12 June 2002
"My aunty who lives in Melbourne got my husband and I onto your Virgin Olive Oil Botanical Salve recently. We started using this product on our 9 month old daughter who has mild-severe excema.
This product has done wonders - her skin is just so beautifually soft and is the same colour tone all over (which has never happened since she developed this condition at 6 weeks). She has stopped itching. We are using this product from head to toe as she has the condition all over.
Thank you so very much - you have no idea how much of a difference this has made to our lives. From a baby who wakes 10-12 times a night to sleeping through for 12-14 hours waking maybe once."
December 28 2005
Hello, A few months ago I vistited the Redhill Craft Market where your shop had a stall there.
I just wanted to say well done and thank you for creating such wonderful products. My son (who is 2) and I suffer from very dry skin. I have had trouble finding products that are truly natural that wont harm my skin.
Thanks to your magnificant products my son and I, dont have to suffer any longer. I have refered other members of my extended family who have also used some of your products and they too would like to know where we could purchase more of your fantastic products.
We live out in Springvale South and Redhill is far away for us to travel once a month, therefore we would like to know if you have a shop in Melbourne. I think I read somewhere in your brocheau that you're located somewhere in Hawksburn. My family and I would appreciate it if you could let us know where we could go to continue purchasing these wonderful products. Thank you once again and congratulations on creating wonderful products that are natural and actually do what they say.. "
September 17 05
"I love the Botanical Salve that I recently purchased at the market on South Bank in Melbourne. I was in Melbourne for business, and now that I am home and have had a few weeks to use the salve on my very dry cuticles, I am a believer. Best my hands have looked in years, even started using it on some recent break outs on my face - cleared up in what seemed like hours, not days.
I bought the mint foot balm for my husband, and yes, another believer!
Okay, how do I get your products in California, USA? Do you ship? or
Retail outlet in USA?"
June 19 2003
I am a flight attendant and I have been using the Botanical Salve since early last year. I have been showing to other crew members and they have sampled the handcream that I carry to work. I have given them your contact no and hopefully you will get more business. I usually purchase your creams at Mornington Market. One of my relative from England bought the cream a while back in Mornington and loved it, she had rung you previously and have them sent to her. I just thought you might like some feedback.
March 14, 2006
If you believe in what the philosopher Kahlil Gibran wrote about charging all things you fashion with a breath of your own spirit, you must have a breath-taking spirit.
I am overjoyed with the products I received today. They were securely packaged so that they arrived in an exceptional state. The individual packaging is delightful and the scents are more wonderful than I had anticipated.
Most of the product is a self indulgence however, my young sister is a breast cancer patient going through chemotherapy and radiation treatments. I practice natural health care and I know your product is going to help with the skin problems she is facing and the aromatherapy factor should give her an uplifting feeling. I will certainly pass along your price lists and pamphlets to my friends and family.
Thank you again for the care you put into making, packaging and shipping your product. I AM SOOOOOO HAPPY my thoughtful daughter sent your body butter to me.
Continued success with your business Carolyn, your heart shows in your work.
May 12 2003
I am writing to complement you on your quality product. I recently purchased the "Virgin Olive Oil - Beeswax Body Butter" and have been really impressed at the results it has produced on my skin.
August 16, 2006
To all at Est.
This afternoon I fell upon your delightful store whilst on a mission to find a paper shop. All thoughts of handmade paper were blown away with the wind when I was drawn into Est, initially by the twines and soothing colors of all sorts of treasures; clearly handmade, natural fibres and/or beautiful woods.
I went on to spend a little while meeting and talking too, two fun, interesting vivacious women; and collecting many goodies to take home. I am sorry that we didn't exchange names, maybe one of you was Carolyn? the soap maker?
I do hope you get down to Zimt in Mont Albert village and enjoy a cake and hot chocolate (I very rarely make recommendations, but I hope you find the produce outstanding).
Thankyou for turning a pleasant spring-like day into a fun joyous afternoon, where I returned home full of excitement to retell my story of finding your store bursting with the energy from all the skillful accomplished craftspeople who make/produce your bounty.
Thankyou also for your gracious gift of olive oil soaps, I am enjoying their scent and look forward to using them.
I am also looking forward to visiting again to hear more stories and to seek more treasure.
Keep enjoying the journey.
April 2 2005
Hi, I want to let you know that I bought your, olive oil face cream, also some lovely soap, from your stall at Mornington (racecourse) I worked in Pharmacy for years and obviously have tried hundreds of different products over the years and nothing comes close to Est cream, I will be telling all my friends about it, also if you ever need anyone to demonstrate or sell your products in the Mornington Peninsula area I am available and would love to join your team.
July 15 2002
Hi Carolyn, The products are wonderful! In particular, the men in my family all have very sensitive skin and often have difficulty in finding products suitable....the shaving soap is proving to be excellent.
Wed 11/02/2004
I met you at the Balnarring Market in January, and you gave me an olive oil soap and a tester of the Botanical Salve. You asked me to give you feedback.
Well here goes.
My hands have remained free from dermatitis for the last month, and I have been using both products now for nearly a month. The salve have made my hands much less dry and able to cope with water far better now than they have in a long while, especially my right hand which is the worst affected hand. I have recommended you to some people from work, one of whom I think has already contacted you.
Regards and a very big thank you. My hands thank you too.
February 18 2004
I purchased a pot of your Rose and Honey Remedy in Margaret River whilst on a holiday last year. I have suffered from excema since I was 18 months old and in the past four years have had several bad outbreaks of it, particularly on my face. No other cream or lotion has been able to help and in many cases I reacted to the cream within a day or two of starting to use it. The Rose and Honey remedy has not reacted with my skin at all and has also cleared up the excema and made the skin on my face soft and moisturised.
July 14 2002
Hi Carolyn, The salve is slowly improving the condition of my skin, especially on the weekends as the problem is the chemicals I use at work (I work in a Deli and the hand wash and sanitiser are both really hard on your skin, and I guess the cold weather doesn't help). I have complained about it but probably to no avail which is sad. I took my tin to work and a couple of my work mates are planning to order from you which I guess says that you mak a good product. I would just like to say, keep up the good work that you are doing. And can I just say that I have found your soap balls addictive!!
February 19 2003
Hello, I purchased a small tin of your Rose & Honey Remedy from a store in Beechworth, and I just want to let you know that I'm really impressed! It's such a luxurious and natural product, I couldn't leave the shop without it.
So I've been using it on my lips, under the eyes even, and believe it or not, I have been using on a problem area on my cheeks where I've had a chronic problem with acne and blemishes. I've tried everything - internal and external, but I've never been able to find a solution. Well, I am starting to see some positive results after only about a week of use. I don't know if I'm jumping the gun, but I have really begun to notice that the condition of my skin is much clearer and more balanced. I hope that this continues. I'm praying and wishing.
