The Ultimate Guide to Hydration and Its Impact on Skin Care: The Science Behind the Glow In the quest for radiant, healthy skin, hydration is often heralded as a cornerstone. But beyond the buzzword and skincare fads, what does science really say about the relationship between hydration and skin health? In this blog post, we’ll delve into the critical connection between hydration and skincare, backed by scientific facts that underscore the importance of drinking water and using moisturizing products. Why Hydration Matters for Your Skin 1. Skin’s Structure and Function The skin is the largest organ in the human body and serves as a protective barrier against environmental toxins, pathogens, and physical injury. This barrier is maintained by the outermost...
Unlock Radiant Skin: The Importance of Daily Exfoliation for a Glowing Complexion In the quest for flawless, radiant skin, daily exfoliation often emerges as a key player in your skincare routine. Whether you're a skincare novice or a seasoned beauty enthusiast, understanding the importance of daily exfoliation can transform your complexion and enhance your overall skincare regimen. This blog post delves into the benefits of daily exfoliation, how to do it effectively, and why it should be a staple in your beauty routine. Why Exfoliation Matters: The Benefits **1. Unclogs Pores and Reduces Acne Daily exfoliation helps prevent clogged pores, a common cause of acne. By removing dead skin cells and excess oil, exfoliation minimizes the chances of breakouts and...
To Shop : Click product images For silky smooth, buttery soft, even skin we recommend a simple 2 step process which involves skin exfoliation with soap and a body butter. For optimal results please select one option from step 1 (exfoliation) and choose one option from step 2 (body butters). If you choose to exfoliate with the sapor bath sponge we recommend pairing this with the samina black soap. Step 1: Skin Exfoliation There are two options to help you exfoliate your skin Option 1 : SAPOR - Exfoliating Bath Sponge USE WITH Good for all Skin Types The Sapor exfoliating bath sponge (African bath sponge) is native to western africa. Our sponges are 100% authentic and imported at fairtrade from...
Introduction We often hear about shea butter-based products. It is included in so many of the cosmetic everyday products we use. Whether it be soap, lotion or lip moisture, we often find big box beauty brands listing shea butter as one of its ingredients. Indeed, the beauty industry does well to highlight whenever their products contain this product. But what is Shea Butter? Described in its simplest form, shea butter is nut fat extracted from a nut of the shea tree. It holds a high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids makes a great product for skin conditioning. Shea butter is indigenous to West Africa. Indeed, shea butter is one of Ghana’s main and proudest exported items. With its distinctive...
Hi, Welcome back to the Holy Raw blog. Today we are demonstrating how to apply body butter in three easy steps. A lot of the time people shy away from body butters because they are concerned they may feel greasy afterwards. Body butters are highly concentrated and a small bit goes a long way. Why you need to stop buying lotions Body lotions have a composition of of 80-90% water and 20-10% oils. This means when you buy lotions you're essentially buying water. That's why lotions are usually cheaper than body butters and do not leave you skin feeling as hydrated and youthful over time. You end up using a lot more to achieve just a faction...