Paraffin, Benzene, and Toluene - Oh My!
In honor of our new candle and home line, Mer Home, it seems only fitting to go over the problems with paraffin-based candles and how to...
Bearding for the Modern Gent
Beard oil has been around for a long time. In ancient cultures like Mesopotamia the elite wore beards smoothed and nurtured with rich...
Know Thy Mineral Makeup
Mineral makeup is nothing new. In Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra used kohl to rim her eyes. Red ochre was a popular choice to redden cheeks or...
Sensitive Skin, Rosacea, and Natural Remedies
As the owner of a company specializing in natural beauty products and as someone who suffers from sensitive skin, I hear a lot of horror...
Is Your Lip Balm Drying Out Your Lips?
Lip balm is something many of use every day – so much in fact, that the lip balm industry generates over $400 million annually. If you’re...
Sensitive Skin and Natural Alternatives
I’ve been receiving lots of questions and comments the past few months regarding skin care products and allergies, dry or sensitive skin....