Honoring the Women Who Inspire Us: The Heart of Ballou Family Apothecary
At Ballou Family Apothecary, every jar, every tin, and every batch is more than a product - it’s a love letter to the women who shaped us and a promise to those who trust us with their care. As Mother’s Day approaches, we invite you to see yourself in our story, because our journey is, in many ways, yours too.
A Mother’s Legacy, A Daughter’s Mission
For Dawn Lancaster, clean skincare became a calling the moment she realized her mom, Shirley Faverty, was fighting not just cancer and chronic illnesses (Alzheimer's & Parkinson's), but also the hidden toxins in her daily skincare (did those hidden toxins play a part in her health challenges?). Shirley’s simple joy - her “vice”- was her skincare ritual, a moment of comfort in the midst of adversity.
When Dawn discovered the harsh ingredients lurking in products meant to soothe, she made a vow: to create something safer, purer, and worthy of the women we love.
A Daughter’s Search, A Father’s Promise
Bob Phillips’ late daughter, Lora Ballou Phillips Gray, lived with an autoimmune disease that made her skin sensitive to the world. Her search for gentle, healing skincare was a journey familiar to so many-seeking relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
Lora’s trust in her father to find answers became Bob’s inspiration to put health and purity above all else, not just for his family, but for yours.
The Women Who Shape Us All
Bob’s life has always been guided by remarkable women-his grandmother “Gam” and his late wife, Pat-whose wisdom, compassion, and encouragement inspired him to lift up and champion women everywhere.
Their influence, and the love and loss that Dawn and Bob both carry, are the roots from which Ballou Family Apothecary has grown.
Where Your Story Meets Ours
It was a mutual passion for safe, nurturing personal care that first brought Dawn and Bob together. Their shared experiences-of love, loss, and a relentless pursuit of better-sparked a mission to create something bigger than themselves.
Ballou Family Apothecary isn’t just a brand; it’s a living tribute to the legacies of those we’ve loved and lost, and a celebration of those still with us.
The Gift of Self-Care: Whipped Magnesium Butter
Imagine gifting yourself, or someone you love, a moment of true comfort. Our Whipped Magnesium Butter isn’t just a moisturizer; it’s a ritual of self-care and healing. Crafted with love and care plus pure, natural ingredients, it’s designed to:
- Ease PMS and menopause symptoms
- Relieve muscle and joint pain
- Reduce anxiety and stress
- Improve sleep quality
- Support nerve health
- Enhance overall wellbeing
Free from synthetic fragrances, parabens, and harmful chemicals, it’s the perfect gift for every woman (and everyone) who deserves to feel cherished, safe, and well.
Giving Back-Because Every Mom Deserves Support
Our commitment to mothers goes beyond skincare. Through the Ballou Family Apothecary Foundation, 10% of every sale funds affordable childcare initiatives-because we believe every mom deserves support, and every family deserves peace of mind. When you choose Ballou, you’re not just caring for your skin; you’re helping build a better world for families everywhere.
This Mother’s Day, give the gift of love and care, comfort and connection. Choose Ballou Family Apothecary, not just because our products are clean and effective, but because our story is your story. We’re here to honor, uplift, and walk beside you, every step of the way.
With love & care,
Bob & Dawn
When you choose Ballou, you’re choosing more than skincare. You’re choosing a community, a cause, and a brand that believes in the power of love, care and women everywhere.