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Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 1337 reviews.
This elderberry kit was sooo easy to make and even more easy to enjoy. Absolutely delicious recipe that is a joy to drink as an elixir or add to soda water as a refreshing drink. I also add it to my salad dressing and drizzle it over a spinach and blackberry salad with feta.
I swapped out my drug store day and night moisturizer for this and I am never looking back. I live in the dry, windy prairies and this is going to be amazing through the winter. Super hydrating without being greasy or heavy. My skin is glowy and it feels so nice. I am excited to see the long term benefits of going more natural. And the smell is so light and fresh. I absolutely love it. And I’m already recommending it to my friends.
A ritual I look forward to every morning!
My word. How have I existed before Kootenay Woman goodness? You can see the swelling in my feet and this devils club balm is the bomb. But then, I tried the Matriarch. I am immense leg/joint issues and use a cane often but this balm, it’s my new superpower. It heals all the pain and inflammation and I can walk! Both are highly recommended- absolutely incredible stuff ♥️
A wonderful experience buying from Kootenay Wildcrafting for the first time. Everything was very well packaged, and the products are fantastic. Can't wait to try more things!
Once again in love with my amazing treasures from Sarah. The Neroli balm is my absolute favorite. The delicious smell is happiness in a har! All her tallow balms are so rich and just feel amazing. I can't wait to try all the others. Thank you for the lovely handwritten note and the extra goodies! The hot chocolate is delicious. The bath soak was wonderful. Definitely a customer for life. If you've been thinking about trying something, stop hesitating and go for it. You won't be disappointed!! Thank you Sarah :)
Oh my goodness! The hand written note. The gift of other items to promote sacred reciprocity (a concept that I had been chatting with a friend about the day before). Beautiful packaging. And… the balms I ordered are divine. They smell sooooo good and feel wonderful on my skin. Thank you Sarah.
Nourish & Repair Tallow Trio: The Ultimate Lipid-Rich Ritual
I am so gratitude to have found this beautiful company ! The products are heaven sent 🤗 seriously ! I have been using these since they arrived about 10 days ago, my skin has NEVER felt so hydrated, bright and so soft. I will be using them exclusively moving forward. If you are unsure to purchase - push the button I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. I am so happy your add appeared on Instagram! Thank u Sara 🤗
Everything that I order is absolutely delicious, stunning and more than I could wish for!
Loving everything I have received. Everything comes beautifully and securely wrapped. The Neroli is amazing; the smell is sunshine in a jar. It goes on so smoothly and skin instantly feels and looks nourished. From the handwritten thank you card, the carefully packaged items to the amazing goodness inside...these products have it all. Thank you, Sarah.
I am so grateful for the nourishing tallows I ordered, which were very needed for my dry summer skin. They are rejuvenating and lightly scented. The annatto seed is my favourite! The nourish box came with some delicious teas that I look forward to both starting and finishing my day with. Also included a beautiful facial oil and dried sage. I cannot wait to see what forged gifts the fall brings!!
Sarah's orders are always a great treat to receive - the teas, balms, ans powders have become a daily ritual. She is extremely passionate about what she does, does it in a very caring way. Orders are personally and beautifully packaged and container hand written thank you notes and ALWAYS kind bonus items. This is how I discovered the awesome power of the Tallow balms which I use morning and night. I truly appreciate Sarah given her generosity of spirit and "paying it forward" mantra, and her products reflect these ideals. What went from an initial order of Fireweed tea has blossomed into a plethora of items which I cherish. Thank you Sarah!!!
This is a beautiful salve.Feels healing and the fragrance makes you feel as if you are in the forest.It might feel a bit oily at first but it absorbs quickly .Im using this and the matriarch balm as anti inflammatories and they work well.Do yourself a favour and support this cottage company..this lady knows her stuff 💜
The tree resin foraging guide is very informative and easy to understand. I'm excited to try the recipes!
I have only used this salve a couple of times and so far so good! The extra items that Sarah chose to send me are absolutely incredible! The face oil has the most amazing fresh, orangey smell! Perks me right up in the morning. I cannot wait to try the bath salt/soak and the rhodiola hot chocolate! Thank you, Sarah! You are so thoughtful and a wonderful stewardess of these lands and resources. I will be back and recommend to everyone!
Buy from this very special small batch company..you will not be disappointed.The balms are smooth and go on beautifully..I had hurt my ankle just before my order arrived and devils club is so healing! I will purchase again…and again. Oh…and some very nice appreciation gives and a hand written note..,lovely l💜
I love this hot chocolate, and everything in the parcel i ordered, highly recommend 😃
During the summer, I get fungal rashes under my breasts, and sometimes in my pitts - the Usnea & Wildwood Resin Balm works to heal and prevent like a hot d@mn! Highly recommend it - I also am using it on the eczema I get on my foot instep - seems to be working there too - kudos and thank you for making such a great product that even smells wonderful 😊
I wanted to wait at least a month before writing a review so I could give this tallow a fair shake as far as assessing how it worked for me. I'm pretty lucky and don't have many skin issues, just general combination, but I did have quite a few closed comedones especially on my cheeks, which gave me a bit of a bumpy texture. I started using the blue tansy tallow at night, and it was the final piece of the puzzle for my skin care routine. Those comedones are GONE. That's 50 year-old skin in that picture, and it's dewy and smooth in a way it hasn't been in years. Truly phenomenal product and I love that it's from BC.
I am in love with this oil, especially the scent, OMG !!! It is very moisturizing too !
This is the most delicious healthy hot chocolate I’ve had. I love the fact that it is unsweetened and you can add sweetener if you wish. I used 1-1/2 teaspoons of the mix without any sweetener and it still was delicious! Who knew that hot chocolate could actually be good for you?
Absolutely loved these tallows, bought the set so I could share with friends and family. Face is feeling soft and hydrated. Will buy again for sure :)
I've been putting this on just about everything from soup to salad!
Very soothing and warming, just what you need after a cool, wet day in the garden!
wonderful box of products all pure and clean.Well packed with my purchases gifts from kooteny woman, information on products and a lovely thank-you note..
This balm is the BOMB! I bought it for a plain deodorant but found so many more uses for it! I put it on my itchy skin, hives and even trying it on toenail fungus. (Not sure how this is working yet but will keep you posted) I had a spot of acne under my nose and yesterday evening I applied the balm and today, it’s gone! I just wish I took a before picture but just have the after. What kind of sorcery is this balm? Even acne medication doesn’t work this fast! Also a little goes a long way. I am totally impressed with this balm and can’t wait to try out the other ones!
This underarm balm is just the right consistency for application, there is no irriation to my armpits, and it smells fantastic! It worked well into my day.
Sarah makes the most incredible balms and salves! I've been using them on my son's knee since his surgery and it's made the biggest difference in his recovery. Sarah also included a few lovely gifts in the package I ordered and sent the sweetest thank you card as well. I'll definitely be ordering more products in the future. She's amazing!
Smooth and silky feeling going on, absorbs quickly and has a subtle forest scent. It lasts a surprisingly long time (24 hours!) before needing to re-apply. And just a little dab is needed!
I love the smell and it's easy to apply as the texture is more soft than most balms. I didn't know it was working at first, because other products I've tried usually feel very warm or cold. This balm felt mild on my skin but it did releive the pain, without a strong smell. I also like the all natural ingredients and the fact it's hand made and harvested. Most store bought balms are petroleum based. I love to read the emails of how the herbs are harvested from the forest, it brings back memories from my childhood. I would buy from this company again.
This roller is fast absorbing and the scent is light and very pleasant. I have very sensitive skin and I have had no issues with this roller, in fact my skin is loving it. I would highly recommend this roller to anyone who is overworked, tired, or just needing a little extra personal care; you will be happy that you tried this.
I am the PR rep for Burdock & Co in Vancouver. Every year, Chef Andrea Carlson creates a spring resin menu, using pine and Douglas fir resin extractions. Also cottonwood buds. This guide was extremely helpful for my research. It helped me (neither a chef, nor herbalist) understand the traditional uses for resin and the differences between trees.
I love the products and the great results. Also the scent is wonderful
This is only 2 weeks in - I will take progress pics as the summer goes on when I spend a lot of time outside. So far, I’m loving the products! Light, fresh and it smells awesome!
This is my first experience using tallow as a moisturizer. At first, it feels greasy but spreads so easily all over your skin. It's also quick-absorbing so the greasy feeling goes away right away. So far I love all the tins I ordered and will be ordering more when I start running low.
This is an excellent oil. Both my husband and I can feel and see a difference using it. This is only available as the gift you choose when you make an order. I wish it was for sale but I understand the gift message. So happy I found kootenay Woman!
I was pleasantly surprised to see a handwritten thank-you note, it was so nice! And then I got some beautiful free gifts, a lavender balm, hot chocolate and some beautiful smelling bath salts that I used right away. I use bath salts frequently,so it was nice to try some from this company. I've used one of the balms, the warm one and I found it worked very well. I didn't think it was doing anything at first because other products I used you feel it kinda burn or get cold. But all I felt was no pain,so it's working ! The balm smells nice and was easy to apply, as it is quit soft. I enjoy reading about their trips to the forest,as I also grew up in a forest but living in the city now. I have taken an interest in foraging and natural healing as well,so I've been learning all I can. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences,I enjoy reading them.
The texture of the balm is smooth and silky, the scent is a rich rose reminiscent of wild roses found while out for a lovely afternoon walk. I have sensitive skin and my skin is loving this balm, I am using it on my face, elbows, knees, and chest. My skin feels nourished and softer after just one week.
I was looking for an “all natural” skin routine for my aging skin online and came across the Kootenay Woman. I try to use all natural products as much as possible. After doing some research and reviews on her products, and with my knowledge of natural Tallow and Frankincense, I knew this was gonna be my new skin routine. It was easy to navigate Sarah’s website, and easy to order online. It came in the cutest natural packaging with the sweetest extras that Sarah included to try. I love the product, the gentle smell it has and after a few weeks of use, my skin is so clean and soft. Thank you Sarah!🤗
Got the package of goodies this week and these are some of the most beautiful products I've bought in a long time. They feel very potent and crafted with care. I've been using the salve and the balm every single day since receiving and noticed such a difference. Really feeling the plants. So grateful. Thank you. I'm already thinking about doing another order to then gift to dear friends.
