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Daniel Summers

Will Boycotting Palm Oil Really Change Anything?

Will Boycotting Palm Oil Really Change Anything? Palm oil has been used in the production of soap for a very long time. It creates a soap that's great for cleansing and moisturizing skin, is long-lasting, and it produces a nice fluffy lather. Despite it being great for making soap, the use of palm oil is a hotly debated topic. Why's that exactly? Well, there's widespread concern about how the palm oil industry operates. There are grave concerns about the welfare and rights of indigenous people and the destruction of the environment and wildlife in areas where palm oil plantations operate....

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Daniel Summers

Does Natural Soap Contain Lye and Is It Harmful to My Skin?

Does Natural Soap Contain Lye and Is It Harmful to My Skin? If you're wondering whether natural soap is made with lye, then the answer is very straight forward: yes. If there's no lye used in the production process, it isn't soap. Don't get confused, though, as that doesn't mean natural soap contains lye. It's a little complicated, but we'll explain everything here. Do your bars of soap contain lye? In short, no, our soap does not contain lye. However, lye is used to make the soap. Sound confusing? Allow us to explain. Soap is made using a chemical reaction....

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Daniel Summers

6 Useful Tips on How to Get the Most Out of Your Candles

6 Useful Tips on How to Get the Most Out of Your Candles   Some people are absolutely mad about candles. Perhaps you’re one of these people? Don’t worry if you are, we are too! There’s certainly a lot more to candles than just lighting one up and letting it burn! There are a number of things you can do to look after your candles, which will help them last a little longer and burn a bit better. Below are six useful tips on how to get the most out of your candles.   Allow the candle to burn for...

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