I&B Co Skin Essentials
- I&B Co Skin Essentials
- Merrickville, ON
- ibco.ca
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I’ve always been fascinated by essential oils. After retiring from a 33-year career in the Canadian federal government, I decided to formally study aromatherapy. What began as a personal passion naturally grew into creating my own skincare and wellness products. Every product is thoughtfully formulated and entirely handcrafted by me, using the knowledge I gained through my training.
My business is a small-batch skincare and wellness brand rooted in aromatherapy and thoughtful formulation. As a trained aromatherapist, I personally create every formula, drawing on both my formal training and ongoing hands-on experience. Each product is carefully blended using high-quality ingredients, with recipes documented and periodically refined to improve performance, consistency, and overall experience.
What makes my business unique is that every product—from concept to final blend—is created entirely by me. All ingredients, packaging, and labelling are sourced from Canadian suppliers, reflecting my commitment to supporting local businesses and maintaining quality control. The result is a collection of products that combine proven aromatherapy principles with a personal approach to formulation and production.
My bestselling product is our Premium Magnesium Cream, which is sold across Canada through our website. It has developed a strong following, with many customers purchasing five to six jars at a time. The formula combines magnesium with a carefully selected blend of six essential oils—Lavender, Peppermint, Plai (in the Ginger family), Helichrysum, Sweet Marjoram, and Camphor—chosen for their supportive properties for muscle and joint comfort, relaxation, and overall wellbeing.
The magnesium helps with nerve, muscle, and joint function, while also promoting relaxation and better sleep. The cream is thoughtfully formulated and held to high ingredient standards: it is GMO-free, gluten-free, SLS-free, paraben- and phthalate-free, free of mineral oil and synthetic colours or fragrances, pesticide-free, and cruelty-free. This combination of effective formulation, clean ingredients, and customer trust has made it my most popular product.
The popularity of my Premium Magnesium Cream comes down to its effective formulation and the care taken in how it is made. It is my strongest repeat-purchase product. Many customers have converted from an oral application to our topical application. Studies have shown that there is a higher absorption rate from topical versus oral applications. Our customers confirm this fact and tell me it is the most effective topical product they have found for relieving muscle and joint discomfort. As a result, customers often purchase it in larger quantities, which provides strong, evidence-based feedback on its performance.
The base of the cream is designed to absorb well into the skin, allowing the magnesium and essential oils to be delivered where they are most needed, without leaving a greasy residue. Every recipe is documented, tested, and refined over time to continually improve texture, absorption, and overall results.
Ultimately, what makes this product stand out is the combination of aromatherapy training, hands-on formulation, clean ingredients, and customer results. The consistent feedback I receive—especially from repeat customers—confirms that the cream delivers meaningful relief, which is why it continues to be my bestselling and most trusted product.
My favourite product is the Bergamot & Sandalwood Skincare Duo, as they complement one another and create a complete, at-home spa experience. The duo includes a luscious body butter and an organic cane sugar body scrub that is gentle enough to be used on both the body and face.
I love this pairing because of how beautifully the ritual works. Used in the shower or bath, the sugar scrub gently exfoliates, removing impurities and dead skin cells while leaving the skin soft and refreshed. Following up with the rich body butter deeply moisturizes and hydrates, leaving the skin feeling nourished, smooth, and balanced.
Together, the Bergamot and Sandalwood aromas create a calming, grounding experience, making this duo feel like a true moment of self-care. Both products are made with natural ingredients, suitable for all skin types, and are paraben-, phthalate-, and gluten-free, as well as vegan. It’s a combination that feels indulgent yet gentle.
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