Ida's Soap Box

Some "natural/organic" soap companies are using Sodium Coco Sulfate as an ingredient claiming that since it is made from coconut oil it is natural. Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS), like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), is synthetic detergent used to create lather and remove oil and grease. Should it be used as an ingredient in a product that claims to be "natural?"

Clay facial masks are an easy and inexpensive way for both men and women to pamper themselves and invigorate their skin. Creating an application technique that works for your skin will get you one step closer to a beautiful complexion.

Clay masks are a simple way to give your skin a boost and some TLC without getting regular facials. With the amount of pollution, dirt and grime skin comes in contact with, it is no wonder that people are looking for products that can naturally deeply clean their complexions.

Our face has different zones in which the skin can vary in thickness, texture, pore size and the number of oil-producing glands. Not surprisingly, each of these zones may have very different needs and require individual attention. Applying the same clay face mask everywhere may not help treat the different needs of your facial skin zones, and can possibly aggravate the skin in certain areas.