Parkdale Butter Company
Parkdale Butter Company make organic body butters and targeted balms in small batches — lavender, coconut and sweet orange for the body, plus hand, foot and face versions for the places that need something heavier.
Handmade in Canada, organic, vegan and cruelty-free.
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Body butter, balm, or lotion?
The range uses all three words and they are not interchangeable.
| Type | What it is |
|---|---|
| Body butter | Thick and rich — lavender, coconut, sweet orange, or citrus cedar hemp |
| Body balm | Richer still, for very dry skin — the green tea one is unscented |
| Body lotion | Lighter and faster to absorb — the sweet orange ultra rich |
Butters and balms go on best straight after a shower, on skin that is still slightly damp. That is what stops them sitting on the surface.
The targeted ones
- Avocado hand repair balm — for hands that crack in winter or from frequent washing
- Aloe mint foot balm — heels and hard skin, best applied at night under socks
- Espresso face balm — a firming face balm made with coffee arabica seed oil
A note on the face balm
Facial skin is more reactive than the skin on your hands, and a rich balm suits some faces and not others. If your skin is oily or breakout-prone, patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it across the face.
Small-batch means limited stock
These are handmade in small runs, so individual scents come and go rather than sitting on the shelf permanently. If a particular butter is showing as sold out it is between batches — but if you have found one you like, it is worth taking a spare.
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