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Interview with Sara!
Why did you decide to start your
business?
I started making products as a hobby about 10 years ago. I joined the
local Public Market and sold some products on the side for years. It wasn't
until my children were born that I decided to pursue Rainwater Botanical full
time. I feel pretty fortunate most days to be able to work around the needs of
my family.
What types of products do you
offer? Are any or all of your products vegan?
We offer a nearly full range of bath and body products. Everything from
deodorant to soap and skin care. Natural perfume oils and of course our Healing
Salve. Every one of our products is vegan except the Healing Salve which
contains beeswax.
Which product took the longest
to formulate and get right?
The deodorant! For sure!
Ugh...I have to pick one? Ha ha, I guess its the Intensive Repair
Cream. I think it works well for most skin types and helps a wide range of skin
complaints. I get to hear all kinds of success stories and that just brings me
joy:)
Which product do you personally
use most often?
I use a pretty wide range of my own products daily. Most often I use
the Lavender & Shea hand and body butter. Constant hand washing requires
and really good cream to keep my hands from drying up.
Which product is a best seller?
Our deodorant.....it sells all over the world. Pretty proud of that;)
What are your thoughts on
preservatives? How do you determine which ones you use in your products?
We try and stick with natural preservatives and only when necessary.
I'm constantly on the lookout for the latest in natural preservatives. In fact
we just found one made from radishes
that is Ecocert approved. We will be switching to it exclusively in the next
few months.
What are your thoughts on
FD&C dyes?
Unnecessary, at best.
How important is utilizing
social media to you?
Very! Its a great way to communicate with customers!
What do you like to do in your
spare time?
Spare time?
What is your favorite food?
Salad. Seriously...I love salad and eat it for most meals. I love salad
for breakfast.
What is your #1 most listened to
song on Itunes/your music player?
I don't really have a most listened to song. I have Pandora on all the
time while working and have about 50 different channels. Currently I'm
listening to a channel call “I turn my camera on”.
What other skincare/makeup
companies do you like?
John Masters Organics, Terra Firma Cosmetic, Aubrey Organics and anyone
who tries to keep it natural and ethical.
What is your current skincare
routine?
I am trying out an “oil cleansing method” with the hopes of adding it
to our line. So far its going well I’m pleased to say. I also use the Troubled
Skin Serum and Eye Serum. Followed by mineral makeup and set in place and
refreshed during the day with our Nourishing Facial Toner. Once a week I like
to use a mask, usually our Dead Sea one but occasionally I use our Pumpkin
Facial Mask.
What is the most important thing
you want people to know about your company?
Rainwater Botanicals, like most small family run eco-businesses, cares
deeply about our customers and our commitment to health of people and planet.
For us, this is a way of life.
What is a tip you have for
someone interested in making the switch to natural skincare/cosmetics and
doesn't know where to start?
Etsy is a great place to start as so many of the shops are committed to
natural skin care as well as customer care. The shop keepers on etsy will
answer questions and offer advice to help get people started with natural
goodness and are very knowledgeable and skilled. Many of the small businesses
on Etsy offers samples for next to nothing so you can try it out before
investing.
Rainwater Botanicals Links!
COUPON CODE!!!
Used code 'APRILSHOWERS' for 12% off
April 1st-10th
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND:
Intensive Repair Cream
Nourishing Serum
Healing Salve (a must have)
Deodorant
-(if you aren't sensitive to baking soda)
Skin Repair Serum
-(it's a mix of oils, the Nourishing and
Troubled Serums have more of a "serum" texture)
I'm dying to try their deodorant in coconut lime but I can't justify the shipping :(. Enter shattered heart.
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