Everything You Need to Know About SPF & Why We Created a Mineral SPF Facial Balm
Hello, sunshine! Summer is basically here already and the weather is changing once again. The sun is shining! For us who live in areas where the winters are cold, dark, and harsh, seeing the ...
Read moreWhy You Should Avoid Fragrance, Perfume, and Natural Fragrance In Beauty Care Products
Well, hello! If any of you have ordered from SBA, you'll notice something missing from the "ingredients" section of the label. Any guesses? If you thoughts of the words "natural fragrance", "frag...
Read moreNilotica Butter vs. West African Shea Butter
You may be wondering, "What is Nilotica butter?" I'm glad you asked. Ready to learn about one of the main ingredients in our Blue Tansy Ultra Rich Moisturizer (aka our most luxurious moisturizer ...
Read moreTreating & Preventing Hyperpigmentation
SBA Fam, Today, we’re going to be chatting about a very common skin concern: Hyperpigmentation. However, let’s not just learn about it, let’s learn how to treat and prevent it as well... speci...
Read moreHere's How To Make Non-Toxic Dishwasher Detergent
Hello, all my SBA fam! One of my favorite things is to help my SBA community learn how to make their own non-toxic versions of commonly used conventional products. From making our own DIY hairspr...
Read moreHow to Use The Coffee Face Polish In More Ways Than One
Hey Hey! Coffee... many of us drink it in the morning, including myself! The routine of putting my favorite fresh coffee beans in the grinder and smelling that sentimental heavenly scent. It's on...
Read moreWe're bringing back one of our most popular DIYs ever... our 3'x6' raised garden bed! Whether you're a crafty person or not, this DIY is simple enough that just about anyone can make this raised g...
Read moreHey, there. Okay, so this DIY may seem a bit peculiar, but it's one of my most beloved because of how inexpensive and ingenious it is! It amazes me how incredibly intricate and complex God made ...
Read moreOur Most Budget Friendly Product Is...
Hi, friends! At SBA, we try and keep things as budget-friendly as possible while also sourcing the highest quality ingredients from around the world. All of this to say, we try and help your po...
Read moreCalendula Herbal Oil... or Marigold Oil. This powerful and centuries-old oil is endearingly referred to as "nature's nectar" because of its medicinal and skincare properties. Triterpenoids, flavon...
Read moreHello, beautiful people! Let's get right into the top 10 skincare tips we live by around here at SBA. A few of these aren't so common and may surprise you! Here we go. =) Do your hair BEFO...
Read moreHello, all! If you're signed up to our emails we sent out every week, you know that we've been chatting a big about the marketing of beauty care products and certain ingredients on the back of y...
Read moreDo You Have A Pre-Poo? Here's Why You May Benefit from One.
I hope you're having a great day so far. =) I know the silly-sounding title of this email may have made you wonder... "What is a pre-poo?!" Well, some of my curly-haired gals may already be fami...
Read moreHere's Why Red Raspberry Seed Oil Is In All Three of SBA's Moisturizers
Hi, SBA Fam! Red Raspberry Seed oil... Have you ever heard of it? Some of you may find this oil familiar if you use SBA products because I formulated all three of SBA's rich and luxurious moistu...
Read moreDo You Have Sensitive Skin? Here's Some SBA Products That May Be Game Changers for You
"Is this product good for sensitive skin?" This may be one of our most frequent questions at SBA... And we don't mind it one bit. =) We understand that sensitive skin is a reality for many of ...
Read moreAll Natural Hairspray Alternative to Aerosol Hairspray
Oh, aerosol hair spray... This was one product that was not allowed in my house growing up. During my teen years, my mom would tell me to go outside to spray my Aerosol hairspray because she was n...
Read moreDIY Whitening Toothpaste Alternative & Why Fluoride May Be Causing More Harm Than Good
Hello, all! These days, a more natural toothpaste without all the yucky chemicals conventional toothpastes contain can be upwards of $10 or more per tube! Yikes! Well, the good news is you don't...
Read moreThe Best Way to Naturally Grow Your Lashes and Brows Without the Toxic Serums & Gels
By now, many of you have put on your skincare for the day, which may include an eyebrow gel/serum and eyelash serum. Well, many of you know and love our flagship product (over a decade old now),...
Read moreThe Differences Between Moisturizers & Balms + Why It's Important to Know!
Hello, everyone! Balms & Moisturizers... Two skincare products that are often easily confused or their terms used synonymously. However, there are major differences between these two! Today, ...
Read moreSo, You Don't Have a Green Thumb... That's Okay! Try These Low-Maintenance Houseplants + Tips
Hello, all! Some people may seem like they have a natural "green thumb", and perhaps this is true sometimes, but I also think many "green thumbs" out there is a result of much trial and error and...
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