Ida's Soap Box Blog

Why use a natural deodorant? The simple answer--why not! While many synthetic skin care ingredients are "considered safe” in small doses, I wonder how much is "a safe small dose" after 65 years.

The skin on your lips is extra sensitive and needs a natural lip balm made with ingredients that moisturize, allow your skin to breathe, and penetrate the skin—not simply coat the skin’s surface.

One of nature's most awesome sights will be happening in North America on April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse. What is a Solar Eclipse? How does it occur? What will you see? Explore this blog to learn about a total solar eclipse.

How did we care for our skin before the creation of commercial skin care products made with synthetic ingredients? We looked to nature! Slowly steeping herbs into oil transfers the healing properties, scent, and color to the oil and is one of the oldest forms of medicine-making.

There are many wonderful things about winter, but the cold dry, windy air outside combined with the dry heated air inside and lower humidity drain moisture causing dry, flaky, irritated, red, or itchy skin. With a little extra TLC you can have soft smooth radiant skin all winter long.

Squalene is a natural lipid (oil) found in various plant and animal sources as well as human skin oil. A light, skin-friendly oil, it works to moisturize and keep skin soft, smooth, and flexible. Squalane, often used in products to help ease eczema, dry skin, and provide wrinkle protection, is an excellent under moisturizer for all skin types.