The Father's Day Gift Guide

It's time to celebrate dad! If you're having trouble finding the perfect gift, Caitlin has rounded up some of our favorite clean and effective body care and lifestyle products to show dad some love:

Brothers Artisan Oil “The Wash”

Charlestown, MA based Brothers Artisan Oil delivers quality cleansing for face, body and hair all wrapped into one! Tea Tree and Charcoal for those long days that need washing away and Blood Orange, Lemon and Lavender for a nice, relaxing weekend wash to relish in.

LEAP Organics Lip Balms

Hyper-local brand LEAP Organics will have your father figure moisturizing their lips in style! Eucalyptus Mint, Lavender and Citrus flavors all feature fantastic artwork of animals in need of our help! When you buy LEAP Organics, you’re supporting local and supporting LEAP’s charitable partner, 1% for the Planet, which receives 1% of LEAP purchases. The earth will thank you!

A Wild Soap Bar Timber and Coal Soaps

These chunks of soap stack perfectly on any surface, and lather incredibly well! If your dad is looking for that powerful, grounding signature scent, look no further! Handcrafted in small batches, A Wild Soap Bar’s Jory Hanus “celebrates the average hardworking American whose hands helped build this great nation, providing a nostalgic look back at a simpler, more honest time”. Worth a wash!

Badger Basic Shave Kit

Fellow local B Corp, Badger, is dedicated to taking care of parents and their children offering the babies at work program and partially subsidized, reasonably priced childcare. Something else Badger is doing for parents is providing the perfect self care products. With the Basic Shave Kit, dad will be enjoying his “me time”, too!

EnviroCare Combs  

Made in the USA from 100% recycled material, GMO and BPA-Free - what’s not to love?! We love EnviroCare because they’re a family-owned business that’s been around for over 40 years, just like Cambridge Naturals! Gifting EnviroCare Combs this Father’s Day not only will make your dad’s hair happy, but it will support an environmentally conscious family-owned business, too!

Maika Travel Kits

Want to ditch the idea of one-time use gift wrapping this Father’s Day? Put your dad’s gifts in these great travel cases by Maika! Printed on recycled canvas with eco-friendly inks, these are sure to be something your father will feel great about using over and over again!

Not Just Skin Deep: Introducing Pacifica Beauty

This post was written by Caitlin, our Body Care Department Lead:

Cambridge Naturals is bursting with color! This week, we introduced Pacifica Beauty to our Body Care Department.

Pacifica was formed in 2008 by Brook Harvey-Taylor and her husband, Billy Taylor. The couple cultivated the idea for Pacifica while taking a drive home from a surfing trip and applied their mutual love for fragrance & perfumes along with their passion for the arts & outdoors. Pacifica was originally born as a natural perfume and candle company and has since grown into a wildly successful cosmetic, beauty and body care leader.

If you are looking to transition away from your current beauty routine, or just want to shake up your makeup, we’ve got you covered! From eyeliners, mascaras, brow gels, highlighters and eye shadows to lip sticks, lip gloss, blush and bronzer to primers, foundations, concealers and under-eye brighteners, we have something for everyone!

Pacifica offers an extensive line of gluten-free, 100% vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics that don’t contain harsh chemical ingredients found in most mainstream cosmetics AND they’re not harsh on your wallet! Prices range from $9.99 to $31.99, making Pacifica an affordable option if you’re looking to make a new makeup leap.

My new personal favorite is the Dream Big Lash Extending 7 in 1 Mascara! This Mascara is unbelieveable! It offers: lash serum, instant length, lash lift, volume, conditioning, rich color and a 2-in-1 brush in just one wand! You have the power to choose length or volume with the simple twist of the wand - you will see the mascara brush lengthen and shorten right before your eyes!

We're so excited about our new Partnership with Pacifica! Be sure to celebrate with us during Pacifica’s demo on Friday, August 5th from 4-7 in store only at Cambridge Naturals!

Shaving Naturally for Healthy Skin (Part 1)

This post is the first in a series on men’s bodycare by our Customer Service Specialist, Zach.

For many people shaving is a frustrating chore that results in nicked cheeks and legs, irritated skin, and thinner wallets from all those expensive blades. Not to mention all of the chemical exposure from conventional creams, gels, and balms. An alternative shaving technique called wetshaving has been gaining a following in recent years and for good reason: most people have drastically better shaving experiences as well as results using wetshaving methods and products. What’s more, with double-edged razor blades costing on average under $1.00 each and properly cared for safety razors and shaving brushes lasting decades, the savings add up quick. And many people experience far less irritation simply by choosing shaving products free of harsh synthetics.

Making the conscious choice to rid your environment of chemicals and synthetics can have a dramatic positive effect in one’s daily life and shaving is no different. What we put on our bodies is as important as what we put in our bodies.

Cambridge Naturals is proud to offer a wide selection of natural shaving products for both men and women including natural and artisanal shaving creams, soaps, and oils, aftershave balms and tonics, as well as ethically made shaving brushes and double-edged safety razors. See below for a partial list of shaving products available at Cambridge Naturals (not complete list, please call 617-492-4452 for specific product inquires.)

Aubrey ‘Men’s Stock’ aftershaves • Alba Botanica shaving creams • Bulldog shaving creams, gels, and aftershaves • Burts Bees aftershaves • Dr. Bronner shaving gels • Everyone Soap shaving soaps • Fieldworks Supply Company shaving soaps, gels, and aftershaves • GoToob travel liquid containers • Herban Cowboy shaving soaps, creams, and aftershaves • John Masters shaving soaps, creams, and aftershaves • Kiss My Face shavings creams • Lagona shaving creams and aftershaves • Leap Organics shaving creams, oils, and aftershaves • Merkur safety razors • Perma Brands shaving accessories • Preserve razor handles and cartridge razors • Provence Sante shaving soaps • Radius razor cases • Somersets shaving oils • Vie-Long shaving brushes

Summer salt scrub

Ahhh, summer. Beach weekends and mid-day picnics at the park. Perfect time to catch the rays and get that mega-dose of vitamin D our bodies so desperately crave all winter. Too much sun, however, can come at a cost and lead to peeling skin and dry patches. While sunscreen or a big floppy hat should be your first line of defense, what to do once the damage is done?

Well, first, apply copious amounts of aloe vera. We sell several great natural brands of 100% pure aloe gel– minus the creepy added fragrance and color dye (Yellow 5 and Blue 1 anyone?) of conventional brands.

Second, once the burn has faded, slough off that dead skin and leave your skin feeling clean and smooth, and freshly scented with a homemade salt scrub. So easy to make and can be a great gift for family and friends (hello, wedding season!)

Ingredients:

1 cup sea salt
1 cup almond or jojoba oil
20-30 drops of your favorite essential oil(s) (optional)
Dried lavender or rose buds (optional)
Mason jar or similar container

Instructions

1. Blend salt and your choice of oil in a mixing bowl.

2. Add the essential oil and lavender buds (optional). Stir and place mixture in a clean container and secure lid.

3. Use the scrub in the shower on damp skin, concentrating on rough areas and gently rinsing after use.