Hand-crafted natural-based self-care products for your Body, Home & Loved ones

THE DIRT IS WARMING UP & SO AM I

I have been busy behind the scenes at the Balsamic Moon - developing new products...my latest is a natural deodorant that is baking soda-free! I've always loved the idea of natural deodorant, but the baking soda in many of them irritated my skin - so I think I have finally cracked it. The other product I am developing has been a series of disasters involving chilli! So, watch this space.

Can you believe that daylight savings will start in about a fortnight? (Sunday 29th September.) The days are already getting longer. I love enjoying the garden in the early evening - when the day's work is done & it's the golden hour - a beautiful light an hour before sunset where everything looks amayzing - a great time to take photos.

Still, there is much work to be done (especially in my garden)

FRESH DEODARANT

NATURAL BASED INGRIDENTS & BAKING SODA FREE

I have always enjoyed the concept of aluminium-free deodorant, but all the natural deodorants I tried always had baking soda in them - which irritated my skin.  So, hopefully, this natural-based deodorant does the trick - it's a magnesium & witch hazel-based deodorant.

The scent is unisex - a simple fresh smell carefully formulated from a blend of essential oils.

Bergamot - a deodoriser that has anti-fungal & anti-inflammatory properties.

Tea Tree - a classic anti-bacterial champion.

And Lime - just to lift & marry the scents together, giving it a Fresh boost.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SALVE

This is the product that inspired the beginning of Balsamic Moon back in 2018

- I formulated this for my mum's arthritic knee - even during knee replacement surgery she kept using it & found it soothing.

This is a natural-based salve using the key ingredients of German Chamomile, Ginger & Rosemary to soothe sore muscles & joints. Even the smell of this salve is soothing - not abrasive like the classic, eye-watering Deep Heat.

We all get the odd ache here & there, & Balsamic Moons' Anti-Inflammatory Salve is great product to have on hand.  

ACHES & PAINS KIT

This is for all the folk like me out there making a mad dash in the garden here & there when I can...I always overdo it...so I comfort my sore bones with these rubs...

This Kit Contains:

Anti-Inflammatory Salve - 60g

Magnesium Butter - 60g

In a small drawstring bag

I've talked about the wonders of the Anti-Inflammatory Salve, now let me tell you about Balsamic Moons' Magnesium Butter. It soothes overworked muscles by nourishing them with a dose of magnesium & eases joint aches, cramps & twitches. It is also great for massaging into your feet at the end of a long day - the relief is instant & you may sleep like a baby.

These products are also available individually.

MAKE A BEE WATERING STATION

It is BEE AWARNESS MONTH, not all us have are gardeners - but we can help out the Bees by creating watering stations. These little guys get thirsty on there travels.

Click the following button to read an article on how to create a Bee Watering station. Just be mindful on what materials you use - natural stuff like, rocks, wood, glass & terracotta will always be better than plastic.

MOON PHASE

First Quarter

12th September 2024

The moon's one-half illuminated by the sun. The first quarter occurs when the moon's illumination increases.

This phase of the Lunar cycle symbolizes a time of action, decisions & commitment. Intentions are set at the time of New Moon - this is the beginning of the lunar cycle & now we are in the third phase of the lunar cycle. Now is the time to reassess, make adjustments & move forward with determination to achieve your goals.

The First Quarter Moon phase is often a period where obstacles tend to make themselves known & where decisions need to be made. This is not a time to hesitate, but a time to remove any obstacles in your path & push forward.

LUNAR GARDENING

The magic happens this month with everything beginning to go green.

It is also September is New Zealand's BEE AWARE MONTH So have a "hmmmm" about what offerings you can plant for the bees - after all, these little fellas do pollinate our fruits & veggies. Some suggestions for flowers to plant in your veggie garden include:

Cornflowers, Love in a Mist, Marigolds, Californian Poppies, Sweet Alyssum - or get your hands on a packet of Wildflower Mix seeds.

During the First Quarter, the moonlight becomes stronger although the gravitational pull becomes less. This is a great time to plant most seedlings.

The first quarter of the moon is an ideal time to plant root crops, being September, these include carrots, parsnip, & beetroot - it's also not too late to plant some onions. Plant your potatoes now. Also, sow any seeds you missed last week & take good care of all seedlings.

The first quarter is also a good time for planting trees, shrubs & other perennials. This is because the moon’s gravitational pull is at its weakest during the first quarter, making it the best time to plant trees & other long-term crops. Planting these now is said to help ensure the success of these crops - according to ancient Lunar Gardening practices.

Balsamic Moon aims to offer practical & preventive remedies for

mild bodily ailments by utilizing the healing properties of

botanicals & essential oils.

Balsamic Moon creates all of its products by hand in small batches

using natural-based ingredients

- staying away from synthetic chemical-based ingredients.