Aromatherapy is a big part of body care but in the world of “mass-produced products” it is the aromatics in body care that have some of the most negative effects like allergic reactions, dermatitis, endocrine system disruption, and even cancer. Given our business is founded on a mission to help our customers “get their skin[…]
Author: Jim Spann
Increasing Your Personal Resilience to Covid-19
As a business dedicating to improving the health of our customers we want to share a few simple tips that can help increase your resilience to Covid-19. DEACTIVATING VIRUSES ON SURFACES (including your hands) 3% Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 in a 3 percent concentration inactivated all the viruses in a scientific study within 1–30 min. Coronavirus[…]
TONING YOUR FACE BEFORE MAKEUP APPLICATION

The traditional next step after cleansing your face it to apply toner. The toner’s primary ingredient is typically some sort of astringent, something that causes your skin to contract or “pucker up” so that your skin is tighter, less saggy, i.e. toned. This step basically tightens the canvas so makeup goes on straighter and smoother.[…]
CLEANSING YOUR FACE BEFORE MAKEUP APPLICATION

Today we want to focus on preparing your face for makeup. Simply, affordably, and healthily. We like to describe this stage as “preparing the canvas” and if done well, it will make a very noticeable difference to your appearance and the long term health of your complexion. The first step to looking great when you[…]
Solutions to “Winter Skin” and Premature Aging of the Skin

A lot of premature aging happens in the Winter and “Winter Skin” is an issue for just about all of us (unless you live in a year-round oasis like San Diego or Hawaii). In the winter months the humidity level outside drops and the water in your skin evaporates faster, making your skin look dry,[…]
Body Care Products May Be Stealing Your Health
Our universe, including Mother Nature, is made of chemistry. Many chemical components of ingredients found in Body and Skin care products are trans-dermal, meaning they penetrate your body’s protective layer and enter your system. This can be good or bad. There is growing evidence that many ingredients used in Body Care (even in many handcrafted products[…]
Together We’re Building Something Special

New Harmony Soap Company began in 2012 as the smallest of small businesses but with a driving ambition to help our small community grow and to help our customers enjoy healthier lives. We’re happy to report that — thanks to you — we are still growing strong. Earlier this month we opened a 2nd retail[…]
3 Reasons to Have Eucalyptus in Your Life

At New Harmony Soap Company we hold Eucalyptus in very high regard. And, we have used, sampled, and tested just about every Eucalyptus essential oil you can think of to find the absolute best one. Our search has brought us to an organic, steam-distilled essential oil from a species called Eucalyptus Polybractea, a small trunk[…]
The Perfect Beard Oil

Beards are all the rage these days so it is only natural beard oils are all the rage too. With the marketplace chocked full of options how do you find the perfect beard oil? Here are a few things to look for: Quick absorption. Beard oils need to be readily absorbed by the beard. Many[…]
Cure Dry Winter Skin with Natural Skin Nutrition

Winter time can bring dry, cracked, itchy skin. Customers have been asking us what to do for their dry winter skin. Here are our soap maker Angel’s top three favorite products to treat and moisturize. Colloidal Oatmeal Body Bar – smoothes and moisturizes skin! Probiotic Lotion – 50% aloe vera juice, 30% avocado oil +[…]