As an avid gardener and type A mama who seems to always be on my feet, I tend to have a problem with hard dry heels.
I know, not flattering at the least.
However, I’m also that kind of girl that doesn’t like smelly lotions or anything with toxic chemicals.
As a gardener, scented lotions attract to many bugs leading to bites.
As a mama, I’m just not comfortable lathering lotion on myself or my children when I know many of the ingredients used are unregulated chemicals which can be toxic. (Use the skindeep database to find out what’s in your lotion)
Unfortunately, being a bit of a tomboy, I usually end up not using lotion at all.
It’s kind of funny how the Lord works. My heels have been a hot topic between my mami and I.
She’s been determined to bring out the woman in me, giving me suggestions on how to smooth out my heels.
That same week, Renee had emailed me wanting to send me a few samples of her lotion bars, MadeOn. A hard lotion bar made with all natural ingredients.
“Okay,” I thought to myself, “someone is trying to tell me something.”
My first thought was, “What in the world is hard lotion?”
From the MadeOn website, I found out that hard lotion is solid at room temperature. It is designed to specifically protect hands and feet from cracked and extreme dry skin.
What made me excited was to find out what’s in the lotion.
Shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax. That’s it. 3 ingredients.
When I saw that MadeOn also makes a bug blog with all natural ingredients, I was practically jumping up and down. I’m sure all you organic gardeners can relate.
It’s made with the same 3 ingredients but also adds essential oils of citronella, cedarwood, and lavender to create the added benefit of repelling mosquitoes.
Yes please!
I was sent a beautiful package of hard lotion bars in their own tins. Included was all natural lip balm in unscented and peppermint.
Once opened, each hard lotion bar is wrapped in wax paper.
I started to use it on my heels right away. What I enjoyed about the bars is that once applied to your skin, they start to warm and it’s easily applied to your skin.
It’s not sticky or oily which I love.
Once I started to apply it on my heels, I started to use it on my hands, arms and elbows. It’s soothing and leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturized.
Te bee silk hard lotion is going to be great to have especially when the dry winter weather slowly creeps in.
Once I started using the lotion, I was excited to give the bug block a try. It goes on just as easy as the bee silk and moisturizes your skin while repelling insects.
You can smell the citronella and other essential oils going to work. It worked great. No bug bites bothering me.
Once I saw how the natural bug block was working, I decided to try it for another use.
All Natural Fly Repellant for Dogs
As an urban homesteader with dogs and chickens in my backyard, flies start to bother my dogs ears.
For the past few years we’ve been using a natural bug repellant on my dogs ears that well… works for a few minutes.
We do not use any of the fly repellant sprays as they are incredibly toxic.
When I saw the hard lotion bar and the fact that it’s made of a bees wax that coats while emulsifying the other ingredients, I was excited to give it a try.
The essential oils have been repelling the flies and when they do try to land, there’s a nice barrier protecting their skin.
I am honestly ecstatic about using the bug block on my dogs. It’s our new way of keeping our dogs ears fly free and we’ll definitely be purchasing this specifically for this use in the coming year.
I would say one hard lotion bar of the bug block will last a good 1 1/2 months. That’s for my 2 German Shepherd Dogs.
I would be interested to hear how it works for horses or cows.
Handmade with Love
What I most enjoy about these hard lotion bars is that they are handmade with passion and love.
So, how do my heels look now?
Not bad, huh? It’s only been a week (off and on) and you can tell the dramatic difference. It’s even made me want to buy a loofah, scrub the area and continue with the bee silk hard lotion.
I’m loving my new heels!
After these results I was so happy that Renee had inquired to partner with me on my blog and best of all, we have a giveaway for you!
MadeOn: All Natural Hard Lotion Bar Giveaway
Renee has graciously offered to giveaway…
- 1 gift pack for the Beesilk Hard Lotion. It includes a Beesilk family size bar, a pocket size bar and a natural lip balm in a muslin bag.
- 1 gift pack for the Au Chocolate Hard Lotion. It includes an Au Chocolat lotion bar, pocket size bar and peppermint lip balm in a muslin bag.
To enter:
Please visit the MadeOn website and let us know which hard lotion bar you’d like to try.
For additional entries (please leave a separate comment for each additional entry)
- Like MadeOn hard lotion on facebook
- Follow @hardlotion on twitter and tweet the followingJust entered to win all natural hard lotion giveaway on Spain in Iowa by @hardlotion @dianabauman
- Join the MadeOn mailing list to keep up with their latest products and news.
- Like Spain in Iowa on facebook and share the giveaway
- Subscribe for Spain in Iowa Email Updates
- Subscribe to the Spain in Iowa Newsletter Below
This giveaway ends on Friday, October 14th. The 2 winning entries will be selected by random.org.
Good Luck!
Foxmom says
I love their hard lotion! I made a diy bar this summer with my niece. It’s great to have around for my dry, dry hands.
Jacq says
I would like to try the bee silk hard lotion. it looks perfect for me. I get super dry skin all winter and would love a natural product.
annie says
bee silk!
Leslie M.P. says
I would love to try the bee silk hard lotion. My feet look a lot like yours :)!
Erin says
I would like to try the Bee Silk hard lotion.
Erin says
Liked MadeOn hard lotion on FB
Erin says
Joined the MadeOn mailing list.
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Katie @ Riddlelove says
I’m interested in the 3 Pack Dry Skin Care.
Katie @ Riddlelove says
I like MadeOn on Facebook.
Katie @ Riddlelove says
I like this blog on Facebook.
Heather says
Bee silk. I have been looking for years to find something that will work so hopefully this is it. LOL
lora says
I would love to try the beesilk- looks great!
lora says
liked on facebook
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joined the mailing list
domestic diva says
I’d like to try the beesilk bar.
Priscilla says
I’ve tried the Bee Silk & love it! Now I’d like us to try the Bug Bar.
Priscilla says
on Facebook, I like MadeOn
Priscilla says
extra entry, I also receive the Madon Newsletter
Susan C. says
My heels need this!
Heather F. says
The Bee Silk looks like something I would love to try…and I am not allergic to any of the ingredients!
Heather F. says
I “liked” MadeOn hard lotion on facebook
Heather F. says
I’m an e-mail subscriber for Spain-in-Iowa 🙂
Becky Miller says
I’d love to try the bee silk. My heels look similar to your before photo. I’d love to get them soft and smooth before putting on my hand knit socks this winter.
tiffany says
I love her products and ebooks. I have been wanting to try the bug block also!
Denise says
I can’t wait to try the Bee Silk. I wish my heels looked as good as yours (in the before shot)!
Denise says
“liked” Madeon on facebook.
Anita says
I would love to try Beesilk. I am on the mailing list.
cathy says
Hi there, I was super excited to read about these hard lotion bars, since I too have cracked and ugly heels, being a gardener, natural freak, and home mom. I also have a horse and cow, so I’d be really interested in how the bug repelling lotion bar would work for them. I am definitely anti-fly repellent for myself and my animals since the stuff is so toxic, so I use other natural alternatives, which unfortunately don’t tend to last as long.
bunkie says
would love to try the beesilk hard bar. my feet look like that too!
Aimee says
I’ve been wanting to try the BeeSilk Hard Lotion bar.
Aimee says
I like MadeOn on Facebook.
Aimee says
I’m on the MadeOn mailing list.
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I’m subscribed to Spain in Iowa email updates
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I subscribed to Spain In Iowa newsletter.
sam says
the bee silk – and how did you get a picture of my heels?!? lol 🙂
sam says
i like made on on fb
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i signed up for made on newsletters
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i like you on fb
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i get your emails
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i get your newsletters
Adi says
I liked MadeOn on FB.
Adi says
I would love to try Au Chocolat!
Bethany says
I’d love to try the BeeSilk bar! Your “before” picture of your heels looks just like mine. I got mine from my mom, though, so she has no room to talk! I should get her to enter too… 🙂
Tammy R. says
I’d love to try the bee silk lotion bar. Thanks for the chance to win one.
Tammy R. says
I liked MadeOn on facebook.
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I am on the MadeOn mailing list.
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I’ve liked Spain in Iowa on facebook.
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Babs says
You must have sneaked in my house and taken pictures of my feet. I would love to try the bee silk hard lotion bar.
Susan R says
Bee Silk
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I subscribe to your newsletter
Susan R says
Liked MadeON on fb
Jennifer @ Raisin Questions says
Wow, the beesilk pocket-size bar would be great to take with me to work — I have to wash my hands there constantly using very drying soap!
Jennifer @ Raisin Questions says
I’m a follower and sent out a tweet!
Jennifer @ Raisin Questions says
I subscribed to the mailing list of MadeOn!
Laura O says
My heels look just like yours! I was excited to see the results. I would love to try the BeeSilk.
susan says
I would love to try the beesilk lotion bar. I am so impressed with what you were able to do in one wk.
Laura O says
Liked on FB MadeOn
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Like on fb Spain in Iowa
Vicky says
I’ll try the Bug Block for both my pets and myself. The scent sounds calming.
Vicky Sing says
Sounds wonderful!
kim says
My heels are horrible and would love to try this.
Stephanie says
I would love to try the au chocolat bar! What an awesome giveaway.
Stephanie says
Following on twitter/tweeted the giveaway.
Patty Whitaker says
I would love the beesilk lotion bar for a friend, His hands are hard, dry and they crack. He says he has tried many things and nothing so far has helped. Fingers crosses this will work. Thanks for the giveaway
Denise says
I like your blog on facebook!
Geri says
They both sound wonderful, I guess I would try the beesilk first.
Nichole says
Would love to try: Au Chocolat 🙂
Nichole says
I liked MadeOn on FB 🙂
Julia, Des Moines Frugal Family Examiner says
I already like Spain in Iowa on Facebook.
Julia, Des Moines Frugal Family Examiner says
I’d really like the eczema sufferers in the house to try BeeSilk Jr. because of the testimony given after its description.
Fawn says
I’d like to try the bug block lotion, ty!
Fawn says
I Like MadeOn at FB
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Jennifer says
I have looked at MadeOn and would love some of the Au Chocolat!
Jennifer says
I already subscribe to MadeOn’s newletter.
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I already receive you email updates.
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