A little over a year ago I sold my first bar of soap…”Sweet Earth”… to someone whose name and face I unfortunately don’t remember.   But thanks to this individual and those who followed with their enthusiastic support for my early attempts at soap making that “Betula’s Botanica” was born.    Thank you to the Boyertown Farmers Market and their generous support in helping me launch Betula’s Botanica in a public arena, my coworkers at Hopewell Nursery for putting up with my constant “soap chatter”,  all my loyal customers who have kept coming back for more and keeping me motivated to add just one more scent!  I’m so grateful to my friends…Audrey, Courtney, Diane, Karen, Mary, Michael, Pam, Robert, and Tammie…each of you have nurtured my entrepreneurial spirit so that I had no choice but to grow.  And Dot…you took a chance on me and graciously added my soaps to your array of unique gift items in your West Reading store, Celtic Myth & Moonlight.   If I hadn’t crossed paths with Dani, Meredith, and Kate of Hot Glue Media, this website would be many months from fruition.   You’re E-Commerce product, “Wicked Plum” and awesome support helped me reach my goal of creating a clean and inviting web site that is an extension of myself and portrays Betula’s Botanica as an alternative source for healthy and nurturing body care products.  Finally… I couldn’t have accomplished near as much as I have this past year without the support of my “loved ones”…Mom & Dad…for instilling within me the importance of hard work and perseverance, Pete…my man who has believed in my vision by unfailingly supporting me throughout this tumultuous year and reminding me of the importance of balance…that is… “Work to Live” and not “Live to Work”, and lastly my enthusiastic daughters Emily and Hannah…whose energy and spirit guide me to realize my full potential while striving to make a difference.  I humbly offer my gratitude and dedicate this web site to each of you with the knowledge that where one person with a dream may stand alone…it is through the efforts of many that much can be accomplished!  With Love…Monica “Betula” Dech

Sweet Earth…an intoxicating blend of Lavender, Geranium, and Patchouli essential oils…reminiscent of a warm, sunny Spring day spent in the garden.   Made with rice bran, coconut, palm kernel, and olive oils, shea butter, distilled water, sodium hydroxide, grapefruit seed extract, lavender, geranium, and patchouli essential oils, and indigo powder.  Approx. 5.0 oz.

Pure and Simple…Simply made with the basics…Avocado, coconut, and rice bran oils, shea butter, distilled water, sodium hydroxide and grapefruit seed extract.  Wonderfully moisturizing while being FRAGRANT and COLORANT FREE!          Approx. 5.0 oz.

Whispering Woods…A fresh, woodsy blend of cedarwood, rosewood, & lemon makes this sugar scrub one that both men and women can enjoy!  Made from white cane and brown sugars, cedarwood, rosewood, and lemon essential oils all combined with highly absorbent grapeseed oil.  Wonderfully exfoliating and moisturizing…a real treat for body, feet, and hands!  Approx: 9.50 oz.

Patchouli & Rosewood”…  An exotic blend…perfect for those new to patchouli.  Same sweet, earthy scent but softened with a touch of rosewood!  Made from white cane and brown sugars, patchouli & rosewood essential oils, all blended together with highly absorbent grapeseed oil.  A luxorious treat for body, feet and hands!     Approx. 9.50 oz.

“Sweet Earth”…A personal favorite blend with the intoxicating scents of lavender, patchouli, and geranium.  Wonderfully exfoliating and moisturizing while the scent of patchouli lingers on the skin for hours.  Made with white cane and brown sugars, lavender 40/42, patchouli, & geranium essential oils all blended together with highly absorbent grapeseed oil.  A luxurious treat for body, feet, & hands!       Approx. 9.50 oz.

Tea Tree & Lavender…Wonderfully soothing, moisturizing and exfoliating while providing antibacterial benefits from tea tree essential oil.  Made from white cane & brown sugar, tea tree and lavender 40/42 essential oils and blended together with highly absorbent grapeseed oil.  A real treat for body, feet, and hands!                                               Approx. 9.50 oz.

“Woodland Fir & Lavender” …with a hint of Rosemary!  Made with ricebran, coconut, & palm kernel oils, shea butter, distilled water, sodium hydroxide, grapefruit seed extract, woad & comfrey leaf powder, fir needle, lavender 40-42, & rosemary essential oils.  Aprox. 4.8 oz.

“Perfectly Patchouli” …Deeply earthy and sweet.  Made from rice bran, coconut, & palm kernel oils, shea butter, distilled water, sodium hydroxide, grapefruit seed extract, activated charcoal powder and organic patchouli therapeutic grade essential oil.   Lather may be slightly discolored.  Approx.  4.8 oz.

“Orange Breezes”…An Invigorating & fresh blend of peppermint and orange therapeutic grade essential oils, white cane and brown sugars, all combined with highly absorbent grapeseed oil.  Wonderfully exfoliating and moisturizing…A real treat for your body and hands!     Approx.  9.50 oz.