Herbaria Blog

Imagine taking off all your clothes and stepping naked into a warm shower. The water comforts and relaxes you. You wash away stress. Your pores open. Now, what are you going to rub and scrub all over your body to get it clean?  If you understand what’s in commercial soaps, you wouldn't use them. What are commonly called “soaps,” such as...

Mother Nature Knows Best If you visit the island of Puerto Rico, you’ll want to experience the magnificent El Yunque Rainforest, a biodiverse paradise with waterfalls and lush trails through a unique ecosystem. It’s the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.  You’ll want to use an insect repellent. Because El Yunque...

Have you tried our natural shampoo bars? If you're interested in avoiding the harsh synthetic chemicals in most commercial shampoos, you really ought to give us a try. Benefits of Using a Natural Shampoo Bar Healthier Choice for Hair and Scalp Our Shampoo Bars are healthier for your hair and scalp. Healthier, too, for your total well-being and...

If you're over 40, you've likely been targeted by ads for persimmon soap. Don’t believe the hype! What is "Old Person Smell?" Persimmon soap is purported to be necessary to remove the oils that cause "old person smell," technically called 2-Nonenol. The simple truth is that our soaps remove oils effectively, even  2-Nonenol. ...