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Wanting toxin free skin care is not a fad. While it may be the buzz, it’s not flying away anytime soon. We deserve to have clean products.  But what does ‘clean’ mean? Toxin free?  All natural? No nasties? Free-…
If the fashion promotes black teeth, ask the geishas. If pearly whites are the rage, and this is the case today, we just need to ask our dentist. Going back in history, black teeth have been fashionable. Called ohaguro, it…
Recently, upon reopening, a mom and daughter duo came into the shop.The young teen was combating acne and they were looking for more natural skin care.  “My daughter’s acne is really acting up. She is using a clay soap that…
“Congratulations mother,” chimed the nurse, as she handed the new mama a tote bag full of free products. “These gifts from the hospital are to help you get started on your new journey.  Baby powder, baby oil, baby…
Toting a beer into the shower may not be on everyone’s agenda, but perhaps it should be.  Not to drink necessarily, but to cleanse and nourish the skin.  We love our Guinness soap, called Irish Stout Oatmeal Soap. Not…
Several years back I wrote an article on our favourite beer, Guinness, which is featured in our famed Irish Stout Oatmeal soap. As St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, we thought a revisit was in order. Is Guinness Good…
Is your skin crying dry?  Curling up? Sprouting itchy patches?It’s winter time and the skin is in full battle mode. What to do? Grab the lotion. It’s time to fight back, but it is not always an easy win.  The…
A most disturbing experience occurred about eight years ago at the CNN exhibition in Toronto. We presented our Earth to Body Skin Care booth in the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies building, excited for the 18-day adventure. …