Herb'N Eden blog

13 comments ·Jun 01, 2020

Is deodorant the pits? The truth about deodorants and antiperspirants

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...

96 comments ·May 21, 2020

The truth about lye: What you need to know about sodium hydroxide

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....

11 comments ·May 03, 2020

5 Skin Irritants Now That the Stay-at-Home Order is Over

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...

7 comments ·Apr 13, 2020

5 Essential Herbs To Always Have At Home

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...

106 comments ·Apr 08, 2020

3 bacteria-fighting soaps that won't leave your hands dry

Anybody else washing their hands 10 times more than usual now? We can't be too careful these days when it comes to protecting ourselves against virus-causing bacteria. But what are all of those harsh ingredients in your commercial soap and...