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Enjoy Peace in Your Body with Nature's Fusions

Nature's Fusions Essential Oils, LLC has a range of natural products that soothe the body, mind, and soul. Their merchandise is all third-party lab tested and ethically sourced. They are also gluten and soy-free, which gives your customers peace of mind and allows them to unwind.

The Forever Guarantee and Quality Integrity

Nature's Fusions, a Christian family-owned business, is run by Lori Peterson with her two sons CJ and Matt. The company's products have all been certified cruelty-free, vegan, and non-GMO. Since the company was founded as a family-owned business, they treat all customers like family. This includes a lifetime guarantee for any product they sell, even hemp. Any product can be returned at any time, for any reason.

After the U.S. Farm Bill passed in 2018, Nature's Fusions started producing hemp products. They offer Hemp Extract in topicals, water-soluble, and regular oil tinctures. They also make hemp products such as hand sanitizers, pure essential oils and essential oil blends, carrier oils, and essential oil topicals. All hemp products manufactured by the company are USA-made with ingredients also sourced from the USA.

Aromatherapy Blends

Nature's Fusions stocks everything you need to stock your store with high-quality oil products, including pure essential oils and essential oil blends. You can also choose from a variety of scents, such as Citronella and Tea Tree, Orange, Cinnamon Bark, Cinnamon Bark, or others. They test all essential oils in-house and outside labs. Essential oils and essential oil blends are not diluted.

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State Regulations for In-Store Shopping

The U.S. is seeing a decrease in the number of COVID vaccines as they make their way through the country. This means that guidelines such as mandatory facial coverings or indoor capacity limits are becoming more relaxed. Retailers can expect normal shopping patterns if things continue in this manner and there is no further outbreak. Over 144 million Americans have been fully immunized against COVID-19 so far. We can return to normal if more people get their vaccine.

Independent retailer can find all the latest COVID-19 state regulations changes right here.

Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey's 26th Supplemental Emergency Proclamation changed the state's Safer at Home Order into a new Safer Apart Order. This is the third phase in COVID-19 pandemic-related health orders. While masks are no longer required in the state, individuals are encouraged to use masks or other facial coverings when they are in public or in close proximity to others. This order will expire Monday, May 31, 2021. The state of emergency will expire Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationcovid19.alabama.gov.

Alaska

Retail stores must maintain at least 6 feet social distance between customers and employees. It is recommended that cleaning and disinfecting be continued in accordance with CDC protocols. Facial coverings are recommended for patrons and employees.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationcovid19.alaska.gov/reopen.

Arizona - UPDATE

Businesses should ensure that their premises are kept clean and tidy, have low occupancy and implement sanitation protocols. Employees and customers should be screened before they start their shifts.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationazgovernor.gov/governor/reopening-guidance.

Arkansas - UPDATED

Retail stores must restrict the number of people allowed to enter their store at any given time. They should also encourage social distancing within the store. Employees who are interested in using masks and gloves should be provided with them.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationwww.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/novel-coronavirus.

California - UPDATED

California has moved beyond the Blueprint and has safely and fully reopened its economy. There is no physical distancing, capacity limits for businesses, county tiers or relaxed mask guidance.

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Colorado - UPDATED

Retailers must cover their faces for customers and employees, keep 6 feet of social distance, and follow the CDC's recommendations about cleaning and disinfecting.

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Connecticut

Governor Lamont has removed most of the COVID-19 restrictions in the state for all sectors and is now following the CDC guidelines for mask usage. All vaccinated residents are no longer required to wear masks indoors or outdoors.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationportal.ct.gov/coronavirus.

Delaware - UPDATED

Children from Kindergarten through grade 12 are encouraged to cover their faces when visiting indoor businesses or spaces that are open to the public. The indoor guest count is restricted to 50% of the facility’s state fire occupancy requirements. Businesses must also ensure that social distancing of at minimum 6 feet is maintained and post signs around the store advising how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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District of Columbia - UPDATE

The CDC guidelines state that fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks in public, except under certain circumstances. Also, indoor capacity limits have been lifted.

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Florida

Florida has 67 counties. Each county has its own regulations. Make sure you check the website of each county for their regulations. Retail businesses are allowed to operate at full capacity during Phase 3 of Reopening. However, they must continue to provide adequate sanitation for patrons and employees. Face masks are highly recommended.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationFloridahealthcovid19.gov/businesses.

Georgia - UPDATED

Governor Brian P. Kemp has issued a new executive order that lifts all social distancing protocols from businesses. Georgians are encouraged to wear masks, wash their hands regularly, and wash them frequently. Businesses are exempted from all restrictions.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationgeorgia.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-georgia.

Hawaii

Hawaii is currently acting with care regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents are advised to cover their faces. Customers must cover their faces while they wait to be admitted or while in the business. Employees who come in contact with customers or are to purchase goods from customers should wear cloth face covers that comply with CDC guidelines while at work.

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Idaho

Businesses need to limit the number customers in their store at any given time. They should use floor markings to direct traffic, encourage employees and customers wear face covers, and improve cleaning and disinfecting.

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Illinois - UPDATED

The Phase 5 executive order encourages people who aren't fully vaccinated not to social distancing in public places and to use face covers. Except in certain situations, residents who have been fully vaccinated are not required to cover their faces.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationdph.illinois.gov/covid19/governor-pritzkers-executive-orders-and-rules.

Indiana

All residents should cover their faces. All businesses that are open to the public need to follow county metric guidelines. This includes six feet of social distancing. For information on indoor maximum capacity, please refer to the website of the state government for specific county guidelines.

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Iowa

Cloth face covers are recommended. Everyone is encouraged to keep their distance from others when they're not at home. Businesses should follow CDC guidelines regarding cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. Encourage social distancing and place signage at doors to inform consumers how they can stop the spread.

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Kansas

Companies should regularly monitor their employees' temperature and symptoms, approve or issue face coverings, be aware of spaces that are less than 6 feet away, and disinfect work areas at the end of each day/shift.

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Kentucky

A resident who has had their last dose of COVID-19 vaccine within the past 14 days is exempted from wearing a face cover in public places. Employers must be socially disengaged from their shops. They should require them to cover their faces, wash and sanitize surfaces frequently touched, and perform daily temperature and health checks.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationgovernor.ky.gov/covid19.

Louisiana

Except in very limited circumstances, residents who have been fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear masks indoors. It is possible for businesses to decide to require patrons to wear masks.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationcoronavirus.la.gov.

Maine - UPDATED

Janet Mills, Governor of Maine, announced that the State of Civil Emergency in Maine has ended on June 30, 2021. Maine CDC will recommend that all unvaccinated persons, including children under 12, who are not eligible for a COVID vaccine, wear face covers indoors.

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Maryland - UPDATED

In accordance with new CDC guidance and the state's statewide mandate to remove masks, the state strongly recommends that residents who are not vaccinated continue to use face covers. All indoor capacity restrictions have been lifted.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationcoronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/business-resources.

Massachusetts - UPDATED

Although the state is now open to all, COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. However, it is recommended that residents who are not vaccinated wear face masks.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationwww.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information#regulations-&-guidance-.

Michigan - UPDATED

Except for large indoor gatherings, there is no statewide requirement that you wear a mask in all settings. Individuals who have not been fully vaccinated are advised to wear masks when attending outdoor events and settings that are crowded.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationwww.michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota's statewide requirement for a mask has been lifted. This aligns Minnesota with the new CDC guidelines. Minnesotans not fully vaccinated should wear masks indoors. Face coverings may be required by businesses and are limited to 50 persons.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationmn.gov/covid19/business-orgs/resources/index.jsp.

Mississippi

All employees must wear appropriate PPE based on their duties and responsibilities and in adherence with local guidelines/regulations. Employees who come in direct contact with customers must wear a mask while on duty.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationgovernorreeves.ms.gov/covid-19.

Missouri - UPDATED

The state guidelines for reopening recommend that employers use basic infection prevention measures, such as protective equipment.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationhealth.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/.

Montana

The phased approach to Montana's reopening is no more in effect. It is encouraged that residents wear face covers or cloth masks when they go out in public. Employers need to develop and implement policies that allow for social distancing, protective equipment, temperature checking and/or screening, sanitation, as well as use and disinfection in high-traffic areas.

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Nebraska

Businesses should encourage the use of face masks at all times. They should also maintain 6 feet of social distance between customers and staff. Queue lines should be marked to ensure that 6 feet is between customers and staff. Retailers can now work indoors at 100% capacity.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationdhhs.ne.gov/pages/Coronavirus.aspx.

Nevada

Retail businesses have a maximum indoor capacity of 50%. To maintain this, they must create 6 feet of social distance between customers and employees. They also need to require that both customers and employees wear face masks and improve cleaning and sanitation protocols for all surfaces.

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New Hampshire - UPDATED

The Universal Best Practices replace all "Safer at home 2.0" guidance for business operations that was in effect from March 2020. Businesses should encourage the use of face masks, social distancing and frequent cleaning of high-touch surfaces.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationwww.nh.gov/covid19/resources-guidance/businesses.htm.

New Jersey - UPDATED

Businesses that are open to the public may open at their full capacity indoors or outdoors. However, they must still clean and disinfect surfaces frequently touched. Retailers are permitted to enforce stricter mask policies and all vaccinated residents can no longer wear masks in public places.

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New Mexico - UPDATED

Non-vaccinated residents must wear face covers when they are outdoors and indoors. Businesses should improve their cleaning and disinfecting techniques.

For more information, please visitVisit cv.nmhealth.org.

New York - UPDATED

Although most businesses have lost their indoor capacity, industry-specific requirements, such as health screening, contact information to trace, building standards, hand hygiene and cleaning protocols, will still be in place for a longer time. Businesses must not exceed 50% of their maximum capacity. When in direct contact with customers and the public, employees who are essential must use face covers. Employers must provide masks for employees.

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North Carolina

The state has eliminated its indoor mask mandate in most settings, as well as all social distancing requirements. Even if you are fully vaccinated, everyone will still need to wear a mask when using public transport.

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North Dakota

Individuals who have been fully vaccinated can return to their normal activities indoors or outdoors without the need for a mask. Masks can be required for indoor use by businesses. However, they must still enforce social distancing as well as increased cleaning and disinfecting.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationwww.health.nd.gov/diseases-conditions/coronavirus.

Ohio - UPDATED

People who have had their vaccines are no longer required to wear masks. Those who have not have to use a mask should continue to socially distance themselves from others.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationcoronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home.

Oklahoma

Employers should encourage their employees to use face masks, unless they are at a separate workstation or office. Employers who are in direct contact with the public should wear gloves and a mask.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationoklahoma.gov/covid19.html.

Oregon - UPDATED

Oregon will no longer require face and mask coverings once it reaches the 70% threshold. Some exceptions to federal guidance include airports, public transportation, and healthcare settings.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationcoronavirus.oregon.gov/.

Pennsylvania - UPDATED

All COVID-19 restrictions on businesses have been lifted, even the mask mandate. Businesses will continue to enforce social distancing, and must disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.

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Puerto Rico

Everyone is encouraged and required to use face masks when they are not at home.

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Rhode Island - UPDATED

Retailers may still require that face masks be worn inside stores. The state now follows CDC guidelines. The checkout lines must be clearly marked at 6 feet. Businesses can allow one customer to per 100 sq. feet.

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South Carolina - UPDATED

Residents who have been fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks in public, unless required by a business. Retailers must still adhere to social distancing guidelines, and clean surfaces frequently touched.

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationscdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19.

South Dakota - UPDATED

When going out in public, it is recommended that everyone has a cover for their face.

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Tennessee

Employers and guests must wear face covers in public places.

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Texas

Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive order GA-34 on March 2, 2021 to state that there are no COVID-19 operating limits for any business or establishment. Individuals are encouraged to cover their nose and mouth whenever it is impossible to maintain social distancing of six feet.

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Utah

For indoor spaces that are crowded or where physical distancing may not be possible, masks are recommended. Signage may be posted by businesses listing COVID-19 symptoms, face masks and physical distancing requirements.

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Vermont - UPDATED

Businesses are free to ignore COVID-19 requirements or restrictions as of June 14. For recommendations on COVID-19, businesses can consult the Vermont Occupational and Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA).

Visit www.amazon.com for more informationwww.healthvermont.gov/response/coronavirus-covid-19.

Virginia

Governor Ralph Northam lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate. This was in accordance with the CDC's new guidance. He also eased any social distancing or capacity restrictions for businesses.

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Washington - UPDATED

Except in certain circumstances, fully vaccinated citizens no longer have to cover their faces when out in public.

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West Virginia - UPDATED

Except in exceptional circumstances, residents who have been fully vaccinated no longer need to cover their faces. Businesses must place signs and follow the requirements. All capacity restrictions for retail stores are now lifted. All safety guidelines applicable to these businesses, including social distancing, must be followed.

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin follows CDC guidelines. Fully vaccinated people can return to their normal activities without having to wear a mask or be physically disengaged. Public transportation continues to use mask wearing as a COVID-19 mitigation strategy. Limiting indoor space to 25% is a requirement for businesses.

For more information, please visitVisitwww.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/index.htm.

Wyoming

Although all restrictions and requirements have been lifted for businesses, face masks should still be worn when you are in public or where social distancing is not possible.

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Canada

Canada's provinces, just like the United States have their own COVID-19 regulations and travel restrictions. The Government of Canada website has information for each province. However, they encourage residents to keep their distance and stay home if they are ill. They also recommend that they use a face mask and practice good hygiene.

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