Herb'N Eden blog
Spring cleaning season is here and there's no better time to start your spring detox and naturally detox your body. Think about it: most of us have been eating heartily throughout the winter months. No judgment here. It's been a good winter. Detoxing every now and then is beneficial for your body no matter your diet, especially for clearer, more natural skin. As you detox, your body rids itself of toxins that come from our diet and our environment. Some of those toxins come through the skin. Detoxing showers and bathsActivated charcoal soap is one example of a natural detox remedy. Soaps made with clays such as Bentonite, Kaolin, or Rhassoul are also good for removing toxins.
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I was really inspired to write about this because my partner Quinton and I recently completed a 7-day juice fast. Through my studies of holistic healing and wellness, I know that a lot of the common skin problems like acne and psoriasis are a reflection of what’s inside the body. For me, detoxifying my system for seven days brought about a lot of mental clarity and willpower to be strong in doing what’s best for my body.
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In the minute it will take you to read this sentence, you will have lost about 30,000 dead skin cells. Yep. You don’t notice or feel it, but your body is constantly eliminating dead skin cells to replace them with...
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Now, I want to talk about what's in Herb 'N Eden's soaps: what makes our soap different from the big brands? If you're worried that natural ingredients won't work as well as the ingredients in commercial soaps, don't. I'll break down each ingredient in our hand-made soaps and explain all of their natural soap benefits for your skin. Our standard soap baseCoconut oil: Reduces inflammation, keeps skin moisturized, and helps to heal wounds. The fatty acids found in coconut oil have antimicrobial properties that can help treat acne and protect the skin from harmful bacteria. Palm oil: Restores hydration to dry skin. Suitable for use on sensitive skin and for treating eczema, psoriasis, and stretch marks.
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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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