Herb'N Eden blog
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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Last year, we received so much positive response and support with our workshops. It's only right that we continue the experience and share the skill of soap making, especially for those looking for soap making classes near me!The soap making class will consist of learning the cold process soap method with the soap maker behind Herb'N Eden, Terran Lewis. She will start you with the basics and safety guidelines, followed by hands-on interaction of making soap. It's a perfect opportunity for those interested in natural soap making for beginners. Cold process soap making requires working with lye, which is caustic and can damage clothing.
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Organic essential oils have this unspoken magic for drawing people into their distinct aromas. They are the pure essence of the leaves, roots, stem, bark, flowers and peels. Known for their healing properties throughout ancient history, essential oils reputation seems to get better with time. Herb'N Eden only uses therapeutic grade organic essential oils, since they have the power to heal simply with the sense of smell. Here's 3 reasons Herb'N Eden loves essential oils. AromatherapyJust as it sounds, there are therapeutic benefits from simply smelling or applying a small amount of essential oil. Inhaling the oils directly effects the brain which reacts differently to each extract.
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Why should you stop using those trusted soap brands you've known your whole life? Commercial soap is convenient, but there is an abundance of soaps made with love rather than machines. Here's 4 reasons to stop using commercial soaps and...
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