Why Natural Ingredients Matter More in Winter

Why Natural Ingredients Matter More in Winter

Quick Summary

  • Winter stresses your skin: Cold air, dry heat, hot showers, and frequent hand washing compromise your skin’s protective barrier.
  • Stressed skin works harder: Every product ingredient requires processing. When skin is already struggling, simpler is better.
  • Natural ingredients = less work: Plant oils, butters, and beeswax are things your body recognizes and can use efficiently.
  • The test: Can you read the ingredient list without a chemistry degree? Our lotion bars have 4-5 ingredients. That’s it.

Your skin is already having a rough January. Cold air outside. Dry heat inside. Constant hand washing. That tight, uncomfortable feeling that shows up around week two.

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Gentle Skincare for Sensitive Skin: What Actually Works (From an Enola Mom)

When Your Kid’s Skin Breaks Out and You Don’t Know Why

Hey friends! Stacie here, and I need to talk about something that breaks my heart every time I see it:

Red, irritated, itchy skin on a child’s face. Eczema patches on little hands. Rashy reactions to “gentle” products that aren’t actually gentle at all.

As a mom and now a grandmother, I’ve been there. Standing in the drugstore skincare aisle, reading labels that promise “hypoallergenic” and “gentle for babies”—only to try them and watch my grandson’s skin flare up AGAIN.

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