Just the Goods Newsletter - Spring 2024
Happy Spring!
Wherever you are, I hope you’re enjoying brighter days and — in that spirit — find yourself feeling refreshed and uplifted!
I’m excited because the calendula I grew last summer has almost fully infused into olive oil, and is therefore almost ready for salve making! I’m also delighted to report that my experiments with floral hydrosol hair perfume blends are coming along nicely! I can’t wait to share those with you. But, before they’re finished, I have one new item to offer, which turned into two… please find details below 🙂
New from Just the Goods
Last summer’s garden gave me a beautiful abundance of California poppies! Instead of hanging this harvest to dry as I did the summer previous, I used a dehydrator and I’m so pleased with the results -- the petals were preserved so nicely! If you’re familiar with the cut and sifted herb that typically comes from most growers/suppliers, chances are you haven’t seen them as bright and full as this!
In any case, I wasn’t sure how folks might best enjoy using them, so I invited those on Instagram to respond to a poll and deep rest bath salts was the overwhelming favourite.
The bath salts feature:
Magnesium sulphate (aka Epsom salt) relieves muscle tension
Since ancient times, hops have been prized for their ability to promote gentle relaxation, both when consumed in beverages, and enjoyed in a bath (Organic, grown by Rebel Roots Farm)
Maypop (aka passion flower) reduces restlessness by helping to quiet a busy mind, which in turn supports deeper, more restorative sleep. Where skin care is concerned, it's said to be high in antioxidants that help protect skin against environmental stressors, while it's high levels of vitamins A and C nourish skin keeping it firm and capable of regeneration, and valuable omega-6 essential fatty acids help to prevent dryness (Organic, sourced by Harmonic Arts)
Although california poppy is most frequently enjoyed as a tea or tincture, it is often used as part of a herbal compress on the skin to help promote rest by soothing the nervous system (Organic, grown by Just the Goods)
Aromatherapeutically, marjoram essential oil soothes emotions to provide gentle relief from sadness, tension, and anxiety to support sleep
Chamomile essential oil reduces inflammation and helps soothe nerves
The bath salts finished up all the California poppy I had on hand, but I still had some hops left, so -- reflecting on how nice it is to enjoy a cup of soothing herbal tea before, during, or after a bath -- I decided to share my favourite deep rest tea, as well.
The tea features:
Maypop (aka passion flower) is said to reduce restlessness by helping to quiet a busy mind, which in turn supports deeper, more restorative sleep (Certified organic, sourced by Harmonic Arts)
Chamomile is appreciated worldwide for its ability to support relaxation by reducing feelings of anxiety, which can in turn help the body prepare for restful sleep (Certified Organic, sourced by Westpoint Naturals)
Hops is traditionally used to encourage drowsiness and welcome gentle rest (Certified organic, sourced by Harmonic Arts)
Both the bath salts and tea blend can be found in the same place on the website, right here: https://justthegoods.net/products/just-the-goods-deep-rest-bath-salts
Last chance
In case you missed it, or if you loved it and would like some more, this is a gentle reminder that this limited edition hand and body lotion featuring cardamom, rose, and a touch of anise for sweetness is available until the end of March 😊
Evoking the soft scent of a delicate custard dessert, this lotion offers soothing aromatherapy upon application without the lingering scent of a perfume product making it suitable for wearing at times/in places where strong scents aren't welcome.
And, like Just the Goods' regularly available hand/body lotion, this variety is made from grape seed oil as an affordable base for an effective, fast absorbing, and long lasting moisturizer.
Find it here: https://justthegoods.net/products/limited-edition-just-the-goods-cardamom-rose-hand-body-lotion
New from other makers
It has been a pleasure hosting Attitude, a fellow maker of EWG Verified skin and body care that formulates with an emphasis on clean, high-performance ingredients packaged in less plastic. Beyond creating a fantastic range of products, Attitude has also committed to offsetting their impact by planting trees for every product sold! Very cool!
Attitude's body wash, toothpaste, and more continues to fly off our shelves into your homes -- I hope this means you’re enjoying it as much as we are! When placing another order last week, I was thrilled to see they’ve started welcoming partners to carry their range of body wash and hand soap formulated especially for sensitive skin, all of which is now available at justthegoods.net! And, you’ll also find that I’ve started hosting their flavoured lip balms, too 🙂
The four available varieties of body wash and hand soap formulated for sensitive skin are as follows:
Unscented
Argan oil scented with a delicate combination of peach and sweet vanilla
Avocado oil scented with fresh apple fragrance and hints of herbaceous rosemary
Chamomile scented with chamomile, sweet floral jasmine and vanilla notes
And, four varieties of lip balm are also available:
Unflavoured
Coconut
Mint
Watermelon
For those curious… I ordered a collection of their 2024 EWG Verified sunscreen formulas, but strangely they haven’t arrived yet 🤔 I’ll keep you posted as soon as they’re ready to share! 🙂
About this newsletter
You are receiving this newsletter because --- as per the conditions outlined by the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation that came into effect July 1, 2014 --- you've been in touch with Just the Goods in the past either by making a purchase or requesting wholesale information within the last two years, or you have chosen to remain subscribed to this quarterly newsletter rather than choosing to click the unsubscribe link at the base of each of each one. With that said, if you would prefer to no longer receive communications from Just the Goods, please let me know and I will remove your email address immediately. And of course, you may also unsubscribe using the link below 🙂
As always, thank you for your ongoing support! It is an absolute pleasure to handcraft natural skin and body care products, providing a healthier, small-scale alternative to the corporate "beauty industry". I wouldn't be able to do it without you!
With all best,
Milena (she/they)
Just the Goods (Winnipeg, MB)
handmade natural + affordable skincare for everyone
http://www.justthegoods.net