{"id":10374,"date":"2022-02-20T20:15:02","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T01:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andreamaicreative.com\/?p=10374"},"modified":"2026-09-09T01:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T05:10:18","slug":"relaunching-my-holistic-body-care-product-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andreamaicreative.com\/archive\/relaunching-my-holistic-body-care-product-line\/","title":{"rendered":"RELAUNCHING MY HOLISTIC BODY CARE PRODUCT LINE"},"content":{"rendered":"

About 13 years ago, I was living in the UK, working in a little shop in the town of Brighton. There, I was immersed in the world of natural body care products. I was the shop manager, dealing in lotions and creams made from the most luscious of ingredients. My working holiday ended and I came home with a wealth of knowledge about natural skin care.<\/p>\n

I began creating my own concoctions. Inspired from all the product catalogs I had read. I set out to create a product line of my own. I sold my products at health fairs. This was before the internet really took off.<\/p>\n

Rents for fair booths grew expensive over time, and my interest in selling products faded. But I continued to make and use my own products. I still had friends who bought from me occasionally.<\/p>\n

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\u00a92022 by Andrea Mai. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This year, I’ve decided to relaunch my product line. This time, curating it carefully with a minimalist mindset. I used to be a sort of beauty product junkie when I worked in the industry. I accumulated a lot of products, and I really just wanted to pair it all down to the most essential of products. If I were going to a desert island and could only take 3 items, these things would be on my list; Lavender Balm, Arnica Balm, and Lavender essential oil.<\/p>\n

I also reformulated my product line, having gained more experience through trial and error. The issue with balms in designing a product’s consistency to remain stable in hotter climates. My predicts have been sent to Hawaii, and they remain good on arrival. I’ve only used ingredients that have a long-shelf life, so that they will last a long time.<\/p>\n

One thing that had been a setback for the relaunch, has been its packaging design. I did not want to relaunch until I was totally happy with the label design. It had to be true to my vibe. I had multiple attempts at designing it earlier, but I wasn’t satisfied with it. You can find out more about my design process in this blog post<\/a> about eco-packaging.<\/p>\n

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Lavender Balm, available here<\/a> \u00a92022 by Andrea Mai. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Lavender Balm<\/strong> is something that I use everyday. I use it for my face and body, even lips. It absorbs easily and smells of Lavender, which is my favourite scent. It was designed to treat skin irritation, because of Lavender’s soothing properties. It is infused with Calendula, which is also skin soothing and anti-inflammatory.<\/p>\n

The Arnica Balm<\/strong> is handy to have for life’s little accidents. It can be used to treat bruises, sprain, and muscle soreness. Also great after workout to prevent muscle aches the next day after vigorous exercise. Sometimes when I wake up having slept with bad posture, my neck is sore. I use this to help me get back to normal. It contains extracts of Arnica and Calendula flowers, both anti-inflammatory and boosts natural healing. \"\"<\/a>
\nThe Lavender<\/strong> roll-on essential oil is another product I use often. It is especially useful in the summer when I get bitten by insects in the garden. I also use it for skin blemishes, as it helps to soothe and heal faster. Lavender is one of the few essential oils that does not need to be diluted to be safe on the skin. I packaged it in a convenient roller bottle so that it can be used easily on the go.<\/p>\n

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\n\u00a92022 by Andrea Mai. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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