Apr 30, 2020
Posted by: Marni Shymkus
As a health conscious individual, you probably already use a natural toothpaste brand free of obvious nasty chemicals such as parabens, propylene glycol, Triclosan, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, etc. (and fluoride too). But did you know...
Apr 22, 2020
Posted by: Vincent Cobb
There is an ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, tiny spiders, and fungi living on every human—from our toes to the tops of our heads. That’s billions per square centimeter. While our automatic response may be to grab the nearest bottle of sanitizer or jump in the shower to soap up, we actually need these communities of teeming microorganisms, known as microbiomes.
Get the inside scoop with these notes from our internal working document and formulator defining the refinements we've made to our revolutionary Black Balm (our go-to tool developed to repair, nourish & heal damaged skin) — making it better than ever for your body, wallet, and our planet.
Feb 22, 2020
Posted by: Vincent Cobb
Some toxic chemicals are easy to notice – driving by factories or polluted rivers, we can see and smell them. We may have immediate physical reactions to them, like burning in our eyes and throats. But the toxic chemicals in personal care products are usually much trickier to detect, and some aren’t noticeable at all. Did you know?...
We’ve all experienced the itching, irritation, and inflammation of dry skin. It’s a common condition due partly to environmental factors that can be hard to control like cold or dry weather, indoor heating and low humidity, or desert climates. But there are many contributing factors we can influence to keep our skin in its natural supple, elastic state.
Both plants and humans have an elaborate, photoprotective biochemical process to deal with oxidative stress and pathogens (from UV exposure and/or environmental toxins) that utilizes antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and co-enzymes to protect and repair free radical damage throughout the body. Under normal conditions, this natural antioxidant system is very effective. In times of increased exposure (summertime or vacation), polyphenols can help boost the body’s ability to protect and repair the damage, topically and internally.
Jun 01, 2019
Posted by: Vincent Cobb
Shaving with soap has gotten a bad rap. This is partly because personal care brands make more money if everyone is convinced we need specialized products for every grooming and cleaning function, and also because run of the mill commercial soap brands actually are a poor choice for shaving. We’ll tell you why shaving with the right soap works great & how to find the best.