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

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

The Lughnasadh Natural Hand Lotion is a handcrafted, paraben-free hand lotion scented with wild blackberries, fresh oats, and golden honey, a small daily dose of the Celtic harvest.

Hands take the brunt of the day. This one answers back with the scent of Lughnasadh: ripe blackberries off the bramble, oats soft as cut grain, honey warm and steady. The recipe is 18% shea butter blended with olive, almond, sunflower, and jojoba.

Small batch, big job. Natural hand lotion that smells like the end of summer, not a candy counter.

At a glance

• Scent - Wild blackberries, fresh oats, honey — sweet, ripe, gently grainy
• Feel - Moisturizing, non-greasy, fast-absorbing
• Made with - 18% shea butter and the Brigid plant-oil blend
• 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, next celebrated on August 1st, 2026, 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 hand lotion smell like? Sweet ripe blackberries up front with soft oats and warm honey underneath, a harvest scent that's fruity without being sugary.
• Is this hand lotion good for dry or cracked hands? Yes. The recipe was developed for exactly that: 18% shea butter and four plant oils, no parabens or phthalates.
• Is it greasy? No. It's formulated to absorb cleanly so you can use it before typing, cooking, or going about your day.
• What is Lammas? Lammas is the Anglo-Saxon name for Lughnasadh — the same Celtic harvest festival on August 1.

Natural Ingredients

Water, Shea Butter, Brigid Oil Blend (Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Sunflower Oil, Jojoba Oil), Vegetable Emulsifying Wax, Fragrance, 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.