Fruit Slices: I love how it smells

Last night several students in a class I was TAing* tried the Mint and Fruit Slices skin creams. The overwhelming favorite for aroma was Fruit Slices, while Mint was the first choice for feet. Go to the website and try some yourself.

* the course was a business class, and we were discussing entrepreneurial experiences. Mine happens to be Geneva Springs, and some students looked it up and then asked whether I had any to try.

New stuff? Hmmm....

I have done a few 'special' orders lately.
1) A customer wanted Chamomile. She said she loved hers. However, I was left on my own to configure the formula. After procuring the chamomile essential oil , we opened it and involuntarily took a step back. Whew! Still determined to fill the request, I proceeded and added Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Grapefruit, and Cedar. It was much more palatable but not flowerful fun.
2) Some massage therapists asked for Peppermint, Lavender, and Orange essential oils.I made it and they liked it except for the fact that it absorbed so well into the skin. Which is what we have worked for . They would prefer a salve not a cream. I am looking into that but will stick with my commitment to not use petroleum.
3) Again I tried to create a lotion. It is good but not quite the consistency yet. Who knows. someday... I made it Hawaiin Ginger and loved that fragrance.
So I keep trying but am on a bit of a holding pattern while we harvest strawberries and hay. Took some time today to make bread and muffins. Neither has any oil or fat in them. I used flax to replace those ingredients. mmm-mmm good. Hope your season is plentiful too. Lucy

The Skinny on Skin ~by Lucy Tueller

Weather, water, temperature, humidity, chemicals, cows, manure, age, and hard work equal what? Although the equation could have several answers, one would definitely be cracked, sore hands. Sometimes, we take care of saddles and boots better than our own epidural layer. Remedy: “Less is more” advises Dr. Zirwas of OSU Medical Center. “The more ingredients [in the cream or lotion], the higher risk of irritation. Look for a cream with a high glycerin content.” He suggests using a fragrance-free variety with a low preservative content. Try using a little extra at night so it will have your sleeping hours to heal. Otherwise, A Little should Go A Long Way.

Cold Feet?

It's official! It's a success! Ok, we've only tested it on a few people, but their results have been dramatic. What am I talking about? Our new blend of cinnamon & citrus oils in a cream, made especially to increase blood flow to an area. If your feet get cold at night (or your sweetheart's do & you are tired of them putting their icy-cold feet on your legs) this cream is a must. Write us! Tell us if it worked for you. If we use your testimonial on our website, we'll send you a free jar of cream. This formulation isn't for sale on our site yet, but is available upon request via email or phone. Just visit our website for contact information: Geneva Springs.