The Cascadia Soap Co. - Cascadia Blog 2019-05-16T20:46:00-07:00 The Cascadia Soap Co. 2019-05-16T20:46:00-07:00 2019-05-16T20:57:08-07:00 Detoxify, Cleanse, Exfoliate & Beautify Your Skin With Clay Francine LeClair Clarifying Clay Mask

Clay has been utilized as a topical medicine since ancient prehistoric times and indigenous people around the world still use clay widely today. The medicinal benefits of clay are most commonly achieved from external applications, such as clay baths or mud masks.

There are 4 types of clay which are prized around the globe today to detoxify your body and beautify your skin via external application.

1. Bentonite Clay
2. French Green Clay
3. Rhassoul Clay
4. Kaolin Clay

We’ve listed them here, in order, from strongest to weakest. Generally according to your skin type and what concerns you are currently experiencing, this will determine what clay may be the best fit for you. We say *generally because, it really depends on what your clay mixture is combined with such as herbs, plants, plant essence, etc., prior to application. For example, applied on their own, bentonite clay is known to be incredibly healing for oily to acne prone skin and kaolin clay for ultra sensitive skin. Below we’re going to elaborate a bit more on the two types of clay we are most familiar and fascinated with, which are Bentonite + French Green Clay.

Bentonite clay is formed from volcanic ash, meaning it’s a mineral-rich clay that has the ability to absorb substances it comes in contact with and most of the research done on medicinal clays focuses primarily on this clay. How it works exactly? Like most of these clays, in their natural state, bentonite possesses negatively charged molecules, whereas most toxins, heavy metals and bacteria have positively charged molecules. When taken internally or applied to the skin, what happens is the two bind together and through the process of washing the clay off, you release these toxins from your skin. Pretty impressive eh? The clay not only pulls toxins out of the skin’s pores but also hydrogen from the skin cells, which allows more room for oxygen to benefit the skin tissue and rejuvenate the skin. This results in improved circulation and overall healthier skin. Bentonite clay is also ultra rich in our beautifying minerals of magnesium, calcium, sodium, copper, iron, potassium, and our all time favourite silica! Bentonite also possesses the strongest ability to detoxify, absorb and draw out impurities from the skin.

French Green Clay is found in.. you guessed it, France! The green colour comes from the amount of decomposed plant material and iron oxide and is a determining factor in the quality of the clay. When purchasing, ensure the colour is never gray or white, it should be very green. This clay is our favourite for exfoliation, pore-tightening, and oil-absorption. It’s so absorbent that not only does it drink up oils, it also pulls blood towards the surface of your skin, giving you a bit of a tingling sensation as it boosts circulation. When both of these clays are hydrated (meaning, mixed with liquid) and applied to the skin and left to dry, as in the case of a clay mask, they bind to bacteria on the surface of the skin and deep in the pores. The clays then draw the dried up bacteria to the surface of the skin, to be washed away as you remove your mask.

Choosing a clay for your skin type 👇🏻

If you are a sensitive or dry skin kinda gal, as we mentioned earlier, depending on what your clay mask is mixed with prior to application may determine whether or not it will agree with your skin. For example, when formulating Cascadia's Clarifying Clay Mask we chose the highest mineralizing clays for detoxifying, pore-tightening, and improving circulation, but we combined them with herbs and grains to soothe, intensely hydrate, and balance the skin. Marshmallow root is added for its high percentage of mucilage which hydrates your skin while improving its ability to retain moisture and the polysaccharides in the root moisturize your skin while adding a protective layer to ultra-sensitive skin. In addition, we add colloidal oatmeal which helps to normalize your skin's pH levels, soothes and cools while gently exfoliating and removing dead skin cells. Adding these two soothing components along with a touch of lavender to the most powerful clays can allow sensitive and dry skin types to enjoy and reap the benefits without experiencing irritation.

If you are applying the clay solo, without any added ingredients, stick with:

• Bentonite clay for oily, acne prone skin
• French green clay for oily skin
• Rhassoul clay for dry skin
• Kaolin clay for ultra sensitive dry skin

]]> 2019-02-23T17:54:00-08:00 2019-02-23T18:43:43-08:00 The Truth About Eye Creams Francine LeClair Face Creams

You may have asked yourself, do I really need to use an eye cream? Is the cosmetic industry and the mass marketing involved just a big scam?

Here at Cascadia we believe questioning truth leads to truth being revealed. The answer is very simple really, but yet every body is different and the use of an eye cream from one enthusiast to another will have a few variables.

The simple answer is yes. As you are sitting here right now, do the pinch test:

Very gently pinch the skin on your body, then your face, and then directly underneath or above your eyes. Did you notice how the skin underneath and above the eyes is naturally much thinner in comparison to the remainder of your skin? So it would make complete sense that this skin is more fragile, which is why 99.9% of the time, this is the first area where we start to experience fine lines, wrinkles aka loss of elasticity, dehydration, and sometimes puffiness, dark circles, etc.

Can’t I just use my face cream around my eyes?

Well, it really depends on your skin and what ingredients are in your face cream. As much as we would want to slather our richest most nutritious facial cream around our eyes every day and night to slow down the aging process, the reality is through time if not immediately you will most likely experience sensitivities, possibly milia spots (trapped keratin), and sometimes adverse effects because the oils, butters and extracts are simply too heavy for this delicate area to absorb all at once.

At Cascadia, we do a lot of careful research and testing that is involved as we formulate all of our products, but in particular our eye cream. We understand that because the skin is much thinner in this area, it’s also much more sensitive. Our Rejuvenating Eye Cream is formulated with a carefully selected combination of active plant extracts, aimed at the problems we see around the eyes, with a base of organic aloe vera leaf juice which is key for hydrating this delicate skin but not weighing it down. Organic Shea butter is also added resulting in a lightweight, creamy consistency, while locking in the active plant extracts and still allowing the skin to breathe.

Key ingredients to look for in an eye cream are collagen boosting, skin regenerating, and caffeine!

Cascadia’s Rejuvenating Eye Cream includes:

🌿 Horsetail extract for collagen building. Horsetail being very high naturally in silica boosts our skin’s natural collagen production increasing firmness, elasticity, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.

🌿 Camellia oil aka green tea oil is utilized, yep you guessed it for the caffeine which is known to increase circulation and decrease our under eye puffiness.

🌿 Comfrey Root, Geranium, and White Oak Bark for skin regenerating, reducing skin pigmentation dark spots (aka age spots), soothing sensitive skins, and tightening the skin by exercising the skin muscles.

Whatever you choose to use must be used consistently, results are achieved over time.

Our conclusion is, if you don’t have problems with puffiness, dark circles or need to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, you can skip the eye cream and use a light facial moisturizer, especially if it is formulated for sensitive skin. Also taking care of removing eye makeup and reducing any other tugging, pulling or rubbing of the delicate skin around the eyes can play a key role in the youthfulness of this area.

]]> 2019-01-31T13:44:00-08:00 2019-01-31T15:00:56-08:00 💛 New Year New You 💛 Francine LeClair

“New Year New You” seems to be a trending line this month. It somehow spontaneously entered into my mind as a heading to Cascadia’s January blog post, and literally what seemed like hours later, an email popped into my inbox with the very same subject line “New Year New You”. Yep, trending it is 😆

Why is this such a powerful phrase as we begin this new year 2019?  When you read this, what emotions and thoughts arise inside you?

Write them down:


Our entire life is a continuous infinite transformation, but January being the beginning of our calendar year, with the completion of our most extensive public holidays here in North America, we have a natural desire possibly to start something new. Maybe we want to feel different, whether it be in our physical bodies, our emotions, our thoughts or possibly all three of these bodies which make-up who we are.

 So where do we begin?

Integration of a self-care practice. No matter what age, what sex, nor how busy or complicated your life may be, self-care is our first step to transformation. The word self-care can mean a variety of things to a variety of different people. Keeping it simple, think about self-care as taking at least an hour and maybe a full day per week to tune into your SELF.

Aside from daily exercise and a meditative practice, that one hour to one day per week can be anything from forest bathing, to integrating an at home facial routine, or Ayurvedic self massage abyanga, enjoying a bath, and of course journaling, painting, dancing. Maybe you even do ALL of these in one day 🤷🏻‍♀️ Sky’s the limit. Now matter how much or how little you do, these self-adorning and creative practices will surely tune you into your SELF.

 What happens next?

As you integrate this new practice, emotions, thoughts and feelings will arise 👉🏻 as scary or joyful as they may be 👉🏻 honour them, acknowledge them, definitely don’t judge them.. instead utilize what arises as your guidance to this year's “New Year New You” 🙏🏻🌸💜

]]> 2018-12-08T00:30:00-08:00 2018-12-12T21:11:46-08:00 Winter Solstice Self Care Rituals, Embracing Darkness Francine LeClair
Today when I opened my journal this quote

“A wound is the place where the light enters you”

jumped out at me.











Holi-day & Solstice Blessings 🙏🏻]]> 2018-11-12T21:56:00-08:00 2019-02-18T12:47:41-08:00 What is Rosehip Oil? Francine LeClair Rosehips

First of all, let’s not get rosehip oil mixed up with rose essential oil. Rose essential oil is derived from rose petals, while rosehip oil (also called rosehip seed oil) is derived from the seeds of the rosehip fruit as you see in the image above. I’ve noticed people often get confused with essential oils and seed oils, mistaking one for the other. The significant difference is primarily the extraction method and the end result.

Essential oils are extracted through a distillation process performed using a variety of different plant parts, ranging from flowers, trees, grasses, leaves and even the roots of plants. It all depends on which plant is being distilled and where its volatile compounds are found. Essential oils aren’t as greasy to the touch and don’t go rancid like seed oils can, because they do not contain any fat. Even though they don’t go rancid, they can still oxidize and lose potency and aroma over time.

Seed oils, on the other hand, are extracted from the plants seeds, commonly the seed found inside the fruit. The best process for extracting the oil from the seed, while keeping it at its purest state and protecting it from oxidation, is called cold-pressing. Heat can cause oils to lose their therapeutic properties and can even render them harmful. Seed oils are greasier and oilier than essential oils and they don’t evaporate like essential oils do. They also aren’t as fragrant as essential oils. 

Where does rosehip oil come from?

Wild rosehips can be found in mountainous regions. Cascadia’s Organic Rosehip Oil is harvested primarily from the seeds of rosehip bushes grown in the Andes and in Europe.

Why has rosehip oil become the rage for healthy, youthful skin? 

Well, aside from the reveal many years back from Kate Middleton about rosehip oil being her secret to healthy, glowing skin! Rosehips were a common remedy utilized by the ancient Egyptians, Mayans and Native Americans because of their amazing therapeutic properties. Here are some of the key elements which have created such a demand for adding rosehip oil to your skin regimen:
  • Rosehip is classified as a dry oil, which means it absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving an oily residue.
  • It is one of our richest plant sources of vitamin C which is a key antioxidant for fighting free radicals and stimulating collagen production. 
  • Rosehips are extremely rich in vitamin A made up of several compounds, including retinoids, beta carotene, and lycopene. 
  • The combination of these three compounds are known for their ability to reduce hyper-pigmentation aka dark spots and other visible signs of aging, protect the skin, and increase cell renewal. 
  • To top it all off, rosehip oil is very rich in essential fatty acids (EFAs) which play a huge role in our skin’s cellular membrane and tissue regeneration, reducing scarring and fine lines.

When and how should I use rosehip oil?

This is the fun part, rosehip oil is so versatile:
  • You can use it solo as your daily moisturizer.
  • Use it as a serum on your specific areas of concern underneath your moisturizer. 
  • Apply at night only, as your nightly moisturizer. 
  • And my favourite is adding a few drops with your moisturizer for extra nourishment and skin boosting benefits!

Don’t forget rosehip oil applies beautifully to any specific areas of concern from head-to-toe. Use sparingly.

Click here to view Cascadia’s Organic Rosehip Oil.

]]> 2018-08-27T23:15:00-07:00 2018-08-28T09:42:50-07:00 Phototoxic Essential Oils Francine LeClair Phototoxic Essential Oils

When I first began to learn about phototoxicity, it was like a !! Red Alert !! 

It made complete sense to my husband (who grew up in Mexico) and tells with me that in hot sunny Mexico, where citrus fruits are a main staple in the Mexican diet, they never EVER ate these fruits under the sun and when they were eaten, your hands must be washed thoroughly before going out anywhere.

So what is Phototoxicity❓And what does it have to do with 🍋 Citrus Fruits and the ☀️ Sun❓

Phototoxicity, also known as photosensitization, is when certain components (natural chemicals found in essential oils) called furocoumarins react when they are exposed to sun or ultraviolet light. Some of the common reactions to the skin are inflammation, severe redness/sunburn, in some cases blistering, and skin discoloration.

Sounds pretty scary huh? This topic is not to be taken lightly, but rest assured that under correct safety guidelines all essential oils can be used in the right place and at the right time.

So let’s start with a list of essential oils sourced from our most reliable source “Essential Oils Safety” by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young:

🌱 Angelica Root Essential Oil
🌱 Bergamot (Cold Pressed)
🌱 Bitter Orange (Cold Pressed)
🌱 Cumin
🌱 Fig Leaf Absolute
🌱 Grapefruit (Cold Pressed)
🌱 Lemon (Cold Pressed)
🌱 Lime (Cold Pressed)
🌱 Mandarin Leaf
🌱 Opopanax
🌱 Rue
🌱 Tagetes

As you can see above, it is not only the citrus group of essential oils that contain furocoumarins, but citrus are most commonly available and utilized in skincare formulas around the globe today. So let’s get things straight, you will notice in the list above that all the citrus oils state in brackets (Cold Pressed) which means that depending on the method of extraction the citrus oil can be hazardous, but in fact when steam distilled these essential oils are safe to use in the sun. Some peeps who feel this is a lot to remember and learn will keep it on the safe side and completely avoid utilizing these oils when there may be sun exposure.

But how can we still use this group of therapeutic and uplifting essential oils while avoiding phototoxicty?

There is knowingly no phototoxic risk when the oils are diffused or washed off the skin (as in a soap bar) 🛁 👍🏻 You may have noticed, here at Cascadia we do have a number of soaps available which contain uplifting citrus aromas. There is also no risk if the oils are applied to skin which will be covered in a thicker fabric that provides adequate protection from the sun aka ultraviolet light. But keep in mind within 12-18 hours of applying the oils, they will have the ability to cause a reaction when exposed to ultraviolet light in that period of time.

The great news 👉🏻 There is a safe dilution guideline for this group of essential oils, so that they can be still applied to the skin in sun exposure. For further reading, I highly recommend “Essential Oils Safety” by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

Wrapping things up..

Please see below Cascadia’s short list of products that are diluted within the safe dilution guidelines, but do contain the essential oils from the list above: 

Jouvence Body & Foot Butter ~ Bergamot (Cold Pressed) & Lime (Cold Pressed) 
Body Fragrance Jouvence ~ Bergamot (Cold Pressed) & Lime (Cold Pressed)
Body Fragrance Pachamama ~ Grapefruit (Cold Pressed)
Body Fragrance Innocence ~ Bergamot (Cold Pressed)]]> 2018-06-20T22:39:00-07:00 2019-02-18T13:17:09-08:00 What is a Face Serum? Francine LeClair Let's be honest here, sometimes we buy a new skincare product because it sounds like the magical solution which might just heal all or at least some of our skin imbalances. Or maybe just because everyone's doing it, right? Societal pressures 😖

In the past years there’s been a big hype about face serums, but why is that? What actually is a face serum? Should I be using it on my skin? These are some of the questions you might be asking yourself as you see so many skincare brands marketing their face serums.

So let’s talk about the whats, the whys, the whens, and hows on face serum...

What is a face serum?

Traditionally serums are water-based and formulated with a high concentration of active ingredients, while leaving out the heavier, barrier-creating ingredients found in your daily moisturizers. By leaving out these heavier ingredients, you have a lightweight moisturizer with smaller molecules that have the ability to penetrate deeper into the cellular level of the skin. This makes them a great tool for targeting specific skincare concerns like skin hydration, tightening and improving skin texture.

Can a serum be used as a moisturizer?

The texture of a serum is usually lighter than a moisturizer which means that if you tend to be in the normal to dry to combination skin range, you will most likely want to apply a moisturizer on top of your serum. On the other hand, for oilier skin, a serum could work as a standalone product.

When and how should I use my serum?

Serums are traditionally applied underneath your moisturizer. They have a high concentration of active ingredients and a few drops will usually be enough to cover your entire face, and a few more for your neck and decollete. A serum can be applied morning and night but it may not be necessary, listen to your skin, it will surely tell you what it needs. Keep in mind, as the current face oil trend grows, we are seeing more face oils marketed as serums and this can be confusing. The "face oil" serums may need to be applied in a different order, with or sometimes on top of your moisturizer. For best results, simply read the instructions on the label and apply accordingly.

If your serum is applied properly, a bottle should last you twice as long as your moisturizer. If you’d like to stretch the usage of your serum, simply add a few drops with your moisturizer as a skin booster either in the morning or at night.

Click here to view Cascadia's Lift Face Serum.

]]> 2018-05-27T14:06:00-07:00 2019-02-18T13:10:34-08:00 Vancouver Greenest City 2020 Francine LeClair Greenest City 2020

I am forever grateful for the opportunity to step into the roles of owner, operator, formulator, and maker of our small family enterprise. Being an entrepreneur at heart, this opportunity to continue the lineage of an already established, honoured, and smooth running company has been in most ways an amazing and positive opportunity. I say "in most ways" because hey, perfectly imperfect is our reality right!?

So why am I here blogging about being perfectly imperfect?!

Our company was established back in the 90s and our clear mission at that time was to create sustainable, cruelty-free, all-natural and earth friendly skincare utilizing only the purest quality ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. This also continues to be our mission today.

But as Mother Nature changes, we also change. In the past years, as my husband and I continue to grow, evolve and align with living a more minimalistic lifestyle while striving for a zero waste home, I cringe when I look at a portion of our soap packaging.

At one of our physical retail locations in the Granville Island Public Market, we are required to wrap all of our soaps in a way that prevents the aroma from being bothersome to sensitive individuals, which is totally understandable... but aargh, the extra packaging material drives me crazy!!! This policy was implemented many years ago and our dearest family, as usual, made the best decisions based on availability of materials at that time. But times surely have changed! With my husband and I being new visionaries and decision makers of the company, we are now able to let go of what no longer serves us and our environment, to make room for more sustainable solutions.

Our beautiful city of Vancouver has a mission to become The Greenest City in the WORLD by 2020! Our family is 100% aligned with this mission, and wanting to ensure we are making our contribution at home and as a local business.

Here are just a few changes which will occur in the near future, leading up to 2020:

  • Our online soap orders will be mailed out in minimal paper packaging, say bye bye to unnecessary seal wrap!
  • All of our gift packages will still be present, but we will strictly be utilizing handmade compostable paper, and compostable ribbon.
  • When we are pressured to wrap our soaps to abide by policy (to reduce the aroma), it will be with a material that breaks down and decomposes naturally in our environment.
We are super excited to be on this journey of continuously becoming an even more sustainable company for the well being of our Mother Earth. Surely we will keep you updated on our discoveries and actions in striving to align with our city's vision for Greenest City in the WORLD by 2020!]]> 2018-04-22T14:59:00-07:00 2019-02-18T13:17:32-08:00 Bathing with Milk & Honey Francine LeClair Cleopatra

Did you know an image of a land flowing with milk and honey has been long associated with paradise for the people of the Middle East?

Having had the experience of living in the Middle East just a few years ago, I do recall these riches of the land being a sweet, nourishing importance of the peoples’ everyday lives, whether it was in their diet or used topically on their skin. Milk and honey as symbols of fertility, appear in most ancient writings. And the notorious beauty, Queen Cleopatra of ancient Egypt, is said to have bathed in milk and honey to keep her skin soft and youthful.

So in regards to Cleopatra’s skincare routine, why use milk and honey besides the fact that it was thought to symbolize fertility?

Well, first of all, we trust it has to do with the lactic acid in fresh milk. Lactic acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) which works to gently assist in the removal of dead skin cells, rejuvenating the skin, leaving it brighter, smoother and increasing the skin’s ability to heal faster. And honey acting as a natural humectant, meaning it has the ability to attract and retain moisture, along with being loaded with nutrients, antioxidants and healing compounds, would no doubt keep your skin soft and youthful.

It was said that Cleopatra took a bath in donkey milk, almond oil and fresh honey, because of course that is what was available in her region at that time. We are fortunate to live in a world now where the riches of the Earth are transported and shared from one side of the world to the other, every day. Fresh milk is not an item which would normally be transported from one continent to another which is why we wouldn’t normally bathe in donkey milk here in North America! Honey is a bit different though. Modern archeologists, excavating ancient Egyptian tombs, have often found something unexpected amongst the tombs’ artifacts: pots of honey, thousands of years old, and yet still preserved!

In our Manuka Honey Cleanser we are fortunate to be able to source Manuka honey directly from New Zealand, because there is absolutely no concern about the honey spoiling through transportation, even if it were to take thousands of years to get here! After doing a lot of research on bee products, we found Manuka honey to stand out in its unique properties for healing and in particular skin cell regeneration. Along with utilizing only the freshest local, organic goat milk, voilà we've got the two main components of Cleopatra’s ancient Egyptian skincare treatment. With our Manuka Honey Cleanser and our Goat Milk Soaps, the verdict always comes from our customers and it keeps on coming in the form of phone calls, e-mails, reviews, and conversations.

]]> 2018-03-25T18:47:00-07:00 2019-02-18T13:12:56-08:00 Organic Comfrey and Skin Health Francine LeClair Comfrey

What is Comfrey?

Comfrey is a herbaceous perennial plant with short, thick, tuberous roots, and a deep and expansive root system. Wild comfrey was brought to America by English immigrants for medicinal uses. It is native to much of Europe, and various regions in Asia such as the Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Siberia, and Turkey, and is commonly found as a weed in temperate northern latitudes. The word "comfrey", derived from the Latin word for "grow together", reflects the early uses of this plant. Greeks and Romans used comfrey to stop heavy bleeding, treat bronchial problems, and heal wounds and broken bones.

What makes Comfrey so beneficial for our skin health?

First and foremost it is a compound called allantoin, found in the roots and leaves of comfrey, which makes this herb so extremely beneficial for skin health. Have you ever purchased a skincare product for sensitive skin? Chances are the product contains allantoin but, unfortunately, if the ingredient list reads allantoin chances are it’s a synthetic “man-made” allantoin. A naturally derived source of allantoin  such as Comfrey allows our bodies to absorb and benefit from the soothing allantoin without the potential toxic side-effects that a synthetic source may have. Along with Comfrey's high content of allantoin, it also possesses high amounts of tannins and rosmarinic acid which is known for its high antioxidant value in assisting new skin cell growth and regeneration. Research suggests that allantoin also helps the body grow new skin cells, has the ability to assist in the regeneration of our connective tissues, and is well known for its soothing, firming and tightening properties. Yes, we at Cascadia have found the high amount of allantoin in Comfrey to be of much benefit for our skin health.

Comfrey also contains vitamins, minerals, and countless phytochemicals, which are very powerful antioxidants known for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This skin healing herb is a fantastic choice for treating dark spots and blemished skin. Other helpful compounds contained in comfrey include mucopolysaccharides, vitamin B12, antioxidants, and proteins. The astringent properties from the  high amount of tannins help draw cells together so that the skin appears tight and toned.

To sum it up, Comfrey is known for its ability to tone, hydrate and rejuvenate the skin. It helps with eczema and psoriasis, and is very beneficial for sensitive skins. It is a cell proliferate, which means it makes cells multiply rapidly and speeds up the healing process. Its anti-inflammatory activity assists in healing burns, scars and damaged skin.

We have Organic Comfrey in several of our products including our Rejuvenating Eye Cream, Lift Face Serum, Sandalwood & Comfrey Bulk Bar, and Anise Herbal Soap.


]]> 2018-02-12T12:30:00-08:00 2018-11-12T22:23:25-08:00 Sarva Roga Nivarini - One That Cures All Ailments Francine LeClair Neem Fruit









Click here to view our Skin Balancing Oil.

]]> 2015-08-13T11:25:00-07:00 2019-02-18T13:16:47-08:00 The Factors that Affect Hair Growth & Hair Loss... Francine LeClair Shampoo Bar

I have many customers, friends and family that come to me with the concern of hair loss. Yes, there are many factors that I have discovered along the journey which both prevent and cause hair loss. 

Today I have been reading from a book which I call one of my beauty bibles: Absolute Beauty by Pratima Raichur. Arriving at the topic of hair care, I have some wisdom to share from Pratima...

"The factors that affect hair growth and hair loss include age, health, diet, hormones, seasonal changes, and climate. Trauma, stress, and anxiety also affect growth, because they reduce the blood and oxygen supply to the scalp, which is essential to healthy hair."

This is my favourite section which I can never emphasize enough...

"Weekly scalp massage is, therefore, one of the most beneficial treatments for maintaining beautiful hair and alleviating or reducing the symptoms of common hair problems, such as male pattern baldness, alopecia (hair loss), alopecia arebets (bald patches), dandruff, psoriasis, and premature greying. Scalp massage not only increases oxygen supply to the brain, it also improves circulation of the life-giving sap, cerebrospinal fluid, which stimulates brain development, relaxes the nerves and muscles, reduces fatigue, and loosens the scalp." 

You can perform a dry scalp massage (without oils) or apply 1tsp of an appropriate oil, cleanse your scalp afterwards or leave the oil soak into the scalp and cleanse the following morning.

Also simply taking a break from your daily responsibilities and massaging your scalp throughout the day for 5-20 min or having a friend or partner massage it for you is also a treat 😊

I trust you found some of this info as valuable as I did.

For oils and shampoo which promote healthy hair, visit our Body Nourish section.