Something I make for personal use is what's known as magnesium oil --- an aqueous solution featuring magnesium chloride dissolved into water. I use it to relax and soothe foot and leg muscles so I can fall asleep a little more easily at night, and I was surprised to learn this has become a trendy item online! I make my own magnesium oil with magnesium chloride, aloe vera juice, and a hint of lavender essential oil. I've noticed that other formulas contain arnica and peppermint and/or menthol, but those ingredients are already featured in my cooling muscle balm.

Question: Would you be interested in my magnesium oil formula? Is it something I should consider offering? And, if I did, would you prefer it to contain mint and/or lavender, or would you prefer it to be unscented?

Please let me know your thoughts by replying to this message 😊

A few jars of calendula salve made from flowers grown last summer are still available here: https://justthegoods.net/products/just-the-goods-limited-edition-traditional-calendula-salve-made-withbeeswax​

Beyond that, I have an interesting stock of calendula salve made from conventionally purchased calendula oil. Earlier this year I was asked to undertake a special order of 25 jars of calendula salve. Prior to shipping, the client needed to cancel the order and requested that I hold it so they could re-submit payment in a few months. Sadly the client was no longer able to follow through with their order in the end; but, looking on the bright side, I now have 25 jars of calendula salve I'd love to offer you at 30% off the regular price so it can move out into the world and be enjoyed!

Back until the end of September, another gourmand scented, this time featuring the delicious interplay of vanilla and orange. Since this lotion uses only natural plant-based essential oils and absolutes, it has a warm scent with a touch of sweetness akin to real food ingredients rather than artificial candy notes. Like all other Just the Goods' scented lotions, this scent holds close to the body and doesn't project or linger so it provides comforting aromatherapy upon application, but is still appropriate to wear in environments where strong scents are discouraged 😊

Like Just the Goods' regularly available hand/body lotion, this variety is made from nourishing grapeseed oil, which is packed with antioxidants including vitamin E to reduce inflammation and supports the production of collagen making it an effective, fast absorbing, and long lasting moisturizer.

This is a quick note to say that the last batch of rose shimmer lip balm is now available and I'm already starting to imagine what the next limited edition variety might be... Spruce tip? Or maybe basil and mandarin?
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Strawberry Face Mask

Strawberry season in Manitoba typically begins at the end of June. Fortunately many of our plants survived the winter (and hungry bunnies and voles!) so I'm hoping for an abundant harvest that I can turn into strawberry face mask! I know many of you have been asking when it will be back in stock... I will absolutely let you know the moment I've dehydrated enough to make it available 😊

New Perfumes

I'm working on a limited edition cedarwood perfume oil that's almost finished. And, as soon as my geraniums burst into their next growth phase, and once tomato leaves are abundant, I'm going to tincture both for further experiments in alcohol-based perfume sprays. Hopefully these leafy experiments are as delightfully verdant as I imagine... I'll keep you posted 💚

My friend Nada recently started a Substack account to share her work as a herbalist, nutrition educator, and recipe writer. Her first issue features an exciting twist on a culinary staple: dandelion stem kimchi! It looks delicious, and I'm very excited about her future posts!

Click below to learn about the nutritional benefits of both kimchi and dandelion, and to explore this recipe!