10 Oct 2018
“Why Do My Hands Crack and Bleed?”
We admit the answer is complicated: Your DNA, climate, environment, food intake, and whatever touches your skin. Might be a form of eczema of which there is no known cure.
It is often advised: “With eczema on your hands, use cortisone and unscented soap.”
“CortisoneFor itchy skinsEven though we know it thinsUse Steroid cream sparinglyAlong with Soap Unscented...
01 Oct 2018
7 amazing Earth to Body products with calendula
You may know calendula as marigold, the ‘herb’ of the sun. The Romans apparently named calendula in the 12th century observing that the flower bloomed on the first day of each month (calends). This lovely yellow/orange blossom was a symbol of happiness and used regularly in cooking and healing medicines. Full of antioxidants, this flower contains...
27 Sep 2018
Step into the showerA black soap greets youStone lookingYet softer, sensual, scentless but notA touch to the skinEliciting a smileA caress that cleanses
Knowing that charcoal is a good thingAnd clay, a roll in the mudYou get to playA slide and glideAn all over, no fuss Perfect skin sensation
With a touch of tulsiThe holy basil of IndiaDisinfect. Soothe. Cool.You start to sing
And castor oil for...
18 Sep 2018
If the world were more honest, this would be a typical toothpaste advertisement.
BUY our Toothy Toxic
A toxic toothpaste containing:FluorideTriclosanSodium Lauryl SulphatePropylene GlycolDEAMicrobeadsArtificial Sweeteners
Brighten. Whiten. Clean.Brush, floss and poison twice daily
Try to avoid swallowing any of the toothpaste as the toxins can remain in your system.
The Unreliable Toothpaste...
13 Sep 2018
Newborns and sensitive skin are a given. Keeping baby’s skin healthy is an important consideration.
We believe in natural baby skin care. We believe less is more. A newborn needs minimal in body lotions and creams. Most experts advise to avoid drying baby powders, perfumes, dyes, phthalates, and parabens.
Most newborn babies do not need immediate skin care. It is often advised to not even...
03 Sep 2018
If you're anything like me, packing for a trip requires making lists, strategic planning, packing and unpacking and re-packing a few (million) times. I always end up either bringing too much or not enough. It's difficult to know what you will need while travelling and what you can do without. In the end, I have decided it's better to have more than enough than finding yourself sans shampoo or an...
25 Aug 2018
Mineral Oil Definition: Noun: a distillation product of petroleum, especially one used as a lubricant, moisturizer, or laxative.
The Debate: Is mineral oil safe for the skin?
Finding the answer can be confusing. Some say yes. Some say no. We do our research and...
We say NO.
Mineral oil is petroleum based and offers no nutritious benefits to the skin. It might be ‘considered’ safe but that is...
22 Aug 2018
"Thank you, Earth to Body, for making products that are ACTUALLY natural!"
We hear this all the time from our customers. You are frustrated with the marketing out there. You so diligently inspect the label in the store. You see the 'all natural', 'organic' inscribed on products. You purchase what you think is safe for yourself and your family, only to get home after a long day, kick your feet up...
04 Aug 2018
Setting: A Breakfast Restaurant. Two women chatting. One in White Linen. One in Paisley.
You are alone in a neighbouring booth, having forgotten your ear phones. You cannot help but overhear their chatter.
White Linen: "Soooooo good to see you. It has been years. How are you ….?"
You digest several minutes of catch–up. Paisley changes the subject and your ears perk up.
Paisley: “You look...
01 Aug 2018
Did you ever wonder why you burst into song while in the shower?
Could be a shower, or a waterfall. Similar concept. Here’s why we sing. It is comforting to step into a relatively secure, comfy space and be able to shut out the world.
Naked and safely enclosed in the bathroom, alone, unencumbered. The perfect setting to burst into song. The warm shower water has a rhythm of its own. It feels...
