"Good honest products and people"

Vegetarian Baby and Child, Jan-Feb, 2003

Our testers know what they're talking about when they tell you that Kathy's products live up their claims: pure, long-lasting, and hard working. Our teen reviewer is a swimmer, exposed to sun in the summer and chlorine year-round. She described the lavender shea butter lotion as light, not oily, making her skin feel silky.

"The lotion is made up of only natural ingredients, and smells so good!" One of our adult reviewers lives in a very dry climate and has sensitive skin. She uses Kathy's citrus massage oil for her weekly massage, and she swears by it. We even love the containers themselves, with labels full of quips and anecdotes from Kathy Swanson's real-life family of Minnesotans. These lotions and oils are "never tested on animals, but thoroughly tested on my family," says Kathy. Since that would include Grandma, Grandpa, 12 children and 40 grandchildren, I'd say that's plenty of testing! Each bottle encourages funny and interesting recycling tips. The line also includes soap and body wash. Visit the webs ite at www.kathys-family.com.