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The Benefits of Coffee For Your Skin

The Benefits of Coffee For Your Skin

With the upcoming launch of our new Coffee Soap Range we thought we would spend some time talking about why we are focussing so much on this new range of products.  Pretty much all of us love our morning coffee. The awakening aroma and kick of energy that we have all come to rely on is not a well kept secret. However, very few people are aware of the other benefits that this amazing little bean contains for our skin and general wellbeing. This is all thanks to the large amount of antioxidants it contains. As well as the many benefits...

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The Benefits of Colloidal Oatmeal For Your Skin

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The Benefits of Colloidal Oatmeal For Your Skin

For centuries, colloidal oatmeal has been a salve for itchy, dry, or irritated skin. This natural ingredient is readily found in cosmetic products like moisturizers, shampoos, and shaving creams. Colloidal oatmeal is made by grinding oat grain, or Avena sativa, into a fine powder. It’s considered an emollient — a substance that softens or soothes the skin — because it packs fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients shown to benefit the skin. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially categorized colloidal oatmeal as a skin protectant in 2003. It also boasts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that benefit your...

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What is Glycerin Based Soap?

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What is Glycerin Based Soap?

All of our soaps that we make are Glycerin based. But what exactly is Glycerin? Read on.... Glycerin, or glycerol, is naturally derived from plant-based oils.  Glycerin is a humectant, meaning it attracts moisture. When applied to the skin through soap, glycerin can cause a barrier on the skin that locks in existing moisture from washing, as well as drawing moisture from the atmosphere. This makes it one of the most widely used moisturising ingredients in the personal care sector. A high glycerin content is proven to leave a smooth skin feel and possess good moisturising properties. It is often...

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Proud to be Plastic Free!

Proud to be Plastic Free!

What you should know about plastic pollution The equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastic is dumped into the ocean every minute. Nearly all plastic ever produced still exists. Nearly all ocean pollution comes from land. By 2050 it is projected that there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean (by weight). One in four fish tested contain plastic.  This plastic is entering the food chain and ends up on our plates.  Tens of thousands of marine animals are killed every year from plastic bag litter when they mistake plastic bags for food such as jellyfish. Plastic is linked to cancers,...

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Stocked at Jimmy's Farm

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Stocked at Jimmy's Farm

We are super excited to announce you can now purchase our products from the  renowned Jimmy's Farm. 

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