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7 natural ways to relieve eczema in children and babies
Many babies and children develop rashes or eczema at some point during childhood. Eczema can itch, become sore, and be painful. Most doctors want to prescribe corticosteroid cream, but it is best to avoid this for your child as corticosteroids thin the skin. Fortunately, there are many natural ways to soothe eczema on baby and children's skin. Here are some tips from us at Glimja. 7 natural tips to soothe eczema on baby & children's skin 1. Evening Primrose Oil Evening primrose oil is rich in the omega-6 fatty acid GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) and is used with good results to counteract skin irritations. The fatty acids help the skin with its elasticity and ability to retain moisture. When you apply evening primrose oil to eczema on the skin, it helps repair the skin barrier structure and reduce inflammation. Evening primrose oil is not greasy or sticky like some other oils and is quickly absorbed by the skin. Apply to the child when the skin is slightly damp. 2. Coconut Oil Coconut oil is good both for cooking and for the skin in general, but also excellent for eczema because it naturally moisturizes the skin. Coconut oil can also soothe redness and prevent bacterial growth on the skin. Choose a good brand of coconut oil that is organic and cold-pressed. Avoid coconut oils that are odorless and refined. The form of coconut oil changes with room temperature and becomes liquid when warm. If the coconut oil is solid, warm it in your hand before applying it to damp skin. 3. Aloe Vera You have probably heard that Aloe Vera is good for sunburned skin, but it is also a great home remedy for eczema. Aloe Vera provides moisture and protection against infections while soothing and promoting healing. Apply a small amount of Aloe Vera to the eczema as needed. 4. Calendula Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has long been used for its healing properties for skin conditions such as eczema and dry skin. A calendula cream or salve can be helpful for eczema as it can reduce inflammation, eliminate bacteria, and help the skin heal. Ekendahls Organic Calendula Salve for Baby & Children is specially made for sensitive children's skin and provides good protection for eczema, cracks, dry skin, and wounds. Apply to slightly damp skin. Organic Calendula Balm from Odylique is an organic calendula salve that is very beneficial. It contains a highly concentrated blend of repairing calendula and soothing chamomile along with coconut oil, olive oil, beeswax, and shea butter. Also apply this to slightly damp skin. 5. Wet Wrap If your child has severe eczema, a wet wrap can help soothe and moisturize the skin. Apply a good skin cream to the eczema/skin after a bath or shower while the skin is still damp. Then wrap a warm, damp towel around to lock in the moisture. Leave the towel on as long as it feels comfortable or up to 2-4 hours. 6. Humidifier Dry air can worsen eczema in infants and toddlers. The dry air is usually worse during the winter months but can be a problem at any time. To add moisture to the air, you can use a humidifier in your child's room. The Humio Humidifier has both a light and scent diffuser and is quiet, making it suitable for a child's room. 7. Avoid Triggers Avoid irritating the eczema unnecessarily. You can do this by patting the skin dry with a clean towel after bathing instead of rubbing with a previously used towel. Dress the child in thin cotton clothes that breathe and are free from unnecessary chemicals. GOTS is a good organic certification to look for when buying children's clothes. Remember to wash all new clothes, bedding, blankets, and towels before the child uses them. Use a natural detergent without fragrance and avoid fabric softeners. Also remember to keep the skin moisturized by applying cream regularly. A cool (not cold) bedroom is also good for eczema. 8. Bonus Tip: Ready-made Cream/Lotion If you want a ready-made cream/salve, we recommend Odylique Organic Ultra Rich, developed as a moisturizer for eczema and psoriasis. It has an organic base of olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, and sea buckthorn extract and is very suitable for skin with eczema. Odylique Baby Repair Lotion is an organic lotion designed to soothe dry skin and relieve eczema on children and babies. It contains organic aloe vera juice, organic olive oil, raw organic shea butter, soothing chamomile and calendula, St. John's wort, and biodynamic chickweed that calms itchy skin. We hope these tips can help soothe your child's eczema. Please leave a comment if you have questions or if you have more good tips for naturally relieving eczema!
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Organic self-tanner from Eco by Sonya
Eco by Sonya offers award-winning self-tanning products from Australia that build a believable tan on the face and body. The products consist only of organically certified and natural ingredients, are vegan-friendly, and accredited by Choose Cruelty Free. What makes you tan? The ingredient in the products that makes you tan is DHA (Dihydroxyacetone). It is a natural sugar that reacts with amino acids in the outermost layer of the skin and is not considered harmful to the skin. DHA penetrates the top skin layer, which mostly consists of dead skin cells, reacts with amino acids in these cells, and makes the skin “tan.” The effect usually lasts a couple of days, so you need to continue applying regularly if you want to maintain the tan. Note that the products do not protect against the sun’s rays. Also, avoid sunbathing while your self-tanner is still developing color on the skin. When DHA is exposed to the sun, free radicals are released (which, among other things, cause skin aging). Therefore, do not sunbathe with self-tanner on your skin. Which self-tanning products does Eco by Sonya offer? Face Tan Water Builds a light sun-kissed complexion on the face, neck, and décolleté. This self-tanning toner is anti-aging and completely oil-free. It is especially suitable for those who usually get acne from self-tanning creams. We find the shade very natural. At this time of year, being able to wake up in the morning and see a fresher face in the mirror with a natural product is wonderful. Signature ingredients are aloe vera, rose geranium oil, and chamomile. Winterskin A nourishing self-tanning lotion for face and body suitable for light to medium skin tones. It gradually builds a natural tan after a few applications and gives a beautiful sun-kissed glow even on very fair skin tones. Winterskin is also a nutrient-rich moisturizer, like a lotion, that gives healthy radiance to the skin year-round. Signature ingredients are aloe vera, cocoa, grape seed extract, rose geranium, and chamomile. Cacao Tanning Mousse An express self-tanning mousse for body and face that gives a luxurious deep golden tan for all skin tones. It suits anyone who wants a tan quickly. You control how deep a shade you want based on how long you leave the mousse on the skin before rinsing it off. After showering, the color will continue to develop for up to 48 hours, providing a long-lasting tan. Signature ingredients are aloe vera, cocoa, coffee, blood orange, grapefruit, ginger, and mandarin. Invisible Tan Suitable for medium to olive skin tones. After one application, it gives a beautiful and believable golden bronze glow. You build up the most believable tan on both face and body by applying several times over a few consecutive evenings. Signature ingredients are aloe vera, rose geranium oil, avocado oil, and chamomile. How do you use it? Here are 3 tips from Jane, who works as a skin therapist. “Self-tanning is such an easy way to feel a bit more refreshed and vibrant when spring is approaching. My 3 best tips for getting the best possible result are”: 1. Exfoliate Exfoliate the skin, preferably 1-2 days before, for a lasting result. 2. Apply on the body Don’t forget the application mitt; it makes it much easier to get an even result. I usually apply 2 thin layers for a slightly more immediate effect. 3. Apply on the face Feel free to use a product specially designed for the face, like Face Tan Water. Since we usually care for the facial skin differently than the body. Two layers of Face Tan Water in the evening make you look fresher when you wake up in the morning. Jane Hansson, Skin Therapist at Nordic Natural Beauty How many applications do the products last? It depends a bit on how you apply them. Many people only want to apply on their legs, for example. But if you think about full-body application, it’s about 5 times with the Mousse and Invisible Tan. Winterskin is a self-tanning product combined with a body lotion, so you don’t use as much of it. Many only apply a thin layer, so the product lasts longer than 5 times.
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Organic hair dye that covers gray hair - tips & advice
I started dyeing my hair with organic hair color as soon as the gray strands began to show 10 years ago. It is very easy to dye organically. However, it can be tricky with a lot of gray hair. Does organic hair color work on gray hair? Yes, it works for most people if done the right way. Since the color pigments from herbs and plants attach to the pigments in your natural hair, it can be tricky when you have pigment-deficient hair. Many with fine and gray strands can get an eco-color to adhere with good results. But if you have white and coarse hair strands, an organic hair color may not hold as well. The red pigment is our savior as it is the exception that can actually color white hair strands, and the result is permanent! 2-Step Coloring If you don’t want red hair, you need to dye in two steps. First red, then a brown to black shade. If you want a light brown shade, you can first dye with a warm blonde shade (you can add 1 tbsp red henna for extra pigment) and then finish with light brown. Keep in mind that organic hair colors, all shades except red, are like toners and wash out after a few weeks. Then the red color underneath shows through, and you have to dye the whole hair each time to cover the red. Cultivators last best With Cultivators’ dark brown shade Deep Chestnut, I have gotten permanent color results. This dark brown shade does not wash out but adheres really well to the red hair color. I have tried dyeing Deep Chestnut over all kinds of red shades from Sante, Khadi, Radico, and Logona. It worked, but I had to dye the whole hair every 3 months. With Cultivators’ red henna, the color holds best. Then I only dye the roots, saving both time and money. Cultivators is the least messy Organic hair colors tend to clump. Cultivators is just so easy to mix with water. No clumps that block the drain, and the color doesn’t crumble during application either. This makes the whole coloring process simple and trouble-free. Definitely worth the slightly higher price. Cultivators is the least messy but smells the strongest. The kids say it smells like cow manure when I dye 😀 At least I don’t think the scent lingers, especially not after the first hair wash. So if you’re tired of constantly having to dye your hair and dream of only having to dye the roots, try Cultivators!
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Vermont Soap Organics organic soaps - Natural craftsmanship
Vermont Soap Organics solid soaps are made using a modern version of a 300-year-old method. Certified organic oils of palm, coconut, olive, and palm kernel oil are blended at precise temperatures with an alkaline solution*. The palm oil is, of course, sourced from small sustainable farms where the families harvesting it are paid fairly. *To make soap, you need an oil (which is an acid), an alkaline base, and water. Saponification is a reaction between these ingredients that results in the creation of soap. The oil and alkali undergo a structural change to form solid or liquid soap. For the alkaline base, it is traditional to use potassium hydroxide to make liquid soap and sodium hydroxide to make solid soap. Perfect science The oils used in their organic, handmade soaps are carefully selected by Vermont Soap for the character they give to the final soap. Vermont Soap uses the highest quality organic oil from sustainable sources. Coconut oil creates batches of glycerin, produces good lather, and is very stable. Olive oil has natural antioxidants and makes the soap creamier. Many other oils can be used, each for a specific reason. The important thing is that oil and alkali must be in perfect balance to make the perfect soap. For example, adding too much coconut oil will not produce good results. This is a science that takes a long time to learn, and after many years of countless trials, Vermont Soap Organics found the perfect recipe. Maturation process At Vermont Soap, the soap batch is then mixed for hours so that it thickens slowly. When ready, botanical and organic herbs, spices, and grains are added. The batch is then poured into wooden molds and kept warm for about three days. As the soap solidifies, alkali salts begin to rise to the top like cream. Around the fourth day, the soap, now solid, is removed in block form from the molds, skimmed of all alkali salts, and cut into individual bars. The soaps are then placed on custom drying racks made of oak and stainless steel where they cure for about three weeks. Mild natural soap without additives This process produces the mildest and finest soap available. These soaps last about twice as long as conventional ones and are very moisturizing and soothing for the skin. No measurable free alkali, meaning no sodium hydroxide residue remains when the soap is finished. This is part of why their soap is so mild. Conventional soap Many modern conventional soaps are made in a mass-produced industrial way. They may, for example, use nut or beef tallow instead of oils. Many synthetic additives are added to conventional soaps, for example, to make the soap lather more. Glycerin is often separated out to be sold elsewhere, whereas in natural soap it is stirred back in during soap production. Problems in mass-produced soap manufacturing can include low-quality base ingredients, alcohol, synthetic colors and fragrances, and preservatives. The soap then lacks moisture fundamentally and tends to have alkali residues that will irritate the skin. Problems arise when alkali and oil are not chemically combined. This leaves alkali salts in the product. Excess alkali makes the soap too strong and dries out the skin. People with sensitive skin are especially prone to irritation from these types of soaps. Why do soap producers do this? The answer is that it is cheaper and much faster. Choose eco soap We believe it is better to buy an organic soap that may cost more but lasts longer and is good for the skin, environment, and animals. The amazing thing about these soaps, besides being organic and vegan-friendly, is that they can be used in many ways. Some of them are made to combat sweat and odor and are designed for a specific area of the body. The mildest soaps can be used on the face, body, and as shampoo soap. We like that!
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Sante organic hair dye naturally covers white hair
Some people can really age gracefully with gray hair, but I have such an ungrateful hair color as black. I don’t get gray strands, I get chalk-white ones… So I tried dyeing with Radico dark brown shade. It gave incredible shine and less contrast between the black and white, but the color washed out quite quickly and didn’t last very long. So instead I tried a red shade because red pigments usually adhere better. I chose to try Sante’s natural red herbal hair dye. According to the package, you should mix the dye powder with boiled water. Instead, I brewed black tea (earl grey) and also mixed in a heaping teaspoon of organic coconut oil. It is said that coffee and black tea help the color adhere better. I added the coconut oil partly for extra care as a hair treatment, but mostly because I find Sante’s hair dyes a bit crumbly. The coconut oil makes it less crumbly. Since I have such thick hair, I left the color on for about 2.5 hours. The red took to the white strands, what a joy! It became like red highlights on my black hair. I actually felt it also took to the black hair and gave the impression that I got a lighter shade. Shine and healthy hair always come as a bonus when dyeing organically with herbs. I immediately looked younger and much more vibrant. Now exactly 8 weeks have passed and there is a 2 cm regrowth. The red color on the black hair appears to be completely washed out, while the white strands are still red. Not as intense, but far from gone. The red pigments have set like a rock on the white strands. I believe it easily lasts 4 months, maybe 6 or more. This time I will dye with a brown-red shade to see if it adheres better to what is already red compared to the white regrowth. Positive: + covers gray hair+ completely chemical-free+ one package is enough for long hair (down to the armpit)+ inexpensive+ like a hair treatment, gives shiny, strong, healthy hair with good “bounce” and beautiful fall+ does not stain skin, comes off with a little mild soap or oil+ gave a long-lasting color result (8 weeks +) Negative: – crumbly and a bit coarse Sante’s Natural Red Herbal Hair Dye gets top marks from me! Also read the review of Cultivator’s hair dyes which also cover gray hair very well!
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Prevent green hair with herbal dyes - Important tips
Light to medium light hair, i.e. white, gray, and blonde hair to medium blonde hair, can develop green or blue tones when choosing to dye with shades that do not contain any red or with dark colors. This applies to all herbal hair dyes regardless of brand. Shades that do not contain red include, for example, black, indigo, and dark brown. Some dark brown shades contain red but are so dark (contain a high proportion of "dark herbs") that they can still cause green/blue tones in the hair. Therefore, I generally say this applies to ALL dark shades. Why does hair turn green? This happens due to the absence of red pigments in the hair from the start. If you have a hair color completely without red pigments, your hair will turn green or have blue tones when dyed with dark shades. Many blondes and medium blondes have very little red in their hair without it looking red. It rather looks golden blonde/brown. Therefore, they can dye with dark brown shades and still get a nice result. What can you do about it? Look at the color wheel. Red is the complementary color to green. Therefore, you need to add red to cancel out the green. If you have accidentally dyed your hair and it has turned completely green, you can remove the green by dyeing with a shade that contains red. Choose a pre-mixed shade, e.g., brown-red, or mix in some red into your hair dye yourself. The greener your hair has become, the more red is needed. Do a test strand at the nape if you are unsure whether your hair contains red or not. If it turns green, you need to mix in some red in the dye. Experiment with the amounts, but 1 tablespoon of red dye may be enough if you mix it with a (light) brown shade. If you want to mix with a dark brown or black shade, a much larger proportion of red is required. Always do a test strand until you get the desired color result. If you absolutely do not want red in the color result, you need to do a 2-step coloring process as Khadi nicely shows on their color chart. This means you first dye the hair completely red and then dye with your dark hair color. This gives a fully covered dark result without red in it. The 2-step coloring is the safest way to get a good result without having to experiment with the amount of red in your hair dye. Feel free to read my other blog article here on how to dye your hair with herbal hair dye in the best way! Other factors that can cause green hair There are other factors that can cause green hair. High levels of chlorine in swimming pools can cause green hair in light-haired people. This also applies to those who bleach their hair. Water from houses with new copper pipes can also cause green hair in light-haired people in connection with dyeing with herbal hair dyes. I know there are skilled hairdressers who can remove both chlorine and copper from the hair. However, I do not know if the green caused by copper or chlorine can be removed by applying a red herbal hair dye. Maybe someone knows?
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Natural skincare for babies - gentle cleansing without soap
Is it really necessary to use shampoo and shower gel on your little child? No, it is not necessary. The very youngest children usually do not need much cleaning of their hair or body. Water on the head and a little oil on the body goes a long way. Good oils to add to the bathwater or on a small washcloth are almond oil, jojoba oil, and sesame oil. Almond oil is a mild oil that is moisturizing, soothes dry skin while nourishing it. Jojoba oil is an all-around oil that is moisturizing, hypoallergenic, soothing, and naturally protective. Sesame oil is a fragrance-free semi-fat oil that soothes and softens. Weleda’s Calendula Baby Oil is also very good for babies’ and children’s skin. It contains sesame oil and calendula which cares for, protects, and is ideal for daily skincare. If the child has gotten really dirty and you want to use a soap, there are mild soaps without unnecessary additives like Malin i Ratan’s fragrance-free soap. It is mild, perfume-free, and enriched with shea butter and avocado oil which makes it extra skin-friendly. If you want a liquid soap, Gentle Baby Wash from Odylique is a good option for the youngest. It is very mild and contains soothing aloe vera, chamomile, and olive oil. Vermont Soap also has a liquid shower gel for Baby & Child. It is creamy and suitable for babies and children of all ages. It is fragrance-free and contains calendula extract and shea butter.
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How to Fix Frizzy and Static Hair - 5 Effective Tips
Frizzy and static hair is a common phenomenon. To avoid frizzy hair, we need to preserve and add moisture to the hair in time. Here are 5 quick tips. 1. Moisturizing sprays Dry and frizzy hair needs extra moisture but also protein. Hair mainly consists of proteins, which can be damaged by heat and chemical hair treatments. When hair needs protein, it is often frizzy and breaks easily. Spray sparingly a spray on the hair that immediately removes frizz and gradually rebuilds and strengthens the hair. Conditioner spray is a variant that does not need to be rinsed out. The product is easy to apply and is sprayed directly on dry or damp hair. Hair souffle is perfect for flyaway and frizzy hair. Logona Silk hairspray gives shine and smoothness without weighing it down. 2. Protect the hair Heat removes all moisture from the hair and destroys the proteins in the hair’s structure. Avoid straightening or curling your hair if you have frizzy hair. Blow-dry with cold air or from a good distance so the hair does not get burned. Always use heat protection when heat styling your hair. Logona Moisturizing Heat Protection is a heat-protective spray specifically designed for dry, damaged hair and sensitive scalp, suitable for those who often curl or straighten their hair. 3. Don’t dry out the hair Dry hair easily becomes frizzy, so avoid harsh soap agents like SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), SLES (sodium laureth sulfate), and ALS (ammonium laureth sulfate). Switch to a natural shampoo that cleans gently but thoroughly. Eco Cosmetics Repair Shampoo is a good budget choice that lathers well, suitable for those used to lots of foam. It is a good transition shampoo or beginner shampoo for those new to more natural hair care. Bruns Frisörer nr 04 Detox Shampoo. Salon shampoo that cleans thoroughly and gently with soft foam. Improves hair quality over time and balances the scalp. 4. Hair mask Use a hair mask to quickly add moisture and care. This is good if you have been in the sun or swam a lot, which dries out the hair. Always choose a hair mask that is silicone-free and without strong solvents, as they can clog and dry out the scalp. With an organic and pure hair mask, both the scalp and hair receive nourishment from natural vegetable oils. Even a natural hair wax can protect the hair. It provides protection and moisture to both hair and scalp and has a sun protection factor of 2-4. Treat with a deep-acting hair mask that provides nourishment, moisture, and care for both short and long hair. Also available as fragrance-free nr 23. 5. Overnight hair treatment Applying a hair oil overnight gives a long-lasting result, and the hair gets maximum moisture and care. Massage a thin/dry cold-pressed vegetable oil into dry hair and braid or tie up the hair. The oil is washed out the next day. Thin oils provide the most moisture and weigh the hair down the least. They are also easy to wash out. The advantage is that the oil can also be used on hair ends after washing as well as on the skin and face. Japanese Camellia Kissi Oil from Fushi is a thin oil that gives the hair a lot of moisture, shine, and makes it airy.
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Fix cracked & dry hands with 4 simple tips
Dry hands and stubborn cracks that never seem to heal are a big problem for many. Here are four simple tips on what you can do about this skin issue. 1. Wash with gentle soaps The first thing everyone thinks of is hand creams. But if you want to tackle the problem, you should first look at what you wash your hands with. Common conventional hand soaps rarely contain any nourishing ingredients and have very strong soap agents to make the product last longer. The soaps wash away the skin’s natural oils and are very drying. Without the natural oils in the skin, there is nothing to protect the skin and keep it supple. When the skin is stiff and dry, it cracks easily. Soaps we gladly recommend are: Dr. Bronners & Vermont Soaps soaps, both of which are concentrated and lather a lot. Their liquid soaps are therefore excellent to dilute with water. Note that the large liquid bottles do not contain thickeners, so these are runny soaps. We know many don’t like bar soaps because they get mushy, but we warmly recommend bar soaps because they lather wonderfully while being mild and not drying. This is great for those with dry, dirty hands. Aleppo soap, made from laurel oil and olive oil, also works very well as a bar soap for dry hands. 2. Care for your hands with creams It’s hard to wash with good soaps at work or school. Then you can use hand creams to add moisture and nourishment to the skin after washing your hands and in the evening before bedtime. Apply thoroughly in the evening and feel free to put on a pair of thin cotton gloves. Weleda Skin Food A thick and slightly sticky cream, but super effective as it contains lanolin, which is very soothing on skin cracks. It softens hard skin and makes it easier for the skin to heal. It’s water-free and therefore excellent in winter cold. Zoya goes pretty A very nice and neat jar to carry with you. Perfect if you spend a lot of time out in the cold. They provide great weather protection while softening and caring for the skin. 3. Wash dishes with rubber gloves Don’t underestimate dishwashing gloves! Dish soap is made to be great at dissolving grease, and that includes the natural oils on your hands. Also, water itself is drying, so bring out the dishwashing gloves. It makes a bigger difference than you might think. 4. Protect your hands from the cold Last but not least! Protect your hands from cold and wind with warm mittens, especially important if you cycle a lot. Even if you’re diligent with everything else, if you don’t protect your hands from the cold, the skin can crack, which makes healing skin cracks more difficult.
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DIY Liquid Detergent with Soap Nuts - Natural & Simple
For those of you who think that soap nuts are not effective enough as detergent. Boil your own liquid detergent with the soap nuts to get stronger washing power. Clever, right? Recipe for liquid detergent with soap nuts Boil 50 g of soap nuts with 1 liter of water for 10-15 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool. When the decoction has cooled, strain out the soap nuts. Store the liquid detergent in a glass bottle. Then pour 250 ml of liquid detergent into the detergent compartment of your machine. The detergent keeps for about 1-2 weeks without refrigeration. If stored in the fridge, it lasts longer. Be sure to label the bottle clearly so it is not mistaken for food. If you want the detergent to last even longer, you can freeze it in cubes and take out when needed. Save the soap nuts as they can be boiled 5 more times, giving you a total of 6 liters of liquid detergent! Compost the soap nuts when they are used up. So environmentally smart, allergy-friendly, fragrance-free, and cheap! Zero waste. You buy these soap nuts in 500 g packs, which yield 60 liters of liquid detergent enough for 240 washes. Soap nuts are actually fruits, but are mistakenly called nuts because of their appearance. Soap nuts can therefore be used by people with nut allergies.
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Grön Lycka's natural shampoo and conditioner soaps
Let us introduce Grön Lycka, perhaps best known for their incredibly beautiful soaps. Here at Glimja, we have fallen in love with their shampoo and conditioner bars. About Grön Lycka Handcrafted soaps are made entirely from scratch and are cold-stirred or cold-processed. Grön Lycka’s natural cosmetics are plant-based, and as you can understand, they do not use surfactants like sulfates and parabens, citric acid, or mineral oils. The range is free from chemicals and additives. The softening and moisturizing glycerin, which forms naturally and is released from the fats during saponification, remains in the soap. Their fragrance oils are phthalate-free. Grön Lycka produces products daily with direct deliveries to customers or retailers, as they want to provide us with fresh and nutrient-rich natural cosmetics. Production takes place in the soap studio just outside Omberg in the scenic Rök. They make their range in small batches with love and care. The recipes are designed with the utmost care, drawing inspiration directly from nature’s colors and patterns. The products are safety-assessed by an authorized chemist and registered both in the EU database ECAS/CPNP and with the Medical Products Agency. Grön Lycka follows the Medical Products Agency’s requirements for so-called good manufacturing practice during production (Good Manufacturing Practice, abbreviated GMP). Grön Lycka also wants to support us in minimizing plastic use at home through their long-lasting, solid products and by using recyclable packaging. This suits both those who want to “plastic detox” and those who travel a lot. Solid Shampoo and Conditioner Bars These are like beautiful art. The different colors come from natural pigments or clays. What all Grön Lycka’s soaps have in common is that they are much harder than regular soaps. Therefore, they are extra, extra long-lasting and don’t get mushy easily. They are all gentle and do not dry out the skin. Luxurious to have on display, as they become a nice decorative detail that stays mess-free on the sink. Bestseller Sunlit Shimmer Clay Shampoo We love the idea of shampoo bars; skipping water and plastic packaging is good for both the wallet and the environment. Grön Lycka’s clay shampoo is a different kind of shampoo bar. It’s brilliant to add clay to the product. The texture becomes much firmer, not at all prone to getting mushy where it sits, and the clay gives the hair volume while cleansing and absorbing dirt. The best part is that this shampoo bar lasts forever. Grön Lycka says one soap bar equals three (!) regular shampoo bottles. Another great thing about this shampoo bar is that it is pH balanced (pH 5.5), which means you don’t need to do an acid rinse unless you want to. Bestseller Queen of Volume Hair Conditioner Hair conditioner in solid form. There is also clay in the conditioner. Grön Lycka says the conditioner bar equals three regular conditioner bottles (!). With moderately warm water, it’s easy to rub the conditioner bar to apply it to the hair. Simply massage the bar over the hair in circular motions. If you have a sensitive scalp, massage it in there as well. Then rinse thoroughly with water. This particular conditioner bar is incredibly long-lasting. The hair gets moisture, shine, and volume. Conditioner doesn’t always add volume, but Queen of Volume does.
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5 natural multi-products for the trip - pack smart
Are you going on vacation and need to pack light? We have five smart tips on multifunctional products that handle most body care needs. 1. Vermont Soap Organics Liquid Castile Soap Vermont Soap’s liquid soaps truly live up to the name multifunctional. They work as hand soap, shower gel, shaving soap, and shampoo for oilier hair types, but also handle dishes, laundry, and cleaning if needed. One product for everything, and it’s very concentrated. Just a few drops are enough to wash your hands and barely half a teaspoon to wash shorter hair. Other clever uses include cleaning makeup brushes, the car, yoga mat, or why not add a few drops to the bath for a lovely bubble bath. Vermont Soap Castile unscented liquid soap. Vermont Saoap Castile Lavender liquid soap. Vermont Soap Castile Lemongrass liquid soap Vermont Soap Castile Orange liquid soap. 2. Nea of Sweden Eco Soap If you prefer a solid soap, Nea of Sweden has created wonderful all-in-one soaps that work as shampoo soap, body soap, hand soap, and shaving soap. Here you’ll find several lovely varieties that are easy to bring along in a soap case. 3. Almond Oil Almond oil is a gentle multifunctional oil suitable for most people and all ages. The oil can be used for facial cleansing, facial oil, and body oil. The skin becomes wonderfully smooth and soft. To cleanse the face, take a little oil and massage it into slightly damp skin. Fat dissolves fat, so the oil easily removes all makeup and dirt. Take a small towel, wet and wrung out in warm water, and gently wipe off the oil. Cotton pads also work well. Then take some fresh oil and massage it in as facial oil. Almond oil is also suitable for the whole body. Massage it into damp skin for better absorption. Almond oil is also excellent for massage. In the suitcase, we prefer Crearome’s almond oil in a plastic bottle. But we also have organic almond oil in glass bottles from Loelle or Fushi. Our oils are cold-pressed and organic. 4. Bruns Conditioner No. 03 Conditioner No. 3 is an unscented and softening conditioner that makes hair easy to detangle and soothes irritated scalp. It suits most people and all ages. It can of course be used as a conditioner after shampoo. It can be used for the conditioner method. It can be used as a hair mask. Leave it on for a longer time. Gives hair a nice shine. Bruns conditioner is available in a handy 100 ml travel bottle. 5. Naturlig Deo Naturlig Deo’s cream deodorants are organic, vegan-friendly, and unisex. Cream deodorant is especially smart when traveling as they come in small 15 ml mini jars. Naturlig Deo can also be used a little on smelly feet. Keep in mind that the deodorant can melt at high temperatures, from 30 degrees Celsius. Then it’s best kept in the fridge. Naturlig Deo Coconut Naturlig Deo Grapefruit Naturlig Deo Unscented Have a great trip!
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