Elevate your laundry game and make your dryer an aromatic field of dreams. Check out our new Lavender Aromatherapy Dryer Ball Kit! A plant-packed alternative to fabric softeners and drying sheets. Reduce dry time & scent your laundry naturally with organic New Zealand wool dryer balls with pure organic Lavender Essential oil. Ditch synthetic fabric softeners & dryer sheets for a 100% natural & sustainable alternative. Refresh, reduce, reuse & renew.
We have been toying with the idea of introducing a new color option to our ceramic diffuser collection so we started playing with some fun color stories.
We loved them so much we thought we should share this inspiring little project with you! This DIY diffuser project takes zero crafting experience and is fun for all ages. In fact, my 12 year-old daughter Lauren did all the painting for the sample line photographed.
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Inspired by our California roots, CAMPO takes you on a journey lived or dreamed, stationary or in motion with the DESTINATIONS Collection. Our 100% natural essential oils will transport you to your favorite destination & transform your mind, body & soul. We created four custom and unforgettable essential oil blends that mimic the benefits you get when you are at the OCEAN, CANYON, DESERT & WOODS. Discover how you can connect with nature and its powerful healing benefits from the comfort of your home.
We invite you to experience our interpretation of the DESERT. Transport to the desert oasis and transform through the curative powers of nature. Civilizations past and present have made the journey to Palm Desert, California (Coachella Valley) for its climate, light, colors, scents, sights and sounds. We wanted to capture our fondest memories from the DESERT through aromatic scents and put it in a *“violet glass” bottle just for you!
Every year, people flock from all parts to enjoy the rare gifts from the desert. From native Californians to snowbirds the desert represents an oasis where wild sage meets manicured lawns, citrus blossoms float in the air above shimmering pools and where the sun kisses the rugged mountains good morning and the moon dances with the coyotes at night. The instant you arrive, the pace slows down and your senses come alive. It’s full of tradition and welcomes back family and old friends yet it invites exploration and excitement for love and new beginnings. The desert is a sacred place with incredible healing powers. Its arid climate serves as a natural detoxifier and the sunshine lifts spirits and soothes the soul.
Meet our DESERT BLEND and experience the fun, freedom and energy that the desert has to offer in this transformative 100% natural blend of grapefruit, sage, cedarwood Texas and cedarwood Himalayan essential oils.
RITUAL:
1. Put 5-15 drops in diffuser or shower or dilute in a carrier oil/lotion, or use our pre-blended DESERT Roll-on and apply to your pulse points which are similar to where you apply perfume, neck, wrist, elbow & back of knee.
2. The Breathe Beauty Technique combines aromatherapy and visualization that can transport you anywhere and transform your mood! Your olfactory system is so primal & powerful. Close your eyes and imagine smelling a rose from the garden. In a single moment, you can instantly recall that scent and the feeling.
3. Breathe deep, visualize the desert and feel revitalized!
BENEFITS OF DESERT ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND:
Grapefruit-mood boosting & stress reducing.
Sage-cleansing & detoxifying.
Cedarwood Texas-balancing & soothing.
Cedarwood Himalayan- relaxing & grounding.
5 DESERT SENSES:
Sense of Scent: Grapefruit blossoms, fresh cut grass, tumbled dried sage brush & woody undertones.
Sense of Hearing: the sound of hummingbird wings, birds singing, the tranquil drops of fountains and sprinklers to coyotes howling at the moon.
Sense of Sight: colors come vivid, appear brighter, sharper, the sun, moon and the stars feel as though you can touch them.
Sense of Touch: fresh breeze on the skin, cool dip in the pool, the warmth of the sun your body responds to light therapy & touch becomes more intensified.
Sense of Taste: food & drink tastes more flavorful, vibrant and nourishing.
What is your favorite desert memory/experience? Let CAMPO DESERT transport you there!
*Violet glass helps harness the oils natural energetic properties while blocking harmful UV light.
]]>CAMPO is committed to your wellbeing and we will remain diligent in our efforts to help you reach your goals! In times like these, one of the things we do is refocus on the basics, like love and gratitude. When everything around you is chaos, you are still in control of how you respond. Own your power. Love & Gratitude are the healing frequencies of the universe.
"Owning your power is living with Infinite Love & Gratitude. It means embracing all aspects of life with passion, purpose, and courage.”-Dr. Weissman.
Infinite love & gratitude is a part of our DNA here at CAMPO.
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"Owning your power is living with Infinite Love & Gratitude. It means embracing all aspects of life with passion, purpose, and courage.” -Dr. Weissman
Infinite love & gratitude is a part of our DNA here at CAMPO. Co-Founder Jess was forever changed when she first met her husband Justin Frandson, 17 years ago in Palm Desert. He taught her the power of infinite love & gratitude and the teachings of Dr. Darren Weissman. It also inspired us to create our newest essential oil blend GRATITUDE. Set your intentions with a grounding, soothing & mood-boosting blend of petitgrain, bitter orange, vetiver, grapefruit & bergamot.
DYNAMIC DUO…When we pair our new GRATITUDE Essential Oil Blend with our LOVE Essential Oil Blend there are infinite possibilities!
LOVE BLEND: Open your heart & receive love with this 100% natural essential oil blend of Rose, Wild Palmarosa, Black Pepper & Pink Peppercorn.
FREE OF: synthetics, artificial fragrances and dyes, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, PEG, GMO, mineral oil, formaldehyde, petroleum and fillers. CRUELTY-FREE, LEAPING BUNNY APPROVED.
Indulge in this full-body meditation as you are gently led through each chakra to uplift and inspire every part of your being. Dr. Weissman moves through each chakra using the transformative power of color, spiritually soothing music, and healing words to help you reach your highest level of love and gratitude. Release unwanted or harmful beliefs, make space for divine guidance and support, and feel a restoration of balance during this powerful meditation. This meditation is a wonderful way to discover what thoughts, beliefs or behaviors may be keeping you from truly connecting to the divine source of love within.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO GUIDED MEDITATION
Our New Year’s Intentions include helping facilitate your wellness journey. We can learn a lot from you so please reach out, share your ideas and let us know how we can better facilitate - together we stand stronger.
Even though we have a host of beautiful essential oil ETHOS like ENERGY, FOCUS, RELAX, LOVE etc. we have chosen to really focus and set our daily intentions on GRATITUDE. If you have one word to focus on let it be GRATITUDE.
Cheers to a healthy and prosperous 2021!
Infinite love & gratitude,
Jess & Jill
CAMPO Co-Founders & lifelong friends
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The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year, making it the “shortest day” of the year and the longest night. In many ways, this annual event represents a gateway: an ending and a new beginning. Which can make sleep a little trickier than normal. Thankfully, we have a SLEEP Essential Oil Collection to help quiet the mind & calm the body.
After we reach the winter solstice, the days begin to once again grow longer and longer until we reach the summer solstice—the first day of summer and the longest day of the year.
This year, the solstice falls on the same day as the Great Conjunction—when two planets, Jupiter and Saturn, will come so close that they will appear as one in the sky. Jupiter represents newness and exploration while Saturn represents rules and traditions, and the two opposites will come together to close out 2020. The winter solstice may be the darkest day of the year, but it's traditionally been celebrated as a time of light. Think of it this way: Although the winter solstice means the start of winter, it also means the return of more sunlight. It only gets brighter from here!
Cleanse the air naturally with Palo Santo A sacred aromatic "holy wood" used for centuries as a spiritual remedy to cleanse, purify & clear negative energy. Ethically harvested from naturally fallen branches of the Palo Santo tree. It has a fine citrus aroma with underlying notes of frankincense. Origin: Ecuador
Ritual: 1. Light end of stick & burn for 30 seconds. 2. Blow out flames & spread the smoke. 3. Feel peace, clarity & positive energy.
In many cultures & religions, the star symbolizes the guiding light. There is a lot to see in the night sky this solstice season, so go outside and experience the dance of the planets. The Jupiter–Saturn meetup reminds us that each one of us is an opening for light, a gateway through which we can manifest anything. Here’s a list of the best telescopes for stargazing for beginners. We are obsessed with this stunning Eichholtz Industrial Maritime Telescope that is a piece of art.
Take a few moments to center your heart, take a few deep breaths, and imagine a beautiful blossom is opening in your heart. From your heart, imagine that you can send pure love to Mother Earth to give her energy and to bring healing to the planet.
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]]>Forgot to put your favorite bottle of champagne on ice? Campo co-founder Jill King has you covered with this fast and festive garnish.
The Shopping List:
· Champagne (King recommends Ruinart Blanc deBlancs)
· Fresh cranberries
· Distilled water
The How-To: Spike distilled water with cranberries and freeze to create snow globe-like ice cubes. Pop the finished product in a coupe glass and pour bubbly over top before serving yourself—and anyone else who’s lucky enough to social distance alongside you.
Pair It With: “Water crackers and brie topped with fig and cayenne jam,” says King, whose holiday plans including “skiing, snowball fights, roaring fires, and holiday cheer with family in Aspen.”
No need for Christmas crackers when you have a “pinata filled with goodies” like Campo’s other half, Jessica Frandson. Similar to her business partner, she loves to spice up a classic margarita with a quick hit of color. She freezes cranberries and lime slivers in ice cubes to add even more flair to her holiday fiesta.
The Shopping List:
· Tequila (Frandson recommends 1800 Silver)
· Cointreau liqueur
· Fresh limes
· Cranberries
· Distilled water
The How-To: Fill an ice cube tray with cranberries, lime slices, and distilled water. Freeze in advance. Pack a cocktail shaker with regular ice and add equal parts tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau. Shake for 30 seconds. Pour over a fruity ice cube.
Pair It With: Hatch green chile chipotle queso dip, tortilla chips, and bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers. “We’re hosting a Feliz Navidad dinner inspired by our California roots and love of Mexican culture,” says Frandson. She plans to cap off the evening with a few rounds of pin the tail on the donkey.
There’s so much to love about the holidays…festive home décor & holiday scents from nature are at the top of our list! Follow our step by step instructions to make an all natural Eucalyptus wreath for the holidays
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Eucalyptus DIY wreaths and garland just in time for the holidays. This intoxicating herbal scent is not just for the spa...Eucalyptus oil has aromatherapeutic benefits like anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and soothes cuts and insect bites.
Here are some pointers on how to create a natural wreath to deck the halls (or front door) & fill your home with peace & joy. Fresh eucalyptus can often be purchased at grocery stores and florists.
Supplies
Instructions
Once you have about 10 bundles, began tying the bundles to the wreath form one at a time. The trick is to make the bundles thick enough so that you can’t see the wreath form or string/wire underneath. Attach your first bundle, then lay your next bundle slightly over top that first one in such a way as to hide the greenery stems and wire. Continue moving around the form, overlapping the bundles until you’ve covered the form completely. Then go back and fill in any bald spots if needed.
You can also spruce up your home with our collection of holiday inspired essentials oils. Diffuse them to bring comfort & joy all season long. Make your own holiday mist with 9/10 parts distilled water & essential oil in a mist bottle to refresh the room, freshen linens, spritz the tree and holiday trimmings.
CAMPO’s HOLIDAY INSPIRED ESSENTIAL OILS
Breathe Beauty!
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Our collection of essential oil blends are made with the world’s finest oils and blended in the USA. You can choose your essential oil by the “ethos” (how they make you feel) or by the scent story (beautiful & intoxicating notes). Discover the healing power of diffusing essential oils and incorporate these daily rituals into your home.
How to Diffuse:
Just add water and 5-10 drops of your favorite CAMPO essential oil to our diffusers (that look like a little piece of art) and feel the transformation begin!
]]>Founders, Jess & Jill interview with Materiae on the uses of essential oils for frequent summertime problems.
Here, this dynamic beauty duo reveals the many multi-sensory benefits of essential oils—from the cooling powers of peppermint to the soothing effects of frankincense.
]]>Enter essential oils, an age-old remedy that offers relief as well as relaxation. When given the choice between chemicals and natural ingredients, making a decision is simple, “especially when you can achieve safe, effective, and transformative results from the natural healing power of plants,” says Jessica Frandson who, along with Jill King, founded CAMPO, an aromatherapy brand that prides itself on fresh-from-the-earth formulas free of synthetics, dyes, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, artificial fragrances, and fillers. “Your skin is your biggest organ and what you put on your skin quickly gets into your system, so it is vital that you protect and care for it properly and avoid harsh chemicals whenever possible,” adds King.
Here, this dynamic beauty duo reveals the many multi-sensory benefits of essential oils—from the cooling powers of peppermint to the soothing effects of frankincense.
The Essential Oil Solution: Pesky bugs can quickly put a damper on a social-distanced summer barbeque but surrounding yourself with a sweet-smelling aura of essential oils—such as lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, litsea cubeba, rosemary, tea tree, and cedarwood—can help stop uninvited guests from crashing the party. Keep one of Campo’s roll-on blends within reach, like Relax (with lavender, rosemary, and chamomile), Immune (with litsea cubeba), Halo (with peppermint), or Breathe (with eucalyptus).
You can also DIY your own blend by combining 20 drops of a pure essential oil (such as lavender, peppermint, cedarwood, or eucalyptus) with one ounce of “carrier oil” (like sunflower or jojoba oil), says Frandson. To create an at-home spritz, simply add 50 drops of Relax, 25 drops of Halo, and 1/3 cup of witch hazel to a four-ounce spray bottle. Mix with 2/3 cup of distilled water and shake to combine before each use. “It is great stored in the refrigerator and will last about a week,” says King of the refreshing repellant.
The Essential Oil Solution: Lavender essential oil offers a soothing effect for both mind and body, while the cooling sensation of peppermint can help distract you from the itch, say Frandson and King. Roman chamomile is another single-note ingredient that helps fight infection and alleviates inflammation. Just be sure to dilute any essential oil before applying to skin by adding it to a base of jojoba or sunflower oil, as these potent natural ingredients can potentially cause irritation. “Using a 2.5% essential oil dilution is generally considered a safe guideline for topical application on adults,” adds Frandson. If crafting your own combo feels too complicated, try Campo’s Relax Body Oil—a skin-calming remedy that’s ready to go.
The Essential Oil Solution: For a disinfecting experience that’s as enjoyable as it is effective, consider diluting antibacterial essential oils like eucalyptus, ravensara, lavender, orange, peppermint, palmarosa, and litsea cubeba into hand sanitizer or soap. Try Campo’s Immune Blend, which boasts a refreshing herbal and citrus scent, in a convenient rollerball form. Or, add a few drops to your favorite handwash to instantly upgrade a sink-side staple. Another option is Campo’s elegant Essential Oil Hand Wash, which is infused with moisturizing coconut, olive, and jojoba oils to counteract dryness.
The Essential Oil Solution: Alleviating the effects of a little too much sun exposure is a fast fix with soothing essential oils like frankincense, lavender, chamomile, and peppermint. “Thanks to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, lavender can speed up the healing process and help your body recover faster,” explains King. Frankincense also has incredible anti-inflammatory powers and helps regenerate cells, so it’s great to use in tandem with lavender, adds Frandson. Campo’s Relax Body Oil features both ingredients along with vitamin E, jojoba, sunflower, apricot kernel, and camellia seed oils that help hydrate and nourish scorched skin. For instant relief, add a few drops of peppermint oil to this body oil for a cooling effect.
The Essential Oil Solution: Masks may help lock out germs, but like a greenhouse for your face, they also trap heat, dirt, and oil, making them the ultimate accomplice for fostering blemishes. To combat this, Frandson and King suggest diluting tea tree, chamomile, and/or lavender essential oils with a base of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory jojoba oil. They recommend starting with six drops of essential oil per two teaspoons of jojoba oil, working up to a higher dilution as needed and tolerated. “Since jojoba oil is so similar to the natural sebum in your skin, it can actually help regulate the body’s production of oil,” adds King.
The Essential Oil Solution: It’s fair to say we could all use help chilling out these days—especially as temperatures rise. Peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus, and lavender essential oils can provide some assistance. To create a cooling body mist that offers instant relief, mix 30 drops of any of the aforementioned single-note ingredients with four tablespoons of witch hazel and distilled water in a four-ounce spray bottle. Shake vigorously before each use and store in the fridge to boost the formula’s icy effects.
The Essential Oil Solution: Whether it was a solo hike that left your body aching, a Zoom workout class gone awry, or camping out on your couch all day with less-than-perfect posture, a blend of copaiba balsam, peppermint, eucalyptus, and clove essential oils is perfect for minimizing pain. Plus, the mellow scent is an excellent way to unwind the mind. “Incorporating deep breathing also helps relax sore muscles and increases blood flow to the affected area,” says Frandson. Treat sore spots with Campo’s Muscle Blend Roll-On or massage the Hydration Body Oil from the neck down to relieve tension all over.
Find the original blog post by Materiae here.
Written by Amber Kallor | August 21, 2020
Jessica Frandson and Jill King, friends since teenagehood, didn’t realize they shared a love of aromatherapy until Frandson was visiting King a few years ago. “Jill saw the perfume bottle I had brought with me, said she had the same one, and she showed me her apothecary, which was this whole treasure trove of essential oils,” says Frandson. “She had kept a dusty journal from college when she was making recipes and even had her recipe in there from when she had her twins and made oils so she wouldn’t get stretch marks.” The besties spent the evening drinking wine and concocting a plan for what would become luxury aromatherapy company Campo. Today, Campo offers premium essential oil blends and diffusers to urge people to bring wellness rituals into their daily lives. The pair spoke with Beauty Independent about their plans to grow the brand’s direct-to-consumer sales, balancing business and friendship, and keeping investors at bay.
Frandson: I am a bit a serial entrepreneur. I worked in marketing for 20 years at my family’s business, which was in the natural space. It was a non-toxic cleaner called Simple Green. I learned a ton and was exposed to a lot of high-level conversations and meetings at a young age. Whether it was doing business with Walmart or Home Depot, or being at trade shows and witnessing things from a very corporate, industrial side of business, it taught me how to see opportunity and look for ways you can improve upon things. So, with that, I started a couple businesses, including one called Twistband, which was a crease-free hair tie, which I built in full and sold.
King: I was an economics major and, then, got into the PR and marketing world. I launched the West Coast fashion and beauty division of Rogers & Cowan, where I worked with everything from Fortune 500 companies to startups and non-profit organizations. We worked with Ralph Lauren, L’Oréal, Revlon and Proctor & Gamble, so I was able to see what happened, for example, to a perfume from development all the way through to the launch, to the red-carpet party and beyond. I was responsible for getting placement in magazines, media, all of it, so I’ve seen the power of the press and positioning.
Frandson: What’s so fun about Jill and me is that we’re so similar in so many ways, and we have very different strengths, too. Between the two of us and our skill sets, we could literally design every label, source packaging and source ingredients. If we had had to outsource that to other agencies, some things might have taken 50 to 100 touch points to get done, but, between the two of us, it might take three touch points and get done in an hour. When we have an idea for a new creation, we can literally launch any product within a week because of our in-house skill set and the supply channels we’ve set up to support us.
Frandson: Aromatherapy has been around for thousands of years, so there’s proof of concept, meaning we know that these oils work, and they’re powerful. But a lot of times when you think about essential oils, you think of the hippy-dippie, crunchy aisle. We wanted to introduce it to a new audience by making the oils so intoxicating and beautiful that you’d be more apt to apply them throughout the day and enjoy that experience.
The ethos of our brand is energy, focus and relax. We started out by asking ourselves what we needed in our lives, and thought about what would happen if we walked up to any stranger and said, “Do you need more energy? Do you need to focus? Do you need to relax?” Who could say no to those three things? It’s a universal need.
Frandson: We really feel that Campo is for everybody, but, at the moment, we’re focusing on women ages 25 to 55 who have a desire to incorporate wellness into their own lives and that of their families or friends.
King: We go after the female client, especially in the beauty lane, because it’s such an attractive space. People get it. It’s a platform to basically talk about essential oils. With that said, 80% of all purchases are done by females, so we feel if the female is buying it, she’s going to take it home and share it with her boyfriend, her husband, her family, and she’ll start to share our message as well.
Frandson: It’s already happening. We’ve got some really fun accounts that are male-based. A girlfriend of ours introduced another friend to Campo and, now, we’re going to be on this incredible men’s website that’s about to launch.
Frandson: Our Energy, Focus and Relax blends. We spent about a year putting those blends together in order to sneak in some of the ingredients that might be a little bit stronger, like frankincense, without affecting the scent. Those three products along with our diffuser have been a home run.
Frandson: We want to take Campo into places where people are comfortable shopping, whether it’s a Nordstrom or a J. Crew, these types of environments where it’s typical to buy beauty products, and they feel comfortable versus going to a Whole Foods or a place where they might be overwhelmed from an aisle that’s full of 1,000 wellness products.
King: We officially launched a year ago, but really our sales team just started up in Q1 and, within the last six to nine months, we’ve secured Nordstrom, Revolve and Anthropologie, and we’re onboarding with J Crew. We’re also in Marriott luxury properties, Ledo House, and high-end boutiques all around the United States. It’s been an incredible reception. There’s just an appetite for it. We’re also not competing for shelf space in a lot of retail because it’s a new category in some of these stores.
Frandson: Right now, we don’t have any plans for that. We’re really coming to market as a luxury brand and, with the accounts that we’re seeding, and the experience that we want to share and the education piece, we don’t know that we can optimize that right now with Amazon. They’re an incredible platform for many people, so we’re not here to say it’s not a good thing. We’re just saying at this moment we feel that we have so many other opportunities where we can really measure, gauge and have the education component that we’re going to stay really focused on that.
Frandson: Sephora is definitely on our long-term list, and we would love to be there. But we also want to be there at the right time to support the business. We actually had a really awesome rep who approached us and said, “We want to take you to Sephora. We can land you in all the majors. It can take a year to a year-and-a-half to get set up. Let’s start this.” While that sounds wonderful, the last thing we want to do is get in too early and fail. We really want to make sure that we position ourselves at the right time, have the right samples, the budget, the education, and be sure that all of that is aligned when we go knocking on Sephora’s door. But we will be there.
King: We have been primarily focused on wholesale so far, but we’re definitely looking to grow our direct business in a big way in the next three to six months. We’re going to be launching a blog called Field Notes, and we really want to make campobeauty.com a destination for all things essential oils to help grow and educate the audience. There’s so much opportunity out there, and the return is just phenomenal.
Frandson: We’re very fortunate that we’ve been profitable out of the gate. Jill and I like numbers. We like looking at graphs and charts and cost of goods. From day one, we were framing out the company with goals of minimum 80% margins, and we’ve met all those goals, which is really exciting, especially because we’re doing lower volume at this time. For us, we’re on this incredible trajectory because as we build volume with our runs, it’s just going to increase our profits.
Frandson: No, we bootstrapped the business. We see the benefit of bringing on investors, but, in the past, going back to my dad with Simple Green, he took on some early investors, and it was always kind of his Achilles’ heel, so I’ve been kind of flogged over the head with, “Don’t take on investors. Don’t do it.”
In my other ventures, I’ve never had an investor, either. In some ways, I do think it makes you hungrier. I feel like when it’s just you and your pocketbook, it drives you. When Jill and I started this company, we said we were willing to do the heavy lifting together financially. We also decided that, if we went down the investor route in the future, it would only work if the right parties came to us. It would have to be really the right people that would buy into us, buy into our track record and buy into what we’re selling and the opportunity. At this point, though, we feel like we can do it on our own and want to keep our attention on moving forward.
Ironically, we do believe in manifestation, and we now have several parties that are coming to us saying, “We believe in you. We want to be a part of what you’re doing.” So, it’s putting us in a place where Jill and I are having some reflection, and we’re thinking about what that picture would look like. Because again, even though investors say they’ll be at a high level and removed from the business, that’s not always the case. It’s a very big decision, and we’re kicking the tires right now.
Frandson: We really wanted to make modern aromatherapy. With that, we thought that the packaging would really help elevate it. If the product is sitting on top of your counter versus under your counter, you’re more apt to use it throughout your day. So, we designed our bottles with violet glass. If you hold them up to the light, they’ll have a little blue-violet tint. In addition to being beautiful, it helps protect the oils’ natural energetic properties, and it also helps block out any harmful UV rays.
What works for Campo on social media?
Frandson: Instead of being really heavily based on just Campo, Campo, Campo on social, we try to make it a little bit more about lifestyle and some aspiration. We’re giving a little taste of all the things, the reasons why we created Campo. When you go to some of these Instagram channels, there are beautiful, beautiful pictures of products, but it’s just picture after picture after picture of their product. To me, that gets a little stale.
We want to have a place where when people swipe by us they say, “Oh my gosh, I want to be there, I want to feel that.” We want to evoke something for people and tap them on the shoulder and go, OK, just take that extra breath right now, just take a moment for yourself. Whether it’s to look at this pretty picture, or take a sip of an awesome drink, or try one of our products, or go give your husband a hug. [We present] little reminders for self-care that are aspirational, but not overwhelming.
Frandson: I definitely had throttled back on my shopping. If I see a purse or a pair of shoes I want, I always measure it in Campo dollars. Like, I could buy that or I could put that money back into the company. So, that’s definitely a sacrifice, but it’s one that feels good to make.
King: For me, it’s time. Sometimes that means sacrificing groceries or getting my hair done. Who has time to get their hair done? It’s such a waste of two hours when I could be doing other things. My husband has been great about picking up some slack and making sure that the kids get everything they need, though.
Frandson: Having the same values and being at the same stage of life—we’re both moms—is critical success factors to our partnership. If I were single and had all this time or vice versa, it might start building resentment. Because Jill and I have the same values on just about everything, it really makes it so comfortable and fun.
We also made a commitment to each other that we’re going to do the best we can to be mindful of our own family and also to be respectful of each other’s family. That means that, even if we’re talking about something really important, but it’s time to go to a kid’s softball game, we tell each other to go, that we will revisit the topic tomorrow morning.
Frandson: We are launching a wood scent for holiday that feels like you just chopped down a beautiful pine tree and put it in your home. It has balsam fir, and it screams a walk in the woods. It smells so wonderful. It’s super appealing to men and women. It just evokes a sense of, “Oh, I feel calm. I feel safe.” It’s just this cheerful memory when you smell that intoxicating scent of a tree.
Article written by Lindsey Unterberger at Beauty Insider. Follow the link below to their original online posting.
]]>There’s no better place to social distance than the bathtub.
From Cleopatra (who reportedly steeped herself in sour donkey milk to reduce wrinkles) to Sophia Loren (who credits her beauty to “a love of life, spaghetti, and the odd bath in virgin olive oil”) to actress January Jones (who recently shared her recipe for “human stew”), washing your cares away has been well documented over the course of history.
In 2020, the tub is proving yet again to be a welcome and reliable respite; a safe place to melt away stress and watch it swirl swiftly down the drain. In addition to soothing your mind and muscles, frequent baths could also help lower your risk for heart disease and stroke according to a study published by Heart , a peer-reviewed medical journal.
MATERIAE asked six brand founders and bathing beauties how they’re soaking it up in self-isolation so you can take your tub (or shower!) to new levels of bliss.
Alison Carroll, co-founder of Wonder Valley
Bath or shower?
“Both! [My husband and co-founder Jay and I] have a beautiful outdoor bathhouse that we made at our home in Joshua Tree with a clawfoot tub and a shower with open desert landscape all around.”
Morning or night?
“I like a night shower and a morning bath.”
Soak essentials?
“I love Epsom salt baths, which feel like the closest thing to a spa day in quarantine. I use our Wonder Valley Two Deserts Soapand our body oil as a splash in the bathwater for both the scent and hydration. I also really like La Tierra Sagrada hair mask and Playa shampoo and conditioner.”
How do you set the mood?
“I burn Wonder Valley Oud Incense in the tub.”
Favorite form of bath time entertainment?
“I enjoy the silence and being offline, as well as the view of the sunset or the flowering creosote bush over the tub. I also like to bring in a vermouth spritz to drink during an evening shower.”
Are you spending more time in the tub during quarantine?
“I always take more baths this time of the year. I love the spring weather in the desert, which is perfect for a leisurely morning soak. I’ve been taking longer baths as a form of downtime and self-care.”
David Pirrotta, founder of Materiae and David Pirrotta Brands
Bath or shower?
“I prefer a bath!”
Morning or night?
“I shower in the mornings. I take a bath at night when I'm all done with my busy day. I know, I love to be clean!”
Soak essentials?
“NatureOfThings Restorative Floral Bath or Bastide Huile D’Aix Orange Blossom Bath Oil. Both are super hydrating and soluxurious. They make me feel special and loved.”
How do you set the mood?
“I always have a Cire Trudon candle burning. Depending on my mood, I usually choose either Ernesto or Abd El Kader.”
Favorite form of bath time entertainment?
“I love listening to all my ’90s Lilith fair faves.”
Are you spending more time in the tub during quarantine?
“I've been taking so many baths during quarantine, not because I have more time—I've been busier than ever!—but to de-stress and to pamper myself.”
Saya McDermott, founder of Saya
Bath or shower?
“There is nothing more enjoyable and relaxing than taking a warm bath after a long workday.
If I have the time, and especially now that the weather is starting to get little cooler [in Australia], I do prefer a bath. To me, a bath is the ultimate relaxation zone at home. There’s something very therapeutic about taking a bath and the benefits are so good for both body and mind.”
Morning or night?
“Mornings for me are busy, so when I can take a bath it’s definitely at night once my baby has gone to sleep. It gives me the opportunity to relax and take time out for myself without any distractions.”
Soak essentials?
“I really use bath time to treat my body from head to toe! First, I add a few pumps of my Body Wash with lime, lemongrass, peppermint, and lemon myrtle essential oils. This body wash creates a wonderful bath full of bubbles. The scent is beautifully fresh and uplifting. Then, I add a few drops of Argan Body Oil that disperses into the warm water to help moisturize and nourish my skin. The essential oils are very grounding and relaxing. I also give my hair a nourishing treatment by coating it with the same Argan Body Oil. I apply a face mask using French Pink Clay mixed with Rose Water Toning Mist before exfoliating with Coconut Body Polish, which smells delicious and moisturizes my skin.”
How do you set the mood?
“A candle is a must for me, it instantly creates a calm ambiance. I’m burning my Noosa Summer Candle right now, which is a beautiful blend of coconut and lime that fills the space with a sweet, warm scent.”
Favorite form of bath time entertainment?
“When I have time to relax, I consciously take time out from screens, including my phone and computer. I prefer to read a book or simply relax in silence. Right now I’m reading an autobiography of Stevie Nicks…that is when I’m not reading children’s books to my son Samuel!”
Are you spending more time in the tub during quarantine?
“Now that the nights are cooler, I do have a bath more often. It’s the best way to give my skin a bit more love and care as well as being incredibly relaxing after a long day.”
Francisco Costa, founder of Costa Brazil
Bath or shower?
“Typically a shower, but recently baths. We have a new product launching that I’ve been testing in an endless series of baths.”
Morning or night?
“At night with hot water and Epsom salt then right to bed!”
Soak essentials?
“Lots of Epsom salt and a few dashes of Costa Brazil Body Oil.”
How do you set the mood?
“I would light a small pebble of Breu resin to create a calm mood. The scent is transportive.”
Favorite form of bath time entertainment?
“Dimmed light and total silence.”
Are you spending more time in the tub during quarantine?
“Yes, I’m getting into it! It really relaxes!”
Jessica Frandson, co-founder of Campo
Bath or shower?
“I like an aromatherapy steam shower in the morning with Energy Essential Oil, which has bright citrus notes to perk me up and get the senses flowing. I enjoy our Relax and Breathe essential oil blends after workouts to chill and create a spa like experience.
Morning or night?
“I love an aromatherapy bath at night and on the weekends to unwind.”
Soak essentials?
“Essential oils, body oils, and dry brushing are a must for my bath ritual. To wind down at night, I add a couple drops of Relax or Sleep to the tub and start a hot shower to activate the essential oils and create a spa-like steam effect. Then, I fill the balance of the tub. While the bath is filling, I use our dry brush made from natural sisal and rub in circular motions towards my heart from head to toe to exfoliate, detox, and stimulate my skin. Next, I add a few drops of Relax Body Oil or Sleep Essential Oil along with some bath salts to enhance the relaxation and detoxification experience. After the bath, I apply more body oil and slip into a cozy robe.”
How do you set the mood?
“I love the glow of a candle and the orange blossom in Odalisque by Cire Trudon is my all-time favorite. My Campo essential oil diffuser is a great alternative to candles and the little night light provides a soothing glow. Plus, it has an auto shut off and it’s safe around children and pets. No flames to worry about!”
Favorite form of bath time entertainment?
“I love music. My favorite Pandora stations to help set the mood are Rhye, Kygo, Classical Guitar, and La Vie En Rose. I also enjoy a moment of peace and quiet, as silence is the new luxury.”
Are you spending more time in the tub during quarantine?
“I have always cherished bath time as a relaxing treat and luxury. Lately, I’ve definitely increased my bath ritual frequency and duration. I am taking more time to be in the moment and enjoy the little and big things with a deeper appreciation.”
Jin Soon Choi, founder of JINsoon
Bath or shower?
“I prefer hot showers, not necessarily because of the time savings, but because I like the cleansing sensation.”
Morning or night?
“I only take baths at night so I can relax more and to improve my sleep.”
Soak essentials?
“I love natural products such as NatureOfThings Restorative Floral Bath and Nourishing Body Creme. I love the scents and both are highly moisturizing and nourishing but not greasy. I also like to wear a Farmacy Hydrating Coconut Gel Sheet Mask while taking a bath.”
How do you set the mood?
“I dim the lights, light a rose-scented Cire Trudon candle, and pour primrose essential oil or NatureOfThings Restorative Floral Bath in the tub.”
Favorite form of bath time entertainment?
I like to watch Netflix and Amazon Prime or listen to music and sing along while drinking watermelon juice. Right now, I’m watching BBC series called Doctor Foster because I want to compare it to the Korean version. I’m also watching Kingdom, a Korean series on Netflix, and Fleabag on Prime because I got to work with Phoebe Waller-Bridge and I’ve heard good things.”
Are you spending more time in the tub during quarantine?
“I don’t take many soaks these days because I’m actually really busy. It's a daily half-mile walk to the office with my husband, so a quick, post-workout sauna is my favorite way to unwind because I can sneak in a brief meditation session at the same time.”
https://materiae.com/blogs/editorial/how-beauty-pros-soak-away-stress
Written by Amber Kallor
Main photo: Alison Carroll
Add CAMPO IMMUNE Pure Essential Oil to your favorite hand sanitizer to help boost your defenses. You can also take a couple deep breaths straight from the IMMUNE Pure Essential Oil Bottle to get the aromatherapy benefits to boost your defenses with this 100% natural essential oil blend of litsea cubeba, ravensara & eucalyptus.
Learn effective ways to apply hand sanitizer & boost defenses naturally…
Clear your hands of all debris and jewelry. Take off all rings and other jewelry that may be covering the surfaces of your hands. If possible, rinse and remove all traces of visible organic matter such as dirt, grease, and food in order for the hand sanitizer to be most effective.
You can add CAMPO IMMUNE Pure Essential Oil directly into your existing hand sanitizer bottle. Simply add 10-20 drops of the oil for every 1 ounce of sanitizer, shake to blend and apply. Rub your hands together for 30 seconds, covering all surfaces of both hands, including between your fingers and up around your fingertips and nails. You should also rub in the sanitizer about 2 inches up each wrist.
Let your hands dry off. After about 30 seconds of rubbing, your skin should have absorbed the sanitizer. If your hands are still a little wet, face your palms downward and let them dry in the air until they are no longer wet.
CAMPO IMMUNE PURE ESSENTIAL OIL INSPIRED BY: feeling healthy & full of vitality.
Benefits: soothing & clarifying.
Scent: herbal, citrus & cool mellow notes.
CAMPO products are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease, or affect the structure or function of the body. The information herein does not constitute medical advice. Anyone suffering from a medical condition should consult with a physician. User reviews do not constitute a guarantee that you will achieve the same results -- what works for one may not work for another.
]]>Naturally stimulate and awaken your senses with our essential oil rituals designed to attract, strengthen and uplift your sex life! There are a variety of essential oils that can spice up your sexy time. We blended our very favorite aphrodisiacs to create our signature LOVE blend. Made with 100% natural essential oils of rose, neroli, ylang ylang, black pepper & pink peppercorn.
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We use essential oils for everything from reducing anxiety and boosting energy to sore muscles and headaches but are you aware of the power of essential oils in the bedroom? Whether it’s due to stress, meds, or environmental factors, did you know a lot of people experience a sluggish sex drive? Discover how to increase passion, desire, intimacy and pleasure through the power of aromatherapy.
There are a variety of essential oils that can spice up your sexy time. We blended our very favorite aphrodisiacs to create our signature LOVE blend. Made with 100% natural essential oils of rose, neroli, ylang ylang, black pepper & pink peppercorn.
Benefits: increase desire & adds pleasure.
Scent: rose floral with faint spicy notes.
Inspiration: gratitude, love & passion.
We have taken the guesswork out and created simple rituals to incorporate aromatherapy into your love life.
How does it work?
Our sense of smell stimulates the nerve endings of the olfactory bulb, which lies at the back of the nose, which in turn stimulates a part of the brain called the limbic system that triggers our libido. The essential oils do magic and stimulate the pituitary gland, the master of endocrine gland, which controls hormone production. Inactiveness of pituitary gland can lead to low sex drive. So, the oils help keep it in an active state.
Aromatherapy oils are a sensual way to fire up the libido. The molecules of oils are so small that they can mingle in the bloodstream rapidly and are carried to all parts of the body. Natural scents present in aroma oils bear a key importance when it comes to sexual attraction. Some scents are overpoweringly arousing aphrodisiacs for women while other are good enough to bewitch even the most sober of men.
Essential oils are beneficial for many reasons: they can help to calm the nervous system and clear a chaotic mind, while other oils can excite and open space for passion and communication. Scent, like sex, is sensual. It helps to ease the mind and body, making you more readily available to a physical experience.
Among the many aromatic oils that have been deemed to have aphrodisiac qualities are the scent profiles of neroli, rose, ylang, ylang, sandalwood and black pepper.
Neroli
Sexual prowess: It’s a powerful aphrodisiac that works best to make up for a sensuous seduction act and some naughty flirting. It is used to combat frigidity and increase libido particularly in women. It helps the timid and shy first timers to open up and explore the unexplored. Awakens the senses
Rose
Sexual prowess: The oil works best for females, especially when it comes to balancing the hormones. It has a tonic effect on the reproductive organs, and can work best to boost sexuality.
Ylang Ylang – Disinhibits and sensualizes, enhances self-esteem, and promotes euphoria and optimism.
Sexual prowess: Considered as one of the most powerful aphrodisiacs, ylang ylang increases libido and attraction between lovers. It energises you, intensifies eroticism and is good for sexual experimentation.
Sandalwood
Sexual prowess: It works wonders for men. The sweet, woody exotic scent enhances physical sensuality and makes lovers more sexually-liberated. Considered a sexual restorative, it induces a state of calmness and serenity and can relieve nervous tension. Black pepper oil can also give a boost to a man’s vigour.
Whether you are single ready to mingle or fully committed you deserve some LOVE. Set your intention and put it out into the universe. Be the energy you want to attract and give yourself some LOVE. Spark up those long-term relationships and conjure up feelings from the first time you held hands and the tingle in the first kiss.
XO,
CAMPO
]]>There’s nothing quite like stepping off the airplane knowing you have finally arrived at your favorite vacation spot. Excitement, calmness, the travel day is over at last. However, the process to getting there can be hectic and overwhelming, and that’s exactly what we’re here to remedy.
Summer is a time for sun, travel, and stress relief, but a lot of us struggle with the latter. While you spend the week preparing for your trip, it’s natural to have that voice in your head reminding you of the things you still need to get done. Well luckily for you, essential oils have got your back and will help you manage the way you feel.
Campo’s new FLIGHT Aromatherapy Oil helps combat in-air anxiousness, whether it’s caused by turbulence or the extensive travel planning. It works to dispel feelings of stress during flight and restores a sense of vitality and alertness in any time zone. Feel grounded and connected to your mind and body with this 100% pure essential oil roll-on blend of Bergamot, Lavender, Peppermint & Ginger in luxury carrier oils. More specifically, Bergamot is helpful for stress relief, Lavender is a very useful relaxant and can help to eliminate tensions and calm nerves, and Peppermint can help ease nausea and headaches.
RITUAL: 1. Roll on pulse points. 2. Breathe deep. 3. Ease jitters & jet lag.
Along with FLIGHT Roll-on, many other oils can be of help to nervous flyers. The best way to prepare yourself for a trip is to build an essential oil survival kit for the flight so that you will stay calm, in control and have the energy you need. Bringing along two or three other Campo roll-ons, like Energy, Focus and Relax, is always a good idea. Rolling them onto the wrists and the back of the neck can be soothing. Inhaling oils can also be a great remedy, breathing them in deeply to reach all parts of the body and keep yourself clear-minded. Additional oils known to soothe flight anxiety include:
For air sickness, a combination of Ginger and Peppermint can aid with the nausea. Drops of these oils can help to relieve nervous exhaustion and muscular pains, and also help increase circulation through the body. They also can help boost your immune system and support digestion. Avoiding sickness through travel is important to all, and these oils can help to prevent a turn in your immune balance.
Instead of spending days recovering from jet lag, you can use Sweet Orange, Jasmine and Geranium to combat travel stress and “heavy legs” after a flight. Sweet Orange can help to elevate your mood and keep you feeling composed throughout your vacation. A bit of Rosemary can also enhance mental clarity and help keep your head from feeling fuzzy.
By using these oils to keep you going through your travels, you won’t be let down. Time to get back to tanning on the beach or touring the big city!
]]>Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic extracts that are distilled or expressed from plant materials, such flowers, roots, resin and fruit. An essential oil captures a plant’s natural healing properties and scent - also known as a plants essence. Each Campo essential oil is 100% pure, unaltered and sourced from the most beautiful countrysides around the world.
True essential oils are distilled with steam, water or both, expressed from plant material (as in “cold pressed”) or macerated in water. People often refer to absolutes and C02 extracts as “essential oils”, but these compounds are extracted differently than true essential oils. All Campo essential oils are distilled, expressed or macerated using natural plant materials.
Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways. In an aromatic sense, diffusing oils promotes inhalation. They can also be applied topically to the skin, with use of carrier oils for dilution. The benefits of inhalation and topical application result from responses in the brain that send healing to the body. Essential oils can greatly enhance one’s life and overall wellbeing.
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