Lotions have become a popular item at the store. Once you have a fresh made lotion it is hard to use anything else! I did not expect the lotions to be such a big part of the sales at the store and feel I need to explain a few things. First of all, making lotion is difficult. The batches vary in color, scent and consistency, depending on the temperature, humidity and source of ingredients. I always expect some type of variant and I am patient if a batch doesn’t come out perfect every time. I figure if it still works—it works, for me personally anyway. I ask that you understand that making lotion really wasn’t in the plan, at least not as much as I am currently making. When I first started I only made one fresh batch on Thursdays, but very quickly I was getting orders for the other formulas so now I have most formulas available all the time depending on which ingredients are in stock. Second, I switched packaging to one size. The new containers are recyclable, and they do not leak and best of all they are sealed which has made manufacturing them so much better. I also like the fact that they are food containers, because I usually compare my product to produce in regards to the fact that they won’t stay fresh forever and for you to use them and seeing them in the food container helps you remember that. It was too difficult for me to keep up with making 3 different sizes and seemed that people tended to want the one size I didn’t have in stock. So now I offer one size only—it is 6oz, which is right in the middle of the small and medium sizes that I offered before. The lotion is also priced in the middle at $7.50 each. This price is technically considered a wholesale price. I try to keep the prices down for you as much as I can. I understand that the new packaging isn’t what you are accustomed to, but I would need to raise the prices by over $2 each to keep making them in the small, medium, large jars like I did before. You see, I bought the jars years ago on clearance and to reorder them now it is simply just too much. If you want a fancier container you can buy your own and repackage when you get home. Last point I need to discuss is the ingredient coconut oil, I use organic virgin coconut oil for many of the lotions. It is a light oil that is loaded with nutrients for the skin. When it is cold (less than 72 degrees Fahrenheit) is solidifies and looks like lard. When it warms it is clear liquid oil that pores like water. If you are storing your lotion in a cool place it will get hard. There is nothing wrong with it, it is perfectly good, just keep it in a warm room to have a softer consistency. On the opposite end of this topic, if the lotion becomes too warm it will melt and separate. If separation occurs, stir it a bit and it should be fine. Once again nothing is wrong with it and it will still moisturize your skin. I hope everybody enjoys the fresh made lotion and understands that this has natural charm and will vary from batch to batch. Normally the lotion will stay fresh for about 3 months, but I cannot guarantee this because I do not know what type of environment you are taking it to. So please use common sense and notice if the lotion starts to smell rancid or if it starts to discolor, I advise you not to use it. If you want more info on the individual types of lotion visit them on our webstore, you will find the link on the products page. Moisturize – Naturally! Lori Marie

 

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