Lughnasadh Natural Body Lotion - Blackberry, Oats, and Honey

Description

Lughnasadh Natural Body Lotion - Blackberry, Oats & Honey

The First of August brings Lughnasadh, and with it comes the bounty of Summer. We celebrate the beginning of the harvest season with symbols of abundance: ripe, juicy blackberries mix with soothing oats and sweet, subtle honey. Welcome the long, sunny days of Autumn with our Lughnasadh body lotion.

Fragrance Notes

• Blackberries - Captures the untamed sweetness of wild, sun-warmed blackberries
  
• Fresh Oats - A soft, subtle aroma that nourishes and comforts, evoking the scent of fields of grain in the wind 
  
• Honey - The warm sweetness of honey captures this ancient delicacy and remedy, our of our species' first prized treats

We mix our body lotion in small batches with beneficial oils and shea butter to leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and nourished. We use natural ingredients full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to make a smooth, luxurious, non-greasy lotion good for all sorts of skin types.

Packaged in eco-friendly wheat straw plastic, an agricultural byproduct that is 100% recyclable and works just like traditional plastic. 

Natural Ingredients

Water, Brigid Oil Blend (Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Sunflower Oil, Jojoba Oil), Shea Butter, Vegetable Emulsifying Wax, Essential and Premium Fragrance Oils, Potassium Sorbate

What Is Lughnasadh?

Lughnasadh, celebrated on August 1st, marks the beginning of the harvest season and is named for the Celtic deity Lugh, a revered warrior-king of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the mythic gods of Ireland. Lugh was known for his mastery of many arts and skills, making him a symbol of excellence, leadership, versatility, and abundance. In his honor, Celtic communities gathered at this time of year to give thanks for the grain, fruits, and vegetables ripening in the fields after their long months of labor.

The festival of Lughnasadh was more than a spiritual observance; it was a time of gathering and joy, where communities held games, athletic competitions, and feats of strength. People would strike deals, renew friendships, arrange marriages, and celebrate the fullness of life in all its forms. This seasonal turning point offered a communal pause to acknowledge Nature's generosity, strengthen social bonds, and honor the ancestors.

Later, in the medieval Era, Lughnasadh’s themes of harvest and gratitude were absorbed into Lammas, meaning “loaf mass,” where the first loaves baked from the year’s grain were blessed in churches.

So, how to celebrate Lughnasadh and Lammas today? You can practice some traditional ways by baking bread, long seen as a symbol of sustenance. Set aside time for reflection or altar offerings to honor Nature, your personal growth, or perhaps Lugh or your ancestors, often overlooked in modern society.

The Brigid Difference

We take living naturally seriously. For thousands of years, our ancestors cured and nourished themselves with natural plant extracts and raw materials from the world around them, not industrial chemicals and buzzy additives. We embrace this way of living, and want to make it easier for you as well. That's why we craft everything we sell in small batches ourselves, using ingredients free of parabens, plastics, and pthalates. Handmade in Kitsap County, Washington.

• This product is handmade by us at our workshop using premium ingredients
• Our products are never tested on animals
• We hand-pour and label this entire product
• When you buy from us, you're supporting our 2-person small business
• Free shipping does not apply to this item.