WHAT DOES SHEA BUTTER DO FOR YOUR HANDS?

WHAT DOES SHEA BUTTER DO FOR YOUR HANDS?

Palms have no oil glands of their own, so once the day's washing and sanitiser catch up with them, they're on their own. Shea butter steps in as one of the most effective fixes —...
chef Kim Kunn

KIM KUNN ON SLOWING DOWN AND EVERYDAY RITUALS

A quiet-morning conversation with private chef Kim Kunn about the rituals behind the work: school-run mornings, a ceramics habit she can't shake, the phone-checking habit she wants to quit, and why a good bowl of...
HOW TO STORE COLD PROCESS SOAP

HOW TO STORE COLD PROCESS SOAP

Real ingredients mean a real shelf life. Cold process soap can last up to a year if you store it right, but heat, moisture, and the wrong soap dish will shorten that fast. Here's how...
WHY SEEK OUT LOCAL BEESWAX?

WHY SEEK OUT LOCAL BEESWAX?

That "beeswax" on the label doesn't always mean 100% beeswax, cheaper fillers like paraffin and stearin can slip in unnoticed. Sourcing hyperlocal beeswax cuts out the middlemen and the guesswork. A look at what can...
WHAT MAKES SHEA BUTTER GOOD FOR DRY SKIN?

WHAT MAKES SHEA BUTTER GOOD FOR DRY SKIN?

Unlike those harsh soaps that leave your skin parched, bars like Skunk Goods Trading's (Un)Adulterated keep the natural glycerin intact, so your skin stays soft and happy after washing, no sulphates, parabens, or fake scents...
IS BEESWAX GOOD FOR SKIN?

IS BEESWAX GOOD FOR SKIN?

Skunk Goods Trading's Solid Hand Balm pairs sustainably sourced beeswax with shea butter, kokum butter, coconut oil, thistle oil, and vitamin E for working hands exposed to elements—apply sparingly to damp skin for lasting hydration.
TRADITIONAL COLD PROCESS SOAP

TRADITIONAL COLD PROCESS SOAP

Not all soap bars are the same. Cold process soap is made differently, behaves differently and works differently on your skin. Here's everything you need to know before you buy.