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botanical self care
handmade natural skin care
plant medicine

www.gaiaolea.com

Handmade aromatherapy and herbal products such as soaps, balms, lotions and other skincare and wellness products made exclusively with natural ingredients and in small batches. Every effort is being made to source organic, fair trade and locally produced ingredients when possible, and many of the raw materials are of our own produce. Main ingredients used are olive oil, honey, beeswax, pure essent

ial oils and hand picked herbs. Most of the packaging used is recyclable and/or reusable and none of the products has been tested on animals. All of the products are 100% natural and do not contain any palm oil, parabens, petroleum, silicones, sulphates, phthalates, synthetic preservatives or fragrances. Custom made orders for any product, regarding your own skin's needs can be taken. You can order our products online on www.gaiaolea.com, also on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/GaiaOlea, by phone at 99675618 or by email metta@gaiaolea.com
Also, you can find them at our shop in Kalavasos (only by appointment) and in Limassol at

Colours (99281301)

Nektar
Limassol

03/06/2025

All purpose healing balm 💛
A silky balm with olive oil, potent botanical extracts and pure beeswax that can be used as a natural remedy for skin irritations, minor burns and cuts, rashes, insect bites, dry hands, cracked lips and itchy skin. It is one of our best sellers and a favorite amongst people with eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
This lovely balm is unscented because it is completely essential oil free, however there is a distinctive herbal scent to it due to the high botanical extract concentration. We are using 12 organic herbs from our island, such as st johns wort, yarrow, thyme, rose and more that we steep in organic olive oil from our trees. We use slow extraction method to get all the herbal goodness into the olive oil which does not involve heat or sunlight (that damage the delicate botanicals) but employs lots and lots of time instead.
We then blend it with organic beeswax from Mediterranean bees, which give the balm its rich emollient properties and also forms a protective barrier on the surface of the skin against irritants while still allowing the skin to breathe.
It comes in two sizes, 30ml and 60ml.
Use just a tiny amount because as with all of our products, a little bit goes a long way 🐝

📷 by .evlogimenou

14/05/2025

Με μεγάλη χαρά ανακοινώνουμε 5 δωρεάν εργαστήρια στο χωρκό μας, επιχορηγημένα που το Υφυπουργείο Τουρισμου/Heartland of Legends.
Σκοπός των εργαστηρίων να γνωρίσουμε κάποια κυπριακά βότανα τζιαι τες παραδοσιακές αλλά τζιαι σύγχρονες χρήσεις τους, να μάθουμε να κάμνουμε τσιάι με το σωστό τρόπο για διαφυλάξουμε τες θεραπευτικές ιδιότητες τους τζιαι να κάμουμεν αρωματικά πουγκιά που ενα στολίσουμε με φυσικές μεθόδους.
Η συμμετοχη εν δωρεάν αλλά οι θέσεις εν περιορισμένες, τζιαι τούτα εν τα μοναδικά εργαστήρια που ενα κάμουμε φέτος, γιαυτό κλείστε τη θέση σας έγκαιρα στο 99675618.

Τα εργαστήρια ενα γίνουν στην Καλαβασό

21.5 Τετάρτη 10.00-12.30

24.5 Σάββατο 10.30-13.00

25.5 Κυριακή 10.30-13.00

31.5 Σάββατο 16.30-19.00

1.6 Κυριακή 10-12.30

We are happy to announce 5 free workshops in our village, for the months of June and July, sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism/Heartland of Legends.
The aim of these workshops is to get familiar with some local herbs and their traditional and contemporary uses, to learn to brew tea.correctly in order to preserve the herbs' therapeutic properties and make aromatic sachets which we will decorate using natural methods.
Participation is free, but spots are limited, so make your reservation asap at 99675618.

Workshops are taking place in Kalavasos.
21.5 Wednesday 10.00-12.30

24.5 Saturday 10.30-13.00

25.5 Sunday 10.30-13.00

31.5 Saturday 16.30-19.00

1.6 Sunday 10-12.30

08/03/2025

I have known .evlogimenou for a while and i like her work and ethos so i asked her to collaborate for my new website.
Artemis mentioned that she heard her dad saying that our grandmothers used to be friends back in the day, and my mom confirmed it. Coming home last night after spending all day together at her studio, Artemis sent me this photo of our grandmothers, Elsie and Polyxeni, having lunch with a group of friends 70 years ago. Pictured is also my grandfather Vasos, greatgrandmother Ioulia, aunties Chrysanthi and Lelia (the only one still earthside).
Grandmother Elsie has been my biggest inspiration and probably is, the woman of my life.
To have the opportunity to listen to stories about her and connect to people who knew and loved her so many years after her passing, is just the most precious thing.
Community is what keeps our loved ones alive, and for all the pain this island has given me, the present of living in a place where my ancestors lived, where im able to unexpectedly meet my grandmother, still alive in the memories of the people i have just met, is comparable to none.
What a blessing, what a gift 🤍

05/02/2025

Flash sale 🎉
Yes, its true, after 11 years we are finally paying our tribute to st Valentine, who was apparently not only the patron saint of lovers but also of people with epilepsy and beekepers!
Regardless of who this Roman saint really was, the day of his death is now the dedicated day for celebrating love.
And who would want to miss a chance on celebrating love?!
So, we are having a flash sale, just for today and tomorrow, all orders will receive 10% off, as this Valentine's day could be an opportunity to express your love to yourself, a friend or a lover by gifting them some Gaia Olea magic 🪄
Use LOVE at checkout to get 10% off until Thursday midnight.
May we all love each other just a little bit more🩷

17/12/2024

Wild greens are one of the best (and most accessible) allies in fortifying your body by improving your digestion over the next few months.
You might say that your digestion is fine, you dont have issues with bloating or bowel movements, but digestion extends beyond the boundaries of the digestive tract. For example the largest percentage of our immunity cells reside in the GI tract. Thus our digestive system is linked and affects our immune system, not to mention the reproductive and the nervous system in so many ways (think hormonal imbalance, fatigue, sleep health etc)
Herbalists always look at digestion as the first point of treatment when meeting a new patient. "When you dont know where to start, start with digestion"
Ok so now that i have your attention..
Bitter greens are packed with antioxidans, vitamins and minerals and the bitter taste has a special affinity with digestion, especially liver function.
Bitterness varies in these greens, but they are all beneficial and you should try and get in as many as possible. We can find bitter leafy greens both in the wild as well as from vegetable farms. From moderately bitter rocket and mustard greens to very bitter dandelion greens and artichoke leaves. Ideally, add a small bowl of bitter greens as a starter to your meal, or just add them to your salad, soup, pesto etc
I know many people are not comfortable with identifying wild edible greens, and while you always have the alternative of biying cultivated ones, i suggest you find an elder to help you. Most of them know at least 1 or 2 kinds and are usually very happy to share this knowledge.

Remember to treat wild plants with respect; take only what you need, do not uproot any and only consume wild plants when you are confident about their id.

13/12/2024

Shop opening times & some other announcements 📣

So, for this year, we decided to take a break from our annual festive market, as we have a lot of other things that require our energy and also, there are so many amazing markets hapenning around! (Will post some of them on my stories, keep an eye out)

We will however be at the shop working on your orders throughout most of this month, and we will be happy to see you and share a cup of herbal tea & cookies 🫖
We have some limited edition products & gift sets which we created in collaboration with other creatives, so if you are passing by Kalavasos, its worth your while to pay us a visit.

The official store opening days/hours in December are
🗓️14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 28 & 29
🕜12-5pm.

If you want to come at any other point, just contact us to arrange a timing, we will most likely be able to accommodate you.

As every year, we will be collecting donations for a local animal sanctuary, so if you have any old bedsheet, towels, blankets, cushions, carpets or would like to gift a bag of dry dog food, feel free to bring it with you and i will deliver everything to the sanctuary at the end of the month 🐾 Also, get in touch if you adopt a dog from any local shelter, so i can give you a voucher for 20% off your next order,as a little thank you for being an awesome human.

11/12/2024

Look at these gorgeous little ornaments, painted by my friend 🤩
We have just a few of these one of a kind handpainted wood slices, that can be used to decorate your house for xmas or even better, throughout the year!
I prepared 3 gift boxes that will be accompanied by one of these ornaments and you can find these 3 options on our website at the Gift Sets section.
There's just 15 pieces available so hurry up and place your order before i keep them all for myself 🤭

28/11/2024

Happy to let you know that your orders will be accompanied by one of these postcards, as a little thank you for your ongoing support 🤗
There are 4 postcards with beautiful photos of Cyprus nature through the 4 seasons, as captured by my friend Alexandros Sebastian Kounni.
As i said, this is a little token of gratitude for our customers, but also a little reminder of what a treasure our little island is.
Lets give it the love and care it deserves 🤍
And also, lets show some love to the photographer who is having his first photography exhibition as of today, so im hoping to see you tomorrow at the opening party at .prozak!

18/11/2024

Rejuvenate facial serum

A combination of the most decadent natural oils, potent essential oils and local botanical extracts that deeply nourish facial skin.
Packed with unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, this skin loving potion locks moisture in, improves elasticity, and combats free radicals and various causes of cell damage to help with the appearance of dark spots, scars and fine lines.
Made with all organic ingredients such as jojoba oil, rosehip oil, carrot seed oil, castor oil as well as herbal extracts from calendula and rose petals, and of course the queen of essential oils, Helichrysum, which is renowned for its skin regenerating properties.

Apply it to the face, neck and decollete before going to bed as an overnight treatment to rejuvenate your skin.
Tip: massage on to damp skin after washing your face to increse absorption time. If your skin feels very dry, then apply it to dry skin to allow the oils to stay on the surface of the skin for longer

No need to use any other product when you apply it, as our serum moisturises, tightens, soothes and nourishes your skin at the same time.

This is a certified and approved product that has been one of our best sellers over the past 10 years, so you know it works 🤍

60ml/30€

11/11/2024

There's 40 litres of organic Fire Tonic infusing for another 3 weeks before its ready to be bottles and more than half of it has already been sold.
As you know, i only make this special potion once a year and when its gone, its gone, so if you want some, now is the time to order a bottle.
It comes in 250ml, 500ml and 1L.
For those that dont know, i make Fire Tonic exclusively with organic and homegrown spices, fruit, herbs, apple cider vinegar and honey in a very concentrated form so a little bit goes a long way to support your immunity during winter.
Read more about it and order it on our website gaiaolea.com

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