Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the Stepping Stones Emporium HQ to learn all about the 'Solid Lotion Bars' which are the first product of her expanding body care range. The collection took over a year to be lovingly planned and developed, with the theme behind the entire range being to 'support body confidence, self-love, whilst understanding how using a solid bar can be hugely beneficial to you and the environment'.
If you're asking yourself what exactly a 'Solid lotion bar' is don't worry - because it's not just you asking. They are dual sided, rectangle shaped bars of hydration & goodness for the skin & body. They are designed to be used as an all over moisturiser or as a massage bar, but they don't just stop there. Being a solid product it means that the days of pumping product from a bulky, plastic container are gone. No more wasting packaging to go and sit in a landfill, each bar comes with a bespoke buddy tin for you to store and then refill when your bar runs out. Which means zero waste and helps to reduce the plastic population.
All 6 bars in the range where made using 4 key, vegan, ingredients; Coco butter, Shea butter, Avocado oil and Vegan Bees wax - which means your skin will be left smooth, soft and super nourished. On top of that, each bar has unique essential oils and botanicals depending on which one you choose. Not only do essential oils fragrance the bars with beautiful aromas (that don't interfere with perfume/aftershave) they provide therapeutic value too! Meaning that each bar offers a 'multi-use aspect' - so you gain lots of valuable benefits from them. Keep reading for some top tips!
The Range
Glitter Queen - First up is my personal favourite, containing gold, silver & pink eco glitters this bar is fragranced with calming Clary Sage and is amazing for bringing life back to a fading tan.
Oomph - This is definitely one for the gym goers as the infused Lemon grass & Juniper berry is great for circulation and breaking down cellulite, so anyone who is trying to tone or has recently lost some weight will love this!
Calm - If you're in need of some you time the Lavender & Patchouli will help sooth away any stress or anxieties. Normally i'm not the biggest fan of Lavender but this honestly smells beautiful.
Not Knots - With Black Pepper, Peppermint, Ginger & Marjoram say goodbye to tension and achey muscles. Also really good for fibro and arthritis sufferers.
Uplifting - Feeling tired, burnt out or just need something to cheer you up? Sweet orange & Geranium are fantastic at reducing fatigue, anxiety and lifting your mood. Ideal for students, shift workers or anyone with a busy lifestyle.
Naked - With no essentials oils included this bar is aimed at 'Mummy's to be' as it's perfect for stretch marks and anyone who doesn't like fragrances.
As well as all the amazing benefits and uses each bar has - there's more!
♡The grease proof biodegradable wrap can be retained to help you get the product in and out of the tin.
♡ Can be used on bites or burns to soothe and help reduce scarring (do NOT use on open, weeping sores).
♡ Apply as a hair balm to nourish dry ends and stop fly-away hairs in their tracks.
♡ Store them in the fridge during warmer months to keep them in shape and prolong use.
♡ Rub on to dry nails and cuticles to give them life! Cut a small bit off and blast in the microwave to create a cuticle oil.
♡ Great for use on the skin surrounding chapped lips, don't apply directly to lips however.
♡ Great for cracked heels and psoriasis or eczema but again, do NOT use on any open wounds.
A huge thanks to Caroline for letting me come and see behind the scenes of how much love and care went into these amazing bars. I hope that this post has helped you understand a little bit more about them and which one is right for you!
Photo credit to myself and SteppingStonesEmporium
