Handmade with love in Greencastle, Indiana.
Welcome to Highland Farm Mercantile! My name is Katie Arnold. I am the owner of HFM and the creator of all of the wonderfully scented products seen above! HFM was born when my love for DIY projects collided with my passion for safe and clean products that are gentle on my sensitive skin. All of my products are created with the goal of nourishing skin while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. We have many different essential oil combinations and are always open to new combinations and scents, so feel free to get in contact with us for any special requests - we will do our best to be accommodating! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you love these products as much as I do!
Get to know the ingredients:
Jojoba Oil
This oil contains many vitamins and antioxidants and also has great anti-inflammatory properties. Jojoba oil has a similar structure to natural oils on our skin, so it is great for regulating sebum production. Its moisturizing properties make it a great choice for people who struggle with dry skin and when used regularly, it can even delay signs of aging! Jojoba oil is sometimes referred to as a liquid wax meaning that, when applied topically, it can create a protective layer over your skin that also helps lock in moisture.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is great for keeping skin soothed and hydrated making it a perfect ingredient for those with dry, sensitive skin. It also helps restore the skin barrier and reduce itching! Oatmeal has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to calm redness and inflammation.
Sweet Almond Oil
This oil is gentle and hypoallergenic. It is absorbed well by the skin making it a great choice to add moisture back into your body’s biggest organ and to soothe dry patches! Sweet almond oil also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to help calm irritation and redness.
Shea Butter
Shea butter is great at moisturizing and softening the skin. It has both healing and anti-inflammatory properties making it a very soothing ingredient for your skin. It is also beneficial in preventing skin irritation and calming redness.
Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium sulfate (better known as Epsom salt) is a key player in our salt scrubs. This is a naturally occurring mineral salt that has many benefits for our bodies. This salt helps to relax muscles and relieve muscle pain in addition to decreasing inflammation. It is also great for softening rough or dry skin through exfoliation.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is useful in reducing inflammation and keeping your skin moisturized. It can also aide in wound healing. Coconut oil has some antimicrobial properties making is useful in protecting the skin from acne causing bacteria.
Lavender Essential Oil
This essential oil is very calming and great at relieving stress. It is also useful in relieving insomnia.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
This essential oil is great at relieving stress and relaxing muscles. It is also useful in relieving headaches and even repels bugs!
Chamomile Essential Oil
This essential oil is beneficial for nausea and sleep issues. It is also helpful in easing nerves and has calming properties.
Clary Sage Essential Oil
This essential oil promotes circulation and alertness. It is useful in easing stress and anxiety.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
This essential oil is great at easing breathing and clearing respiratory passages. It also is helpful in relieving muscle aches and joint pain.
Peppermint Essential Oil
This essential oil is known for relieving nausea and anxiety. It is also great at easing breathing and clearing respiratory passages.
Sandalwood Essential Oil
This essential oil has a very calming and balancing effect and is useful in reducing inflammation.
Spearmint Essential Oil
This essential oil is great at relieving stress, easing breathing, and relieving both headaches and nausea.