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Have you heard about oil cleansers? Most people are initially skeptical about using an oil to clean their skin.  But hear me out, because using a cleansing oil that is properly formulated is an option for all skin types.  The traditional “oil cleansing method” involves massaging oil onto the skin, letting it briefly marinate, then removing the oil with a damp cloth.  However, in recent years, thanks to chemistry, cleansing oils have incorporated ingredients that allow the cleanser to rinse off easily without leaving a residual oily feeling.  Oils clean by a concept known as “like dissolves like”.  The botanical...

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.