Handmade
means hope – it means work opportunities, skills training and income for the poor
and a better quality of life. So at Rain at the Rain Swellendam factory, they
hand mould, stitch, weave, pour, cut, wrap, knit, cover and fill all by hand!
Caring
human touch is visible in all Rain products and that is what makes them
precious
Rain
has an extensive range of products that have grown over the years. From bathroom
accessories, gift sets, liquid soaps and foam baths, bath mats, bath salts and
fizz balls, body creams and butters, fragranced soaps, slippers and gowns, and
blankets. They even have a ‘Baby’ range of products!
With
eight South African branches, two of which are in Johannesburg and two in Cape
Town and Rain stores in New York and Amsterdam Bev Missing founder of Rain who
has a heart of gold has made her mark in the world of natural beauty products.
From a business which started in Bev's garage to having an International presence
one can only envy and admire Bev's achievement and the great contribution she
makes to sustainable employment.
With
descriptive names such as ‘moon under water’ and ‘saffron tangerine’ for foam
baths which are liquid gold to bath salts, guest soaps, soap slices, oils,
essences, bases and scrubs and the Rain ‘Africa wellness range’ there is
absolutely no excuse not to pamper your inner and outer beauty.
Wild
harvested organic African oils of Kalahari Melon, Baobab, Mafura, Marula and
Mongongo Nut form the heart of their body care range. For centuries, African
tribal healers have been using medicinal plants from Africa’s indigenous flora.
They relied exclusively on these plants for healing and skin protection in an
often severe climate.
Rain has
incorporated these oils into their products for their various properties and
skin benefits as well as for the jobs they create. Local people roam the veld
gathering the fruits and seeds from these wild growing trees, which are then
pressed for oils. Harvesting is carried out with extreme sensitivity to the
impact on the environment and with full adherence to Fair Trade principles.
So in a
nutshell brand Rain products are natural and naturally derived with some
organic ingredients, top quality, beautifully presented and exceptional service
within the Rain stores. Accredited by Beauty Without Cruelty
The
brand Rain and Bev Missing score a ten out of ten!
It’s
Mother’s Day on Sunday 12th May 2013 – what better way to express
your love than with a gift that has been made with care!
Bev
Missing @bevmissing
Rain
Africa @rain_africa
