Artful Ruins™, Art & All Natural Handmade Soaps & Lotions specializes in Original Art & Photography, hand painted Wallets, Purses and Bags, Signs, Gifts & Specialty Items, as well as the amazing authentic Greek Iconography and Byzantine style artwork of San Diego’s now local artist, Emmanuel Saltis, originally from Naxos Greece. Our on
Artful Ruins™, Art & All Natural Handmade Soaps & Lotions specializes in Original Art & Photography, hand painted Wallets, Purses and Bags, Signs, Gifts & Specialty Items, as well as the amazing authentic Greek Iconography and Byzantine style artwork of San Diego’s now local artist, Emmanuel Saltis, originally from Naxos Greece. Our on-line shop exclusively carries our amazing line of all natural soaps, lotions and skin care called Mortar & Pestle skincare™. This is our very own signature line of natural handmade soaps, lotions, parfums & cologne, tonics and shave creams and specialty skincare items! We take custom orders for hand-painted or penned calligraphy, hand-painted signs, furniture, reprints and specialty jobs.
Our actual shop & art gallery was located on the north end of 30th street at Adams Avenue in the Antique Row area of East University Heights in San Diego CA. We closed the store front to focus on our on-line production. You can place your order using the Shop Now link or by sending us a message using the Contact Us form above. We can plan a coffee meet up locally or ship your items directly to you.
Thank you for shopping with us!
~ Skyler Dennon & Emmanuel Saltis
Mortar & Pestle Skincare Natural handmade soaps;
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Mortar & Pestle Skincare Gentleman
Mortar & Pestle Skincare Natural handmade soaps;
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Mortar & Pestle Skincare Gentleman
We value your business! You can reach out to us using the contact us link above and we will get back to you very quickly. If you want to place an order and you do not see the product you need shown on the availability list, or posted on our shopping page, pop us a message.
We are ready to help you.
Quality should never be compromised.
We value your business! You can reach out to us using the contact us link above and we will get back to you very quickly. If you want to place an order and you do not see the product you need shown on the availability list, or posted on our shopping page, pop us a message.
We are ready to help you.
Quality should never be compromised.
No matter what product you choose, you can feel confident that our products are of the highest caliber.
Our Natural Soaps contain NO genetically modified oils (GMO). Select your favorite with confidence as we, and our product suppliers, promise that you are not supporting the “engineered food industry”. All of our Soaps are handcrafted with care using the best organic and natural ingredients we can get our hands on, using a time tested formulation. Emmanuel’s Grandmother was well known around the Greek Islands for her herb remedies and homemade soaps. Her recipes have been well kept in the
approximately 5-7 oz each.
See list above for product currently available.
As our soaps are handmade and cut, there will be slight variations in shape, color, size and weight.
approximately 5-7 oz each.
See list above for product currently available.
As our soaps are handmade and cut, there will be slight variations in shape, color, size and weight.
We can custom cut a full loaf of your favorite soap for special gifts, stocking-stuffers, party favors, shower giveaways, etc. Generally 1 loaf will yield 9 to 11 regular-cut 5-6 oz bar soaps, OR up to 25-29 party favor size [approximately 1 - 1.5 oz each]. [Custom orders must be paid in advance].
Our 100% Natural creams are made with organic ingredients that are known to be good for your body and face! Our combination may benefit your skin to smoothness, nourishment and hydration. Our customers have stated that using our natural skin products has visibly reduced the appearance of scars, evened skin tone, and softened age spots and the appearance of fine lines. Enjoy a Jar Full of Nature, with no guilt. No animals have been hurt or tortured to create Mortar and Pestle skincare product
Organic bees wax, Wild mountain tea from Greece, avocado, coconut and olive oil full of antioxidants, cocoa and mango butter combined with Rosehip oil that improves skin tone and texture. Frankincense essential oil reputedly smooths out wrinkles, patchouli and lavender essential oils that serve as tissue regenerator and endorse cell regrowth, Myrrh a powerful skin preservative, Chamomile to ease puffiness and improve elasticity, and tea tree for cleaning spots and blemishes!
2 oz tin
Made Fresh in small batches, whipped Shea butter with organic Coconut Oil, vitamin E and Lavender essential oil! It's perfect for all over the body. Face, Hands, Feet, everything! :-)
HAPPY EYES! Handmade Organic Coffee Bean oil infused Natural Eye Creme with Organic Mango
& Shea Butter. This silky smooth balm is formulated especially for the skin around your eyes only! Infused with coffee bean oil for tightness and puffiness reduction.
Disclaimer: The statements presented on this site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and are made for education purposes only. The products offered on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Because our products contain natural and plant extracts, pure essential oils, please always read the ingredients. We encourage you to get advice from your physician if you are pregnant before using any skin care products. All product listed here are for external use only.
Artful Ruins SAN DIEGO, CA 92116 US
Monday - Sunday : 9am - 9pm