New Allergen-Free Fragrances at Gracefruit.com

We have eight gorgeous new allergen-free fragrance oils here at Gracefruit.com. Our allergen-free fragrance oils do not contain any of the 26 potential allergens outlined in the seventh amendment of the EU cosmetics directive. Choose from:

Apple & Walnut
A clean, crisp apple scent with notes of warm, rich walnuts on a base of musk

Carnation
A flowery, spicy fragrance reminiscent of carnation with a hint of rose and ylang.

Peach
A fruity, floral peach fragrance with hints of orange and apple mixed with delicate floral notes.

Peppercorn
A sumptuous woody, herbal fragrance where notes of cool peppermint, clary sage and crisp black peppercorn rest upon a rich lavender heart and a woody base.

Soapy Clean
A fresh, clean fragrance with floral top notes supported by a herbal, floral body on a woody, musky and powdery base.

Spellbound
A spicy, powdery fragrance enhanced with notes of ylang, a hint of jasmine, rose and patchouli supported by tonka, spices, musks and woods.

Tea Rose
A vivacious, elegant floral fragrance where top notes of sparkling cassis, bergamot and lemon uplift a full blooming heart of rose otto, softened by sweet violet. The soothing base is composed of soft woods, amber and musk, sweetened by a whisper of vanilla.

White Tea
A fresh, fruity floral fragrance opening with tea, mandarin and lush green notes supported by a heart of rose, peach and lily of the valley resting on a delicate base of dry fruits and flowers.

Our new allergen-free fragrance oils are available from July 10th!

Cosmetic Tips from Petra at Kosmetikmacherei

Petra shares tips for making pressed powders. There are also clips on how to make your own cosmetic pencils, lipstick, and mixed pigments. The videos are in German, but very easy to understand, as Petra is a natural teacher.

To see all of her videos, just type 'Kosmetikmacherei' in the search box at You Tube. Enjoy!

New Products at Gracefruit.com

I'm delighted to announce the addition of some exciting new products at Gracefruit.com. We now have:

Hemp Wax
This hard wax has a melting point of 67C and is wonderful substitute for beeswax in your vegan products. Great in lip balms, lotion bars, and body butters. Hemp wax is also particularly useful in lip care products.

Rice Bran Wax
A very hard wax with a melting point of 70C. High in palmitic acid, this wax makes a fantastic addition to soaps when added at just 10%. Rice bran wax is great alternative for those trying to avoid palm oil

100ml Airless Dispensers
Our white 100ml polypropylene airless pumps are the perfect way to package your lotions, creams, and gels. Airless technology means your products are cleanly and hygienically dispensed. Great for air and oxygen-sensitive products, and exceptionally user-friendly. Each unit comes with a cylinder, pump, and clear dust cap.

150ml Tottles
These beautiful 150ml tottles are perfect for packaging lotions, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and shower gels. The base/dispenser is made of sturdy polypropylene, and the containers are crystal-clear PET.

June Special -- Lip Balm Assessment

If you're selling at markets this year and would like to expand your product line, why not do so with our fantastic Lip Balm Assessment? Our tried-and-tested formula for lip balm is flexible and a great seller - and there are vegan variations! Our assessment covers the following formula:

25% Beeswax or Olive Wax or Jojoba Wax
35% Vegetable/Seed Oil of Choice:
Sweet Almond Oil
Cherry Kernel Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil
Hemp Seed Oil
Rice Bran Oil
Avocado Oil
Olive Oil
Blackcurrant Seed Oil
Borage Oil
Melon Seed Oil
Plum Kernel Oil
Raspberry Seed Oil
Passion Fruit Seed Oil
Papaya Seed Oil
Calendula Oil
Rosehip Seed Oil
Carrot Tissue Oil
Cranberry Seed Oil
Strawberry Seed Oil
Black Seed Oil
Grapefruit Seed Oil

10% Castor Oil
14% Shea Butter
14% Cocoa Butter
2% Flavour or essential oil (as outlined on the assessment)

As you can see, the possibilities are nearly endless! We're offering 20% off our fabulous Lip Balm Assessment throughout the month of June.

Blog Break

I'm stealing a virtual page from Teresa's blog and taking a blogging break. I've been neglectful lately as life has become incredibly busy. I'll still update with Gracefruit.com news from time to time, but for now I'm away. I hope everyone has a lovely summer!

Elizabeth x

Crying Babies

For the third year in a row, a mama starling has decided our loft is the best place to lay her eggs. And this is despite our removing last year's nest. And of course she's chosen the space right above our bedroom cupboard, so every morning between 5:30 and 6:00 we are awakened by the desperate cheeps of some very hungry little birds. Judging from years past, this fun morning ritual will last about a month before the babies fledge and leave. Needless to say, I'll be up in the loft blocking any available entryways as soon as they're gone. Those little pests are extremely lucky that we love animals.

Headless chicken

Isn't that an awful title for someone who keeps hens? :)

Life has me by the tail at the moment and I'm struggling to keep up. Sadly, I've ignored my blog again. There just aren't enough hours.

Thanks to everyone who is reading - sorry for the lack of content! I've hired some additional help at work and hope to have things back on track very soon.

E xx