Product of the Week: Passionate Lavender Anointing Body Oil!

Are you looking for a way to unwind after a stressful day? Is the tension in your neck draining you?

Why not try a little massage with our 100% Organic Passionate Lavender Anointing Body Oil? If the scent alone is not enough to convince you, the potential benefits of lavender essential oil might intrigue you. It is reported that Lavender may help ease headaches or anxiousness, and may help soothe irritated skin. It is recommended that essential oils not be used undiluted on the skin and, instead, used only when mixed in a carrier oil such as organic coconut or organic sunflower oils. Terressentials has made this easy for you with our specially formulated Anointing Body Oils. The oil base contains 25% certified organic cocoa butter, which leaves the skin feeling especially soft and touchable. The cocoa butter makes the Luscious Lavender Anointing Oil a fantastic moisturizer for super dry skin without leaving your skin excessively slippery. At room temperature, and in the winter months, the cocoa butter becomes solid beads, but they are easily warmed and liquefied by holding your capped bottle under hot running tap water for just a minute or two, or by setting your capped bottle on a table beneath a lamp with an incandescent bulb while you're in the shower. The rich, warm goodness of the Anointing Body Oil will soothe your skin and the light, luxurious aroma blend of the lavender and other mellow essential oils will refresh your weary mind.

Gently massage warm Luscious Lavender Body Oil onto neck, shoulders, feet, legs, face, or scalp area to condition the skin or scalp and to release some of that tension and help you to relax. Ah-h!

Terressentials Sponsors at Green Meetup's Rooftop Toast

On Wednesday, August 5th, Terressentials displayed a lovely assortment of products at the Green Meetup Launch Party on the roof of the Bistro Laurent Tourondel building in Washington, D.C.. Green Meetup is a group that supports the concept of truly “green” companies and individuals. The launch party was designed to allow members and friends to mingle, enjoy a free organic happy hour, and discover a variety of green companies. Approximately 500 people attended the event, allowing the companies to receive a healthy dose of metropolitan exposure. Terressentials naturally attracted a great deal of interest, since it is one of the few USDA certified organic body care companies in the country. Guests stopped by the Terressentials table to chat, sample organic lotions, and question the importance of organic standards in the body care industry. Hopefully, these individuals will become even more conscience in the future about the “green” decisions they make regarding their organic body care choices. Later in the evening, the band “Mother Nature's Recipe” performed as Miss D.C. 2009, Jen Corey, mingled with guests. The air cooled as the sun began to set, making the stellar rooftop view even more spectacular. The event proved to be a fun way to engage and inform people about green companies and ideas. For more information, please refer to the Green Meetup website: http://www.greenmeetup.com/


-d.mcfall 2009

A Bang For Your Buck: Moisture Cream

Okay, so you want to keep your beauty products organic, you have a limited budget, you need a good moisturizer, and you also don't want your hair flying into a frenzy as you walk down the street. Sound Familiar? There is a solution, and that is our 100% Organic Moisture Cream. Not only is our Moisture Cream the solution to dry skin, it is also the solution to dry, frizzy, unmanageable hair. You're probably thinking, "hah, yeah right, how's that gonna help MY crazy hair?" Here's the truth: no one's hair is crazier than mine. It's a thick, balled mess of frizz and ringlets. Every time I try to style my hair, the effort usually ends with me in a state of absolute frustration. After reading the detox steps for the Pure Earth Hair Wash, I noticed that the Moisture Cream was a suggested conditioner, and I NEED conditioner. SO, guess what? It turns out the Moisture Cream is an amazing conditioner, and my hair now feels pleasantly thick as opposed to bird-nest-thick. Problem number two: I needed something to keep my locks in control when I leave the house, especially now that it's summer, and summer tends to help my hair grow outward, and I completely lose whatever sleek look I had styled. So I thought, hm-mmm...why not dab a little Moisture Cream into my styled hair? Suddenly, my bangs were staying in place! That little cowlick stayed in the barn! Okay, I admit it, I started to go crazy, smoothing out split ends and twisting ringlets into place all over. The best part was that my mane stayed in place all day. Can you believe that I got more curious? A little dab on my eyebrows and they were on point the entire day as well. Make our Moisture Cream your all-in-one miracle MOISTURIZER!


-d.mcfall 2009

Notes On Mud Hair Wash From A Previously Skeptical, Chemical-head Girl

Even after years of torturing my poor hair with just about every dye you can get over the counter, can you believe that I wondered why my hair felt so fried and frizzy? To put it sweet and simple, I was addicted to hair dyes and detergent shampoos. Reds, blacks, blonds, neons; you name the shade, I had it. Coconut, peach, berry; you name the scent, I tried it. Poor hair; it always looked so dry and dull. When I was first introduced to the concept of washing my hair with mud, I kind of cringed. I mean, come on, MUD? But then, after thinking it over, mud would be infinitely better than any of the chemicals I was poisoning my hair with, so I decided to embark on my first shower with the Lavender Garden Hair Wash.

I read through the detox article and started out with the pre-wash --the Lavender Garden Body Wash -- which was delightful and refreshing. After trying the pre-wash and the vinegar rinse for two days, I knew it was finally time to test out the mud. On the big day, I squeezed the bottle, and stared blankly at the brown pile sitting in the palm of my hand. "Well, here goes". I plopped the pile into my wet hair, and the intoxicating smell of fresh lavender took over. Suddenly, I imagined I was walking through a field of lavender, inhaling the fresh scents and letting my mind unwind. There were no bubbles, just the smooth creaminess of the cool hair wash and the feeling of becoming one with lavender. Then my eyes opened in more ways than one. I followed my wash with a quick scalp and hair massage with a tablespoon of vinegar, which helped keep my frizz under control.

Over the next few weeks, my hair became softer, and felt stronger. Fewer hairs are showing up in my brush, and my hair feels full and indestructible. Not to mention, my luscious mane smells absolutely stunning. Now, I shudder when I think of all of those years of seeing shampoo commercials where the people are in ecstasy after using a certain brand! I realized that everything I once knew about hair care was a lie. I had been trained my whole life to embrace fake scents as normal, and now I do not even understand how people can stand those smells.

I walked through the Lavender Garden, and I am never going back.


-d.mcfall 2009

First Saturday!

Be sure to join us for August's First Saturday!

First Saturday Brochure

Accessories That Make A Difference

In a consumer world so driven by cheap, plastic goods, it can be difficult to find genuine craftsmanship worthy of true appreciation. Enter Terressentials, with a haven of truly beautiful accessories and home decorations that support the outstanding talents from far corners of the world. Everything from intricate jewelry using Austrian crystals and unique bead-weaving techniques to handmade wrapping paper made from grasses and leaves hailing from Thailand and India can be found in the Terressentials stores. The latest scarves were backstrap hand-woven in Guatemala. The scarves are 100% cotton, and come in a variety of styles and colors. The open weave, generally a multicolored arrangement of perfection, are light weight and well-suited for a summer evening stroll (and will match that adorable sundress!). The “Trama” style, achieves a more checkered appearance with deep earth tone colors embracing the shimmery cotton thread. This style, while also well-suited for a summer evening, can be doubled to create the ideal autumn scarf. Last, but not least, are the “San Juan” style scarves. This style is a sensory delight with its bright colors and soft, but durable, feel. And you can bet that your hard-earned money is going to the right place: these scarves are fair-trade, meaning each craftswoman receives the wages she deserves for her exquisite abilities.

No sweatshops, no uncertainty of origin. 100% real.

OUR NEW DOWNTOWN STORE

Terressentials recently opened a new retail outlet in downtown Frederick, Maryland. The Frederick store is located at 116 East Patrick Street between the Library and Post Office. At present our Frederick store is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 6:00, and on Sundays from 12:00 to 6:00.

Naturally, we offer our complete line of artisan-crafted USDA certified organic Terressentials products and we also feature the finest array of Fair Trade and Fair Made beautifully handwoven raffia sun hats, and unique handwoven and hand-dyed silk and cotton scarves and creative high-style artisan handbags. Fair Trade is a business and social philosophy which insures that artisans are paid a fair price for the work performed, working conditions are comfortable and healthy, and people are treated well. The Terressentials team always tries to go a step or two further and places a premium on those exceptional goods that are sustainable, recycled and organic, and that support minority and/or disadvantaged or women-owned businesses, businesses that provide work and training for disabled individuals, and enterprises that build community through providing education and/or medical care. Additional Fair Trade colorful artwork offerings include home decor, boxes, decorative ornaments, jewelry, note cards, and hand crafted papers.

On a sweet organic note, for the adventurous chocolate aficionados we have traveled the country to find the newest and most deluxe certified organic gourmet chocolates...more on these later! We also offer a yummy assortment of different organic snacks and teas.

We have a number of new products and plans for our Frederick store (and our Middletown store) so, for a little taste of something fresh, do visit the shop soon! Stay tuned to our blog for exciting upcoming products and events.