a natural perspective: Astrida Naturals: effective body care

She is the creator, a crafter and the owner of Astrida Naturals. Wondering how Maia Singletary, combines super simple and effective body care with great fragrances – and still finds the time to design custom face masks and body lotions for her customers? Read on.

Do you handcraft all your products?

Yes. All my products are handmade. My lotions, butters, masks and fragrances are all made from scratch.

What do you like about your products?

I like the ingredients I use when making my products. When trying to come up with something new I focus on the ingredient first, then try to craft products that can feature that ingredient effectively. I’ve been able to do that really well with unrefined shea butter. I love shea butter because it has such amazing benefits and I use it in many of my products today.

What do you like about natural skincare?

With natural skin care, you can keep your daily routine simple. You don’t have to use complicated products because some of the most natural ingredients are good for your skin in multiple ways.

Which product would you like our readers to know more about?

My carrot seed and geranium facial moisturizer is a great product for dry or mature skin types. I love it because it contains a little bit of shea butter to help hydrate your skin, but also has carrot seed, geranium and red raspberry leaf tea to tone and revitalize. It’s an all around great moisturizer loaded with nourishing ingredients.

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Do you sell local and online?

Yes. I sell online at AstridaNaturals.com and locally in shows and events. I’m currently exploring local wholesale opportunities in my area. I live in Chicago, IL.

What is the one advice you would like to give to our readers regarding skincare?

Keep it as simple as you can. Your skin doesn’t need a lot of things being done to it to make it healthy. Sometimes less is more.

What is your favourite essential oil and why?

Probably bergamot. I love it because it’s so fresh and uplifting. It can put you in a good mood and who doesn’t like being in a good mood?