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  African Black Soap

  5.00 out of 5

  If you have blemishes as well as sensitive skin, African Black Soap (or Ose Dudu) may be the gentle yet effective acne-fighter you've been looking for.

  This unique style of soap is handcrafted in West Africa using a process that has changed very little over millenia. First, water is made alkaline by stirring in the ashes of burned cocoa pods. The water is strained and added to native virgin oils of coconut, shea butter, and palm kernel. The resulting soap is highly moisturizing, has a distinctively dark color and soft, malleable texture. Some sellers of African Black Soap attempt to replicate this process domestically, but ours is an authentic fair-trade product imported from Ghana through the Global Shea Alliance.

  For those who have not used African Black Soap before, it is highly recommended for sensitive skin types prone to acne, eczema, or freshly shaven areas. It cleanses deeply and leaves skin feeling fresh and moisturized, with no squeaky feeling or film characteristic of some facial cleansers. Each bar weighs 4.0 to 4.2 oz. Note that this soap lathers readily, so only a very small amount is needed per use.

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  Citrus Paradisi Shampoo Bar

  While not a widely known product, we've found solid shampoo bars to be preferred over the liquid standard for so many reasons. If you're not yet a convert to the solid shampoo movement, read on!

  1) Superior value.†Solid and liquid shampoos contain the same cleansers, vitamins and conditioners, but the bulk of what you buy with a liquid shampoo is water—typically 50-70% of the product. Solid shampoo contains no water whatsoever, so we've found that a single bar lasts much longer and is far more effective. It lathers abundantly and is packed with conditioners such as shea butter, aloe vera and hydrolyzed oats.

  2) Travel-friendly.†Whether you're going to Tahiti or just the gym, solid shampoo is the perfect well-mannered sidekick for your bag. Unlike liquids, it will never leak and†can be brought through airport security. Just say “no” to having to travel with a small army of airtight baggies, and tiny bottles of toiletries that run out halfway through your trip.

  3) Versatile.†Solid shampoo is essentially one product in three: shampoo, conditioner, and soap. This is wonderfully accommodating when you want to minimize your baggage either at home or on the go. While we always recommend using a conditioner for the most excellent results, our solid shampoos are nourishing enough that you can still expect premium results without additional conditioner.

  Our Citrus Paradisi line takes its name from the scientific term for grapefruit peel, one of this fragrance's main components. The first impression is grapefruit touched with lime and fresh cucumber, closely followed by lemon and jasmine. These light, energizing notes are built on a base of amber and deep blackberry. It is a vigorous, uplifting scent perfect for the introduction of our new hair care products.

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  Haircare Sampler

  It's finally here! Our new hair care sampler pack contains one of each of our favorite hair care products:

  - Solid Shampoo
  - Daily Conditioner
  - Dry Shampoo
  - Detangling Spray

  Each of these items is approximately 2 oz by volume, making this little bag of luxury the perfect size for travel, taking to the gym, or gifting.

  No parabens, phthalates, sulfates, DEA/TEA, or dye. Cruelty-free. Vegan. Ingredients are mild, vegetable-based and biodegradable. Appropriate for color-treated hair.

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  Seattle Rain

  Based upon the emotive scent known as ìpetrichorî, Seattle Rain is a fresh and faintly green fragrance that smells just like the air after a heavy rain. Its notes are subtle, yet characteristic. One customer compared it to breathing in the smell of a freshly washed lettuce.

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  Asian Pear Lip Balm

  Years of fine-tuning went into the creation of this lip balm, the last you'll ever need. Shea butter, coconut oil and sweet almond oil provide deeply penetrating moisture, while vitamin E nourishes the lips' delicate skin. Pure (vegan) candellila wax seals 'em in and creates a light-as-air barrier against the elements. Our botanical balms come in a medley of sweet, earthy or ripe fruit flavors. Which is yours?

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  Caribbean Coconut Aloe Lotion

  Sun damage, weather damage, malnutrition, pollution, aging. Your skin has a lot of enemies. Fortunately, this lotion is on your side: an ultra-light formula with skin-loving aloe, extra virgin olive oil, and vitamin E to nourish and moisturize abused skin.

  Caribbean Coconut is fresh and creamy beyond belief, enjoyed even by our customers who say they are not normally fans of coconut. The finishing touch is a dash of vanilla and a nearly indistinguishable note of Italian lemon.

  No parabens, phthalates, SLS/SLES, or dye. Cruelty-free. Ingredients are mild, vegetable-based and biodegradable. Appropriate for sensitive skin.

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