While I have always been interested in natural products, when I developed a severe sensitivity to fragrances, I had to seek out naturally-scented or un-scented products.

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After taking an “Herbal Medicine Making” class at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden where I learned how to infuse oil with herbs, I began making my own herbal salves and lip balms, and then room sprays and body lotions.

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During the pandemic I taught myself to make cold-process soap and have enjoyed formulating recipes and trying new designs. Soap-making is my happy place, and it has been fun to be creative and to challenge myself—and to learn hot-process and liquid soap making as well.

 

Positive feedback and encouragement from friends and family who tried out my soaps, salves, lip balms, and lotions led me to decide to share them with others who may be searching for all natural, organic, handmade, and locally made products.

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I formulate my recipes using several luxurious oils and butters, and organic ingredients whenever possible. I only use a select few essential oils and never any fragrance oils or perfumes. And I only use natural colorants like clays and botanical powders in the soap, never any micas or even titanium dioxide. Because of this, the scents are subtle and the colors a bit muted, but always something natural and non-toxic.

 

Creating these soaps, lip balms, herbal salves, and lotions has been a wonderful experience, and Janet’s Organics has grown “organically.”