Natural Sunscreens

As you enjoy what is left of your summer vacation, it's important to remember to protect your skin. Conventional sunscreens have toxic chemicals and ingredients that can do more harm to your body than good. But which natural sunscreens are not only good for you but also FEEL good? There are a lot of natural sunscreens that feel greasy, don't spread well, or just plainly don't smell good.

Luckily Mind Body Green has compiled a wonderful list of 15 Natural Sunscreens to help you pick out the right sunscreen for you and your family. Click here for the link.  

Lovetree Essentials will be at Artists & Fleas in Venice

Date/Time: Saturday, July 8, 2017
11:00am  5:00pm

Location: 1010 Abbot Kinney Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA, 90291

No plans for this Saturday? Check out Artists & Fleas in Venice, a wonderful market of crafters and other artistic vendors this Saturday, July 8th from 11-5pm. It's located in the vibrant, artistic community of Venice at the Westminster Avenue Elementary School at Abbey Kinney and the corner of Westminster Avenue. We will have a booth and will be selling our organic bath and body products. Our products have no toxins, no parabens, no sulfates, etc - no creepy stuff because we love you! 

ALL NEW Tranquility Facial Serum

Do you love summer but hate sweating off your moisturizer? Our ALL NEW Tranquility Facial Serum is the perfect #summer #moisturizer-  #organic and quickly #absorbs into your #skin! 

This rich serum is full of skin loving oils including #vetiver known for its #calming and #antiinflammatory properties. 

Ingredients: organic argan oil, organic Rosehip seed oil, organic essential oils of frankincense, rose, vetiver, helichrysum and carrot seed. 

#organicbeauty #organicskincare #organicmoisturizer #organicfaceoil #organicfacecare #faceoil #skincare #essentialoils #loveyourskin #gentle #skincareroutine

Lovetree Essentials will be Channel Islands Harbor Block Party: Crafters' Market

Lovetree Essentials will be selling our bath and body products at the upcoming Channel Islands Harbor Block Party- Crafters' Market. This fantastic all-day event will feature a 10K race and 5K Fun Run/Walk, children's parade, electric boat parade, crafters' market, and fireworks. Come celebrate the 4th of July with us at this wonderful event. 

Date: July 4th, 2017

Location: 
3350 South Harbor Blvd  
Oxnard, CA 93035 (adjacent to Marine Emporium Landing Shopping Center)

Annual 4th of July Channel Islands Harbor 10K Race & 5K Fun Run/Walk
7:00 am Registration & Check-In
10K & 5K Races start together at 8:00 am
Race Information and Entry Form

Annual Channel Islands Harbor 4th of July Children's Parade
Parade starts at 10:30 a.m.
Parade route: Harbor Blvd. from Albacore to Cabezone Circle
Official Children's Parade Entry/Release Form

Electric Boat Parade
Parade starts at 6:00pm. 
For more information please contact Frank Laza at (805) 985-4563

Daytime Activities
Marine Emporium Landing will have activities between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., including a crafters’ market, inflatable fun zone, a rock climbing wall and food booths.

Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. and can be viewed throughout the Harbor.
For information about becoming a vendor for this event, contact Raw Inspiration at (818) 591-8161

Lovetree Essentials will be at Odd Nights at the Autry This Friday

We will be a vendor at the Odd Nights at the Autry this Friday, June 16, 2017. The event is held o outside on the Autry Lawn. There will be shopping, live music, food, and crafts. The Odd Market is an independent bazaar with more than 100 vendor booths.

Select museum galleries will be open from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

For a list of vendors and other event updates, visit TheOddMarket.com.

Location: Autry Lawn (4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462)

Admission: Free for Autry Members and Children Under 12 / $5 General Admission

RSVP/Reservations: No Reservations Necessary

Living Beauty Foundation's Annual Serenity Yoga Retreat

We all need somebody to lean on. Looking forward to assisting at the Living Beauty Foundation's Annual Serenity Yoga Retreat. They offer great programs to connect, empower and lift up women in survivorship. I bet you know a woman who could benefit from their programs. Spread the word. ♥ 

Check out their website here. 

Ingredient Spotlight: Sage

A favorite herb for first aid and skin care. It has astringent properties and is especially helpful to those with oily or combination skin. Sage also makes a great deodorant and is said to help with hair growth as well.

Product Highlight: Aloe Chamomile Moisturizing Cream

Are you looking for a lightweight moisturizing cream that works wonders not only on your body but also your face? Our soothing Aloe Chamomile Moisturizing Cream is perfect for radiant and glowing skin all over! This almost fragrance free cream easily absorbs into skin because of the jojoba which is closest to our natural sebum. Skin soothing and healing Chamomile is naturally antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory. The essential oil blend in the cream is specifically mixed to benefit skin by their natural healing and moisturizing properties.

Handmade. Local. Cruelty Free. Natural. Because we love YOU!

Suggested Use: Massage into skin to soften & restore skin's natural elasticity. Absorbs quickly. May be used on face. Discontinue if irritation occurs. External use only

Ingredient Spotlight: Calendula

Beautiful home grown #calendula! 
The beautiful bright yellow/orange flower of calendula has #antimicrobial and #antiinflammatory properties. It is #gentle enough for all #skintypes but especially for #damaged or #irritatedskin. The oil made from the petals is also a favorite in infant and child skin care products. #skincare #handmadewithlove #loveyourskin #organic#organicskincare #greenbeauty #cleaningredients #ingredients#ingredientspotlight

Lovetree Essentials will be at the Spring 2017 Patchwork Show in Long Beach

Your skin is going to totally LOVE our new Summer goodies!  And, we're introducing a brand new DIY area where you can create your own bath salts blend to take home.

Last month, I had the privilege Patchwork Show creators Nicole and Delilah last month at Craftcation and it made me even more thrilled to be a part of this show.  The Spring 2017 Patchwork Show is in Long Beach on June 11th from 11am-5pm. Patchwork Show is Dear Handmade Life’s bi-annual, makers festival showcasing local emerging artists,crafters and designers alongside artisan food, DIY craft workshops, gourmet food trucks and indie music.

Grab the fam and come say hi! Dogs are welcome, but maybe you knew that because hey, it's Long Beach!

Event Time: 11am-5pm

Location: Long Beach Marine Stadium
5255 E Paoli Way,
Long Beach, California 90803

Ticket Price: FREE

For more information, clickhere for the Dear Handmade Life's official website.

Product Highlight: Himalayan Rose Deodorant

Our long-lasting aluminum free deodorant refreshes while it conditions your skin (and keeps you smelling great).

Simply massage a small amount into your armpit! Made with only the best ingredients- organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, calendula-infused jojoba oil, arrowroot powder, beeswax, baking soda, vitamin E, and a blend of pure essential oils. If it melts, give it a stir and refrigerate until solid again, remove from fridge and apply as usual.

Moonwater Farm's Open House Event

We had a wonderful time at Moonwater Farm's Open House event yesterday. There was a farm tour, potluck lunch, and a DIY Bath Salts Workshop by our very own Ann (Lovetree Essentials). It was a wonderful day of sharing, learning, and lots of laughs.

To plan a visit to Moonwater Farm, visit their website here. 

Ingredient Highlight: Rose

Rose flowers are exquisite, fragrant, and healing. They gently nourish, rejuvenate, and balance most skin types which makes it a great toner (we're working on one!). They are lightly astringent but not drying and works magic on aged skin. And they're anti-inflammatory as their calming properties can also help sooth rosacea and eczema. You can use rose petals directly on your skin as a mask or boil for rose water or use the rose oil- it's incredibly versatile.

Divine Mother's Day Scrub Set

Give the special mama in your life the gift set that will nourish her senses and scrub her cares away. This inclusive scrub set features: a Citrus Bergamot Sugar Scrub perfect for exfoliating and locking in moisture; Himalayan Rose Shea Body Butter to leave skin silky smooth; Lime Lip Scrub for simply soft lips; and Goddess Face and Mist Spray a perfect face toner and body mist to smell divine. 

Gift Set Includes:

Citrus Bergamot Sugar Scrub (8oz)
Himalayan Rose Shea Body Butter (2.6oz)
Goddess Face and Body Mist (2oz)
Lime Lip Scrub (0.5oz)

Divine Mother's Day Bath Set

Give the special mama in your life a gift set that will nourish her senses and restore her zen. This exclusive bath set features: Himalayan Rose Soaking Salts perfect for melting stress away; Himalayan Rose Shea Body Butter to leave skin silky smooth; Lime Lip Scrub for simply soft lips; and Goddess Face and Body Mist, a perfect facial toner and body spray to smell divine. And, of course, there's NO creepy stuff like parabens, PEG, SLS or synthetic fragrances, because we love you and your mama!

Gift Set Includes:

Himalayan Rose Soaking Salts (8oz)
Himalayan Rose Shea Body Butter (2.6oz)
Goddess Face and Body Mist (2oz)
Lime Lip Scrub (0.5oz)

Price: $45