When is Soap not 'Soap'
First, what exactly is soap? When a fatty acid, commonly vegetable or animal fats, are combined with a base (lye), the resulting chemical...
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bandwapothecary
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Skin Hydration vs. Moisturize
Hydration and moisturization are two distinct concepts for skincare. Understanding the difference between them is important for creating...
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bandwapothecary
- Dec 29, 2022
- 3 min
Natural Products, Myth vs. Fact
The cosmetic and personal care industry is saturated with products that claim to be natural, all-natural or organic, but what does this...
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bandwapothecary
- Sep 18, 2020
- 1 min
Aloe Vera vs. Water
Do you know what's in your skin care? Every product uses a base ingredient that is listed first on the label. This ingredient makes up...
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bandwapothecary
- May 27, 2020
- 1 min
Exfoliate into Summer
Summer is here! Is your skin ready? During the summer months we tend to expose our skin to the sun and other irritants more from being...
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bandwapothecary
- Dec 24, 2019
- 2 min
Soap vs. Oil Cleansing
We all want to be clean right? What then is the best way to achieve clean while still maintaining the natural balance of our skin? For...
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bandwapothecary
- May 6, 2019
- 2 min
Dangers of Mica
What is mica? You would be surprised to know that it can be found in almost every cosmetic or beauty product that has any color, sheen...
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bandwapothecary
- Feb 6, 2019
- 2 min
H2O, Drink Don't Wear
Yes, water is good for you, but to drink not put it on your skin. What?! It's just water you say, how could it possibly be bad for my...
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bandwapothecary
- May 2, 2018
- 2 min
Pores, Battle of All Ages
Skin is skin. If I break out I will just wash more, and choose oil-free products. If my skin is too dry I will just use coconut oil and...
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bandwapothecary
- Mar 11, 2018
- 2 min
Are you a lyer?
If you use soap then you are a lye user, therefore a LYER, but hey, everyone needs to be clean! For those companies that claim to sell...
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