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Santa Barbara Goldenbush Lotion (Made with Wild Grown Pure & Genuine *Hazardia squarrosa* Essential Oil)
Santa Barbara Goldenbush Lotion (Made with Wild Grown Pure & Genuine *Hazardia squarrosa* Essential Oil)
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Goldenbush Lotion — Artisan Aromatherapy Body Lotion with Rare California Native Essential Oil
A uplifting blend of Goldenbush, Mandarin, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile & California Mugwort essential oils in a nourishing plant-based lotion.
Experience Goldenbush Lotion
Goldenbush's sweet, wonderful scent permeates the air in late fall as its bright yellow flowers become the latest of the local flora to bloom. We discovered and captured this amazing aroma in a unique and rare essential oil—first distilled in 1997 by Dr. Amy Inez Hazard at Refugio Gardens. Now, this treasured native California aromatic is blended into a luxurious body lotion designed to uplift the mind, soothe the body, and ground the spirit.
The Aroma
A scent reminiscent of orange and jasmine, with sweet floral-green top notes, a soft pear-cider heart, and a warm resinous drydown. Simply inhaling this blend can uplift mood, aid in meditation, and boost energy.
The Blend
- California Goldenbush (Hazardia squarrosa): A rare native essential oil rich in sabinene—studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that support joint comfort and skin vitality. Helps with depression, fatigue, and melancholy. First distilled in recorded history in 1997.
- Mandarin: Promotes optimism, joy, and emotional stability. A gentle relaxant that helps with mood swings—especially anger, guilt, and irritability. Used for stress, stress-induced insomnia, indigestion, and bloating.
- Bergamot: Encourages insight and alertness while easing tension. Supports emotional balance and helps calm anxious, overactive minds.
- Roman Chamomile: Used for stress-related disorders including oversensitivity, irritability, depression, frustration, anger, and anxiety. Calms the mind and promotes relaxation and mental stability.
- California Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana): Used as an aid for lucid dreaming, meditation, and working with the spirit world. Alleviates disturbed sleep or dreams and overthinking. Clears the mind, cleanses the body, purifies the spirit, and eases aching areas of the body when applied topically.
How to Use
Apply generously to clean skin, focusing on pulse points, neck, shoulders, or any area of tension. Massage in slowly and breathe deeply to receive the full aromatic benefit. Ideal as a daily moisturizer, a meditation companion, or a grounding ritual before sleep.
Sustainability & Craftsmanship
Our Goldenbush essential oil is sustainably wildharvested on private ranch land in Santa Barbara County and artisan-distilled in small batches at Refugio Gardens. GC–MS verified for purity and authenticity. Every ingredient in this lotion reflects our commitment to wild California heritage and uncompromising quality.
Experience Wild California
Carry the golden light of autumn chaparral wherever you go. This rare, uplifting blend captures the essence of late-season California blooms—when the hills glow gold and the air turns sweet with resin. Wild California in every drop.
Want to dive deeper? Read the full therapeutic profile in our Goldenbush Blog.
Disclaimer: For external use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Consult a qualified practitioner if pregnant, nursing, or under medical care. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
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Safety & Cautions
Safety & Cautions
- Please be advised to keep essential oils out of reach of pets and children.
- Please avoid using photosensitive essential oils (Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine, Calm Shen Blend and any products made with these oils such as Santa Barbara Goldenbush Lotion) prior to going out in the sun or using a tanning booth as they can react to sunlight and cause something similar to a severe sunburn.
- It is advised to void continuous long term use of the same essential oils.
- Be sure to research the powerful effects of essential oils before use.
- Use diluted essential oils on the skin (Carrier oils like Jojoba are great for this in a 10% essential oil to 90% carrier base oil ratio).
- It is advised to patch test on a small portion of sensitive skin and discontinue if there is irritation or a negative reaction.
- Please know the safety data and specific warnings on an individual oil or Blend before using.
- And please use careful caution using essential oils during pregnancy. Any use should be approved by a medical provider.
- Its important to keep essential oils away from your eyes. If oil does get in your eye, do not flush it out with water. You can dilute the area immediately with vegetable or carrier oil by placing the vegetable oil on a tissue and gently wiping the eye area.
- Also essential oils are flammable so please avoid direct contact with flames such as candles.
- Please do not use essential oils internally unless properly trained and prescribed by a physician. If accidentally swallowed, call the Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately and do not induce vomiting.
