The traditional next step after cleansing your face it to apply toner. The toner’s primary ingredient is typically some sort of astringent, something that causes your skin to contract or “pucker up” so that your skin is tighter, less saggy, i.e. toned. This step basically tightens the canvas so makeup goes on straighter and smoother.[More…]
A lot of premature aging happens in the Winter and “Winter Skin” is an issue for just about all of us (unless you live in a year-round oasis like San Diego or Hawaii). In the winter months the humidity level outside drops and the water in your skin evaporates faster, making your skin look dry,[More…]
New Harmony Soap Company began in 2012 as the smallest of small businesses but with a driving ambition to help our small community grow and to help our customers enjoy healthier lives. We’re happy to report that — thanks to you — we are still growing strong. Earlier this month we opened a 2nd retail[More…]
Beards are all the rage these days so it is only natural beard oils are all the rage too. With the marketplace chocked full of options how do you find the perfect beard oil? Here are a few things to look for: Quick absorption. Beard oils need to be readily absorbed by the beard. Many[More…]
Today we want to focus on preparing your face for makeup. Simply, affordably, and healthily. We like to describe this stage as “preparing the canvas” and if done well, it will make a very noticeable difference to your appearance and the long term health of your complexion. The first step to looking great when you[More…]
Our universe, including Mother Nature, is made of chemistry. Many chemical components of ingredients found in Body and Skin care products are trans-dermal, meaning they penetrate your body’s protective layer and enter your system. This can be good or bad. There is growing evidence that many ingredients used in Body Care (even in many handcrafted products[More…]
At New Harmony Soap Company we hold Eucalyptus in very high regard. And, we have used, sampled, and tested just about every Eucalyptus essential oil you can think of to find the absolute best one. Our search has brought us to an organic, steam-distilled essential oil from a species called Eucalyptus Polybractea, a small trunk[More…]
Winter time can bring dry, cracked, itchy skin. Customers have been asking us what to do for their dry winter skin. Here are our soap maker Angel’s top three favorite products to treat and moisturize. Colloidal Oatmeal Body Bar – smoothes and moisturizes skin! Probiotic Lotion – 50% aloe vera juice, 30% avocado oil +[More…]
