and cracked and my left heal was
numb. My daughter Kate saw
that my feet were hurting. She
said, "Dad you need some of
Grandma Sondra's medicine." I
said OK because I was willing to
try anything at that moment.
I never thought anything could
heal what I was beginning to
believe was becoming a serious
medical concern. So Kate began
to rub this cream [Big Jim's
Therapy Cream] on my feet. It
was a weird feeling at first
because it almost felt like it was
going to burn or sting. Then it
started a cool type feeling that I
really felt sink into my feet. It took
the pain out fast. This was put on
right before I went bed and by
morning the numbness had
completely gone. I could feel the
cracking of the skin had begun
smoothing out and there wasn't
any flaking of the skin (which
was amazing in itself). Tony
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CREAMS – CONCENTRATED SO YOU NEED ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT WITH EACH USE.
WE MAKE A “TEA” OF THE COMFREY PLANT (I get most of the leaves from my garden),
WHICH IS KNOWN TO REGENERATE CELL GROWTH, BE ANTIBACTERIAL AND HEAL
MINOR CUTS AND BRUISES. THEN WE MIX IT WITH SUCH THINGS AS COCOA BUTTER,
SHEA BUTTER, ALMOND OIL, OLIVE OIL, COCONUT OIL AND OTHER NATURAL PLANT
ESSENTIAL OILS AS WELL AS HONEY AND NATURAL, FRESH-GATHERED BEESWAX.
Did you know that many healing herbs and plants are mentioned in the Bible?
Comfrey Therapy Cream— [Made for my daughter, who has dry, rough elbows and ankles]
Anti-itch, “extreme” moisturizing and healing cream with such things as almond oil, cocoa
butter, Shea butter, lavender and wheat germ oil (natural E, A and D vitamins). Helps heal
dry, damaged skin and stops itching; especially good for sore, cracked hands and heels.
Great on shins or anyplace that gets dry and scaly during winter months. Makes an excellent
facial wash and is reported to prevent after shaving “pimpling” of the bikini area if applied
immediately after shaving. Good for diaper rash. Item CTC $12.00/ Item CTC4 $22.00
Big Jim’s Therapy Cream – [Made for my son, who developed psoriasis while in law
school] Includes evening primrose, rose hip, wheat germ and tea tree oils, along with cocoa
butter and olive oil. New evidence suggests that evening primrose oil improves psoriasis
and rose hip seed oil in a 10% solution can heal the rough, red patches. This cream
instantly soothes and improves the appearance psoriasis, eczema, irritating rashes and cold
sores. Has been shown to help relieve pain, itch and soreness of shingles. Also great for
insect bites and itchy rashes like poison ivy, as well as for healing minor cuts and bruises.
Big Jim’s has been used successfully for other skin conditions like eczema and acne; can be
used for jock itch and sore bottoms in older children and adults (slight “warm” feeling may
make younger children think it is stinging). Excellent, fast results have been shown in
children with eczema. Item BJ2 $12.00 / Item BJ4 (large) $22.00
OILS – NO FILLERS OR ANYTHING TO DILUTE THE WORK OF THE HERBS.
NATURAL PLANT OILS DO THE WORK OF THESE WONDERFUL PRODUCTS. NO
CHEMICALS, ALCOHOL OR OTHER NON-PRODUCTIVE FILLERS! BECAUSE ALL
INGREDIENTS HEAL AND MEND, ONLY A DROP OR TWO IS NEEDED AT ONE TIME.
Insect-Be-Gone Oil — [Made for my mother, who loves to garden but is highly allergic to
insect bites.] Deter flying insects with natural plant oils. No fillers, water, chemicals, alcohol
or petroleum products! A natural herbal oil for discouraging and confusing pesky insects.
This oil moisturizes and also stops itch of insect bites and poison ivy. Keep bugs away
without using harmful chemicals. Item IBGO $8.00
Skin Replenishing / Anti-wrinkle Oil — [Made for myself because I didn't like moisturizers
that stung or contained petroleum and chemical products] High in antioxidant vitamins, this
non-greasy oil is excellent for those with skin problems, or anyone who wants to improve
their skin. Important to skin health for both men and women. Feed your skin with the same
anti-oxidants that are recommended in your diet. This oil doesn’t just cover up; it heals,
replenishes and feeds skin cells, as well as reduces inflammation. Our main ingredient,
apricot kernel oil, is a golden oil that is nourishing and recommended for sensitive and/or
prematurely aged skin. Other ingredients, including lavender, frankincense and carrot seed
oils, are added specifically to improve the look and feel of skin. Aids in replenishing and
healing inflamed skin, which is why it helps with Rosacea. Helps protect against sun
damage. Great for full body massage. Two sizes: [4 oz.] Item AWO4 $23.00. [2 oz] AWO2
$12.00
Medicated Massage Oil – [Made at the suggestion of my step-daughter who owns a
martial arts studio] Based on an old Chinese recipe used for those involved in martial arts to
relieve sore muscles. This oil provides temporary relief of minor muscular aches and pains,
and applied to the temples helps relieve headaches and tension. Also helpful in comforting
those who suffer with fibromyalgia. Contains olive oil, camphor, wintergreen, eucalyptus, tea
tree, rosemary and peppermint. MMO4 $18.00
Pain Away Oil – [Also for my step-daughter] This all-plant and herb recipe replicates by
percentage a Chinese pain relief oil popular with martial arts studios BUT WE USE THE
NATURAL INGREDIENTS rather than their chemical “cousins.” Pain Away is a soothing oil
that is excellent for relief of occasional pain from joint and muscle strain as well as stiffness
due to arthritis and rheumatism. Has been shown to be effective in treating nail fungus when
used regularly. Two sizes: PA $10.00 and PA4 $20.00
Restoration Oil – [Made for my son, who discovered how well it handled dandruff and
healed his face after shaving] Very popular for those who suffer with itching and flaking of
dandruff, this easily absorbed oil does not leave the hair greasy. It is healing to the skin and
to the senses. Includes oils chosen for moisturizing as well as anti-fungal / antibacterial
properties. Also included are rose hip seed oil and palmarosa both known to regenerate and
heal skin, and pettigrain for its ability to lift the spirits. Great for healing skin after shaving
face, legs, or underarms. Good scalp and hair conditioner (can help heal scaly dandruff and
psoriasis). Good replacement for chemical-based after-shave tonics and hair gels. All-
natural / anti-fungal oils in a pure olive and grape seed oil base. Item BJRO4 $15.00
Anti-Fungal Oil -- [Developed out of a desire to help my husband who has struggled for
most of his life with toenail fungus and athletes foot.] The herbal and plant oils in this
product are strong fungus combatants (both cinnamon and/or thyme oils can kill the typhus
bacillus in less than thirty minutes, which is faster than carbolic acid!). I include these oils to
help people cure nail fungus (which the longer it has been with you, the harder it is to
combat) and ringworm and other skin fungi. This bottle comes with a handy brush attached
to the lid for easy application. AFO $10.00/ AFOL $15.00
SOAPS: LARGE, LONGLASTING BARS. WE CALL THESE GLYCERIN-RICH SOAPS
“THERAPY BARS” BECAUSE EACH IS MADE WITH A THERAPEUTIC PURPOSE IN MIND.
WE USE PURE FATS LIKE COCONUT OIL, PALM OIL, OLIVE OIL, ALMOND OIL, CANOLA
AND/OR SOY OIL. ALL LABELS INDICATE EXACT FATS USED. These soaps were
developed because research showed me that people with skin problems have trouble
tolerating the drying ingredients in traditional soaps. They are full of the healing herbs.
Comfrey Therapy Bar w/ Fresh-from-the-pot Aloe — We add the aloe (which we grow in
pots ourselves) at the last possible moment to ensure the freshest aloe you will find in any
product. This therapy bar is great for all skin conditions, safely and gently cleaning and
healing as you wash. The dark color is due to the addition of powdered comfrey root which
makes skin silky soft and free of cracks and itchy areas. Also helps heal minor bruises and
cuts. Does not sting, dry or irritate. Item CTAS $7.00
Brown Velvet Doeskin Rose — Gently exfoliates with real, hand-crushed rose petals.
Slightly spicy, rose-scented. Also includes oil of cloves which has been shown to destroy
harmful bacteria. Item DRS $6.00
Evocations Bar — Called the “love soap” because of the essential plant oils that combine
to evoke a romantic mood. This is a truly good-for-the-skin cleansing bar with rich creamy
lather and evocative fragrance. Item EVS $6.00
Myrrh w/Frankincense – (seasonal) Made with oils of myrrh and frankincense, as well as
frankincense “tears.” This customer favorite has an exotic scent and unbeatable lather. It
cleans, refreshes and in general treats skin to luxury not afforded anywhere else. It is also
antibacterial, but you won’t care about that once you use this incredible bar. Available only
at Christmastime, you can reserve this special bar ahead of time; just add it to the order
form to be sure you can try it. You will receive it sometime in November. MFS $7.00
Rosemary Restoration Bar — A great soap for the gardener, because the powdered
rosemary added to the soap gently cleanses and restores hands with natural antibacterial
qualities. This soap also does a good job of healing acne. Item RRS $6.00
White Lavender Therapy Bar — No artificial purple color here! REAL lavender oil is
clear! This bar is superfatted with so much cocoa butter you will feel the difference!
Lavender has long been used to heal acne and other skin conditions, but you won’t be
thinking of how it heals when you use this rich, creamy white natural lavender bar! You’ll be
wondering why all soaps aren’t this wonderful! Item WLS $6.00
Hunter’s Soap — If you need to disguise your scent when you’re in the woods, this soap is
for you. Does it really make you smell like a tree? It might! But you don’t have to be a
hunter to appreciate the healing effects of this woodsy-scented soap, which discourages
insects, cleans well, and with the addtion of comfrey root powder, softens and heals dry,
cracked hands, relieves itching and helps heal bruises. Lathers well in cold water, so
outdoorsmen and women can take it anywhere. Item HNS $6.00
Mr. Spicy — A favorite shaving soap recipe from the 1800s. The cinnamon in this great
smelling, dark, masculine bar is the natural antibacterial agent. A bonus for men with tough
beards is that when brought to a lather on the face, the razor glides cleanly over the skin for
a close shave and reduced incidents of nicks and cuts. Contains powdered herbs for extra
healing. Item MSS $6.00
Napoleon’s Choice — Yes, Napoleon had a favorite soap; it was called Brown Windsor.
The ingredients in his favorite included herbs that heal rashes men are particularly
susceptible to like athlete’s foot and jock itch. We add comfrey powder for healing. A strong
scent, but definitely manly. Item NCS $6.00
OTHER GOOD STUFF
QuickFixTM – Do you regularly need something for your chapped lips? It could be the
petroleum / chemical stuff you’re using now is causing the problem! QuickFixTM is made from
fresh comfrey oil, beeswax and peppermint, which means it not only covers your chapped
lips with a protective coating, it begins the healing process (science today tells us that the
comfrey plant has the ability to regenerate cell growth, kill bacteria, stop itching and soften
skin.) Don’t keep covering up the problem! This handy little tin is easy to carry in purse or
pocket. CQF $6.00
Also available in a lip tube. CQFt $3.00
SPECIAL NOTE: If you notice cracking at the corners of your mouth, you may have a
problem called cheilosis (pronounced "ky low sis"). This is a condition in which the lips
redden and fissures or lesions occur at the corners of the mouth. It is caused by a
deficiency of the B vitamins, especially riboflavin. Add foods high in B vitamins and ask your
doctor if a vitamin supplement is for you. To combat symptoms, QuickFix is excellent.
FREE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER – Stay up-to-date on the latest in skin care as well as
learn how you can incorporate healing foods and herbs into your diet to improve overall
health and cook up something herbal for your skin in your own kitchen. If you have an e-mail
address, the newsletter is free. We promise you won’t be bombarded with information; only
an easy-to-read informational newsletter four times a year which you can discontinue at any
time. Send your e-mail address and request HEALTHY SKIN NEWSLETTER. (If you need to
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$5.00 [payable to Sondra B Johnson] to cover postage and paper costs.)
NEW THIS YEAR! HEALTHY SKIN HANDBOOK
Full-color cover, 8 ½ X 11; more than 80 pages with complete index, HSH $20.00 No other
publication has so much about your skin in one place! While researching and making notes
on skin problems and herbs that help, I found I had tons of information that I wanted to
share. And share I do – at home, at work, at craft fairs, with my family and friends – but that
didn’t seem like I was reaching enough people. So I gathered my books and my notes and
put together what has become known as the Healthy Skin Handbook.
If you have a skin problem, the information in this book could change your life. Even if you
don’t, it will lead you toward healthier living. It contains
- Easy-to-understand information on why skin care is so important
- Common skin problems and natural solutions for taking care of them
- A list of chemicals in today’s skin-care products and what they do to our skin and
bodies - How to find out what’s in your favorite skin care product
- Why “natural” doesn’t necessarily mean “natural” in product ingredients
- A list of herbs you can count on to help your skin (and your body) be healthier
- How to avoid using products that contain things that are suspicious
- How we can get healthier skin by eating the right foods
- How to care for aging skin
Recipes for making skin-care products from items you might find in your pantry! See a
sample on the back of this page. (Plus some very interesting recipes from books that
belonged to my grandmother in England in the 1800s. You might even feel like making up
some barley water and seeing if it will indeed get rid of wrinkles!)
As a bonus, there is a thirty-page “Skin Care Diary” section with plenty of room to record
everything from the products you use and their ingredients to the foods you eat to help you
toward skin that feels and looks good – and better than that, skin that is healthy!
Please make checks out to Sondra B. Johnson
Nature’s Common Scents
PO Box 2081
Front Royal, VA 22630
540.635.7073 SondraBJ@shentel.net
www.naturescommonscents.com or
www.therapybar.com
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