Natural Bath & Body With Lime

Hey Y'all!

Hope you are having a fantastic day. I am a huge fan of lime and it is available as a scent for our Moisture Body Lotion, Body Bath & Massage Elixir, Cactus Body Wash, Butter Me Up Body Balm and Groovy Hemp Lip Balm. Recently, I created CoCo Lime Body Soap and did so with key lime in mind.


Lime Oil {citrus aurantifolia} also known as the Mexican Lime has a powerful aroma that energizes and revitalizes the body. Native to India, lime oil has the same properties of lemon oil. Lime oil is an astringent, antiseptic, anti-viral, disinfectant, can reduce muscle and joint pain, and is a fabulous oil if you need a pick me up. Lime oil is extracted from the steam distillation of the dried peel or cold compression of the fresh peel.

Because of its intoxicating, crisp and distinct aroma, I love to blend lime with other oils. It lends a 'twang', if you will, to a variety of creations and will forever be an ingredient of choice when I am formulating.

Lime oil is photo sensitizing and should not be used within 4 hours of direct sun exposure. It can also be an irritation to sensitive skin so use with caution.

Thanks for stopping by y'all and I hope you have a fabulous evening!


Creator Extraordinaire
Cactus & Ivy

CocoLime & Mom Day Discount!

Hey Y'all!

I hope this post finds you doing well. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous in South Carolina and it is inspiring me to create more and more natural bath and body products.

It's here! CocoLime Body Soap is smooth, creamy and has a rich lather, enriched with pure coconut milk and freshly grated lime peel. Shea Butter, chock full of minerals, vitamins, fatty acids and proteins, enables your skin to draw moisture from the air while macadamia nut, a penetrating and hydrating oil leaves your skin nourished, soft and moisturized. Top it off with a light, cool and refreshing aroma of key lime oil. So, there ya have it, another fabulous product from Cactus & Ivy (if I do say so myself)!

Mother's Day update: Unfortunately, our label printer is on the fritz and I must send it off to be repaired the first full week in May and will be unable to process orders that week. For those wanting to purchase Cactus & Ivy products for Mother's Day, and to make up for any inconvenience, I am offering a 20% discount on all orders placed by April 30th. Orders over $50 will also receive a free Soy Milk Lip Balm. Use promo code MOMDAY09.

Thanks for stopping by y'all and I hope you have a fantastic Friday and a wonderful weekend!


Creator Extraordinaire
Cactus & Ivy

CocoLime and a Birthday!

Hey Y'all!

I hope this email finds you doing well. First things first! Today is the birthday of the CEO of SystemBath, Shelley. Happy Birthday you demanding heifer! Relax.....she's used to me calling her that. On a serious note, Shelley is a talented, witty and fabulous Guinea Chick and I am grateful for her friendship!

You may remember me posting pictures of two fabulous gals I met on Twitter, and with the aid of another crafty Indie, photo shopped my hair onto their heads. Here is Shelley's picture as me and then the real Shelley!


Now, I thought I'd share with you some of the natural bath and body products I am working on and hopefully launching in the coming weeks. I've created a new soap that contains coconut milk and fresh lime peel. The Harry Nilsson song, 'Put the lime in the Coconut' was dancing through my head the whole time I was formulating. CocoLime Body Soap will be available in a few days.

Also in the works are these fabulous products that I have had a ball creating: Coconut Hair Mask, Creme De Mint Milk Bath, Avocado Hair Butter, Milk Bath Teas and Face-It Toners in Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Violet and Cucumber. Oooooo......Mufasa.....Say it Again! Woot!

There ya have it. Just a little bit more to wet your whistle and keep me from being so antsy. I had to share!! Thanks again for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous day! Happy Birthday again Shelley!!


Creator Extraordinaire
Cactus & Ivy