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How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks, Cellulite and Even out Skin Tone

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...

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What is Shea Butter?

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...

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3 Easy Steps to Apply the Rose Gold Body Butter

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...

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How to Use and Care for the Sapor Exfoliating Bath Sponge

  Hi Beautiful !   Welcome to Holy Raw. In this blog post we demonstrate the benefits, care and use of our most popular product Sapor - The Exfoliating Bath Sponge.   Sapor goes by a variety of names such as African Bath Net, Shower Loofah, Lava Ponge and body scrub to name a few. It is a super durable, high quality, machine washable, exfoliating bath sponge that has been used in western Africa for decades. Here at Holy Raw we utilized minimal waste packaging because we care about our environment and biological footprint. When you get your sponge simply peel off the sticky backing and discard the strip of packaging.   Our bath sponges are 100% authentic and imported...

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Eat your Way Up to the Glow Up

On our journey to achieving and maintaining a healthy glow, we must consider multiple factors. Everyone knows the saying "You are what you eat". What you put in your body today will show in your skin quality tomorrow. Carrots, beets, tomatoes and many other fruits and vegetables aid in promoting healthy skin. They contain beta-carotene, a naturally occurring red/orange pigment. In the body, beta- carotene is converted into vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for improved vision, a strong immune system, and healthy, glowing skin. So eat as much fruits and vegetables as possible daily. You will increase the amount of vitamin A in your system which will increase your glow up. Watch your skin elevate to glow at levels only the...

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