Hydrosols are one of our favourite products at Barakah Botanicals. Many of ours are steam or hydro distilled by us in a traditional alembic copper still, from botanical materials we harvest ourselves in a process that’s delightfully aromatic and just a little magic. But we often get questions about how they’re made and how…
Shampoo bars are a great, low waste way to wash hair. They’re convenient for travel, simple to use, & usually eco friendly. You probably know how to wash your hair but if it’s your first time using a shampoo bar, there are a couple of things that can make the transition easier. First, what’s the…
Cleansing grains are a traditional beauty routine that are gaining ground because some traditions are worth holding on to. So what are they? How do use them? Do they work? They’re a gentle, soap-free way to cleanse facial skin without stripping it of the body’s natural sebum. Specific recipes vary but essentially cleansing grains are…
Maybe you found it at a craft market or boutique skincare store. Maybe someone gifted it to you or you bought it yourself ‘cos you’ve got great taste. Either way you’ve got a beautiful bar of artisanal handmade soap & you want to make it last. Handmade soap is different to commercially mass produced soaps…
In my last post, I talked about one of the most important things you can do for your skin health. Reading the label is super important, but if you haven’t made a habit of it, it can also be confusing. Happily, I’m here with years of label deciphering under my belt, so I’ve put together…
We all want skin that glows with good health. If you believe the ads, healthy beautiful skin is at the bottom of – a usually expensive – bottle. Don’t believe the ads. We’ve got something better than expensive empty promises. We’ve got 5 things you can do to get your natural glow on… …
Short answer? Yes Long answer? Yes, but it works differently to synthetic skincare. Genuinely natural skin care feeds your skin what it needs.Genuinely natural skincare is not a miracle in a bottle.Genuinely natural skincare will not make you look like you had cosmetic surgery.Genuinely natural skincare will heal your skin from the outside in, and…