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August marks National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to prioritizing self-care, enhancing our well-being, and creating a more balanced lifestyle. This year, embrace wellness in every aspect of your life with our range of comforting and nourishing products designed to elevate your environment and personal care routine. Discover how our thoughtfully crafted items, from scented candles to skincare essentials, can contribute to a healthier, more serene lifestyle. Illuminate Your Space with Clean-Crafted Candles Set the mood for relaxation and tranquility with our nontoxic scented coconut wax candles. Made from a clean-burning blend of coconut and vegetable waxes, they ensure a safer, eco-friendly option for your home. With a burn time of approximately 70 hours, they offer long-lasting ambiance without worrying about harmful chemicals. You'll Love These Candles Because of Their… Wax Composition: Our candles blend coconut and natural vegetable waxes, avoiding harmful additives. This results in a cleaner, more sustainable burn. Our candles also come in a variety of scents to fit every preference. Wooden Wicks: FSC-Certified wooden wicks add a cozy, crackling sound reminiscent of a mini eco-friendly fire. Fragrance: Our candles are infused with high-quality, phthalate-free fragrance oils and essential oils, providing natural and refreshing scents. Flameless Freshness with Room Sprays For a convenient, flameless alternative, our room sprays are perfect for transforming any space with delightful aromas. These sprays effectively eliminate unwanted odors but also help refresh linens and upholstery, contributing to a healthier environment. Why You'll Love Our Room Sprays…  Odor Eliminating Technology: Our sprays encapsulate and neutralize foul odors effectively. Safe Ingredients: Free from phthalates, parabens, and other harsh chemicals, they are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free. Long Effect. These scent linger for hours of freshness. Subtle Elegance with Reed Diffusers Enhance smaller spaces with our hand-poured reed diffusers, which offer a continuous, subtle fragrance. The white glass bottles and natural willow reeds are designed for optimal fragrance distribution, creating a lasting, beautiful ambiance. The Reed Diffusers Are Amazing because of Their…  Effective Fragrance Distribution: Optimized for solid scent throw and sustainability. Eco-Friendly: Made with phthalate-free, paraben-free, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients. Sustainable Scenting with EHREE Wall Plug-Ins The EHREE Scented Wall Plug-In combines a sleek design with natural, phthalate-free fragrances. Its refillable glass bottle supports sustainable scenting, seamlessly blending into any room décor to enhance your home's ambiance. The EHREE Plug-Ins Feature…  Commitment to Health: Free from harmful chemicals, promoting a healthier home environment. Ease of Use: Fits effortlessly into any décor, providing a subtle yet captivating fragrance. Elevate Skincare with Hyaluronic Body Milk For a skincare boost, try our Hyaluronic Body Milk. Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Bakuchiol, and Saccharide Isomerate, this lightweight body milk offers superior hydration and enhances skin resilience. Key Ingredients and Benefits: Hyaluronic Acid: Deeply hydrates and plumps skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines. Bakuchiol: A vegan alternative to retinol that promotes skin renewal and elasticity. Saccharide Isomerate: Enhances moisture retention and protects against dehydration. Urea and Bisabolol: Soften and soothe the skin for a more even complexion. Luxurious Whipped Body Soap Complete your wellness routine with our whipped body soap, which creates a creamy lather that cleanses and hydrates. Enriched with naturally derived plant extracts, this soap is perfect for sensitive and dry skin and doubles as a shaving soap. This Luxurious Body Soap Promises… Hydrating Lather: Features key humectants like Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, and Sorbitol to lock in moisture. Free from Harsh Chemicals: No phthalates or parabens, suitable for most skin types. And so many more excellent products packed with ingredients to guarantee the best wellness month ever!  Embrace National Wellness Month by integrating these eco-friendly and nourishing products into your daily routine. Elevate your environment, care for your skin, and celebrate wellbeing mindfully and sustainably while celebrating and pampering you!  Check out our website to learn more about what we offer at Urthy! Live luminously & Live Urthy ~ J

Taking care of your skin isn’t just about looking good; it's about maintaining your overall health. If you've been neglecting your skincare routine, there is no better time than today to start. Simple steps can repair, protect, and pamper your skin. Essential products should cleanse, moisturize, and hydrate. Consistency is key, and developing a routine doesn't have to be daunting. Here’s a guide to help you get started and maintain healthy skin. Step 1: Cleanse Cleansing your skin is the foundation of any skincare routine. Wash your face every night to remove dirt and pollution. Use a mild foaming cleanser before shaving and alternate with an exfoliating cleanser if your skin isn't sensitive. For oily skin, cleanse with a hot towel in the morning and splash with cold water. Cleansing once a day might be sufficient for some skin types, but everyone should wash their face at night to remove impurities. Step 2: Repair To repair your skin, use an antioxidant serum like vitamin C in the morning under your moisturizer to combat oxidative stress from pollution and UV rays. At night, apply bakuchiol to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Bakuchiol, a natural alternative to retinol, can significantly improve skin texture and tone over time while being gentle on the skin. Step 3: Moisturize and Protect In the morning, use a moisturizer with at least SPF 30 to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. If your skin is dry at night, use a lightweight moisturizer without sunscreen. Consistent moisturizing helps to keep your skin hydrated and maintain its barrier function. Identify Your Skin Type Knowing your skin type is crucial in selecting the right products. Here’s how to identify your skin type and customize your routine: Normal Skin If your skin is not too oily or too dry and has a smooth texture, you likely have normal skin. Use a gentle cleanser, a basic moisturizer, and sunscreen. Oily Skin If your skin tends to get greasy, especially on the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), you have oily skin. To control oil, use a gentle cleanser, a non-comedogenic moisturizer, and products with salicylic acid and niacinamide. Dry Skin If your skin feels tight, flaky, or rough, you have dry skin. Opt for hydrating and barrier-supporting products like hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Consider using a humidifier at night. Combination Skin If you have oily skin in some areas and dry in others, you have combination skin. Use a gentle cleanser and moisturize the dry areas more heavily. Sensitive Skin If your skin reacts easily to products or environmental factors, you have sensitive skin. Choose products with soothing, anti-inflammatory ingredients and avoid retinoids and artificial fragrances. Urthy Products Men Will Love  KYŪR Face Oil KYŪR Face Oil is a must for any skincare routine. This oil, made of 11 specially selected botanicals, promotes anti-aging firming by stimulating the production of collagen, rejuvenation and regeneration of skin, skin brightening, hydrating, and moisturizing. As a plus, it is safe for all skin types! This face oil is a great beard and face oil for men. Kwench Body Oil  Kwench body oil offers multiple fragrances and a fragrance-free option. It is light and absorbs quickly into the skin, infusing it with vitamin C. This body oil is one of the best ways to hydrate and moisturize skin, as the oil attracts water to the outermost layer of the skin to promote skin firmness and elasticity while lubricating skin. As a bonus, it won’t leave your skin feeling oily!  Handmade Bar Soap Our handmade bar soap is made with coconut oil, olive oil, and kaolin clay, and it lathers fluffy, refreshingly, and cleansingly to soothe and moisturize skin. Kwench Body Sugar Scrub Kwench body sugar scrub exfoliates, hydrates, and moisturizes skin, making it the perfect first step in any skincare routine. It calms and soothes skin, leaving it shiny and silky instead of dull and dry. Breaking the Myths of Men’s Skincare Men’s skincare has been growing in popularity, recognizing that skincare is for everyone. As more men refine their routines, they often ask about which products to use, how to reduce signs of aging, and the effectiveness of multipurpose products. The men’s skincare market was valued at $12.9 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow rapidly, so rest assured you are not alone in wanting to up your skincare routine. Don’t be intimated to start, a skincare routine doesn't need to be complex to be effective. Routine Example Morning: Cleanse (skip if you have dry or normal skin and cleansed well the night before). Moisturize. (check out our Body Lotion) Apply sunscreen. Night: Cleanse. Apply bakuchiol (available in our KYŪR Face Oil). Moisturize (check out our Body Lotion). Conclusion Building an effective skincare routine can be simple and quick, involving just a few steps. Consistency and patience are key, and consulting a dermatologist can help tailor the routine to your specific needs. By taking the time to develop a skincare routine, you're investing in your skin and overall well-being. Start simple, stay consistent, and adjust as needed to find what works best for you.  Take care of your skin and make it the healthiest it has ever been by investing in Urthy products, your skin will thank you! Live luminously & Live Urthy ~ J

In the skincare world, it's no secret that new ingredients come and go. Sometimes you’ll find these ingredients are something to pay attention to. Ingredients that are packed with benefits that may bring about new and exciting changes for your skin.   One such ingredient that I’ve been testing is snow mushroom, which is being lauded for its remarkable hydrating benefits. Many experts are even saying that snow mushrooms may have better benefits than hyaluronic acid, with smaller particles that are more apt to target damaged areas of the skin.   Snow mushrooms, or tremella fuciformis, is a unique type of fungus that has been used in Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. Snow mushroom is used for its skin-nourishing properties and its ability to noticeably hydrate and plump the skin.   After months of reaching and testing, here’s what I’ve found.    What is a Snow Mushroom? Snow mushrooms are edible fungi that grow primarily in Asian countries such as China and Japan. These mushrooms have a gelatinous texture and are known for their delicate and slightly sweet taste, making them very popular in soups, desserts, and skincare products. The mushrooms thrive in humid environments and usually grow on fallen trees or decaying wood.   Some noted benefits of these mushrooms are their ability to nourish skin, boost immunity, and promote overall health. Snow mushroom extracts have recently become increasingly popular in skincare formulas for hydrating, anti-aging, and skin-smoothing benefits.   Benefits of Snow Mushroom: 1. Hydration Snow mushrooms are known to have exceptional hydrating benefits, as their high concentrations of polysaccharides, mainly beta-glucans, retain moisture in the skin, leading to soft and plump skin that glows.   2. Anti-Aging These mushrooms, full of antioxidants, are known to help protect the skin from damage and assist in the prevention of premature aging. Antioxidants help rid the body of free radicals that lead to wrinkles, fine lines, oxidative stress, and other symptoms of aging. Adding these mushrooms to your skincare routine may help to maintain a youthful complexion for longer while protecting skin.   3. Soothing and Calming In addition to its hydrating properties, snow mushrooms are known to help soothe and prevent skin inflammation. These natural compounds help reduce irritation and redness, which makes it safe for all skin types, even sensitive skin, leaving a calm and balanced complexion free of blemish.   4. Brightening Snow mushrooms contain enzymes and vitamins that are known to promote skin renewal and brighten complexion. Regular use of snow mushroom extract may also help fade dark spots, uneven skin tone, and hyperpigmentation revealing a more radiant and luminous complexion over time.   5. Gentle Exfoliation Snow mushrooms also contain natural exfoliating enzymes that help remove dead skin cells, known to produce smoother and brighter skin underneath. Unlike harsh physical exfoliants, snow mushroom provides gentle exfoliation without causing irritation or damage to the skin barrier.   Introducing KWENCH Body Lotion  Hydration and moisture are key factors for our skin and body care product lines. My interest in snow mushroom as an ingredient peaked after months of research and testing. Myself and our other testers found it to be a game changing ingredient in retaining moisture in our skin.    I’ve been on the hunt for a clean body lotion for many years that makes my skin feel amazing and it’s sticky and doesn’t make me feel hot and that’s what brought me to make our own.    And now I’m ready to share this fantastic product with you! Introducing our newest product, KWENCH Body Lotion, a luxurious skincare essential infused with the potent benefits of snow mushrooms. Our advanced formula harnesses the hydrating properties of this remarkable ingredient alongside a blend of nourishing amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and botanical antioxidants to deliver unparalleled moisture to your skin.    Designed to replenish and rejuvenate, KWENCH Body Lotion works tirelessly to repair and revitalize dry, dehydrated skin, leaving it feeling soft, supple, and deeply hydrated. Say goodbye to parched skin and hello to a radiant, youthful complexion with KWENCH Body Lotion.   By incorporating snow mushrooms into my skincare routine, I’ve been able to achieve hydrated and luminous skin that looks and feels bright, plump, and healthy.   Live luminously & Live Urthy ~ J

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Soap is a product that most of us use daily, but have you ever wondered about its origins? The story of soap dates back to ancient Babylonians around 2800 BC, when a simple blend of fats, ashes, and water was used. Since then, soap has taken on many different forms and functions. In this article, we will explore the fascinating evolution of soap and its rich history. Ancient Beginnings: Our store begins in Ancient Babylon, where the first known evidence of soap-like materials was discovered. The Babylonians stumbled upon the crude method of soap production by boiling fats with ashes and water. Although primarily used in the textile industry, soap was crucial in cleaning and preparing fabrics. Egyptian Contributions: Fast forward to 1550 BC in Egypt, where the Ebers papyrus detailed the mixture of animal and vegetable oils with alkaline salts to create a soap-like substance. Egyptians recognized soap not only for washing but also for treating sores and skin diseases. The Greeks, however, preferred washing without soap, relying on water, clay, pumice, sand, ashes, and oil for their cleansing rituals. Roman Adoption and Innovations: Romans, known for their ingenuity, employed abrasive substances like sand and pumice for body cleansing, followed by scraping off grime with sticks. Despite diverse methods, soap gained popularity throughout the Roman Empire, with evidence of a soap factory found in the ruins of Pompeii. European Renaissance: In the Middle Ages, Germans and Gauls mixed ashes with animal fat for soap, using it as a decorative element for their hair. Arabic chemists took soap-making to new heights in the 7th century, producing soaps from vegetable oils, aromatic oils, and lye. By the 16th century, Europe witnessed the production of finer soaps using vegetable oils rather than animal fats. Industrial Revolution and Modern Innovations: The 18th century marked a significant leap in the industrial production of bar soaps due to increased awareness of hygiene. French chemists Nicholas Leblanc and Michael Chevreul's discoveries in the early 19th century revolutionized soap-making chemistry. The 20th century saw the development of synthetic detergents in Germany, ushering in a new era of soap manufacturing. Commercial Soap Emerges: Commercial soap was created during World War I due to an increased need for cleaning agents, but during that same time soap ingredients were scarce. German scientists created detergents made with synthetic compounds, leading to detergent sales surpassing soap in the US by the 1950s. Most commercial soaps today are actually detergents made with petroleum by-products. Commercial soap makers now use the continuous process, removing natural glycerin which gives soap its moisturizing properties, and selling it for use in other products. Soap Today: In recent years, many people have become more conscious of the potential negative effects associated with synthetic additives and chemicals present in commercial soap products. As a result, consumers are choosing natural soap alternatives. Our SōWP line is unique, as it is crafted in small batches with natural oils and non-toxic ingredients. When considering your soap options, be sure to closely examine labels and ingredients to make informed choices. Get S ōwpy! ~ Jen