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Everyone agrees that handwashing is key in preventing the spread of germs that cause illness [1]. Especially during a pandemic, it is essential to wash hands thoroughly. Everyone wants to avoid a coronavirus infection. But is one soap better than another when it comes to this task? We'll explain the differences between soaps in this post.

Why use a facial oil? Every skin type can benefit from using a facial oil. In fact, even oily skin needs a moisturizer [1]. A properly designed facial oil can be lightweight, quick absorbing, and offer benefits of an effective moisturizer and barrier repair.

Plant oils are lipids or fatty substances extracted from plant seeds. Each plant contributes its own inherent properties to the oils derived from it. This allows different plant oils to contribute various benefits to the skin when artfully combined with other oils or butters.

Make your own Shea Butter Lotion Bars with our easy formula.

Customers frequently ask if they can use our handcrafted soap bars for hair care. For most hair types, my answer is no.  Soap is for skin not for hair.  Hair care requires a lower pH than a handmade bar of soap can provide. I'll explain why pH matters in hair care in this post.