I’ve mentioned Nature Island Botanicals a number of times on Never Say Die Beauty because it is my absolute favorite brand of artisanal skincare. Made by hand by Daphne Frampton, licensed aesthetician, in Rhode Island with natural and organic ingredients as well as with a lifetime of skincare and healthy living knowledge, Nature Island Botanicals skincare products are the perfect combination of efficacy, gentleness, purity, and fabulous scent.
Not only does Daphne make all her skincare products herself, but she travels around the northeast US every weekend from May through December selling her lovely wares at craft festivals and fairs in at least 6 states. I look forward to seeing her in person every July when she comes to the Waterfront Craft Festival in Gloucester Massachusetts. I can always find her at the fair because she has the perfect perch right by the ocean, and the scent of her bespoke skincare products draws me right to her booth.
Nature Island Botanicals products come in recyclable plastic or glass containers. They are simply packaged and labeled so Daphne can allocate more money to buying the absolutely best quality natural and organic ingredients. And I can vouch for the fact that that’s exactly what she does!
Here’s my haul from our July visit.
This time, I picked up two favorites – the Sweet & Blood Orange Soap and Caribbean Escapes Coconut Body Butter – and three new products to try – Caribbean Escapes White Ginger Body Butter, Gourmet Caribbean Coconut Lotion and Chamomile Infused Whipped Body Butter.
Sweet & Blood Orange Cold Pressed Vegan Soap
I just mentioned this stunningly gorgeous, amazingly citrusy, fragrant soap in my Beauty Empties post last week, and I got so many comments about the soap from readers. The colors remind me of a spectacular sunset like the one I saw tonight. The scent is revitalizing and energizing. I adore anything citrus!
The soap is a big, fat bar. I divide it in half and it lasts a long time that way. It’s super hydrating, but it does a great job cleaning too. Check out the all natural ingredients:
I need more of this soap for myself and also to give as holiday hostess gifts to friends who are handmade soap lovers. $10 for a big bar
Nature Island Botanicals has a variety of other scents, colors and key ingredients in addition to the Sweet & Blood Orange Pink Grapefruit & Bergamot soap including gender neutral and more masculine scents.
Body Butters
I’ve been buying the Caribbean Escapes Coconut Body Butter for more than 5 years. I could drink this stuff I love it so much! It was the scent of this body butter that initially drew me to Daphne’s booth, and it keeps me coming back. The scent is beyond coconut – there is something else in there – mango? – that takes the coconut scent up a notch. It is truly intoxicating. I can’t get enough of it. It’s also available in Citrus Sunrise that I must try next time, but I’ll still be buying the coconut one as well ‘coz I can’t live without it. $21
This year, I tried Daphne’s special Exotic White Ginger Body Butter for the first time. The exotic white ginger scent is a tropical floral that is beyond amazing. It is ultra feminine. I see hibiscus flowers and bougainvillea in my mind when I sniff this body butter. It’s a must for floral scent lovers. $22
Both of these “body butters” have a light to medium-weight texture that I would describe as “mousse-like”. They absorb easily, hydrate beautifully and leave my skin very soft. Because they are called “body butter”, I expected them to be heavy but they are not. They are perfection! I recommend them for all skin types.
Here you can get an idea of the ingredients in the body butter:
Gourmet Caribbean Coconut Lotion
I had always skipped trying the Gourmet Caribbean Coconut Lotion because I erroneously thought it would be too lightweight for my very dry skin. Well, I guess Daphne has her own descriptors because the Gourmet Caribbean Coconut Lotion is heavier than the Caribbean Escapes Coconut Body Butter! What a surprise! In spite of the fact that it comes in a deep blue plastic pump bottle, it is a thick cream. Very hydrating and protective. The perfect emollient for dry skin or very dry skin like mine and especially great for the winter. Boy, am I glad I tried this! Plus it has the same fabulous scent as my favorite Caribbean Escapes Coconut Body Butter. I’m sold on this. It will be a new cold weather staple for me! $22
Chamomile Infused Whipped Body Butter
The Chamomile Infused Whipped Body Butter is a true cold weather, super dry skin body butter. It is very very thick, almost a solid. When I rub it in, it melts into my skin making it feel unbelievably soft. If you don’t mind the scent of lavender and shea on your face, you can also use it as a facial moisturizing balm for skin that weather-stressed. I know I’ll be using this on my face after snow-shoeing this winter.
The scent is deep and lovely from the French Lavender essential oil, French and German Chamomile, and the organic fair trade shea butter. This is lovely to put on at night before bed or before or after skiing or outdoor winter sports.
Where/How to Buy Nature Island Botanicals
Since we’re all thinking about holiday gifts right now as well as pampering ourselves to get ready for holiday parties, Nature Island Botanicals needs to be on your list. NIB natural and organic skincare would make great hostess gifts, stocking stuffers and perfect items to add to a spa gift basket.
Daphne is going to be at a holiday fair in Deep Wells, NY again this coming weekend. But most of us can’t get to Deep Wells to shop. An easier way to buy Nature Island Botanicals skincare is through the Nature Island Botanicals etsy shop. Also, you can message Daphne/Nature Island Botanicals via Facebook with your order. Or just pick up your phone and give her a call at (954) 646-4005 to order. That way she can tell you which of her fabulous soaps are in stock.
Nature Island Botanicals is offering FREE SHIPPING and FREE GIFT WRAP till December 15!
I love Nature Island Botanicals skincare. If you prefer natural and organic ingredients in your skincare and you like scented products (NIB has some unscented products too, but why would you want them when the scented ones are so divine?), Nature Island Botanicals will delight you and those you’re buying gifts for just like it does for me.
The soap looks so cool! I love handmade soaps. And that coconut body butter probably smells incredible.
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I adore the soap and the coconut body butter and body lotion are my favorite body care products!
That soap sounds delicious! I love all of those scents, and I’m sure together they smell amazing, also those colors are beautiful. The chamomile whipped body butter sounds like it would be the perfect before bed lotion!
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The soap is divine! The whipped body butter has the consistency of shea butter since that’s one of the primary ingredients so yes, it would be a great bedtime or pre/post outdoor winter activities cream.
I am loving that soap! So pretty!
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And it smells fabulous like a citrus grove!
Oh this sounds fabulous! LOVE handmade products like this – you know you are getting great quality!! And that soap looks gorgeous!
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Nature Island Botanical skincare products are the best I’ve tried. Love love love ’em!
Wow the colors in the Sweet & Blood Orange Cold Pressed Vegan Soap are so vibrant and it’s vegan, good choice 🙂
I agree, Laura. Initially, it was the bright pink and orange colors that got me but then, I love all things citrus so the fabulous scent was next! This is a wonderful brand.
And how is the smell? Is it persistent?
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Not exactly sure when you mean is it persistent. The scent is persistent in the bar itself over time. As the bar gets smaller, it doesn’t smell as strong as when it was big/first used. The one I’m using now that’s been in my shower stall about 3 weeks still smells like citrus. It doesn’t leave a scent on my skin, if that’s what you mean. The lotion/butters, on the other hand, do leave a light scent on my skin for a little while but not long enough to interfere with using perfume 🙂
You’ve answered perfect my question. Great minds think alike!
I like when the scent of the soap is persistent only on the soap bar but not on the hands 🙂
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Yay!
I wonder how that soap smells. Looks yummy!
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It smells like citrus, Tiki, and it’s so revitalizing. I adore it!
Awesome post Allison. I love how everything in her line of skincare is made by her, I appreciate that. I’ve got my eyes on that Sweet and Blood Orange Soap and Coconut Body Butter xo
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Thank you, Brigette! That soap is so pretty. It makes me think of the tropics!
I remember that soap from your other post! It still looks amazing! I really have to try some soon.
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You’re right, Lisa. The soap was in my empties post. NIB skincare really is worth trying, especially during free shipping!
These products sound wonderful. I love natural, effective products.
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They really are great! I was lucky to sniff Daphne’s great scents that first time I discovered her booth at the craft fair. So enticing, so hydrating
Why haven’t I tried this line yet? They sound amazing and I really want to try the body butter.
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It’s really great stuff, Aleya! Daphne’s doing free shipping till 12/15/15 😉 I need to place my order now
Ooooo, Caribbean Escape is so up my alley! All the products sound so lovely.
They really are great. NIB Caribbean Escape Coconut Body Butter and the body lotion too smell divine, a vacation in a jar/bottle!
I love big handmade soaps like that!!
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For the price, I am glad that I can get two good sized bars out of the one big bar!
That soap and body butter! I need them. I like the fun colors in the soap as well.
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Should you decide you do need the Nature Island Botanical soap and body butter, Daphne is doing free shipping till 12/15 😉
This soap has the prettiest packaging!
Hmmm, the packaging is just a plain wax paper bag with the NIB logo and ingredients, but the soap itself sure is pretty 😉
This sounds like an awesome line! That coconut body butter sounds amazing!!! It must be good if you keep buying it!
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I can’t be without the coconut body lotion or butter, Elaine. I have a lot of body lotions and butters, but Nature Island Botanicals soaps and lotions are a must for me
Next time you see Daphne tell her how gorgeous we all think that soap is. And the fragrance sounds terrific. It’s great to find a company like hers, makes buying a little less guilty.
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Marcia, I know you’re not a fragrance girl and Daphne’s soaps and lotions are highly fragranced (her facial skincare is unscented but I don’t know about the rest of the line). But what I think Daphne would love is some sales, lol! And she’s doing free shipping for another week 😉 She is definitely the hardest working woman in skincare I know because she does all phases of the business on her own. I’m in awe of her.
It’s such a pretty, colorful bar of soap!
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true! The soap reminds me of a sunrise or sunset
Sounds heavenly! I love boutique soaps, and that Citrus Sunrise both looks gorgeous and sounds like a scent I would fall in love with.
Yes, the Sweet & Blood Orange etc soap is just amazing. The scent is fab!
I love that these products are made my an esthetician! I wish more products were. I’m not usually a bar soap person, but that Blood Orange one looks like a sunset–so pretty! And that Chamomile Body Butter has my name written alllll over it!
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Yes, Daphne is an aesthetician and she keeps up her licenses and takes continuing ed courses all the time. She has also studied abroad in Thailand or Indonesia (can’t remember which) and in Domenica. She’s a very interesting person, and her skincare products are so well made and wonderful! I recommend them highly!
I can never resist a nice bar of soap 🙂
That coconut body butter sounds like something I would like. The other scents are a little too strong for my sensitive smell, but I would love the coconut for sure.
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The white ginger is a bit strong for me too, but the coconut and the citrus scents are incredible
That soap looks so pretty! Although I’m not a fan of bar soaps then I would love to own this one just because it would look so pretty in my bathroom 🙂
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Her soaps are so pretty that you could just buy them for decorations and the scent, lol
I’d love to shop her products! They all look good to me
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I’ve truly enjoyed everything I’ve bought from Nature Island Botanicals, but the soaps and the body lotion and butters are my favorites.
I love bar soap as much as liquid soap (maybe just a tad more because it can be prettier) and this looks lovely as they come. And citrusy is the best kind of fragrance for soaps!
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For some reason, I still feel like I get cleaner with bar soap than with liquid tho’ it’s probably not true. And I love how they look
This sound like such a great brand, and it’s so nice to be able to support small/local makers. I’d be all over the coconut body butter too!
I’m not much for those scents on their own… wonder if a combo smells pleasing?
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I don’t think so because each is unique and rather strong. Clearly these aren’t for you
The body butter sounds dreamy and although I dont use solid soap, I would love to have one on the side of my sink. So pretty!! xxx
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The body butters are heaven! The soaps would make lovely bathroom decorations and deodorizers, but they’re so hydrating and great for skin. I don’t share a bathroom so I love using them on my skin.
Handmade soaps are the best, and that one looks so cool!
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NIB soaps are stunning. I need to try some different scents, but I love this one so much I can’t experiment, silly.
I love handmade soaps!
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Me too!
I really need to try this line– it looks and sounds absolutely amazing, and that soap is just so gorgeous! Thank you for another excellent review, Allison!
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Thank you, Helen! Nature Island Botanicals truly is a wonderful artisan-made line. So happy I discovered it
I love anything coconut and that soap looks so pretty!
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I just love the NIB stuff!
Oooo…All the products sound so lovely! I have never tried handmade soaps. I’m intrigued to try the citrus and coconut soaps.
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Handmade soaps are truly the best. I adore L’Occitane soaps but I like the Nature Island Botanicals soaps even more because of the scent and the gorgeous colors!
I bet all of these smell fabulous! I’ve been using a lot more natural products and know that I should use even more. Thanks for telling us about this line!
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Nature Island Botanicals products really do smell absolutely incredible! I love this stuff, have been using it for years, and I thought I’d spread the word 🙂
I am so in love with the Blood Orange soap. I am sure it smells divine. The presentation of this soap is good as well. It is such a beautiful blend of colors. I wish I could be a part of the energy when she comes to MA. I love festivles. Interesting post.
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Thank you, Tee! The Sweet & Blood Orange soap really is great, Tee. It looks and smells beyond amazing. I wish you lived in the northeast and could join us, but if you ever do want to try any of the Nature Island Botanicals soaps or skincare products, visit the etsy shop or just give Daphne a call – she’s really nice.
Oh, sounds like great hand crafted products to me! 🙂
Ursula
I think so for sure!
Love handmade products – they have a little extra love in them! <3
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Absolutely right, and for Daphne, it truly is a labor of love to make her soaps and lotions!
That Coconut Body Butter sounds heavenly! I love small businesses and craft fairs!
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Nature Island Botanicals Caribbean Escapes coconut body butter is ah-maaaaz-ing and I’ve been a loyal fan for years. But I just placed an order for the Citrus Sunrise to check it out too!
Pretty soap!
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