Herb'N Eden blog

Ok, ladies. We’ve all heard the varying opinions and old wives’ tales about how to—or whether to—clean our lady parts. What’s right? What’s wrong? Is soap an enemy or a friend? Choosing the right natural soap for feminine hygiene is key to maintaining a healthy balance. Do I need to wash my yoni?The question of the century first requires the answer to another question: what is a yoni? When we say words like vagina, lady parts, or yoni, we mistakenly use them interchangeably. The vagina is actually our canal the body, where the lady parts we’re referencing when we say yoni are the labia, vulva, and clitoris.
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What's the story behind Herb 'N Eden? How did you get into soap?TERRAN: Urban Sprout Farms was like an incubator for us. We began volunteering there and I just fell in love with the process of gardening. From there we got involved with Farmer's Markets. [Urban Sprout Farms Founder] Nuri would allow Quinton to manage a lot of the day-to-day operations, and we learned different styles of farming, harvesting, and then selling the things that we learned how to grow to restaurants. Living those experiences, I just knew I wanted to be there among them selling a product that I produced with my own hands.
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Herbal remedies for eczemaCalendulaOne of my favorite herbs! It is very gentle and soothing for all skin types, especially sensitive skin. The flower is often infused into an oil, salve, or soap (in my case) to speed the healing of rashes. Calendula is antiseptic, cleansing, & detoxifying for the skin. Infuse the flower for at least two weeks in healing oils such as olive, sunflower, or avocado oil. Calendula oil for eczema is particularly effective, offering natural relief and promoting skin health. CalendulaOne of my favorite herbs! It is very gentle and soothing for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.
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Everyday we encounter impurities & toxins trying to steal our shine. From the foods we eat to the air we breathe, our bodies are fair game to outer elements. Detox for healthy skin is an essential mission for skin glowing goals, So it's only right that we detox on a daily to combat these forces. There are 5 easy detox habits you can adapt to cleanse and care for you temple. After several hours of your body being in sleep mode, water should be the first thing consumed. This is because water flushes out toxins and cleanses the body within.
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Smart phone culture has taken over, amongst many other technological distractions that have taken us away from nature. Within my research of holistic skincare, I've come to find that we are also disconnected from using the Earth's natural resources to help us maintain a natural skin care regimen and support our holistic health. Cheap fillers, and harmful synthetic ingredients flood store shelves with prices that are too tempting to pass up. We put our trust in big corporations to have our health in their best interest. I had someone ask me the other day if I've always lived a holistic lifestyle. My reply was no.
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