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"What's our botanical ingredient with the oddest name?" That'd have to be Bladderwrack, of course!
Jul 07, 2015
I’m one for interesting names, and no oil has amused me as much as Fucus vesiculosus, AKA Bladderwrack. Bladderwrack sounds so silly, and yet the way it’s used could not be any better. It’s a really nice refresher and it leaves you feeling energetic and ready for your day. Bladderwrack is a common algae from the northern waters near the islands of the Pacific Northwest; and...
How are our Olive Oil Soaps made?
Oct 28, 2014
We use the cold process soap-making process. This means organic oils are saponified* at a (comparatively) low temperature. It also means that our soap bars can be stored unwrapped and exposed to air. Here's what happens: 1. extra virgin organic olive oil is blended with organic palm & coconut oils 2. a strong base (lye) is added to the oil mixture, which - through the magic of chemistry...
We Salute You, Illinois
Jun 27, 2014
Illinois took a stand this month and banned the sale of skin care products containing plastic microbeads. These microbeads, found most commonly in scrubs (for body and face), do a thorough job of cleaning pores and scraping away dead skin, but it comes at the expense of also tearing and irritating the skin. As if that weren't bad enough, they're wreaking havoc on marine life,...
Essential Oils
Mar 17, 2014
Oh Lavender, My Lavender LAVENDER (Lavendula Angustifolia): it's native across the globe - from North and East Africa to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, and as far as India. It's also grown throughout the western world in similar climates. The ancient Romans used lavender in their wash to smell great and act as a natural anti-bacterial - in fact, the latin name of the...
