$ 85.00
Moisturizes • Regenerative
Benedetta’s Rose Crème is a heart-opening indulgence! Reputed throughout history as the queen of flowers, ours is Certified Organic, handpicked, and slow-distilled to perfection. Using no adulterates or fragrances to mimic the rose scent, the delicate yet intoxicating aroma is the direct result of the Rosa Damascena in nature, taking 2,000 petals to produce 1oz of exquisite regenerative oil.
Each of our Body Crèmes is expertly formulated with African Shea Butter harvested and handcrafted by a women’s cooperative, following traditional ancient practices. Our luscious crème soaks into the skin and truly rejuvenates with moisture that lasts!
3.4oz | 100ml
Please store in a cool, dry place away from extreme shifts in temperature
Get the most out of your Rose Crème by saturating your skin with a Hydrosol first. Our Rose Hydrosol & Body Crème Duo follows the Benedetta practice of Water Integration by introducing water to the skin prior to applying an oil or crème. When used together- you get better hydration and saturation your skin needs to be healthy and radiant, while using less product overall.
Day: First exfoliate with Dry Brush, then shower with our Citrus Sugar & Salt Exfoliant and Sacred Soap. Spray first with one of our Hydrosols, and apply crème all over body. A little goes a long way.
I created the Rose Crème largely for the same reason I create many products, out of need for a clean and purposeful product in an industry full of adulterated and false ones. Now, even in the so called “plant based” era, there are still far too many fluff Rose Lotions with no viable useful synergies. I saw a need for an authentic, highly energetic Rose Crème and humbly present one to you.
All that aside, I personally love Rose for its ability to bring us into a balanced state of wellbeing. When I worked clinically as an esthetician, prior to formulating the Benedetta line, I performed customized aromatherapeutic treatments for my clients’ skin’s health care. Often, after hearing about sadness, stress and overall tension, I would do a simple drop of Rose oil with a couple drops of jojoba on their solar plexus at the center of their chest and massage gently to release those emotions that were often stuck.
Rose as many of you know is a botanical requiring [literally] a ton of petals to produce 1 single ounce of essential oil. The evolution of the rose is such that it gives of itself before its ready for picking, making it difficult to get any aromatic at all and taking thousands of petals to get a drop… how selfless. It comes as no surprise that Certified Organic Rose has the highest measurable electromagnetic field, ranging from 300-500mhz, as compared to Lavender at approximately 118mhz, and the human body at 65-70mhz.
The high vibration of the inimitable Rose aligned with our human condition appears to create a symbiotic resonance that is unequaled in the botanical world. Possibly with the exception of Helichrysum italicum, but that’s a subject of another blog entirely.
This queen of all essential oils is reputed for its regenerative properties on aging skin. Rose is beloved for its pronounced recognizable aromatic, which energetically opens your [emotional] heart, giving feelings of wellbeing and balance.
Benedetta’s Rose Crème is representative of how “True Rose” should smell- don’t be fooled by copycats. I make a very concentrated Rose Crème using high percentages of our farmer’s Certified Organic and Biodynamic Rose oil, Rose wax, and Rose Hydrosol [water].
The complimentary botanicals address the systemic correction and protection of the skin as well, with a cohesive unification that marries all ingredients together to make one singular preparation. No fillers of any kind are used, no fragrances, no solvents, just the purest most viable Rosa damascena, grown, harvested, and slow-rate hand-distilled. Our Rose Crème is made with intent and designed to be effective on all levels- physical, emotional and energetic.
Benedetta’s Rose Crème is designed to be used on the chest, arms, and hands with specific intention to renew the skin and prevent further damage. The Rose Duo: Rose Hydrosol before Rose Crème, aids better water integration, using less Crème and attaining greater results. Together our concentrated Rose Crème will last you several months.
Body Crème: Hydrosols Aqua: Lavender Lavandula angustifolia, Rose Rosa damascena • Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis • Shea Butter Butyrospermum parkii • Plant Oils: Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis, Coconut Cocos nucifera, Kukui Aleurites moluccana • Co2 Extracts: Sea Buckthorn Hippophae rhamnoides, Carrot Daucus carota, Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis • Vitamin E Tocopherol [Sunflower-Source] • Proprietary Blend Essential Oils • Grape Vitis vinifera Alcohol • Vegetable Cellulose
$ 35.00
NEW and IMPROVED Packaging! Designed for the body, we have found that the pouring or "splashing" method is more efficient and less wasteful than spraying. Just pour and rub! Spraying makes it challenging to spray on areas like the torso and lower body. If you intend to use the Hydrosols on the face, we recommend using our broad spectrum Crystal Radiance Hydrating Elixir.
For best results, use Benedetta's True Hydrosols before applying Body Lotions. Our Hydrosols are created through steam distillation for the main purpose of acquiring the essential oil. These precious waters carry the energetic profile of the plant material. As a result, Hydrosols bestow the therapeutic qualities of their individual botanical disposition. They all impart well-being with their own sweet, aromatic scents.
Hydrosols stimulate lymphatic drain and release toxins, build circulation, exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. They also tone and give the skin renewed suppleness.
Day: Pour hydrosol into hands before applying Body Crème of choice.
Night: After showering with Benedetta’s Sacred Soap, spray hydrosol.
Dry Brush Massage: Using a natural bristle brush or exfoliation gloves, brush or rub all over body, starting at your feet and working up towards your heart. Continue onto the arms, working in towards your heart. The best time to dry brush is in the morning before showering or bathing.
Hydrosol Aqua: Rose Rosa damascena
$ 110.00
Moisturizes • Regenerative
Benedetta’s Rose Crème is a heart-opening indulgence! Reputed throughout history as the queen of flowers, ours is Certified Organic, handpicked, and slow-distilled to perfection. Using no adulterates or fragrances to mimic the rose scent, the delicate yet intoxicating aroma is the direct result of the Rosa Damascena in nature, taking 2,000 petals to produce 1oz of exquisite regenerative oil.
Each of our Body Crèmes is expertly formulated with African Shea Butter harvested and handcrafted by a women’s cooperative, following traditional ancient practices. Our luscious crème soaks into the skin and truly rejuvenates with moisture that lasts! Lavender Crème helps to reduce scaring and is known for being immune strengthening.
The Rose Duo includes our 3.4oz | 100ml Rose Hydrosol (water) and 3.4oz | 100ml Rose Crème.
Get the most out of your Rose Crème by saturating your skin with a Hydrosol first. Our Rose Hydrosol & Body Crème Duo follows the Benedetta practice of Water Integration by introducing water to the skin prior to applying an oil or crème. When used together- you get better hydration and saturation your skin needs to be healthy and radiant, while using less product overall.
Day: First exfoliate with Dry Brush, then shower with our Citrus Sugar & Salt Exfoliant and Sacred Soap. Spray first with one of our Hydrosols, and apply crème all over body. A little goes a long way.
I created the Rose Crème largely for the same reason I create many products, out of need for a clean and purposeful product in an industry full of adulterated and false ones. Now, even in the so called “plant based” era, there are still far too many fluff Rose Lotions with no viable useful synergies. I saw a need for an authentic, highly energetic Rose Crème and humbly present one to you.
All that aside, I personally love Rose for its ability to bring us into a balanced state of wellbeing. When I worked clinically as an esthetician, prior to formulating the Benedetta line, I performed customized aromatherapeutic treatments for my clients’ skin’s health care. Often, after hearing about sadness, stress and overall tension, I would do a simple drop of Rose oil with a couple drops of jojoba on their solar plexus at the center of their chest and massage gently to release those emotions that were often stuck.
Rose as many of you know is a botanical requiring [literally] a ton of petals to produce 1 single ounce of essential oil. The evolution of the rose is such that it gives of itself before its ready for picking, making it difficult to get any aromatic at all and taking thousands of petals to get a drop… how selfless. It comes as no surprise that Certified Organic Rose has the highest measurable electromagnetic field, ranging from 300-500mhz, as compared to Lavender at approximately 118mhz, and the human body at 65-70mhz.
The high vibration of the inimitable Rose aligned with our human condition appears to create a symbiotic resonance that is unequaled in the botanical world. Possibly with the exception of Helichrysum italicum, but that’s a subject of another blog entirely.
This queen of all essential oils is reputed for its regenerative properties on aging skin. Rose is beloved for its pronounced recognizable aromatic, which energetically opens your [emotional] heart, giving feelings of wellbeing and balance.
Benedetta’s Rose Crème is representative of how “True Rose” should smell- don’t be fooled by copycats. I make a very concentrated Rose Crème using high percentages of our farmer’s Certified Organic and Biodynamic Rose oil, Rose wax, and Rose Hydrosol [water].
The complimentary botanicals address the systemic correction and protection of the skin as well, with a cohesive unification that marries all ingredients together to make one singular preparation. No fillers of any kind are used, no fragrances, no solvents, just the purest most viable Rosa damascena, grown, harvested, and slow-rate hand-distilled. Our Rose Crème is made with intent and designed to be effective on all levels- physical, emotional and energetic.
Benedetta’s Rose Crème is designed to be used on the chest, arms, and hands with specific intention to renew the skin and prevent further damage. The Rose Duo: Rose Hydrosol before Rose Crème, aids better water integration, using less Crème and attaining greater results. Together our concentrated Rose Crème will last you several months.
Body Crème: Hydrosols Aqua: Lavender Lavandula angustifolia, Rose Rosa damascena • Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis • Shea Butter Butyrospermum parkii • Plant Oils: Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis, Coconut Cocos nucifera, Kukui Aleurites moluccana • Co2 Extracts: Sea Buckthorn Hippophae rhamnoides, Carrot Daucus carota, Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis • Vitamin E Tocopherol [Sunflower-Source] • Proprietary Blend Essential Oils • Grape Vitis vinifera Alcohol • Vegetable Cellulose
Hydrosol: Hydrosol Aqua: Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
$ 10.00
Limited Edition!
Our 100% botanical Rose Soap is rich with Certified Fair Trade Shea Butter and West African Black Soap. This creamy, non-drying formula body wash uses plant-realized soaping agents, requiring no need for synthetic, chemical lye.
As with the entire Benedetta line, Rose Soap is crafted in small batches with loving intention. Great for those with dry hands and safe for babies and children.
Day: Use daily on hands and body for an exceptional washing experience. Best when followed with Rose Hydrosol and Rose Body Crème.
Coming soon!
Black Soap: Palm Kernel Elaeis guineensis Oil, Certified Fair Trade Shea Butter Butyrospermum parkii Fruit, Ash • Food Grade Vegetable Glycerin • Certified Organic Rose Rosa Extract
$ 25.00
No Lye Added • Botanically Saponified • Non-Drying • BPA & EA Free Bottles
Our 100% botanical Sacred Soap is rich with Certified Fair Trade Shea Butter and West African Black Soap. This creamy, non-drying formula body wash uses plant-realized soaping agents, requiring no need for synthetic, chemical lye.
Our globally and locally produced Farm-Sourced® hydrosols and essential oils give this delicately aromatic soap a fresh scent, making it a delight to use often.
As with the entire Benedetta line, Sacred Soap is crafted in small batches with loving intention. Great for those with dry hands and safe for babies and children.
Day: Shake gently before use. Separation occurs naturally. Use daily on hands and body for an exceptional washing experience.
I have never been a fan of sodium laurel sulfates or any of the derivatives of chemically produced soap. When in search for a direct source of Shea Butter, produced in west Africa, I found in so doing that black soap kept coming up. Once finding a reputable, fair trade company, they sent me a pound of black soap. They said that it was approximately 48% shea butter and the saponifier was that of a palm oil and plantain ash variety. I thought I’d give it try. Wow, not bad but a little gritty and definitely dirty. This soap, like shea butter is handmade by women’s cooperatives, usually in crude outdoor areas. In the earlier years I would find shea butter shells, twigs and rocks mixed inside. I would double sometimes triple strain the material to purify it.
The Sacred Soap is intended to cleanse without stripping the skin’s delicate balance as it leaves you refreshed.
Using both local and far harvested botanicals made into hydrosols, along with the right amount of essential oils, the Sacred Soap offers the perfect balance of cleanse and moisture.
I do not formulate for aroma, but for effect, however, as often happens we get many users addicted to the smell, many convinced it has ginger in it, which it does not.
It’s a thinner soap, as we do not use emulsifiers to bind it, I believe this is one of the purest soaps on the market and that uses NO lye!
Hydrosol Aqua Blend: Rosemary Verbenone Rosmarinus officinalis verbenone, Lemon Cypress Cupressus sempervirens and limonene, Geranium Pelargonium graveolens • Black Soap: Palm Kernel Elaeis guineensis Oil, Certified Fair Trade Shea Butter Butyrospermum parkii Fruit, Ash • Proprietary Blend of Essential Oils • Grape Vitis vinifera Alcohol • Food Grade Vegetable Glycerin, Spring Water Aqua
$ 60.00
Detox • Balance • Strengthen
Benedetta's Seaweed Bath combines three therapies for the ultimate wellness experience. Our bath combines the effects of Balneotherapy (bathing in water hot enough to be therapeutic), Thalassotherapy (therapy from the sea) and the power of Aromatherapeutics, (essential oils medicines).
Seaweeds are known thyroid tonics and aid the natural processes of the body. We use a micronized blend of combined seaweed powders with a therapeutic dose of our essential oils, developed to alkalize and bring the system into balance as it gently detoxifies. This powerful, luxurious treatment will leave your skin feeling silky smooth, and your body relaxed and rejuvenated. The Seaweed Bath is a life-changing experience that can help shorten the duration of illness or eliminate it all together when taken at the first signs of ill health.
Our customers remark on how regular use has made in a difference in their overall health.
Caution: Do not use during pregnancy. Not for those sensitive to iodine or going through chemotherapy or radiation.
Contents: .44 LB Micronized Seaweed Powders: Lithothamnium Calcareum, Laminara Digitata, & Fucus. 1.0 oz | 30ml Certified Organic & Biodynamic Essential Oils in Sulphated Castor Oil. 1 Measured Plastic Scoop Plus 1 Shell Scoop.
Fill bath with hot (100-104 degree) water, and disperse 2 heaping shells of Seaweed Powder. When the tub is almost full, add 1 scoop of the essential oil blend.
Soak a minimum of 20 minutes & drink 12-16 oz purified water for therapeutic results!
For best results use weekly.
Caution: Do not use during pregnancy. Not for those sensitive to iodine.
I have spent many hours in the ocean, waiting for waves, or just walking along the shore feeling the sand, seaweed, and water beneath my feet. The ocean has a revitalizing effect on us without question. Taking up 70% of our planet, we have a symbiotic cord with all that it has to offer.
Hot springs have their own therapeutic qualities through mineral absorption and heat. I have visited many and find their cleansing, detoxifying ability invaluable.
Comprising a bath that possessed all the elements of both these therapies and natural wonders was the end goal in the development of the Seaweed Bath. I wanted an alternative to what was being offered. As a long time user of seaweeds, and with knowledge of their curative and restorative effects on radiation, the development of a bath to harness such properties was imminent.
As an aromatherapist, I wanted to assist the continuation of therapeutic release with an essential oil blend-- Not just any essential oil blend, but one that would rival any “scented” bath salt by using a therapeutic dose.
The Benedetta Seaweed Bath was developed and launched in 2000. Comprised of two therapies, dosed separately.
1. Micronized Sea Vegetables - Composed of several seaweeds.
2. Organic & Biodynamic Essential Oil Blend.
This incredible, rejuvenating preparation is a must in every bathroom. This Life-Changing Seaweed Bath is invaluable during cold and flu season to ward off, or shorten the duration of, illness. Aches and pains are diminished, and balance is restored with consistent use. Taken in hot water weekly or daily to rejuvenate.
Seaweed Bath: .44 LB Micronized Seaweed Powders: Lithothamnium Calcareum, Laminaria Digitata, and Fucus. 1.0oz | 30ml Proprietary Blend Certified Organic & Biodynamic Essential Oils in Sulphated Castor Oil
$ 65.00
An extraordinary facial experience. Our non-clay, anti-wrinkle mask is effective for even the most sensitive skin. This thalassotherapeutic treatment will leave your skin feeling beautiful, smooth and firm.
Our Seaweed Mask is comprised of a micronized fine powder, made fresh per individual use by combining Certified Biodynamic & Organic Lavender Hydrosol. The powder consists of several sustainably harvested seaweeds, including hand-picked red marine algae and certified organic blue green spirulina. Red marine algae, known for its antiviral properties, aids in circulation, hydration and exfoliation.
This holistic formula strengthens the epidermis, helping to provide a more youthful, renewed, healthy glow to your complexion as it fights the signs of aging.
Mix Seaweed Powder with Lavender Hydrosol to a creamy consistency and apply with brush or fingertips. Suggested measurements: Mix 3/4 scoop of Seaweed Powder to approximately 1 scoop Lavender Hydrosol. However, we encourage you to use individual measurements based on preferred consistency.
We recommend first massaging in Rosemary & Geranium Crème Cleanser to leave on under mask for blemished skin.
For best results use weekly.
The 3 step Benedetta Home Spa treatment:
1. Massage in Rosemary & Geranium Crème Cleanser.
2. Apply Seaweed Mask for a minimum of 20 minutes.
3. Luxuriate in Seaweed Bath for a minimum of 20 minutes.
*If you have a medical skin condition or are allergic or sensitive to iodine, please consult your physician before using.
After launching the Benedetta line in February 1996, with exactly 9 authentic preparations, a facial mask was not among them.
We slowly integrated into selling to estheticians and they were the ones that requested that we create a clay mask of sorts. I initially felt that our Rosemary & Geranium Cleanser was all anyone needed to achieve many of the attributes one expected from a clay mask. In fact, there is some clay in that cleanser. Leaving the cleanser on for 20 minutes while massaging congested areas is very exfoliating.
I felt that clay was far to stripping for the skin and would be counterproductive in bringing the skin into balance. I resisted until I was given a pound of some sea veggies that had been micronized (made into flour). Not complete, I added some others, along with Blue green algae, and voila, a Non-Clay Anti-Aging Facial Mask was born. Made fresh with Lavender Hydrosol, you can customize the viscosity to suit your skin.
I am not one to follow trends and run wild with one ingredient as the magic bullet to all your skin care needs. It is not only a system of skin care preparations that work together that matters, but the synergies and collaborative ingredients that form a product.
Benedetta’s Anti-Aging and Anti-wrinkle Seaweed Mask is unique in composition and is suited for most all skin *conditions. Rich in trace minerals, B vitamins and Amino acids, our Seaweed Mask clarifies, detoxes, as it rejuvenates. Part of its unique rejuvenation, when left on for 50+ minutes, is found in the synthesis of collagen and fibronectin fibers which increase skin firmness.
*If you have a medical skin condition or are allergic or sensitive to iodine, please consult your physician before using.
Lithothamnium Calcareum • Laminaria Digitata • Spirulina/Blue Green Algae Arthrospira platensis • Red Lichen Marine Algae Chondrus crispus • Lavender Hydrosol Lavandula angustifolia
$ 32.00
The “Best” Deodorant Original is a clean and natural preparation that really works! Our deodorant is fully plant-realized with constituents that target odor-causing bacteria safely. While not an antiperspirant, it counteracts the bacteria that causes excessive sweating. This deodorant is primarily composed of a locally sourced organic and biodynamic blend of grape alcohol.
Our deodorant spray dries quickly, leaving only the enlivening botanical aroma of the active ingredients. It is a very concentrated formula, with no water or fillers added.
Did you know The "Best" Deodorant Original also makes a great foot deodorizer? Spray it in shoes or on feet to quickly remove odor.
*Full size lasts a single person about 4-6 months!
Day: Spray 1-2 sprays under each armpit once a day. Usage can depend on preference.
Keep out of eyes. Avoid use after shaving. For external use only.
The Best Deodorant was created in 2002 out of a need for a chemical free preparation that holistically targeted underarm odor. I was particularly interested in a clean formula that would not interfere with glandular elimination. it seemed illogical from a holistic standpoint that we adulterate such a vulnerable area with toxic products that are introduced directly into our bloodstream.
At the time, there were reports out of Marin County, California that women in the area were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at a rate 40% higher than the national average[1].There was also compelling research that detected parabens in human breast tumors[2]. Some years later, more research linked aluminum salts to estrogen disruption and breast cancer[3].
My mission, as always, is to look at the body and how it works, what it absorbs and it's functioning principles. The deodorant needed to allow the eliminatory area to breathe, while introducing agents that would diffuse the odor-carrying bacteria. Although not an antiperspirant, i did address glandular sweat by using botanical with constituents that address this issue, gently and holistically.
Today, as more personal care companies shift away from toxic preservatives, and the European Commission plans to restrict Butyl and Propylparabens from cosmetics[4], I am proud to have a product that has assisted women's health for over a decade.
It is my great joy and accomplishment to offer you a product that really works. Made directly by our hand and hearts, 100% of the ingredients in our "Best" Deodorant are certified organic and biodynamic.
Local Harvest 50%
Domestic Harvest 45%
Global Harvest 5%
[1]http://pub.ucsf.edu/magazine/200404/paradise.html
[2]http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14745841
[3]http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070831210302.htm
[4]http://europa.edu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-1051_EN.htm
Botanical Ethanol Alcohol and a proprietary blend of essential oils
$ 32.00
