Fair Trade Shea & Fall Scents

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Did you know that October is Fair Trade Month? Aimed at raising awareness about the benefits of supporting fair trade, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more as a consumer. Fair Trade products must adhere to specific standards to ensure that workers have safe conditions and the environment is protected through sustainable practices. Another goal of Fair Trade is to alleviate poverty by investing in communities by providing access to safe water, education, and opportunities which are not typically available in the region. You can learn more about Fair Trade here.

LaviShea Lotion Bars are made with Fair Trade, unrefined shea butter which is handcrafted in Togo, West Africa. It is produced under organic standards and features the true healing and moisturizing properties which are unique to pure, unrefined shea butter (click here to read more on our website). We complement our this with 100% natural soy and premium botanical oils, essential oils, and/or skin-safe fragrances to create luxurious bars which melt with your body heat and absorb quickly without leaving a greasy residue.

In addition to our ethically-sourced ingredients, we have updated our packaging to not only be more user-friendly, but it is also now 100% Made in the USA! It is our goal to create a product that consumers can feel good about using in every way possible, and we hope our customers enjoy this change!

With the arrival of autumn, it's time to bring back our popular Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin scent!

This all-natural and gluten free lotion bar features deep notes of cinnamon, anise & a spicy apple accord swirled together into an earthy, toasted pumpkin seed base. Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin is perfect for a crisp fall evening!

May we also suggest the spicy notes of our Orange Pomander bar, which is now back in stock in our online store? This popular scent combines spicy cloves with notes of orange and cinnamon to create a classic scent for fall!

Scent Spotlight: Peppermint Spa Bar

We're starting a new blog series which will give you a closer look our specially-selected LaviShea scents. Kicking things off, we'll be spotlighting one of our newest additions to our lineup, the Peppermint Spa Bar!

Peppermint Plant

You may be most familiar with peppermint by way of peppermint tea, which is often used to soothe upset stomachs. The humble peppermint plant boasts a number of healthy benefits, and our newest scent is made with high-quality peppermint essential oil, which is naturally antifungal and antibacterial.

When applied topically, peppermint oil decreases the chances of contracting the dreaded fungal infection, making it an ideal addition to your mani/pedi routine! Peppermint oil is also naturally cooling, and it is a known pain reliever. Finally, it reduces swelling and increases circulation, making it an excellent choice for those with circulatory issues or diabetes.

Its refreshing scent will uplift your spirits, soothing stress and mental exhaustion; it is also useful in relieving nausea and headaches (even migraines!). The skin-loving ingredients of each LaviShea bar will keep your skin hydrated and supple, too - it's no wonder we dubbed our newest scent the Peppermint Spa Bar!


Please note, this blog post is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional.