Lonesome Sage Herbs and Spices

All Lonesome Sage Herbs, Spices & Natural Skin Care products are made with all natural ingredients. From our rich whipped body butter and lip balm to our flavorful loose leaf teas and spice blends, every Lonesome Sage product is made without chemicals or preservatives and with organic herbs, oils and butters when available.

How Can All Natural Skin Care Products Benefit You?

There are no synthetic chemicals, preservatives or caffeine in our products to better protect your body from harmful side-effects. Your body will love you for making the switch to an all-natural skin care regimen and enjoying the scents of chamomile, lavender, peppermint and more. The natural healing properties of individual herbs used in our products provide more than just moisture for your skin.  Look below for the known plant properties of commonly used ingredients found in many of our products.

Carrier Oils Used in Our Natural Skin Care Products:

One or more carrier oils are used in almost all Lonesome Sage Natural Skin Care Products.  They are base oils used to dilute and/or enhance the lotions and creams.  Most carrier oils usually do not contain a concentrated aroma of their own, nor do they evaporate like essential oils which are more volatile.  Carrier oils may be used to make herbal infusions by adding herbs directly to the oils for a period of time to absorb the specific herbal properties into the oil.  They also may be used to help ‘carry’ other ingredients to your skin and also provide moisture and protection to your skin.

Carrier Oil

Benefits

Avocado

Good for sensitive, irritated skin and skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and severely dry or aged skin.  Deeply nourishing, soothing; high in vitamins A, B1, B2, D and E. 12 month shelf life.

Calendula (herbally infused)

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, antifungal, antiviral and immune-stimulant properties.  Healing and softening qualities; reduces inflammation and soothes irritated skin tissue; moisturizes and helps protect your skin.  Disinfects minor wounds, scrapes, chapped or chafed skin, bruises, burns, athletes foot, acne, yeast infections, bee stings, diaper rashes. Gentle, cooling and soothing; great for sensitive skin, babies, and animals.  Used to disinfect minor wounds; good for treating slow-healing cuts and people with compromised immune systems.  Stimulates production of collagen at wound sites to minimize scarring, reduce stretch marks.

Comfrey (herbally infused)

Used for centuries to treat wounds, treats bruises and speed growth of new skin cells.  Breaks down red blood cells which helps heal bruises; promotes growth of muscle, cartilage and bone.  Effective in treating eczema, dermatitis, viral skin infections and skin ulcerations.  Do not use on dirty or open cuts or wounds; do not use when pregnant or nursing; do not take internally, topical use only.

Coconut

Light and easily absorbed.  Known for its hydrating and soothing properties.  Good for dry, damaged hair and use in lip balms.  Contains balance of natural saturated fatty acids not found in other oils; encourages healthy skin; relief of dry, rough and wrinkles skin.  Keeps skin healthy and youthful looking. Serves as protective layer, helps skin retain moisture.  Great for inflammed, irritated skin & for those with skin sensitivities. Indefinite shelf life, highly stable.

Grapeseed

Hemp Seed Oil

Good for oily, acne-prone skin; astringent; non-allergenic, good for sensitive skin types.  One of the lightest, most easily absorbed carrier oils.

Does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) or other psycho-active elements that are present in dried leaves of Cannabis sativa.  Helps reduce inflammations of skin, muscle and joints.  Absorbs well.  Exceptionally rich oil, high in essential omega fatty acids.

Jojoba

Good for all skin types, including dry or mature skin as well as oily, acne-prone skin.  Deeply moisturizing, rich in vitamin E.  Reduces appearance of pores over time.  Reduces superficial wrinkles and stretch marks.  Closest in properties to skin’s own natural oils; helps balance skin’s oil production.  Readily absorbed without making skin feel greasy or tacky.  Excellent in combination with other skin care oils, adds balance and fortifying skin benefits.  Softens, protects, balances; versatile oil moisturizes and promotes a healthy, glowing complexion.  Anti-inflammatory, good for use on oily or acne-prone skin.  Indefinite shelf life, highly stable.

Olive

Good for dry, irritated skin.

Rosehip Seed

Safflower

Powerful skin cell regenerator; helps to prevent premature skin aging, reduces wrinkles and signs of premature aging, improves stretch marks, scar tissue or problem skin.  Particularly good for dry, weathered, sunburned skin as well as  eczema.  Softens wrinkles, revitalizes dry, dull skin and visibly improves skin’s quality and appearance.  Natural moisturizer.

Highly moisturizing, high in linoleic acid.  Deeply soothing.

Sea Buckthorn

Retards aging process of the skin, protects from UV rays.  Provides support of skin healing including burns, skin ulcers, acne and many forms of inflammation (dermatitis).  Contains high amounts of anti-oxidants, delivers protective effects.  Rich in vitamin A and vitamin E; reduces appearance of wrinkles and aids in repair and rejuvenation of cellular structure.

Sesame

Potent antioxidants beneficial for reversing skin aging; provides all-natural nourishment and glow; anti-aging, moisturizing and protective properties.  Contains vitamin E in abundance with vitamin B complex and vitamin A to nourish and rejuvenate skin.

Sunflower

Good for normal to dry skin types; rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids.  Easily absorbed, leaves very little oily residue.

Sweet Almond

Tamanu

Especially good for dry,irritated and aging skin; suitable for all skin types.  Protects and nourishes.  Rich in protein, vitamins A, B, and E.  Emollient and nourishing.  Combats dark circles and under-eye bags.  Reduces wrinkles.  Best ingredient to reverse signs of aging.

Research shows ability to heal damaged skin is overwhelming.  Use on scars, stretch marks,, minor cuts & abrasions, rashes, sores and more.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Lonesome Sage does NOT make or use products containing mineral oil.  Both mineral oil and petroleum jelly are by-products of petroleum production and are not natural or botanical in origin.  Mineral oil sits on top of your skin & does not absorb well.  It can clog pores, prevent skin from breathing naturally, prevents essential oil absorption, and prevents toxins from leaving the body through the natural process of sweating.

Herbs and Natural Plants Used in Our Loose Leaf Teas and Skin Care:

People have been using Mother Nature’s plants and herbs to heal and strengthen our bodies since time immemorial.  The properties of individual plants and their uses have been documented, told and retold over the centuries.  Many have also been scientifically researched. Many modern, lab-created medicines are based on the components of known medicinal plants in an effort to replicate, intensify and control these pharmaceutical products.  The one major difference between laboratory-created chemicals/medicines and those derived directly from natural plants is the notable level of side effects resulting from the use of non-natural chemicals.  Naturally, some plants also have strong effects on the body if not used properly.  However, when used properly, you will discover that the human body naturally assimilates plant-based foods and medicines while fighting or reacting to lab-created foods and chemicals which cause many of the negative side-effects associated with man-made chemical products and medicines.  The body is designed to efficiently absorb and utilize the healing benefits of natural foods and medicines from Mother Nature…just as the body is designed to reject unknown or unnatural bodies introduced for consumption or medicinal uses.  Like to Like.  Nature to Nature.

Herbs

Herbal Properties

Calendula (calendula officinalis)

Flowers and Leaves.  Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, antifungal, antiviral and immune-stimulant properties.  Healing and softening qualities; reduces inflammation and soothes irritated skin tissue; moisturizes and helps protect your skin.  Disinfects minor wounds, scrapes, chapped or chafed skin, bruises, burns, athletes foot, acne, yeast infections, bee stings, diaper rashes. Gentle, cooling and soothing; great for sensitive skin, babies, and animals.  Used to disinfect minor wounds; good for treating slow-healing cuts and people with compromised immune systems.  Stimulates production of collagen at wound sites to minimize scarring, reduce stretch marks.Natural repellant for many garden insects.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Because of it’s extraordinarily gentle effectiveness, chamomile is the first herb of choice for many home remedies. The many uses for chamomile can all be traced to its effects on the nervous system and digestive system, as well as its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Chickweed (Stellaria media)

Known for it’s ability to cool inflammation and speed healing for internal or external flare-ups.  Traditionally used as blood cleanser. Chickweed poultices are useful for cooling and soothing minor burns, skin irritations, rashes, particularly when associated with dryness and itching.

Comfrey (symphytum officianale)

See above.  Relieves pain and inflammation caused by injuries and degeneration, especially the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Comfrey creams and oils can be used in arthritic pain relieving massages.¹ Comfrey salves, ointments and teas are best known for the topical treatment of burns, skin ulcerations, abrasions, lacerations, flea and insect bites, and just about any skin irritation. Comfrey’s astringent tannins form a protective surface over wounds that promotes healing.

Lavender (Lavendula spp)

Massage with lavender oil at tender trigger points reduces the pain and tension of fibromyalgia in long term sufferers.   Lavender combines well with the analgesic power of rosemary to relieve all types of pain: arthritis, sore muscles, nerve pain. Lavender can also be used in a massage oil to relieve the pain and arthritic stiffness older dogs (do not use on cats).  Well-regarded for it’s skin healing properties as well. Effective in treating burns , reduces scarring.

Other Ingredients

Benefits

Aloe Vera Gel

Scraped from inside of plant leaves.  Treats sunburn; powerful healing properties, helps regenerate skin cells; acts as protective layer on the skin and helps replenish its noisture.  Moisturizes the skin without giving it a greasy feel, good for oily skin complexion.  Contains two hormones: Auxin and Gibberellins that provide wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation.  Soothing and can reduce skin inflammations, blistering and itchiness, while helping the skin to heal more rapidly. In Ayurvedic medicine, Aloe is used to effectively heal chronic skin problems, such as psoriasis, acne and eczema.  Fights aging:   contains antioxidants ,including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin’s natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.  Lessens the visibility of stretch marks.

Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects and repairs your skin.

Essential Oils

Provide aroma to our skin care products.   Many possess healing or soothing qualities of the herb/flower from which they are derived.  Unscented skin care products are also available for users with allergies or sensitivities.

Please note:  Use of herbs and natural plant oils is not intended to replace your physician’s recommendations.  Lonesome Sage makes no claims or guarantees of miracle cures through use of any of our products.  If your symptoms persist or worsen, stop using these products immediately and see your physician.  If your symptoms persist or worsen, stop using these products immediately and see your physician.Health simply begins with eating natural, unprocessed foods and utilizing natural products in and on our bodies.