Beltane Natural Hand Lotion – Rose & Jasmine, Paraben-Free

Beltane Natural Hand Lotion – Rose & Jasmine, Paraben-Free

The Beltane Natural Hand Lotion is a handcrafted, paraben-free hand lotion scented with rose, jasmine, clary sage, and frankincense, a small daily dose of the Celtic May Day festival.

Hands take the brunt of the day. This one answers back with the scent of Beltane: blooming rose and jasmine, a clearing breath of clary sage, the warm resin of frankincense. It sinks in fast, so you can moisturize and get straight back to it. No slick palms, no waiting around for it to dry.

A rose and jasmine hand lotion that's worth keeping at the kitchen sink, the desk, and the nightstand, anywhere you could use a bit of summertime bliss.

At a glance

• Scent - Rose, jasmine, clary sage, frankincense; soft floral, lightly herbal
• Feel - Fast-absorbing, non-greasy
• Made - Handcrafted in small batches in Kitsap County, Washington
• Free of - Parabens, phthalates, plastics, and alcohols

Fragrance Notes

• Rose - An unequaled fragrance valued throughout history for its iconic yet delicate aroma
• Jasmine - This lush, delicate flower brings a warm, romantic sweetness to the blend
• Clary Sage - A cleansing, musky fragrance, this therapeutic sage is prized for its calming mix of floral and herbal aroma
• Frankincense - This ancient resin bursts with a rich and complex aroma of citrus, wood, and spice

What Is Beltane?

For thousands of years, May 1st has marked Beltane on the Gaelic calendar. This ancient fertility festival celebrates the arrival of summer and the bounty of the land: the flowers are in bloom, the forests and hills are teeming with newborn life, and the crops are growing. After long months of cold, the land is once again alive.

If there is any one practice related to Beltane, it's the bonfire. Beltane, alongside Imbolc, Lughnasadh, and Samhain, form the Fire Festivals, half of the ancient Wheel of the Year solar calendar. The other half is the Sabbaths, or the High Holidays, on the Solstices and Equinoxes. Each of these ancient celebrations marks the passing of time, always with a cleansing rite of fire.

Yet for Beltane, fire is more than symbolic. Landing as it does on May Day, this ancient holiday is an important moment on the Celtic calendar, when the balance tips from darkness to light as the Sun slowly moves towards its zenith overhead. Bonfires were lit in honor of the Sun, seen as a protective father figure, to ask for protection as crops and herds began to grow in the warm Spring weather. 

Want to learn more? Check out our blog on Beltane's origins here.

FAQ

• What does Beltane hand lotion smell like? Rose and jasmine up front, with herbal clary sage and warm frankincense underneath.
• Is this hand lotion paraben-free? Yes! No parabens, phthalates, alcohols, or plastics.
• Does it absorb quickly? Yes. The Beltane hand lotion is made to absorb fast without leaving hands greasy.
• How is it different from the body lotion? Same Beltane scent blend; the hand lotion is sized and formulated for frequent use on hands with an extra high dose of shea butter.

Natural Ingredients

Water, Shea Butter, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Sunflower Oil, Jojoba Oil, Emulsifying Wax, Fragrance, Potassium Sorbate

About Brigid Trading Company

Brigid Trading Company is a two-person company in Kitsap County, Washington. We handcraft everything we sell, from out soy wax candles, natural lotions, and hand-milled and goat milk soap, to our beard oil, lip balm, and home fragrances, in small batches, using fragrance and essential oils and ingredients free of parabens, phthalates, and plastics. We ship across the US and offer free local delivery in Kitsap County. If you ever have a problem with an order, reach out. We'll make it right.