Lughnasadh Natural Body Lotion – Blackberry, Oats & Honey, Paraben-Free

The Lughnasadh Natural Body Lotion is a handcrafted, paraben-free shea butter body lotion scented with wild blackberries, fresh oats, and golden honey, the fragrance of the Celtic harvest festival, made to wear on your skin.

Lughnasadh is the first harvest, the moment summer tips toward abundance. This lotion is that moment in a bottle: blackberries at their ripest, oats soft as the field they came from, honey warm and slow. It absorbs clean, moisturizing without the greasy or tacky finish that cheaper lotions leave behind, and the scent lingers without being loud.

If you've ever wanted a blackberry lotion that smells like the bramble instead of a candy aisle, this is it.

At a glance

• Scent - Wild blackberries, fresh oats, honey — sweet, ripe, gently grainy
• Feel - Moisturizing, non-greasy, quick-absorbing
• Made with - Shea butter and the Brigid plant extract blend (olive, sweet almond, sunflower, jojoba)
• Made - Handcrafted in small batches in Kitsap County, Washington
• Free of - Parabens, phthalates, plastics
• For external use only.

Fragrance Notes

• Blackberries - Captures the untamed sweetness of wild, sun-warmed blackberries
  
• Fresh Oats - A soft, subtle aroma that nourishes and comforts, evoking the scent of fields of grain in the wind 
  
• Honey - The warm sweetness of honey captures this ancient delicacy and remedy, our of our species' first prized treats

What Is Lughnasadh?

Lughnasadh, celebrated on August 1st, marks the beginning of the harvest season and is named for the Celtic deity Lugh, a revered warrior-king of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the mythic gods of Ireland. Lugh was known for his mastery of many arts and skills, making him a symbol of excellence, leadership, versatility, and abundance. In his honor, Celtic communities gathered at this time of year to give thanks for the grain, fruits, and vegetables ripening in the fields after their long months of labor.

The festival of Lughnasadh was more than a spiritual observance; it was a time of gathering and joy, where communities held games, athletic competitions, and feats of strength. People would strike deals, renew friendships, arrange marriages, and celebrate the fullness of life in all its forms. This seasonal turning point offered a communal pause to acknowledge Nature's generosity, strengthen social bonds, and honor the ancestors.

Later, in the medieval Era, Lughnasadh’s themes of harvest and gratitude were absorbed into Lammas, meaning “loaf mass,” where the first loaves baked from the year’s grain were blessed in churches.

So, how to celebrate Lughnasadh and Lammas today? You can practice some traditional ways by baking bread, long seen as a symbol of sustenance. Set aside time for reflection or altar offerings to honor Nature, your personal growth, or perhaps Lugh or your ancestors, often overlooked in modern society.

Want more gifts for Lughnasadh or Lammas? Check out our Lughnasadh collection here.

FAQ

• What does Lughnasadh body lotion smell like? Sweet ripe blackberries led by oats and honey, a soft, slightly grainy harvest scent without being sugary.
• Is this body lotion paraben-free? Yes! It's made without parabens, phthalates, or plastics.
• Is it greasy? No. The Lughnasadh body lotion is formulated to absorb cleanly without a greasy or tacky finish.
• What is Lughnasadh? Lughnasadh (also called Lammas) is the Celtic harvest festival celebrated on August 1. This lotion uses the scent blend Brigid created for it.

Ingredients

Water, Brigid Oil Blend (Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Sunflower Oil, Jojoba Oil), Shea Butter, Vegetable Emulsifying Wax, Essential and Premium Fragrance Oils, Potassium Sorbate

About Brigid Trading Company

Brigid Trading Company is a two-person company in Kitsap County, Washington. We handcraft everything we sell, from out soy wax candles, natural lotions, and hand-milled and goat milk soap, to our beard oil, lip balm, and home fragrances, in small batches, using fragrance and essential oils and ingredients free of parabens, phthalates, and plastics. We ship across the US and offer free local delivery in Kitsap County. If you ever have a problem with an order, reach out. We'll make it right.