Welcome to Essential Spirit
Creating luxury vegan soap and all things natural, organic and therapeutically fragrant for people who care about themselves and the planet.
. . . marina (founder of essentialspirit) has been working with essential oils personally and professionally for 45 years and specialises in creating the most nourishing soap in a traditional and ethical way. In fact when she first made soap about 28 years ago, she was the only soap maker in Scotland using the cold process method with sustainable and organic ingredients, resulting in a superior soap compared to manufactured soap. she believes we can bring the healing power of nature into our lives and homes by using essential oils and aromatherapy to create a natural and healthy life using ingredients that are sustainable and ethically sourced.
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Handmade, ethical and full of aromatic goodness
Oops, nearly forgot to collect nettle seeds this year but then got my act together after finding a lovely bunch just waiting to be picked and here they are drying, getting ready to be used in future rosemary & orange soap. Did you know therapeutically nettle seeds are anti inflammatory and aid wound healing? Nature is the best #naturalhealing #handmadesoap #eskdalemuir #essentialspirit
Oops, nearly forgot to collect nettle seeds this year but then got my act together after finding a lovely bunch just waiting to be picked and here they are drying, getting ready to be used in future rosemary & orange soap. Did you know therapeutically nettle seeds are anti inflammatory and aid wound healing? Nature is the best #naturalhealing #handmadesoap #eskdalemuir #essentialspirit
A lovely start to the week…“This soap is the best we’ve ever used“! When I started making soap nearly 30 years ago (😳), my aim was to make the best soap ever so I love receiving affirming messages like this from customers who take the time to contact me. They bought this from @thecraftersmelrose 😊 #handmadesoap #coldprocesssoap #aromatherapy #naturalskincare #essentialspirit
A lovely start to the week…“This soap is the best we’ve ever used“! When I started making soap nearly 30 years ago (😳), my aim was to make the best soap ever so I love receiving affirming messages like this from customers who take the time to contact me. They bought this from @thecraftersmelrose 😊 #handmadesoap #coldprocesssoap #aromatherapy #naturalskincare #essentialspirit
Caribbean vibes in the form of a candle 🇯🇲 I’ve blended pimento essential oil (from Jamaica) which reminds me of cinnamon/clove/bay leaf combined with sweet orange essential oil. Warm and soothing for autumnal/wintry days #naturalcandles #allspice #jamaicanvibes @thecraftersmelrose #essentialspirit #aromatherapy #essentialoilcandles
Caribbean vibes in the form of a candle 🇯🇲 I’ve blended pimento essential oil (from Jamaica) which reminds me of cinnamon/clove/bay leaf combined with sweet orange essential oil. Warm and soothing for autumnal/wintry days #naturalcandles #allspice #jamaicanvibes @thecraftersmelrose #essentialspirit #aromatherapy #essentialoilcandles
One of this week’s highlights…🤍 #awalkinthewoods #withafriend #autumn #lochmaben #outandaboutscotland #nature #treesculpture #essentialspirit
One of this week’s highlights…🤍 #awalkinthewoods #withafriend #autumn #lochmaben #outandaboutscotland #nature #treesculpture #essentialspirit
A date for your diary…. This event is a fantastic two day show, organised by @thecraftersmelrose and showcasing the very best of everything created by talented makers in the Scottish Borders and beyond #thecraftersmelrose #handmade #nottobemissed
A date for your diary…. This event is a fantastic two day show, organised by @thecraftersmelrose and showcasing the very best of everything created by talented makers in the Scottish Borders and beyond #thecraftersmelrose #handmade #nottobemissed
No sunshine here today but yesterday was full of sunny shadows on new batch of rosemary, orange and nettle soap…it’s now relaxing on the curing shelves for five weeks. Previous batch for sale @thecraftersmelrose and online. Link in bio #essentialspirit #handmadesoap #aromatherapy #sustainableskincare #hemp
No sunshine here today but yesterday was full of sunny shadows on new batch of rosemary, orange and nettle soap…it’s now relaxing on the curing shelves for five weeks. Previous batch for sale @thecraftersmelrose and online. Link in bio #essentialspirit #handmadesoap #aromatherapy #sustainableskincare #hemp
I didn’t realise until Des pointed it out to me… I’m wearing my unconsciously appropriate Charlie Chaplin stripy top in this time lapsed cutting soap 🎥 sound on for the full silent movie experience🤭#handmadesoap #essentialspirit #aromatherapy #sustainable #naturalskincare #eskdalemuir
I didn’t realise until Des pointed it out to me… I’m wearing my unconsciously appropriate Charlie Chaplin stripy top in this time lapsed cutting soap 🎥 sound on for the full silent movie experience🤭#handmadesoap #essentialspirit #aromatherapy #sustainable #naturalskincare #eskdalemuir
Amongst the chaos, a reminder. Can you see it? PS. It’s not really chaos, it’s work in progress 🤔#breathe #messyworkspace #aromatherapy #essentialspirit
Amongst the chaos, a reminder. Can you see it? PS. It’s not really chaos, it’s work in progress 🤔#breathe #messyworkspace #aromatherapy #essentialspirit
Red and yellow and pink and green
Purple and orange and blue
I can sing a rainbow 🎶
bumbles, brollies, bowls, buildings, bots and buses #weekendaway #london #essentialspirit
…also flower petals and a golden mix of geranium, patchouli and sweet orange essential oils# #handmadesoap #aromatherapy #sustainableskincare #hempoilsoap #essentialspirit
…also flower petals and a golden mix of geranium, patchouli and sweet orange essential oils# #handmadesoap #aromatherapy #sustainableskincare #hempoilsoap #essentialspirit
Good morning #eskdalemuir #essentialspirit #sunday #andbreathe #somewhereinscotland