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,[…]
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 +[…]
Around Sanibel Island, Florida they’re called No-See-Ums. In other parts of the South they’re called Midges. In the Midwest we call them Buffalo Gnats. The gnasty creatures are super small but terribly annoying – and their bites are fierce, producing redness and swelling that can last for days. Field Tested for 3 Years and Proven[…]
For many folks Spring Break is a chance to thaw on the beach after a long winter freeze. Of course, it’s also a time for our skin to be thrown into shock by overexposure to the great ball of light. If you’re of European descent like me, in 60 minutes I go from bright white[…]
Each year dermatologists see about 3 million cases of rosacea, a chronic condition mostly affecting middle age women with fair skin. Common symptoms are facial redness with swollen red bumps and small visible blood vessels. One of the most common questions we hear at New Harmony Soap Company is “what do you have to help rosacea?”[…]
Have you ever seen a 50 year old woman who looks like she’s 30ish? If so, you’ve seen a woman who has consistently maintained the moisture level of her skin at an optimal level. Hydration is absolutely essential to healthy skin and age-defying beauty. Most folks – even those that use lotion daily – have[…]
For several years probiotics have occupied a place of honor in the grocery store, especially in the dairy aisle. At New Harmony Soap Company we have studied the value of probiotics and are pleased to tell you these super valuable microorganisms are now an important part of our lotions. Here’s why: 1) Probiotics are a[…]
The skin on our face is really delicate. When it’s healthy we glow. When it’s damaged we look old and tired. As you sort through the thousands of face care options the first rule must always be to “do no harm”. One of the best and affordable ways to keep your face undamaged, healthy and[…]
We live in a world where bigger is believed to be better. In corporate America companies gobble up their competitors and promise the customer will benefit from the “synergies” of consolidation. Synergy is code for headcount reduction (job loss) and other expense-reducing measures. The newfound profit usually gets shared between shareholders and executives. But what[…]
Yesterday, April 7th, the vile Buffalo Gnat invaded Southeast Illinois and Southwest Indiana. Here in New Harmony we walked into swarms of these micro vultures while trying to do some early gardening in our backyard. We also received phone calls from people in Mt. Carmel, Grayville, and Carmi Illinois saying the “Gnats are Back”. Just[…]
