Herb'N Eden blog
The truth is deodorants and antiperspirants have different functions and both can be harmful to the body. Understanding the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant is crucial for making informed choices. Here’s what you need to know about both and the benefits of switching to natural alternatives. Deodorant vs. Antiperspirant: Understanding the DifferenceFirst, what’s the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?A deodorant is a product that masks the smell of underarm sweat. That isn’t just underarm sweat you smell. It’s sweat mixed with bacteria that occurs naturally. An antiperspirant is a type of deodorant that also blocks the skin from sweating wherever it’s applied. Many of us started using deodorants with antiperspirants to stop those embarrassing pit stains.
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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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The warmer months are here, which means your skin may require different conditioning than when we were dealing with cold air. It's the perfect time to update your summer skincare tips to ensure your skin stays healthy and vibrant. Warm weather skin problemsHeat rashes: Everything about the summer months combine to make skin irritable. Cookouts, pool parties, and beaches mean dirt and dust that clog up the sweat ducts and trap perspiration. This can turn into a heat rash—itchy rashes, blisters, or small bumps. These are common summer skin conditions that can be managed with the right care. Summer acne: Sweat is like a magnet for dust, grime, and pollution.
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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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What's the story behind Herb 'N Eden? How did you get into soap?TERRAN: Urban Sprout Farms was like an incubator for us. We began volunteering there and I just fell in love with the process of gardening. From there we got involved with Farmer's Markets. [Urban Sprout Farms Founder] Nuri would allow Quinton to manage a lot of the day-to-day operations, and we learned different styles of farming, harvesting, and then selling the things that we learned how to grow to restaurants. Living those experiences, I just knew I wanted to be there among them selling a product that I produced with my own hands.
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