Basic Naturals

basic-naturals, llc is a handcrafted skin care line providing products made from organically grown flowers and harm-free organic beeswax, as well as high quality oils. the company was started when during a 2009 trip home to israel, the founder ran out of water while mountain biking and tried to open a local fruit for its juice. with bare hands, he used a stone to carefully open a sabra, but its thorns stuck in his palms. he rubbed his hands together to dislodge them; instead, the thorns broke off and their tips remained under his skin. a couple of weeks later, he developed a rash on two fingers, which spread to all fingers and both palms. the founder tried many different creams and treatments. none resolved the problem. over-the-counter cortisone cream and a couple of natural salves brought only temporary relief. he consulted many dermatologists. no one was familiar with this type of cactus and each diagnosed eczema or contact dermatitis. each advised cortisone cream, which is a s