

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Moisturizing Anti-Bug kids salve bar works!  It’s summer, and in the midwest, that means mosquitoes and other bugs! During this time of year, if you are planning to garden, play, camp, or anything outside you’ve got to be prepared to encounter bugs.

There are many products on the market; some are natural while some include DEET or other types of chemicals.

We choose to avoid chemicals and look for many alternatives.

When making your own insect repellent you can decide what scent and how strong you want to make it.  Moisturizing Anti-Bug kids salve bar can be made into a salve or lotion bar.

The essential oils that I used in making this lotion are safe for children ages 2-10. This combination contains 100% pure, undiluted essential oils citronella, pink grapefruit, geranium, lavender, tea tree, and patchouli.

•  Lavender also shows to repels mosquitoes.
  • While having analgesic, and antiseptic qualities.
  • You can easily grow beautiful plants to repel insects.
• Geranium oil contains an active ingredient called Geraniol. 
  • It has been proven effective in repelling a wide variety of insects, including mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, ants, fleas, gnats, and ticks. …
  • You might even plant a few of these bug-repelling plants around the patio.
•  Citronella also repels mosquitoes. 
• Grapefruit essential oils contain the chemical nootkatone. 
  •  Also found in Alaska yellow cedar trees and other citrus fruit.
  • Nootkatone is non-greasy, dries quickly,
  • And has a pleasant grapefruit odor to it. 
•  Patchouli essential oil can act as a
  • strong and effective insect repellent
  • to keep mosquitoes, bed bugs, ants, flies, moths, and fleas away 
  • provides a natural way to eradicate pests.

This natural chemical is effective at repelling not only mosquitoes and ticks

These essential oils are the main ingredients for the lotion bar. The lotion is a great way to apply to yourself or kids because no spray is getting in their eyes, mouth, etc… Not to mention is soothing on the skin if you need a little moisturizer!

Contact The Rooted Haven if you’d like to purchase!

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This Handcrafted Shea Butter lotion is the perfect addition to your skin routine.  This cream can be applied to the body or face!

It is a natural moisturizer that is safe for all skin types that will leave your skin feeling soft, silky, and smooth.

Shea butter lotion also has the ability to deeply penetrate into your skin’s surface to reduce inflammation from rashes or bug bites.

The properties in this product can even help with issues such as:

• eczema
• psoriasis
• sunburns

If you’re looking for a new moisturizing lotion then we suggest you try The Rooted Haven’s recipe.

The Rooted Haven’s Shea Butter lotion recipe is ultra-moisturizing. The lotion consists of shea butter, jojoba oil, carrot seed oil, and essential oils.

Why use shea butter?

Shea butter has a high level of natural antioxidants which promote healthy skin cells that are less likely to break down or wrinkle. It is rich in vitamin A, E, and F which help soothe your skin and prevent premature aging as well.

Jojoba oil benefits :

• natural anti-inflammatory
• helps to prevent and fight bacteria 
• penetrates deeply into your skin’s surface
• help with moisturizing dry, itchy, or damaged skin

It even allows for the absorption of other oils and substances deeper into your skin so you get more benefits from them as well.

Carrot seed oil benefits:

The carrot seed oil in the lotion is:

• Rich in essential fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins 
• promote healthy skin cells which are less likely to break down or wrinkle
• contains a high level of antioxidants 
• help your body fight free radicals, lipid peroxides

The essential oils in the lotion have long been used for their anti-inflammatory properties as well as to promote healthy and hydrated skin cells.

The Rooted Haven Shea Butter Lotion also includes vitamin E which is great for those with sensitive skin or people who want to avoid chemicals such as parabens.

Shea Butter Lotion

1/2 c. shea butter

2 Tbl spoon Jojoba Oil

1/8 tsp Carrot Seed Oil

1/8 tsp Vit. E

Essential oils of your choice.

Melt shea butter and jojoba oil.  Once cooled add Carrot Seed Oil, Vit. E, and essential oil.  After the mixture solidifies whip until fluffy.  

If you don’t want to make, contact The Rooted Haven.  

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Do you need help getting to sleep?  Do you feel like you’ll never fall asleep? Did you know that Vetiver essential oil assists with sleep?

Sleep is important.  It’s a large part of being healthy.   So it’s important to make sure you are getting enough quality sleep each night. This simple deep sleep salve as a nighttime sleep aid will help you achieve a good night’s sleep.

This deep sleep salve is a great option for those who don’t want to take pills.   But want to sleep better at night. There are many things in life that prevent or make it difficult to sleep.    Anxiety, stress, a snoring spouse, a newborn or child, illness, or just being overly tired.

Deep sleep salve is just what you need to get that full night’s sleep.

Health and mental issues from not sleeping enough

• Fatigue
• Lack of concentration
• Memory
• Mood
• Memory 

Our Deep Sleep salve include organic essential oils that have  wonderful medicinal properties.  You can keep the salve handy in your kitchen, home apothecary or next to your bed. Just a few simple ingredients and super effective.  Deep Sleep salve allows you to get a good deep sleep.  You’ll wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start the day.

The base for the sleep salve is coconut oil, sweet almond oil melted with beeswax.

Lavender essential oil is added to this salve.  Lavender is very versatile and only of the most popular essential oils.

Medicinal abilities of Lavender

• Insomnia
• Relaxing
• Helps with wound healing
• Reduces anxiety
• Stress
• Depression

Vetiver is another essential oil that is used in Deep Sleep Salve.

Medicinal benefits of Vetiver

• Reduces restlessness
• Anxiety
• Low agitation
• Helps with calmness
• Reduces inflammation
• Promotes restful sleep

Apply after the salve is solid.  You rub it into your temples or forehead.  Try massaging on your toddler’s feet then put socks on right before bed. Sweet dreams…..

Order your Deep Sleep salve www.therootedhaven.com

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