Ida's Soap Box

Palm oil has been used in soap making for thousands of years. Despite its great attributes in soap and other products, palm oil has become a highly debated topic. The effect of the growing number of palm oil plantations on the rights of indigenous peoples and the destruction of wildlife and biodiversity must be addressed, but a palm oil boycott may not be the answer.

We have received emails from customers telling us that they have tried other skin care products containing sea buckthorn oil and they did not help with their skin conditions. Most sea buckthorn products do not work because they actually contain very little pure sea buckthorn oil. We use organic, virgin, cold-pressed sea buckthorn oil . . . not less potent juice or extracts!

We are totally excited to be featured on our first ever BuzzFeed list! "27 Underrated Hair Products That Actually Work"

A patch test is a form of skin testing that is done on a small patch of skin. It is a method of testing for skin allergies or sensitivities to a new skin care product or ingredient. A lot of skin problems are caused by using ingredients that cause sensitivities for your skin.