J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary Creams & Lotions!

We are pleased to announce the entire line of J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary hand & body lotions and body creams are in stock and ready to order. Get yours today!

J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary Lotions

These natural hand & body lotions provide deep, long-lasting moisture that leaves your skin naturally smooth, soft and nourished. This natural formula not only contains more than 10 natural oils and extracts, it protects and pampers even the most sensitive skin.

20470 Natural Aloe & Green Tea Lotion
20486 Natural Lavender Lotion
20487 Natural Lemon Cream Lotion
20520 Natural Mango Lotion
(11 fl oz/325 mL)

J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary Body Creams

Give your skin the ultimate moisturizing experience! Natural shea and cocoa butters are whipped together with more than 10 natural oils and extracts to protect, soothe and condition your delicate skin. This is a treat your skin will never forget!

40507 Natural Aloe & Green Tea Body Cream
40509 Natural Lemon Cream Body Cream
40508 Natural Lavender Body Cream
40516 Natural Mango Body Cream
(3.3 oz/95 g)

Green Clean Up

Here are a few simple tips to Green up your cleaning efforts using Watkins natural cleaning products. Not only will your home thank you... your family will thank you for leaving those harsh chemical concoctions at the store.

Living Rooms: Using J.R. Watkins Lemon Furniture Polish and a good microfiber cloth dust all the surfaces in your living room. This gentle polish is perfect for finished and unfinished wood, formica, particle board and vinyl. And because it is made from natural olive oil, it gently loosens and removes fingerprints, smudges and dirt. Here's a quick tip: Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter. It sucks up dust particles and doesn't spit them back out, so you don't have to dust what you have already dusted!

Kitchen: Many dishwashing detergents have a dirty little secret — they contain phosphates. These agents find their way into our lakes and ponds where they endanger our fish. Have a phosphate intervention with your dishwasher, J.R. Watkins Automatic Lemon Dishwashing Detergent* can help. Its 100% phosphate free. The concentrated power will make your dishes and glasses sparkle without the need to overflow your dishwasher's detergent cups.

Bedrooms: We spend one third of our lives in bed. Make it time well spent with J.R. Watkins Liquid Laundry Detergent. Wash bed linens and small rugs with this ultra concentrated formula. It is gentle enough for baby clothes, so you know it won't irritate sensitive skin. Quick tip: Vacuum your mattress. The common mattress harbors dust mites, these critters feast on dander and dead skin and really like to hang around. Vacuuming won't eliminate them, but it will cut their population.

Bathrooms: Do you have to hold your breath when cleaning your shower? If you answered yes, it's time to ditch your cleaner and come to the greener side with J.R. Watkins Citrus Tub & Tile Cleaner. Just a light mist on your shower walls will drive away hard water stains and soap scum. And since it is naturally derived you can finally inhale when cleaning in small spaces. Simply spray, let sit and wipe. Quick tip: A small scrub or tooth brush will help clean grout and corner areas.

And one final tip we would like to mention that applies to your entire home.

Check dirt at the door. The soles of our shoes meet a lot of toxic pollutants throughout the day. Make it a habit for you and your family to check their shoes at the door. And when you find dirt has been tracked in, a quick sweep and mop with J.R. Watkins All-Purpose Cleaner will do the trick!

*Not available in Canada.

Good & Green!

What is Green?

"Green" living is a way of life that considers the consequences of ones actions on the environment. It is a way of conducting life in an effort to preserve environmental quality.

It doesn't take much to fit Green living into your life. Sometimes all it takes is a little creative thinking. How about reusing the J.R. Watkins Natural Home Care bottles? Here are some great ways to put them to use.

Use them to mist water on delicate indoor plants (after they have been rinsed clean).

Planter — Make your own planter by cutting off the top 1/3 of the bottle, poke holes in the bottom and enjoy your new planter. This is a great activity for children; they love to watch their plants grow!

Bug House — Reuse as a container to collect bugs and insects for your child's bug collection. Once bugs are inside place a cloth around the top of the bottle and secure with a rubber band.

Cooler Ice Packs — Fill bottle 2/3 full of water and freeze. That way you always have ice packs on hand.

Ocean in a Bottle — Fill ½ the bottle with oil and half with water. Add food coloring and glitter. Makes a fun and mesmerizing toy.

Substitute Funnel — Cut off the bottom 1/3 of the bottle and keep it in the car for adding oil or window washing fluid.

Textured Paint — Dilute latex interior paint 1 : 1 with water and spray onto walls for a decorative finish.

And when you've run out of uses, clean and recycle!

Note: Rinse bottles several times with soap and water before using them for any other purpose.

Bet'cha Didn't Know!

What's The Buzz?

If you've turned on the radio or television lately, you've probably heard the term Green more than once. Seems that these days everyone is going Green and reducing their carbon footprint. But what do these terms really mean? They are buzzwords that we are going to continue hearing a lot about, so let's find out what all the BUZZ is about!

Green is a shorthand phrase referring to sustaining Earth's resources. It is a vague term that can be used in many different contexts. But footprints are a bit of a different story. Think about the way you live your life. How much water does it take to support your actions each day? Do you enjoy half-hour showers or are you a get-in and get-out kind of person? Doesn't seem like it makes much of a difference, but it does add up and the longer your showers the bigger your ecological footprint. Ecological footprint, what's that? It is the amount of water and food needed to meet your daily needs throughout your lifetime. Now, what about your carbon footprint? This is another term we hear about almost on a daily basis. What it boils down to is really very simple, it is the amount of energy you consume to conduct your life. Imagine how much electricity, natural gas, and gasoline you use to run your home, power your car and even get that morning bowl of cereal to your table. It all adds up and just a few small steps can help to reduce it.

We can go into an in depth discussion about footprints and being Green, but lets focus on carbon footprints.

Your carbon footprint is the amount of energy you use to live day-to-day. By reducing your footprint, not only are you conserving energy and the planet, but you are also saving money. Checkout these simple carbon footprint reducers…who knew cutting your carbon footprint could also save you money?

• Turn off televisions, stereos, home theater systems, and other electronics when not in use. Try this: plug your televisions and other home theater electronics in a power strip with an on/off switch. When you turn your television and other electronics off for the night, flip the switch on the power strip and totally eliminate wasted power.
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• Save over 50% on your homes lighting cost when you replace a standard incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb. They last longer too!
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• Always wash clothes in cold water. Not only does this preserve the color longer, it saves you money and conserves energy.
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• Use your consumer power! Support companies that are making an effort to improve communities and the environment through Greener manufacturing practices, charitable support, and product offerings that are safe for your family and the environment. Watkins offers a full line of natural, eco-friendly spices and extracts, personal care and home care.

Caring for Your Family, Home & the Environment...

The need for companies to practice
“green” manufacturing is more
important than ever. Watkins has
been a pioneer in natural living,
utilizing the finest natural ingredients
since 1868. They continue
their commitment to you and the
environment by implementing
processes that reduce waste and
conserve energy. How does Watkins reduce waste and
make a positive impact on the earth?

• Offer a full line of plant based home care products that
are free of pollutants and biodegradable.
• Offer a full line of USDA certified 100% Organic Herbs
and Spices and All-Natural Pure Extracts.
• Adhere to a strict paper, plastic, and aluminum recycling
program.
• Utilize biodegradable packing materials.
• Use soy-based ink in our printed marketing materials.
• Employ e-communications and encourage customers,
Associates, and vendors to obtain information online
instead of in printed form.
• Gravity fed filling processes: Watkins fills the bulk dry
mixes using time-tested gravity feeds. This allows Watkins
to conserve energy that would normally be used to
power a pneumatic or conveyor system.
• Use lighter weight product packaging. Simply reducing
our plastic bottle weight for various products has saved
thousands of pounds of plastic from waste.
• Encourage vendors to use renewable energy and cut
waste.
• Utilize Lean business and manufacturing practices to
help eliminate waste and streamline operations.

BLEACH…Yuck!

The common household disinfectant cleaner that many of us
have come to rely on can make us sick - who knew? The
fact is bleach can damage eyes, skin and lungs and is registered
with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as
an antimicrobial pesticide. That’s right, a pesticide. Not
only is bleach considered a pesticide, it also releases dioxins
and mercury into the environment during production of it.

Yuck! Research is showing that while bleach might whiten
whites, it doesn’t always disinfect surface areas like countertops
and fixtures. In fact, in order for bleach to disinfect
these areas, it needs to sit for 30 minutes, and if the area is
dirty or hasn’t been cleaned in advance those 30 minutes
you just wasted letting it sit are for nothing! Take into consideration
the recent uprising in bacteria that are anti-biotic
resistant (believed to be linked to the over use of bleach and
other anti-bacterial products) and the risks are simply not
worth it.

Bleach Alternatives

Disinfecting Surfaces
Minimize dirt on hard surfaces with frequent mini-cleanings
using a naturally derived cleaner, like Watkins Natural All-
Purpose Cleaner. Not only will you limit bacteria accumulation
and clean-up dirt, you will refresh your soul with the
natural scent of Lavender, Aloe & Green Tea or Lemon.
Here are some other ways to limit bacteria in your home -
beware of the sponge:
• Clean your cleaning tools: Regularly wash your kitchen
sponge in the dishwasher or zap it in the microwave for
about 10 seconds and let it dry.
• Drop the sponge: Use a clean micro fiber cloth to wipe
down countertops and other hard surfaces - using a
sponge will just redeposit the bacteria you are trying so
hard to clean-up.
• Keep it clean: Before and after you prepare food on a
hard surface, use a good all-purpose cleaner, like Watkins
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner, and a clean cloth to
wipe down the area.

Laundry
Remove stains, whiten whites and conserve the environment
at the same time with Watkins Lemon Liquid Laundry Detergent.
The three times concentrated power makes this detergent
a Green alternative to many major brand detergents
& bleaches and it reduces waste by using less than half the
plastic of traditional 100 oz. bottles.
• Pre-treat stains with Watkins Liquid Laundry Detergent.
• In the summer use Mother Nature to your advantage,
good old fashioned sun-light offers the same whitening
power as bleach and it’s free!

Clean & Fresh ~ Smells Like Lemons!

I just love cleaning with this product. It works like a charm and the fresh smell of lemons leaves my house smelling fantastic.

I cleaned the inside of my microwave the other day (hubby heated up some nachos~imagine the salsa and cheese spots). I didn't notice it right away so it was kinda a hard and stuck on. So I sprayed the inside with the lemon all purpose cleaner, closed the door for a few minutes. When back and it just wiped out so nicely. Plus it smelled wonderful to boot! Cleaning with this product is a breeze!

Go Green With Watkins!

Celebrate Earth Day by going Green with Watkins! By incorporating these simple steps in your daily routine, you can lessen your impact on the environment. At Watkins, we believe it should be easy to preserve Mother Earth while living a sustainable lifestyle.

Living Green Tips

Dispose of filthy Cleaning Products!
The average family will spend $600 replacing their cleaning products this year alone. Why not replace them with Watkins Natural Home Care products, they are healthier for loved ones and the planet. And, with families replacing products every single week and using roughly 40 lbs. of cleaning agents a year, you can see how simply replacing harsh cleaners with environmentally friendly products could really make a positive impact on the earth!

Wash your Hands!
Clean up your hands without exposing yourself or family to harsh chemicals. The common ingredient in antibacterial soaps is Triclosan — believed to take the form of Dioxin when it mixes with plain old tap water. Not only that, this harsh chemical has been linked with drug resistant bacteria and weakened immune systems in humans. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control found there is no benefit to using antibacterial hand soaps over the old stand-by — soap and water.

Watkins Natural Liquid Hand Soaps clean your hands — naturally — while they refresh your spirit with the scents of Lavender, Aloe & Green Tea, and Lemon. And get this, they are Triclosan free!

Bag it!
Keep a tote bag in your vehicle for daily shopping stops. When you stop to purchase groceries and other goods, make sure you bring your tote in the store with you to carry them home. Better yet, you can advertise your Watkins business and protect the environment at the same time with a Watkins logo tote (work with a local screen printing shop to get your own Watkins tote). With over 36 billion plastic sacks being used in the U.S. alone, this one effort could save a lot of ozone depleting chemicals from being released into the atmosphere. If you find yourself without your tote, opt for a paper sack instead - this option has much less impact on the earth. Imagine the impact we all could make if every Watkins Associate took this one simple step!

Laundry Day!
Pick one day of the week to do your laundry. This one simple decision will not only save you money on your utility bill, it will help conserve energy by taking advantage of residual heat from your dryer. You can further your eco-friendly actions by washing your clothes in cold water and use Watkins Lemon Liquid Laundry Concentrate Soap. Because it takes only 1 oz. per load, we are able to reduce the packaging to half the size of a standard 100 oz. bottle — less waste and less impact on the environment! Not only that, it doesn't contain phosphates, like other laundry detergents, that can't be removed from water sources with current waste water treatments and end up in fresh water areas.

The Power of Green!

Sorting through the confusion of green cleaning products.

Many companies are re-evaluating their product lines to better fit "green" standards.

Watkins didn't know it at the time, but the products that we have been committed to developing and bringing to your family for 140 years are getting a lot of attention and actively sought after by consumers.

Today we have many choices for natural and environmentally friendly cleaning products. How do we weed out the truly natural products from impostors? Gina Moore, Watkins Home Care Product Manager sat down with me to sort through this confusion and give us a few tips.

What makes a green cleaning product "green?"
At Watkins we have defined green cleaning products as items that use renewable, non-toxic, phosphate-free and biodegradable ingredients. Products that work, but don't create fumes or leave behind residue that may affect the health of your family or impact the environment.

How do "green" cleaners work?
Green cleaners break down dirt and grease using surfactants from natural renewable resources. For example, instead of using ammonia as the active ingredient, Watkins uses natural plant extracts. These active ingredients act like magnets pulling dirt up and away from the surface.

What should we be looking for when we are looking for "green" cleaning products?
Watkins of course! Your first indication that a cleaning product isn't as natural as it could be is the use of colorants or dyes. A neon pink or purple cleaner should send up a red flag. Pay close attention to ingredient decks, cautionary statements and label warnings. These might be an indication that the product isn't as natural as it could be.

How do we know a "green" cleaner is truly not going to harm our environment?
The Clean Water Fund, a non-profit organization, estimates that the average American uses forty pounds of environmentally harmful household cleaners each year. Multiply that number by 245 million Americans and the effects are significant! The important claims to look for with regard to environment are biodegradable and phosphate free. Also steer clear of aerosol cleaners that can deplete the ozone.

What ingredients should we steer clear of?
Watkins has established a freedom code for our Natural Home Care line complete with all the ingredients we steer clear of:

• Ammonia Free
• Animal Ingredient Free
• Benzene Free
• Biodegradable
• Boron Free
• Butyl/Ethyl Free
• Cellosolve Free
• Chlorine Free
• Diethylene Free
• Dye Free
• Ethanol Free
• Ether Free
• Formaldehyde Free
• Isopropanol Free
• Kerosene Free
• Mineral Spirit Free
• Non-toxic
• Petrochemical Free
• Phosphate Free
• Phosphoric Acid Free
• SLS Free
• Sulfuric Acid Free

Environmentally friendly cleaning tips:

Environmentally friendly cleaning tips:

• Cut down on skin irritations by using natural cleaning products on surfaces that will come in direct contact with your skin: upholstery, carpets, and kitchen countertops.
• Use a dishwasher detergent that is phosphate-free. Phosphates cannot be removed from water sources with current waste water treatments and end up in fresh water areas.
• Invest in a quality set of microfiber cloths. Use these instead of paper towels when cleaning to lessen your impact on the environment. Every little effort helps!
• Dispose of old, toxic cleaners properly. Contact your local recycling center.

J.R. Watkins Natural Personal Care Line is Here!

We are pleased to announce the latest addition to Watkins family of products — J.R. Watkins Natural Personal Care. We continue our commitment to you, your family and the environment by continually remaining on the forefront of product development and innovation. We are pleased to be one of the first companies to offer a complete line of natural personal care with formulas that are at least 95% natural, with many 99% natural or higher. We truly are at the forefront of this product category!

By using renewable, plentiful ingredients from mother earth, we are able to provide you with a luxurious line of natural personal care products.

When J.R. Watkins mixed his first 'natural remedies' batch in 1868, he probably had no idea his "green" philosophy would be more relevant today than ever. This new line represents more than 140 years of innovative, natural product development — J.R. would be so proud!

Natural Hand & Body Lotions
Created with your skin's health in mind! Our natural formula contains more than 10 natural oils and extracts to protect and pamper even the most sensitive skin.
(11 fl oz/325 mL)

20470 Aloe & Green Tea
20486 Lavender
20487 Lemon
20520 Mango

Natural Body Creams
Natural shea and cocoa butters are whipped together with more than 10 natural oils and extracts to protect, soothe and condition your delicate skin. This is a healthy treat your skin will never forget!
(3.3 oz/95 g)

40507 Aloe & Green Tea
40508 Lavender
40509 Lemon
40516 Mango

Natural Hand & Cuticle Salves
Formulated around a premium beeswax base, these salves incorporate natural oils that moisturize, nourish and revitalize hard-working hands.
(2.1 oz/59 g)

10490 Aloe & Green Tea
20481 Lavender
20521 Lemon
10495 Mango

Natural Body Oils
J.R. Watkins Natural Body Oils are a rich blend of luxurious natural oils regarded for their nourishing qualities.
(2 fl oz/ 59 mL)

20505 Aloe & Green Tea
20514 Lavender
20515 Lemon
20506 Mango

Natural Foot Care
Formulated with pure peppermint oil, our natural foot care will provide a burst of aromatic peppermint while tingling and reviving dry, tired and aching feet.
(11 fl oz/325 mL)

20478 Peppermint Foot Cream

Head to Toe Kit
We packaged our favorite natural personal care in our signature J.R. Watkins pouch so you can pamper yourself from head to toe, naturally!

Contains:
Aloe & Green Tea Hand & Body Lotion (1 fl oz/29 mL)
Mango Hand & Body Lotion (1 fl oz/29 mL)
Aloe & Green Tea Body Cream (.7 oz/20 g)
Lemon Cream Body Cream (.7 oz/20 g)
Lavender Hand & Cuticle Salve (.25 oz/7 g)
Lemon Hand & Cuticle Salve (.25 oz/7 g)
Peppermint Foot Cream (1 fl oz/29 mL)
Natural Beeswax Lip Balm - stick (.14 oz/4 g)

Natural Plant-Based Home Care

Everyday choices effect the health of our families and our environment. Household products are one of the largest contributors of health problems in our homes. Cleaners containing ammonia, chlorine and other chemical ingredients have been known to cause respiratory irritation. In North America, one in three people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis.* Minimize your family’s exposure to these harmful toxins with Watkins Premium Natural Cleaning Line!

J.R. Watkins Natural Cleaning Products feature non-toxic plant-based formulas that are both biodegradable and phosphate free. These ultra concentrated cleaners are naturally derived so they are easy on the environment, your home and your loved ones.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS FANTASTIC WATKINS LINE!

Premium Natural Formulas:

D Ammonia Free
D Animal Ingredient Free
D Benzene Free
D Biodegradable
D Boron Free
D Butyl/Ethyl Free
D Chlorine Free
D Diethylene Ether Free
D Dye Free
D Formaldehyde Free
D Isopropanol Free
D Kerosene Free
D Mineral Spirit Free
D Non-toxic
D Petrochemical Free
D Phosphate Free
D Phosphoric Acid Free
D Propylene Glycol Free
D SLS Free
D Sulfuric Acid Free

J.R. Watkins Natural Home Care
products are also environmentally
friendly, 100% naturally derived
and readily biodegradable.