Grief Support Lotion bar

A gentle offering for those carrying grief—whether deeply personal, shared among a community, or even the weight of the world itself. Grief Support Lotion Bar draws inspiration from the quiet, unwavering presence of trees, plants, flowers, and the wisest humans, who teach us that grief is honored not by rushing it, but by holding space for it with patient, wordless care. The plants in this bar are wild, abundant, loving, and strong, gathered from Whidbey Island, have long histories of gently loving grieving people and helping us do better at holding ourselves and each other as we grieve.

Infused with Whidbey windfall Douglas fir branches, ethically gathered wild rose petals, wild violets, lemon balm, and yarrow in organic olive oil, and blended with organic coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, and rose essential oil, this bar offers both comfort and subtle support. Roses soften the heart and connect us to ancestral wisdom; violets ease stagnation and open the heart to feeling again; lemon balm steadies, uplifts, and calms; Douglas fir grounds, comforts, and supports the lungs during heavy grief; and yarrow serves as protective armor, helping us hold our strength while caring for ourselves and others. Together, these plants create a balm that nurtures the body, steadies the spirit, and honors the weight of sorrow.

Use: Gently rub the bar into the places where grief gathers in your body—over your heart, across your chest, your belly, neck, jaw, shoulders, or wherever tension has settled. If focusing on grief feels too heavy, begin with the hands, feet, elbows, or knees, or use it as a quiet gesture for someone you care for—massaging shoulders, hands, or feet without needing to say a word. Let the balm support you in holding grief with care, allowing it to move in its own time, while you soften, breathe, and feel supported by the enduring, loving strength of these plants.

Ingredients: Whidbey windfall Douglas fir branches, ethically gathered wild rose petals,  wild violets, lemon balm, and yarrow infused into organic olive oil, organic coconut oil, organic shea butter, local beeswax, rose essential oil, and one dried rose petal placed on top of the bar.

Size and Packaging: 2.2oz* bar in a 4 oz tin. *Bars are hand poured so exact weight varies +/- 0.1oz.

Notice for people who live in warmer climates: These bars were made for locals and formulated for the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. They begin to melt at body temperature. If you live in a place substantially warmer than here (where summer temps are usually around 70-75 degrees F), you may find them too melt-y for your taste. Also, if we ship them to you during warm months, watch for them and get them out of your warm mailbox or out of the box on your warm porch ASAP!

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