GIDDYUP! Mustang Sal Offers New Fragrance Line

Mustang Sal, otherwise known as Holly Beatie, has launched her first perfume line inspired by   women of the Old West and more than a decade of flower essence, herbal, and aromatherapy work. Born from Beatie's creative spirit and her unshakable passion for the magic of the natural world, her fragrances offer a healthy alternative to popular synthetic scents. The perfumes are all hand blended, aged, and exclusively comprised of natural ingredients including pure essential oils, flower essences, and grain alcohol.

In ancient times, perfumes were made of botanical ingredients and reputed to be magic potions. According to Beatie, “Natural fragrances can take one on a journey of sensuality and elicit deeper stimulation of the psyche, emotions and erotic center”. Take for instance, a whiff of Desert Rose and be immersed in a blend of rose, jasmine, spice, Indian Sandalwood and other exotic scents. Twilight Whisper calms and liberates through a complex combination of over thirteen elements including violet, amber, jasmine, Russian lavender, patchouli, and others. Mustang Sal's Western Spirit perfumes are rooted in alchemical principles and made with essential oils that come from around the world. Each fragrance has unique characteristics derived from the amalgamation of ingredients and will take on special characteristics based on each person's body chemistry and physiology. Just as each individual is unique, so are our responses and reactions to the scents.

For those who crave a personal perfume, Beatie creates signature fragrances at an affordable price. Significant occasions like weddings, anniversaries, reunions and other celebrations and meaningful events are just some of the times when a personal fragrance may be especially powerful. All of Beatie's perfumes are made from 100% healthy, natural ingredients rather than petrochemically based fragrance oils, which are reported to be potentially harmful when absorbed through the skin.

The Western Spirit fragrances are just one of many offerings crafted by High Sierra Botanicals. It's difficult to walk by Holly's table at the farmers' markets without stopping to ask questions, ogle, smell, sample and learn more. Small glass bottles with tantalizing labels range from the alluring to the fun to the downright practical. One of Beatie's most purchased products is the award winning Ah-Mend , a topical wound salve that assists the body in healing minor cuts, burns, and abrasions. After an active day at Lake Tahoe, many people find comfort in Achy Breaky Balm , a mixture of sweet almond, sunflower and jojoba oils, Arnica, Angelica root, Calendula, St. John's Wort, essential oils and essences. Bug Brew , a natural insect deterrent, is revered by people who camp, fish, and picnic and desire something that smells good and keeps them free of insect bites.

To maximize the impact of your spa experience, let your massage therapist know that High Sierra Botanicals offers practitioners discounts on bulk purchases of Svelte Pelt and Slip and Grip, massage oils that provide velvety glide and traction thereby enhancing deep tissue penetration that is unmatched by simpler products. Both body-care products nourish the skin through natural moisturizers and help eliminate toxins in order to promote tissue health and, an added bonus, reduce cellulite. The essential oils in Svelte Pelt provide fragrance to facilitate relaxation and a feeling of well being while Slip and Grip offers the same enhanced experience without scent.

In addition to body-care, High Sierra Botanical's product line is focused on formulas that leverage the power of flower blossoms infused in spring water (and preserved with brandy). These infusions, or flower essences, are sold as single stock essences or combinations. Placing droplets under the tongue or mixing them in a glass of water or cup of tea and drinking ingests the infusions. The essences work by simulating self-healing. High Sierra Botanicals offers over 100 solutions, or potions, to nurture, soothe, heal and satisfy the user. In fact, many of the ingredients are handpicked from the Sierra Nevada mountainsides and garden surrounding Beatie's home.

Regarding the powers of flower essences, I am a neophyte, but my brief interview with Beatie revealed the strength of using the botanical-based mixtures to balance and nourish from within. Don't be misled by any unfamiliarity with the concept of a medicine wheel or intense blessing process, High Sierra Botanical's flower essence formulas aid in personal recovery and growth.

An awe-inspiring list of high octave flower essence formulas includes something for everyone. Essences promote inner strength, balance or creativity, help the body fight allergies, calm worrisome nights, eliminate toxins during times of grieving and forgiveness, and stimulate connectedness without losing oneself in a relationship. [Can go into more details on specific essence formulas here depending on word count.] Beatie explains, “The more I work with and use essences, I am constantly amazed at how subtly powerful they are in their ability to assist and support us through transitions, difficulties, and complex healing processes.”

Beatie's work, zest for life and friendly character are inspiring. She's a meat-eating, hunting, whip-cracking woman of the Sierra whose multiple areas of expertise, creativity and passion evoke curiosity and respect. It's probable that Beatie's products are part of the solution to building a stronger connection within yourself, with others and with the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Stop by Holly's table at the farmers' markets in North Lake Tahoe and learn more online at www.highsierrabotanicals.com .

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