Although we’re all now in lockdown here at The Amazing Blog dispersed to our various homes and only allowed outside for a limited period, all this makes us appreciate nature and our quick quota of fresh air even more. For some of us who don’t have a garden and miss the feeling of grass underfoot, we’ve found the perfect hand care products for you. These natural skin care products will transport you to the countryside with their fresh fragrances of green tomatoes and wildflowers. We're talking about the YARD ETC and what better timing to be talking about these products with the nation’s current handwashing need. After all, what could be nicer than to have an all-natural Lemon Nettle Hand Soap followed by a gentle Green Tomato Hand Balm to cleanse and soothe your hands?
This Swedish brand gets its inspiration from the garden, the founders Jessica Geigel and gardener/author Tina Raman clubbed together to launch the brand about 6 years ago. YARD ETC is primarily aimed at the amateur gardener (us) as well as the gardening enthusiast. They are the purveyors of stylish garden-related paraphernalia selling everything from furniture, seeds, tools and of course skincare. What we like about the YARD ETC skincare, is that they are carefully handcrafted with high-quality natural ingredients using organic ingredients wherever possible.
The first product we tried was the Lemon Nettle Hand Soap which not only cleanses muddy hands but acts as a natural antiseptic with the lemon and birch. This generously sized 350ml of liquid soap is extremely effective, although it’s mild with other ingredients such as rapeseed oil and aloe vera, it manages to deeply cleanse the hands while maintaining moisture. We also like is that it has no harsh detergents, thus making it ideal for a sting-free experience on any cut or damaged hands.
Next was the Green Tomato Hand Balm which comes either in a handy (excuse the pun) 30ml or 75ml tube. The unique fresh aromatic scent of green tomatoes gives a slightly earthy/grassy/lemony fragrance, other ingredients here are almond oil and shea butter which help to soften and nourish the hands as well as cooling and healing the skin. This product is creamy and light, and blends and absorbs effortlessly into the skin making it one of our favourites.
This Hand Balm and Soap are some of the brand’s best-selling products and make an unbeatable every day essential for any household. They also ease the frustration and pain of gardeners chapped hands, soil-stained fingernails, and cracked cuticles; and best of all, they’re cruelty-free and don't contain any nasties such as parabens. We can’t wait to try more products from Yard etc like their Lip Balm, Scrub Cleanser, Hand Scrub and Salubrin (a natural disinfecting fluid with acetic acid and ethanol). The Lemon Nettle Hand Soap in 30ml can be bought for £7 here The Green Tomato Hand Balm in 350ml can be purchased for £14.50 here