Beltane Solid Lotion Bar – Rose & Jasmine Natural Lotion Bar, Plastic-Free

Beltane Solid Lotion Bar – Rose & Jasmine Natural Lotion Bar, Plastic-Free

The Beltane Solid Lotion Bar is a handcrafted, plastic-free lotion bar scented with rose, jasmine, clary sage, and frankincense: Brigid's Celtic May Day festival in its most pared-down, travel-ready form.

No bottle, no pump, no plastic, just moisture and protection. Warm the bar between your hands or against your skin and it melts to a smooth balm: blooming rose and jasmine, a green breath of clary sage, the low warmth of frankincense. It sinks in without a greasy finish, the same as our liquid lotions, but it travels better: no leaks, no spills, nothing to break in a carry-on.

A rose and jasmine lotion bar for anyone trimming plastic out of their routine without giving up the scent of spring.

At a glance

• Scent - Rose, jasmine, clary sage, frankincense: soft floral, lightly herbal
• Format - Solid lotion bar: plastic-free, no bottle, travel-friendly
• Feel - Melts on contact with skin; moisturizing, non-greasy
• Made - Handcrafted in small batches in Kitsap County, Washington
• Free of - Parabens, phthalates, plastics
• For external use only. Do not eat.

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.

Ingredients

Beeswax, Brigid Oil Blend (organic extra virgin olive oil, sweet almond oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil), mango butter, shea butter, organic coconut MCT oil, essential oils and/or premium fragrance oils, vitamin E oil

FAQ

• What does the Beltane lotion bar smell like? Rose and jasmine up front, with herbal clary sage and warm frankincense underneath.
• How do I use a solid lotion bar? Warm it between your hands or rub it directly onto skin. Body heat melts a thin layer of balm. Massage in the rest.
• Is it plastic-free? Yes! The solid lotion bar comes with no plastic bottle or pump, which also makes it leak-proof for travel.
• How is it different from the body lotion? Same Beltane scent and the same non-greasy finish; the bar is a waterless, plastic-free, solid format instead of a pumped liquid.

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.