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"You know how beauty products these days are full of untested toxic ingredients? Finding effective yet natural products can be such a challenge. I make clean and natural remedies that heal without hurting, so we can live longer and healthier lives." Turn to Nature instead." Sandi Johnston,CEO |
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What Nature Instead is doing and why...
Hi! I'm Sandi.
I created Nature Instead to share my reverence for the natural world.
I am what you might call an animist - someone who believes that all life on this planet (trees, plants, animals, humans, stones, places) is part of one interconnected whole, has sentience, and is without heirarchy. My experiences have shown me that everything is energy, and is affected by energy. Just because science cannot measure it yet doesn't mean it's not happening all around us!
As a child, I wanted to be not-home. I spent most of my time hanging out in the trees and at the creek. I'd run down to the closest point to the creek and follow it for hours. I'd walk in the water, sit in the trees, watch the frogs and fish (which there seemed to be a lot more of then!) I found solace and companionship in nature. I was alone, but never lonely. The trees told me their stories, the rocks showed off their sparkles, and the water cleansed me of all worries. It was the only time I felt like me. Nature taught me about connection. The connection of all things and the connection to the truth within myself. We are nature, not separate from it.
Nature Instead is here to offer ideas, actions, and products to help you live a healthier, more connected life.
I handmake all of my body products using clean ingredients and enviro-friendly packaging.
I make daily necessities like deodorant, bar soap, facial skin care, lip balms, and skin salve. And over the years I needed therapeutic remedies for myself and my family but I couldn't find products that helped without hurting, so I made them. Remedies for things like headaches, muscle aches and inflammation, allergies, rashes, stress, hormone imbalance, colds and flus.
I also make products that help me on my spiritual path. Hearing the songs of the plants and prompts of the Universe have the added benefit of downloading ideas and recipes for cool stuff! I've created a line of essential oil roll-on blends with aligning semi-precious stones for our non-physical needs. They help me deepen my awareness and relationship with my Self. They are aptly named Strength, Clarity, Mind, Spirit, Truth, and Love. They're wonderful to meditate with or as a conscious addition to healing. There is also a line of Full Moon Auromas which are flower essences bathed and blessed in the full moon.
Please access the bank of vlogs and newsletter blogs filled with ideas for actions we can take to lessen our footprint on the planet. Sometimes we don't even realize the possible consequences of our daily habits. Sometimes all it takes is a seed to inspire change.
I feel like the more mindful we become, the more conscious choices we can make, especially while shopping.
All the little good decisions add up and collectively we can make a difference!
I created Nature Instead to share my reverence for the natural world.
I am what you might call an animist - someone who believes that all life on this planet (trees, plants, animals, humans, stones, places) is part of one interconnected whole, has sentience, and is without heirarchy. My experiences have shown me that everything is energy, and is affected by energy. Just because science cannot measure it yet doesn't mean it's not happening all around us!
As a child, I wanted to be not-home. I spent most of my time hanging out in the trees and at the creek. I'd run down to the closest point to the creek and follow it for hours. I'd walk in the water, sit in the trees, watch the frogs and fish (which there seemed to be a lot more of then!) I found solace and companionship in nature. I was alone, but never lonely. The trees told me their stories, the rocks showed off their sparkles, and the water cleansed me of all worries. It was the only time I felt like me. Nature taught me about connection. The connection of all things and the connection to the truth within myself. We are nature, not separate from it.
Nature Instead is here to offer ideas, actions, and products to help you live a healthier, more connected life.
I handmake all of my body products using clean ingredients and enviro-friendly packaging.
I make daily necessities like deodorant, bar soap, facial skin care, lip balms, and skin salve. And over the years I needed therapeutic remedies for myself and my family but I couldn't find products that helped without hurting, so I made them. Remedies for things like headaches, muscle aches and inflammation, allergies, rashes, stress, hormone imbalance, colds and flus.
I also make products that help me on my spiritual path. Hearing the songs of the plants and prompts of the Universe have the added benefit of downloading ideas and recipes for cool stuff! I've created a line of essential oil roll-on blends with aligning semi-precious stones for our non-physical needs. They help me deepen my awareness and relationship with my Self. They are aptly named Strength, Clarity, Mind, Spirit, Truth, and Love. They're wonderful to meditate with or as a conscious addition to healing. There is also a line of Full Moon Auromas which are flower essences bathed and blessed in the full moon.
Please access the bank of vlogs and newsletter blogs filled with ideas for actions we can take to lessen our footprint on the planet. Sometimes we don't even realize the possible consequences of our daily habits. Sometimes all it takes is a seed to inspire change.
I feel like the more mindful we become, the more conscious choices we can make, especially while shopping.
All the little good decisions add up and collectively we can make a difference!
What you can expect when your order is shipped...
Sustainable cardboard boxes, reused plastic packaging (from my distributors), handspun wool-tied paper wrapped glass bottles, and increasingly environmentally friendly product packaging is what you can expect when ordering from Nature Instead!
If you're not in the Vancouver area and you'd like your order shipped, please "purchase" shipping on the products page. It isn't added automatically at checkout.
If you're not in the Vancouver area and you'd like your order shipped, please "purchase" shipping on the products page. It isn't added automatically at checkout.
New Skin Restoring Bath Tea!
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While your pores are wide open from the hot bath water is the perfect time to introduce all the invigorating and regenerating herbs!
You already know about my love affair with comfrey for it's ability to stimulate the production of new cells, but I've added others to support and soothe the skin! Repairing herbs include comfrey, yarrow, rose petals, calendula, thyme, lavender, and plantain. All of which I either grew myself or wildcrafted. It regenerates, tonifies, strengthens, repairs, nourishes and is anti-inflammatory! |
New Selection of Handmade Soaps Ready!!
The seven new soaps have finally finished curing and are ready to release to their new homes!
Organic Comfrey Balm
Have Eczema? Sick of skin-thinning steroid creams?!
Try the Organic Comfrey Balm, it soothes rashes almost instantly and clears them up in a few days!
My first born was suffering from a horrible and pernicious diaper rash. Of all the products we used, natural and unnatural, nothing eased their (our) pain.
So, I made it my mission to come up with a natural and effective solution to our problem.
Comfrey Balm was born over 14 years ago.
Since then, the only thing that I ever wanted to change was to make it with organic ingredients.
For the last 14 years we've all been using it daily for a variety of skin complaints (bruises, burns, cuts)!
Every night before bed I put a little on my lips, hands, and around my eyes to diminish the fine lines.
It's become a best-seller because of it's versatility!!
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Organic Comfrey Balm is a nourishing alternative to mainstream topical creams.
It contains 99% organic ingredients and 100% natural ingredients. Organic Comfrey Balm is an effective treatment for:
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Hear what our Happy Customers have to say
"Sandi puts so much love and attention into her product creation you just feel better about yourself and the planet just for using it. I became a fan of Nature Instead in 2017 and I haven't looked back. This is my home for face products, essential oil roll ons, lip balm, candles, soaps and of course comfrey balm. Nature Instead is the real deal. Learn as much as you can from this woman. She is changing the world by changing our minds about what it means to live with Mother Earth not superior to her". |
I've had oily skin that is prone to breakouts my entire life. I've tried many different cosmetic and medical products that tended to be fairly expensive and oftentimes didn't work. I decided to try Sandi's products because they were all natural and made from ingredients I could identify. I was surprised by how quickly they worked! I haven't had any breakouts in the year that I've been using her line. Sandi takes a holistic approach, working with the body as opposed to masking issues and problems. I think that's why her products work so well, and why they feel so good when you put them on! |
Sandi's products keep the Raw Guy workin'! |
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What can one person do to make a difference?
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Sandi answers this and more over on her Vlog but in short though, there are a lot of little things we can do everyday to cumulatively make a positive impact in the world. From repurposing plastic containers to making your own smoothie greens, there are plenty of healthy habit ideas! At Nature Instead we pride ourselves in educating and inspiring clean living for you, your children, and the planet. |
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