Herb'N Eden blog
Deodorants or antiperspirants? What’s the difference? Before I became a soap maker I never questioned the use of deodorant or how they differ from antiperspirants. Much like other beauty and hygiene products and habits, I took how I was raised...
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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.
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Now that we're free to roam Atlanta (with precautions still, of course), I thought it would be a good time to remind you that now is an especially vulnerable time for your skin. You haven't been out in the elements...
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Anybody stockpiling on herbs? I've seen many of you are sharing your gardening project on social media. Now's definitely a good time to lean into that. Herbs are the key ingredients in all of our products because they are scientifically proven...
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Anybody else washing their hands 10 times more than usual now with antibacterial hand soap?Washing and sanitizing your hands shouldn't be at the sacrifice of your skin. Try these natural antibacterial hand soaps that are gentle on the hands. Tea Tree and TurmericTea Tree oil contains terpinen-4-ol which is a natural antibacterial agent. It deeply penetrates the pores to remove toxins and bacteria, highlighting tea tree soap benefits. Turmeric contains curcumin which gives turmeric its yellow color. The curcumin is what gives turmeric its antiseptic, anti-cancer, anti-viral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving properties. This soap also has coconut oil, palm oil, and Shea butter to keep your hands soft and moisturized, making it an excellent soap for sensitive skin.
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