Each Esker Fields product started with a problem to solve. A problem that could be solved through the power of essential oils and complementary natural ingredients. Before I was making products based on what people in our community were asking for, I was making formulas for myself. I created aromatherapy products to help me with sleep, stress and caring for my sensitive skin. Sharing these products with other people has been an amazing experience.
Let’s go back to the beginning and look at the first two products I ever formulated for myself and then sold through Esker Fields. Their story reflects their functionality. Both of them are multi-functional as so many Esker Fields products are thanks to the range of therapeutic benefits essential oils provide.
The Moisturising Hand Cream
Even before I discovered aromatherapy, I had an affinity with smell. One of my favourite ways to experience gorgeous smells was through hand cream. I never liked having dry hands so I was always up for trying a nice hand cream. I’d take a moment to connect to the sensations. The feel of the cream melting into the skin and the aromas releasing and anchoring me.
So when I discovered and trained in aromatherapy, I couldn’t help but experiment with creating my own hand cream. Essential oils are lovely scents. They don’t just smell good. The particles travel through the nose and influence the brain, calming the stress response in the body. I also had my husband, Terry, in mind. He’s out all day working on the farm and, especially in the cold of winter, his hands need protecting from the elements.
The first time I ever made the Esker Fields Moisturising Hand Cream, I made it for me. I used it to create a mindful moment without even knowing that’s what I was doing then! When I first took my products to the markets, I got to witness the impact they had on others. It was around Christmas so you can imagine how tense people were. As they would smell the pot of hand cream, I could see their shoulders drop. Terry was with me and he was amazed. I remember him saying to me, ‘There’s an awful lot of stressed people about, isn’t there?’ There is! This product is for them.
Use the Esker Fields Moisturising Hand Cream to…
- Create a mindful moment – Anchor to the blend of Lavender Angustifolia, Frankincense, Sweet Orange & Benzoin essential oils by applying to the hands, cupping them to your face and taking three deep breaths.
- Hydrating the skin – The natural Mango butter, Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter are incredibly powerful at healing and moisturising the skin, especially when paired with restorative essential oils.
- Soothing sensitive skin – As all the ingredients are natural, the cream is unlikely to irritate sensitive skin unless you have a specific allergy. I’ve used the hand cream all over my body to soothe irritations, a patch of dry skin or even a burn. It cares for the skin as it heals.
The Lavender & Peppermint Foot Cream
We don’t look after our feet enough! Our feet carry us through each day, and yet we do very little to care for them and keep them in good condition. As someone who has had issues with their feet, I can tell you that having sore feet is miserable. The way it restricts and interferes with your life is horrible. So the Esker Fields Lavender & Peppermint Foot Cream was created out of a need to treat my own sore feet.
As I was developing the foot cream, I had a couple of criteria in mind. I wanted something to cool the feet and take away the pain of the issues I was experiencing. The peppermint and lavender essential oils are an amazingly cooling combination. The specific type of lavender I chose for this formula is Lavandula latifolia because it’s good for pain. It works all over the body too for cooling and pain relief, whether a pulled muscle or sunburn.
I also wanted a formula that wasn’t greasy. I never liked the foot creams where you had to put on socks and let them sink in overnight. I didn’t have time for that! I wanted to be able to apply the cream in the morning as well. The Esker Fields Lavender & Peppermint Foot Cream absorbs immediately. You’re not left feeling greasy!
Use the Esker Fields Lavender & Peppermint Foot Cream to…
- Ground yourself – The essential oils have an impact on the body, skin and mind. Pausing at the beginning or end of your day to apply the cream to your feet and enjoy the aromas is a stabilising and rooting ritual.
- Moisturise dry skin – Shea Butter is a powerful natural moisturiser. Feel sandal-ready with this foot cream which will replenish cracked heels and keep your feet looking good all summer long and into the winter.
- Cool and ease pain – Next time you’re on your feet all day, end with this foot cream which uses the therapeutic benefits of essential oils to cool soreness and reduce muscle pain.
To this day, the Moisturising Hand Cream and Lavender & Peppermint Foot Cream are favourites in the Esker Fields community. There is nothing better than having a nice hand cream to create mindful moments in your day and a cooling cream always comes in handy. We offer the hand cream and foot cream duo in a gift set if you would like to add them to your self-care kit or treat a friend. Browse the rest of the Esker Fields collection and bring the power of essential oils into your life through functional skincare.