We have recently added pure organic bar soaps to our product inventory in six amazing scents: English Lavender, Lavender Citrus, Lemongrass Sage, Mountain Spruce, Spice Garden and Mint Essence. These convenient 2 oz bar soaps are great for trips when … [Read more...]
Summer Skin Care Tips for Dry Skin
Summer can be challenging for dry skin, especially if you live in an area with low humidity. Here are a few tips for healthy summer skin: Sun Exposure- Limit direct sunlight during the mid-day heat- not only is it damaging to skin but it can dry … [Read more...]
Label Checking for Pure Ingredients in Bath and Body Products
It's important to check the ingredients of bath products as anything that goes on the skin and stays on will enter into your bloodstream. Just think of the effectiveness of a nicotine patch. If you're in the process of label checking your bath and … [Read more...]
Relieve Mental Fatigue
Two of the most common essentials oils used in our lotions and shower gels have been shown to relieve mental fatigue. Lavender and Peppermint are both highly beneficial and a natural way to relieve fatigue and stress. Lavender has a more calming … [Read more...]
Getting Clean without Harmful Chemicals
Harmful chemicals aren't necessary for an effective cleansing in the shower or bath. A couple ingredients to avoid: triclocarban in bar soap and triclosan in liquid soap. A 2008 study by UC Davis researchers highlights the dangers of these … [Read more...]
Common Cosmetic Ingredients with Safety Concerns:
Cosmetics are unregulated and often made from poorly tested chemicals so it's important to read ingredient labels on these products. These are common ingredients in cosmetics that can have harmful contaminants: DMDM hydantoin Diazolidinyl … [Read more...]
Discover why supple, healthy skin needs the right kinds of fats.
By Wendy C. Fries (WebMD Feature) - Banning fats from your diet in a quest to whittle that waist? Your skin won't thank you. Healthy bodies need healthy fats - and healthy skin needs essential fatty acids. Natural Skin Care With Essential Fatty … [Read more...]
Mineral Oil: A Common Ingredient in Moisturizing Products
A liquid produced by the distillation of petroleum, mineral oil is odorless, tasteless and inexpensive. It's a common ingredient in lotions, cold creams, ointments and cosmetics. Recently, there have been studies questioning it's safety and ability … [Read more...]
Propylene Glycol in Personal Care Products
Another common ingredient to watch out for in your personal care products is PROPYLENE GLYCOL. It's a chemical used to enhance penetration of products and keep them stabilized in hot and cold temperatures. It's also used in: antifreeze brake and … [Read more...]
Diethanolamine(DEA): Chemical Ingredient in Cleansers
Another chemical to watch out for in the ingredients of a variety of personal care products is diethanolamine or DEA. It's most commonly added to soaps, shower gels, shampoos, bubble baths and facial cleansers as a foaming agent in the form of … [Read more...]