The Solid Pause
Zero-waste habits, ingredient science and making secrets: I share it all from my workshop in Drôme Provençale.
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Exfoliating soap bar: how to use it on body and face, and how often
The right routine for body and face, how often to use it for your skin type and what to check to choose...
Wooden comb: which one to choose for your hair, and how to look after it
Wide or fine teeth, curly or straight hair: how to choose a wooden comb, detangle without breakage and clean it so it...
Non-toxic candles: what to actually check (and what doesn't exist)
Wax, wick, fragrance, soot: what to check to choose a natural candle that pollutes less, and the habits that matter as much...
Solid conditioner bar: how to use it, and do you really need one?
Lengths only, one to two minutes: how to use a solid conditioner bar without weighing hair down, who actually needs one, and...
How to use a shampoo bar: the method that works from the very first wash
Wet, rub, massage, rinse: how to use a shampoo bar properly, the mistakes that leave hair heavy, and what to do if...
Which guest soap should you choose for a B&B?
A guest soap costs under 1% of a night's rate. Size, quantities, fragrance-free, lead time: how to choose the right soap for...
Which soap for oily or combination skin? A guide to choosing well
Oily skin that is stripped produces even more sebum. Here is how to choose a soap that cleanses without triggering that rebound...
Best shampoo bar: how to choose (and what the reviews don't tell you)
Why so many bad reviews of solid shampoo? The 4 things to check on the label before buying, and which one suits...
Solid shampoo melting too fast? The real problem is elsewhere
Your solid shampoo wore out in three weeks? It is almost never the product: it is standing water. Here is how to...
How to make a candle last twice as long
Tunnelling, an over-long wick, draughts: the simple habits that extend your candle's life and give a clean burn.
Handmade sunflower wax candle vs paraffin: what no one tells you
Ever seen a 'natural' candle leave a black streak on your wall? What really sets a plant wax apart from paraffin.
Cold-process saponification: why it changes everything for your skin
Not all soaps are equal, even when the label says 'natural'. What cold-process saponification changes for your skin.
Solid cosmetics: where to start (a mistake-free guide)
Want to switch to solid cosmetics but don't know which product to start with? The complete guide to making the switch without...
Zero-waste gift ideas for her: our gift sets handmade in Provence
A zero-waste gift can be exactly what she wants: beautiful, useful, nicely scented and long-lasting. Our gift sets, handmade in Provence.
Natural soap for fragile and baby skin: what to really check
Not all skin tolerates the same soaps, and labels can be misleading. What to really check for babies and reactive skin.
Removing make-up without cotton or plastic: how does it really work?
Every evening, millions of make-up pads end up in the bin. How to remove make-up effectively without cotton or plastic.
Oily hair: what if your shampoo is part of the problem?
Your hair gets greasy fast, you wash it often, and nothing changes? What if your shampoo is the very problem.
Dull, undefined curls: what your shampoo really does to them
Curls lacking definition or looking dull after washing? Here is what your shampoo really does to curly hair.
Natural deodorant without baking soda: gentle and effective for sensitive skin?
Tried natural deodorants and your skin reacted? The culprit is almost always baking soda. A gentle, effective alternative.
Sticky hair with a solid shampoo? Here's the real cause
Hair still heavy or sticky after a solid shampoo? The cause is almost always the same, and it is easy to fix.
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