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If you want to age gracefully and prevent premature aging, self-care is important. Self-care is the practice of taking intentional actions to nurture your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It includes everything from eating nutritious foods and staying active to using natural, health supporting products. At its core, self-care is about making choices that help you feel balanced, energized, and resilient in daily life.  Jeanne Marcum, founder of the emerging company Park Bench Naturals, is passionate about everybody doing just that.

“All of our products are designed to enhance your appearance and overall well-being while preserving the integrity of the natural world. We have everything you need, but are exceptionally excited about our line of super hydrating, zero waste Lotion Stones, our Magnesium Butters that basically enhance whole body wellness, and our Hydroxyapatite Tooth Powders which remineralize teeth and promote dental health.” - Jeanne Marcum of Park Bench Naturals

With a modern approach to self-care, Jeanne founded Park Bench Naturals on the belief that holistic wellness is rooted in the ancient wisdom of nature. A range of health-promoting, environmentally-conscious personal care products was painstakingly developed by Jeanne based on the principle that such items can be effective without including harmful chemicals.

Nutritionist, exercise expert, and fitness professional with a deep passion for holistic wellness, Jeanne Marcum is the brains behind Park Bench Naturals.  With a background in Corporate Fitness, Exercise, and Nutrition, she has spent years studying the connection between clean living and overall health. Her journey into natural self-care was driven by personal experience and a commitment to creating safe, effective alternatives to conventional products that often contain harsh chemicals.

Her expertise in formulating natural skincare, body care, and oral health products ensures that every Park Bench Naturals creation is backed by science and the power of nature. She carefully selects nourishing oils, healing minerals, and botanical extracts to craft products that work in harmony with the body—supporting vibrant skin, strong teeth, and overall well-being.

A Luxurious and Eco-Friendly Skin Moisturizer: Lotion Stones

One standout product from Park Bench Naturals is the Lotion Stone, a solid, plastic free, zero waste, alternative to conventional lotions.  The cocoa butter-based Lotion Stones fit perfectly in your hand, releasing a nourishing combination of botanically infused oils as you glide them across bare skin.  They slide across the skin without any drag or stickiness because they do not contain any waxes. 

Free from preservatives or other synthetic ingredients, Lotion Stones help to prevent premature aging while they replenish the skin's natural moisture barrier, leaving it feeling soft and supple.  With Park Bench Naturals' Lotion Stones, customers never have to worry about micro-plastics—only pure, nourishing ingredients that melt effortlessly into the skin.   

Recognizing that everyone has unique scent preferences, Park Bench Naturals offers Lotion Stones in a variety of options. The Spa Stone combines woodsy notes with zesty citrus and light florals, while the Oasis Stone features uplifting bergamot—often called “nature’s Prozac”—paired with soothing frankincense. For those who prefer a neutral option, an unscented stone is also available, along with other carefully crafted blends.

You can do your part for the environment and your skin's health by using Lotion Stones.  They come minimally packaged, are plastic free and ocean safe.  The ingredients are good for you and good for the environment too.  Bonus:  Because they are solid, they also are TSA approved!

Magnesium Butter: Deep Relaxation and Muscle Relief in Every Application

Magnesium is essential for over 300 metabolic functions in the body, including stress regulation, nerve function, and muscle relaxation. However, due to modern dietary habits, many people are unknowingly deficient in this vital mineral. Park Bench Naturals’ Magnesium Butter offers an easy, topical solution to restore magnesium levels naturally.

Infused with cocoa butter, magnesium chloride, and hydrating plant oils, this rich, soothing butter absorbs through the skin, bypassing the digestive system for faster relief. Applying it before bed can help:

• Ease muscle tension and soreness

• Help with Restless Leg Syndrome

• Promote deeper, more restful sleep

• Reduce stress by regulating cortisol levels

For athletes, individuals with chronic stress, or anyone struggling with sleep issues, Magnesium Butter is a must-have in a self-care routine.

Why Magnesium Is Crucial to Good Health

Because it contains one of the most important minerals for health, Park Bench Naturals Magnesium Butter can also aid in calcium absorption for stronger bones.  When added to a self-care routine, replenishing magnesium levels—especially through topical application—can support relaxation, recovery, and overall well-being.  

Use Remineralizing Hydroxyapatite Tooth Powder to Enhance Dental Hygiene

Although it is crucial for long-term vitality, oral health is frequently neglected in the pursuit of wellness. Park Bench Naturals' remineralizing hydroxyapatite tooth powder is a fluoride-free substitute that whitens teeth, decreases oral bacteria, and strengthens enamel.

Park Bench Naturals Tooth Powder contains the Dentist recommended 5% of hydroxyapatite. Jeanne feels that the vegan hydroxyapatite that she sources from Europe is "superior to the stuff made from cattle bones or egg shells that most other companies are using.”  She includes it in her tooth powders because clinical research shows that hydroxyapatite, a form of calcium phosphate that makes up to 97% of tooth enamel and 70% of dentin, has the important benefits of preventing dental hypersensitivity, pain reduction, enamel remineralization and cavity prevention.  It is one of her most popular products.

Park Bench Naturals' tooth powders include hydroxyapatite along with other ingredients such as:

A plant-based sweetener called xylitol which can help keep gums healthy and lessen the risk of harmful bacteria.

Bentonite clay, when applied in the recommended manner, has detoxifying capabilities and can aid in the elimination of harmful substances and plaque.

Essential oils, which not only provide natural flavor, but possess antibacterial and breath-freshening properties.

As you already know, most conventional toothpastes contain chemicals known to cause serious health concerns—but Park Bench Naturals Tooth Powders offer a safer alternative. Their fluoride-free formula is gentle yet effective at preventing cavities and is suitable for all ages, including toddlers. For families looking for a kid-friendly option, they even offer a Fruity Fun flavor designed especially for children.

As a company that believes in a more complete view of health, Park Bench Naturals provides more than just skin care and dental hygiene items. When it comes to maintaining good health, the choices we make every day about what to use on our skin, teeth, and environment are just as important as the food we eat.

Reliable, Organic, Self-Care 

If you're looking for a reliable source for organic self-care essentials, go no farther than Park Bench Naturals.  Honesty, quality, sustainability, and high standards are important to them.  Whatever your need—reviving dry skin, relieving aching muscles, or improving dental health—these items provide clean, natural remedies. Their offerings, from magnesium oils to skincare and oral care, are crafted with carefully selected natural ingredients, ensuring they are free from harmful chemicals. Committed to supporting healthy lifestyles, Park Bench Naturals provides effective, eco-friendly products that nourish the body and promote overall wellness. 

Is improving your self-care something you're interested in doing? 

Recognizing the need of natural, effective self-care and rethinking wellbeing are both critical now. Park Bench Naturals is more than simply a brand; it's about being a healthier, more vibrant version of yourself.

Park Bench Naturals may help you recover your shine right now.