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.

“Is Handmade Soap Really That Different?”

Hey friends! Stacie here from Momma Bears Creations.

When I tell people I make soap by hand in our Enola, PA home, I usually get one of two reactions:

Reaction 1: “Oh, that’s nice! Smells good!” walks away

Reaction 2: “Wait, is there actually a difference between handmade and what I buy at the store?”

The honest answer: YES. Big difference. But not always in the ways you’d expect.

“Can You Make a Natural Vapor Rub?”

Hey friends! Stacie here. A few years ago, a customer at one of our craft shows asked me a question that completely changed our product line:

“Do you make a natural version of vapor rub? Something I can use on my kids without all the chemicals?”

I didn’t at the time. But I told her, “Let me look into it and see what we can do.”

Harrisburg Artists: Elevate Your Ink with Tattoo Luv

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Attention Harrisburg tattoo artists! Are you looking for a superior glide and aftercare product that benefits both your process and your clients’ aftercare experience? Look no further than Tattoo Luv, handcrafted just down the road by Momma Bears Creations in Enola, PA.

More and more artists in the Central PA region are discovering the unique advantages of incorporating Tattoo Luv into their workflow. Here’s why it’s becoming a staple in studios like yours:

“Wait, Hemp? Isn’t That…?”

Hey friends! Stacie here, writing from our Enola kitchen where I’m surrounded by soap-curing racks and ingredient research.

Let me address the elephant in the room right away:

Yes, hemp seed oil comes from the hemp plant.

No, it won’t get you high. No THC. No CBD. Just pure, nutrient-rich oil.

I get it—the name throws people off. At our first East Pennsboro Pumpkinfest with our Hemp Charcoal Eucalyptus facial bar, at least five people asked if it was “legal.” (Yes! Completely legal! Just good skincare!)

Soothe and Moisturize: The Benefits of Whipped Soap for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin can be a challenge to care for, especially when it comes to finding the right skincare products. Harsh ingredients, fragrances, and dyes can irritate and dry out the skin, making it even more sensitive. However, there is a solution that can provide gentle cleansing and moisturizing benefits: whipped soap. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of whipped soap for sensitive skin and how it can be a game-changer for those who struggle with skin irritation.

The Diaper Bag Problem That Started It All

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me tell you how I fell in love with lotion bars.

The scenario: Maddi had a newborn. Diaper bag chaos. Bottles, diapers, wipes, snacks, toys—everything you need when you leave the house with a baby.

The problem: Lotion. Traditional lotion bottles would leak EVERYWHERE. Open the diaper bag, and there’s lotion all over the diapers, the wipes, the snacks. Total mess.

Body Butter vs. Lotion: Why I Switched (And Never Went Back)

Hey friends! Stacie here, writing from our Enola kitchen on a cold February morning. If you’ve ever wondered “should I use body butter or lotion?”—let me tell you my story. It’s about the product that changed my life—and eventually became one of our bestsellers.

The scenario: It’s January in Central PA. Temperatures are in the teens. Indoor heating is blasting and sucking every bit of moisture from the air. I’m making soap all day (which means constant handwashing). My hands are a disaster—cracked, bleeding, painful every time I bend my fingers.

Why I Started Making My Own Soap (It Wasn’t for Fun)

Hey friends! Stacie here. Let me tell you how this whole soapmaking journey started.

The problem: My hands were a mess. Dry, cracked, sometimes bleeding. I was using “moisturizing” soap from the store, but it made my skin feel WORSE.

The lightbulb moment: I read the ingredient list on my soap. Sodium laureth sulfate, synthetic fragrance, propylene glycol, triclosan… I didn’t recognize half the ingredients. And I was washing my face and body with this stuff every single day.