Herb'N Eden blog

Your skincare routine is only as reliable as the ingredients you use. In today’s world where buzzwords like “natural” and “organic” are the new marketing wave, the idea of chemicals in your soap as a bad thing can be misleading. Sodium hydroxide in soap, for example, is a necessity in every soap, even handmade soaps. It’s important to understand the role that sodium hydroxide plays in maintaining healthy skin and why sodium hydroxide in soap is a key ingredient. What is sodium hydroxide?Sodium hydroxide is a chemical compound that holds or maintains the pH of skincare products, also known as lye. In sodium hydroxide soap, it’s combined with animal fat or vegetable oil in a process called saponification.

I know we like to keep it simple. Many of us don't have a dedicated basic skincare routine for men. We use what's available to make sure we are clean. Every once in a while we'll lotion the parts of our body that aren't covered with clothes.  The problem with this when you go cheap with your skincare, you're not actually getting what you think you're getting. That cheap lotion is made up of mostly water, which means you're going to be ashy again in 5 minutes. That soap you use—the one that's on all the shelves at the store—actually contains chemicals that irritate the skin.

We don't call ourselves Herb'N Eden for nothing.Herbs are the key ingredients in all of our products because they are scientifically proven to treat all types of skin challenges—from acne to rosacea. These herbs for skin problems can help reveal...