Herb'N Eden blog

Let me start by saying Instagram is a powerful tool for connecting with like minded brands! As I was searching for a beauty box to feature Herb'N Eden soaps, I came across We Are Onyx. I quickly realized this was one of the top subscription boxes having been featured in Allure, Refinery 29, Essence, & Buzzfeed just to name a few. Their concept is to be an all in one beauty destination for Black Women! We Are Onyx actually reached out to me on Instagram as I was checking them out, so it must have been destined.  We eventually...

Growing up and still to this day, my mom makes oatmeal every morning. Although I didn't follow in her footsteps I do keep oatmeal in my cupboard. Oatmeal is a gentle giant in the world of skincare. Oats provide essential fiber and other nutrients for the digestive system, and they're mild for all skin types and a natural cleanser as it is. The benefits of oatmeal extend beyond nutrition, offering a natural solution for skin care. Oats contain a high concentration of saponins, a natural cleanser. When cooking oats, you may notice the foam water it produces, this is the work of the saponins. The gentle cleanse of oats is effective enough to remove oil and dirt from pores.

I know this looks like Breaking Bad, but it's soap making! I'm whipping up a batch of tea tree and turmeric soap, a wonderful example of tea tree soap, so you all can see the process behind the bar. I remember when I made this soap for the very first time. I was mesmerized by the bright orange color after infusing the organic turmeric soap!This soap reminds me of my zodiac sign, Virgo, which is also an earth/mutable sign. "Mutable", means capable of change. Once the turmeric is added the color changes throughout the saponification process. Not to mention, tea tree has a somewhat earthy camphor smell.