Frequently Asked Questions
General
Welcome to your new daily routine.
It'll be so quick & easy you won't know what to do with the extra time.
Go to routines.
Restore helps to restore hydration.
Revive is jammed pack full of nutrients. We like to think of Revive as a multi-vitamin for your face.
If you wear makeup during the day, Revive is going to work great for your daytime hydration then Restore for nighttime.
If you want the extra hydration of Restore, use Revive as a vitamin serum before applying Restore. Your skin will love them together.
Don't forget Renew for around eyes, lips and laugh lines.
Clean is a soapy cleanser made with castile soap and essential oils. It should be use on certain areas, as I say with my kids..."pits and privates." hardly any of us get dirty enough (some mom's may not agree) to warrant the use of a soapy cleanser. Even though Clean is one of the most gentle and safe soapy cleansers, it can still strip the skin of important oils.
Nourish to the rescue. As stated above, Nourish, made with only plant oils, can hydrate while cleansing at the same time because of its bacterial-fighting properties but does not suds up.
To recap:
Clean - soapy cleanser for pit and privates.
Nourish - Bacteria-fighting cleanser made with non-GMO plant oils.
Make sense?
Yes.
Years ago, I had several people ask that I create baby products in cute packaging that can be given as baby gifts. Since the ingredients in Clean are healthy enough for any age, why reinvent the wheel, so to say? I simply designed a new label, called it Cleanbaby and away we went.
If you are using Clean (or Cleanbaby) for the whole family, we have 32 oz. refill to fill up everyone's bottles. Spread the love in each bathroom (and save some green).
We love that we can offer products that have multiple uses as both cleansers as well as hydration.
By using the right oils, you can cleanse your pores of dirt and bacteria naturally, gently and effectively, while replacing the dirty oil with beneficial oils that heal, protect and nourish your skin. When done properly and consistently, the Oil Cleansing Method can clear the skin from issues like oily skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, blackheads, whiteheads and other problems caused by mild to moderate acne, while leaving your skin healthy, balanced and properly moisturized.
Many use castor oil when using the oil cleansing method. We have found that much too drying so we use other oils with wonderfully beneficial nutrients.
To learn more about the oil cleansing method, go here.
Read about our amazing ingredients above or here.
Yes.
Years ago, I had several people ask that I create baby products in cute packaging that can be given as baby gifts. Since the ingredients in Nourish are healthy enough for any age, why reinvent the wheel, so to say? I simply designed a new label, called it Nourishbaby and away we went.
If you are using Nourish (or Nourishbaby) for the whole family, we have 32 oz. refill to fill up everyone's bottles. Spread the love in each bathroom (and save some green).
We have been programmed to think that oils are the cause of acne. It's a common misconception.
Natural plant oils do not clog pores. Mineral oils and hydrogenated oils are the culprits of giving oils a bad rap. Mineral oil (also known as Vaseline and baby oil) is a by-product of the distillation of petroleum industry and other petroleum-based products from crude oil. These ingredients act like a raincoat on your skin.
It's essential for skin to be able to breathe. Hydrogenated oils are especially harmful when consumed and your body does absorb what is put on it. Non-GMO, non-hydrogenated, and minimally processed plant oils are the best for healing, nourishing, and hydrating the skin. So, you don't have to fear the right kind of healthy oils. They don't deserve it.
Because we use the freshest, most pure ingredients found in nature, our products are best if used within 6 months of purchase.
Our products want to be treated like fruits & veggies. Kind of.
Just like fresh organic fruit and veggies, our products are not laced with preservatives or laboratory created ingredients that make it last for years (like the old Twinkie experiment). The internet is filled with products like that. We aren’t that kind of company.
Part of what makes our products so great is that we add only ingredients that soothe, nourish, & protect your skin; no fillers of any kind. You see, most products have water as the primary ingredient (meaning: has the largest quantity). Companies dilute, I mean mix water and emulsifying waxes to suspend the oil molecules in the water for a creamy consistency.
Why pay for water (which is virtually free) in skin care? Drink it up instead.
How To Store
Because of the nature of the ingredients we use, the consistency of it will change based on the temperature in which it is stored. This is a way of proving we don’t use fancy tactics of suspension.
We recommend storing between 65 -80 degrees. If stored below 70 degrees some products will be creamier, if it is stored above 70 degrees, some will be in a liquid state based on the ingredients. Raw shea butter (found in Renew, Restore & Hand) has a melting point of 89 degrees while coconut oil (not the fractioned kind but full-of-nutrient kind) has a melting point of 78 degrees.
Melting during shipment and feeling grainy
Sometimes you may notice a “grainy” feel to our products. It is just our fresh ingredients waiting to be melted by the warmth of your skin. This will in no way effect the purity of the products you will enjoy. Because raw shea butter and coconut oil is solid at room temperature, when exposed to cooler temps below 65 (or left in your car in winter) it can become very hard but melt when stored in a warm place. It's assurance that we don't add fillers nor do we remove the parts of ingredients that become solid. Did you know companies do that?
Should your superfood for skin become liquid (in shipment or otherwise) and you prefer a creamier consistency, place in a sink or bowl of very warm water until completely melted, put in your fridge until solid, and store in the place you will use it most.
Not at all! Learn why in the question above.
You can find out all about water in skin care and why we never use it by going here.
Here's why we don't worry if your skin is dry, oil, or combination.
It's not that we don't care. It's just that we do things different.
1. We do not add fillers such as water, dyes, thickeners and alcohols, that make cleansing necessary.
2. Our oil cleansing doesn't strip the skin of important oils like soapy cleansers.
3. Your skin's pH & oil levels stay balanced(woohoo).
4. So, say goodbye to dry, oily or combo skin.
It doesn't matter what type of skin you have!
Our products naturally help to maintain an acidic pH (alkaline inside your body, acidic on your skin), which maintains a protective layer on your skin.
Woohoo!
• Contains mild alpha hydroxy(the good kind).
• Powerful enzymes that clarify skin.
• Amazing antibacterial properties.
• Helps clean out pores.
• Helps brighten complexion.
• Helps kill bacteria on skin.
• Oils help protect the skin and keep it hydrated.
• Uses the oil cleansing method.
• Has many uses.
Ingredients: Why Great Ingredients Matter
Removing harmful chemicals from your skin care is the first step in true healing. Our products can help relieve irritation but if you continue using products that contain irritants, inflammation continues and the skin cannot clear up.
By eliminating the ingredients that cause flare-ups, helps you get the skin you've always wanted. Woohoo!
1. Cleansers
Most cleansers strip the skin of important naturally occurring oils (called sebum) which leaves the skin dry and open to inflammation. Almost all of them contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), a caustic foaming agent linked to cancer, neurotoxicity, organ toxicity, skin irritation and endocrine disruption.
While our non-SLS cleanser, Clean and Cleanbaby are the most gentle soapy cleanser you can find, I recommend them only for certain areas ;). Because hardly any of us get dirty enough on a daily basis for a soapy cleanser, the torso, legs, arms, and face should be cleansed with a hard-working, bacteria-fighting product like Relief or Nourish. If you struggle with eczema, Relief is going to be your best companion. You can use Relief and Nourish as a cleanser (takes off makeup, too) and a moisturizer (more about that below).
2. Personal care products
Most skin care products are filled with lots of cheap ingredients that don't benefit your skin.
Did you know that many irritated skin remedies contain toxic chemicals? Many products are merely band-aids for irritation rather than getting the healing process going.
You shouldn’t have to search the internet for hours to find out whether a product is healthy for you or your family. Many companies advertise their products are made with, for instance "cucumber seed extract." While it may contain cucumber seed extract, the other ingredients are much less recognizible and rather scientific. These claims are made to distract buyers into believing the bottle is filled with naturals ingredients while it is actually filled with cheap toxic fillers. Be a label reader. Learn to know what to look for so you don't pay for cheap fillers that are harmful with the hope that they will do the job.
We list ingredients on the label, in plain English (and they are all recognizable). Our message will always align with our ingredients. We are proud of every one of our ingredients!
3. Laundry products
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can be the most harmful products in your home.
These products are created to coat the fibers of your fabric which means your skin is in direct contact with these toxins night and day; clothes during the day and bed linens during the night. While Relief helps soothe irritated skin, if the irritants are still coming in contact with your skin, irritation will continue. By removing these toxins from fabrics, your skin is truly allowed to heal. (When using a healthy laundry soap, you may need to wash it multiple times to get the residue that causes irritation completely out of your clothes, towels and bed linens.)
Currently, manufacturers of laundry products are not required to list their ingredients on the box thus, you never really know what ingredients are in them. Many of them say "natural", "dye-free", "for sensitive skin" yet they still contain toxins like sodium Lauryl sulfate, brighteners, phosphates and a host of other toxins. It really is hard to trust companies these days. If they had truly healthy ingredients, it seems to me that they would preach it loud a proud in this day and age. Right?
While removing toxins from your home and making healthier choices in products that affect the skin is beneficial, using a moisturizer that soothes and helps heal is essential for complete relief. That is why we have formulated these products and can't wait to show them to you.
Detox your skin. It will heal itself.
Removing fillers and nourish with only beneficial ingredients will give you healthy radiant skin.
When you remove all the fillers (water, petroleum ingredients) and other toxins (alcohols, perservatives, perfumes, emulsifying waxes, etc.) and replace them with healthy, active, beneficial ingredients your skin is able to go about the work of healing itself.
We have been programmed to think that oils are the cause clogged pores. It's a common misconception.
Natural plant oils do not clog pores. Mineral oils and hydrogenated oils are the culprits of giving oils a bad rap. Mineral oil (also known as Vaseline and baby oil) is a by-product of the distillation of petroleum industry and other petroleum-based products from crude oil. These ingredients act like a raincoat on your skin.
It's essential for skin to be able to breathe. Hydrogenated oils are especially harmful when consumed and your body does absorb what is put on it. Non-GMO, non-hydrogenated, and minimally processed plant oils are the best for healing, nourishing, and hydrating the skin. So, you don't have to fear the right kind of healthy oils. They don't deserve it.
Relief is both a body wash and hydration formulated to soothe blemish prone or irritated skin (especially eczema or acne).
When you feed your body superfood rather than processed food, your body gets nourished and you feel good, right? Your skin is the same way.
We discovered this after we saw a pattern from the comments our customers leaving. After research and our own experiments, we realized that if you feed your skin only healthy beneficial ingredients, your skin will heal itself. We couldn't be more excited about it.
Some of the superfood ingredients we use in Relief are 2 different kinds of grapefruit oils which act like a roto-rooter to help unclog pores, extra virgin coconut oil (loaded with extra nutrients) to combat problematic bacteria, and avocado oil for deep penetrating nourishment. The chia seed oil in Relief delivers amazing omegas to perfectly nourish irritated skin along with some other. And don't think we are the only people calling them 'superfoods.' All of the above ingredients have been deemed a "superfood" because of their dense nutrition and nourishing properties.
Most soaps strip the skin of important oils leaving the skin dry and open to irritation. However, there are certain areas, that at times, need to be cleaned with a good safe soapy soap, for which we offer Clean (think: pits and privates).
The rest of the body should be hydrated with a hard-working, bacteria-fighting, hydration for skin, like Relief. Have you heard of oils as cleansers? That's the idea. To learn about that under oil cleansing method here.
Let me explain:
Hard-Working...Relief serves multiple purposes: cleanser + moisturizer in one.
Bacteria-Fighting...We had Nourish & Relief tested in a lab and it consumed the yeast and bacteria that was introduced to it. Thus, the bacteria-fighting properties help kill problematic bacteria which can lead to irritation and breakouts.
Uses of Relief
Body cleanser for acne, eczema, and other skin irritations (Some areas of the body need a soapy cleanser but not the torso, legs, arms, and face on a daily basis.)
Body & face moisturizer for acne, eczema, and other skin irritations.
Because Relief has amazing pore cleansing and bacteria-fighting properties, it works wonderfully as a moisturizer for body and face while helping soothe irritation. Rather than using harsh cleansers or toxic products, use Relief to refresh skin while blasting problematic bacteria that causes acne and irritation on your skin.
While we preach the praises of using plant oils to cleanse the skin rather than soaps, Wash brings acne-prone skin cleansing to a whole new level.
Warm wet skin opens pores and allows for swift cleansing. Simply massage a small amount of Relief into warm wet skin, and rinse (although you will still feel it on the skin, which is good). Reapply after "cleansing" to continue the protection, soothing, and hydrating process that has begun. Remember, you only need a tiny amount as a little goes a long way because we don’t use fillers that dilute the product. Although using too much will in no way harm your skin, on the contrary.
Please Note: If you have preteens struggling with Eczema, we recommend using Relief first, as often times that alone can help reduce inflammation and decongest the skin to bring Relief. Spot is not recommended for infants. For little ones, Nourishbaby or Nourish (same formula) is best for their little bodies. Simply feeding their skin only nourishing ingredients will do the trick.
Enjoy the difference healthy makes.
What Makes Us Different?
We use the freshest plant oils, butter, and honey. That's it!
You will never find water or other fillers in our products. Learn why we Never add water under Water In Skin Care here.
Our ingredients are raw, expeller pressed, virgin or filter refined (never solvent refined - think ingredients that dissolve), grown using organic practices when possible (ie. most of the time).
While the term "fair trade" has lots of political angles and at high market prices, we make sure that the ingredients we use come from farmers being paid a fair wage.
Our ingredients make us proud to be in this business. It's what sets us apart (far apart) from others and we promise our message of safe and healthy ingredients will Always align with our ingredients lists.
Most companies list only the ingredients they want you to know are in their products.
The undesirable ingredients are found in the fine print. You won't find that here.
We are proud to tell you about our Complete ingredients list. Every. Time.
It's on each product page but below you will find a complete listing of Every ingredients we use.
"Organic" and "Natural" is the new Black. It's everywhere.
Most use this as a marketing trick rather than a philosophy to be passionate about.
As we learn more about food and how it is processed, organic certification provides protection against GMO's and other toxins plus it can ensure safe and healthy harvesting, growing environments. But relying on a product to be organic doesn't guarantee it is 100% safe, effective or healthy.
In my research, I have discovered that, while a product may be organic, it is almost always filled with organic alcohol, preservatives, and fillers that are useless, toxic and/or irritating to the skin. Just because a product claims to have an ingredient like cucumber seed extract, for example, doesn’t mean there aren’t junk ingredients in it also.
It is exactly these extra ingredients that have kept people in dull, aging, and irritated skin for too long!
Back to the idea of organic. While many ingredients are "derived" from some plant, most have been processed to extract and isolate a particular compound of that plant. At Bloom, we choose to use plant oils that naturally contain Vitamin E rather than buying Vitamin E isolated in a laboratory. These processes are less than natural and void of many important nutrients naturally occurring in these plants.
This is found everywhere in the skin care industry. So, our passion is to be a company you can trust to take the guess work out of ingredients by using only plant oils, butters, extracts and honey in their most natural state dense with active nutrients to soothe, restore and revive dull, aging and irritated skin.
We love bringing you healthy products you can trust to be safe for you and those you love.
Because we use the freshest, most pure ingredients found in nature, our products are best if used within 6 months of purchase.
Our products want to be treated like fruit & veggies. Kind of.
Just like fresh organic fruit and veggies, our products are not laced with preservatives or laboratory created ingredients that make it last for years (like the old Twinkie experiment). The internet is filled with products like that. We aren’t that kind of company.
Part of what makes our products so great is that we add only ingredients that soothe, nourish, & protect your skin; no fillers of any kind. You see, most products have water as the primary ingredient (meaning: has the largest quantity). Companies dilute, I mean mix water and emulsifying waxes to suspend the oil molecules in the water for a creamy consistency.
Why pay for water (which is virtually free) in skin care? Drink it up instead. Learn more under Water In Skin Care here.
How To Store
Because of the nature of the ingredients we use, the consistency of it will change based on the temperature in which it is stored. This is a way of proving we don’t use fancy tactics of suspension.
We recommend storing between 65 -80 degrees. If stored below 70 degrees some products will be creamier, if it is stored above 70 degrees, some will be in a liquid state based on the ingredients. Raw shea butter (found in Renew, Restore & Hand) has a melting point of 89 degrees while coconut oil (not the fractioned kind but full-of-nutrient kind) has a melting point of 78 degrees.
Melting during shipment & feeling grainy
Sometimes you may notice a “grainy” feel to our products. It is just our fresh ingredients waiting to be melted by the warmth of your skin. This will in no way effect the purity of the products you will enjoy. Because raw shea butter and coconut oil is solid at room temperature, when exposed to cooler temps below 65 (or left in your car in winter) it can become very hard but melt when stored in a warm place. It's assurance that we don't add fillers nor do we remove the parts of ingredients that become solid. Did you know companies do that?
Should your superfood for skin become liquid (in shipment or otherwise) and you prefer a creamier consistency, place in a sink or bowl of very warm water until completely melted, put in your fridge until solid, and store in the place you will use it most.
Water is wonderful. Essential for life, really.
So you might be wondering why we don't add such an amazing ingredient in our products?
Great Question.
Grab a bottle, any from your cabinet, and see if the first ingredient is water. Ingredients are listed in descending order of quantity. That means that the first ingredient makes up the largest percentage of ingredients.
Translation: Water is a huge part of most products (It's cheap and useless to your skin. Drink water to hydrate from the inside out.)
Did you know that water breeds mold and bacteria when it is introduced to another ingredient in the same way a grapefruit will mold on the counter but if you dehydrate it, it will last indefinitely? So, if water is listed, know that a strong Preservative is in there somewhere. Remember the term "Parabens" and how we were told to stay away from them? They are preservatives.
Water in skin care = lots of toxic preservatives required.
You see, the FDA requires a preservative for products containing water because of the mold and bacteria (see below). Because we don't add water, we don't need preservatives! Isn't that great?
By adding water, another ingredient is needed. We all remember learning in science class that oil and water don’t mix, right? Well, they do in the skin care industry, that is, if you add an Emulsifying Wax. These waxes do a fancy job of suspending oil molecules in water molecules so you have a thick creamy consistency.
Emulsifying wax can clog pores
Most emulsifying waxes are made using a cocktail of toxic ingredients as seen here:
Emulsifying wax ingredients: Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, PEG-150 Stearate, and Steareth-20. (here's a hint: if an ingredient has a number in it, it wasn't grown in nature. There are no orange-10 fruits growing on trees in Florida.) Many of these ingredients are by-products of the petroleum industry, and have been tested to be toxic to the human body, and are absorbed into your skin, then enter your bloodstream and stay there a very long time. Yikes.
Others lotion formula:
Water + Oils(hopefully healthy) + Emulsifying Wax + Preservative
Drink Water. Don't pay for it in your skin care.
That was a Very simple cream or lotion formula involving just 4 ingredients for the purpose of showing what is contained in an aqueous (containing water) formula.
When diluting something don't you add water? Does that mean adding water to a product would be diluting it? Hmmmm.
It all adds up to a whole lot of nothing. Why pay for nothing?
The Difference between theirs and ours.
Theirs: 10 - 20% potentially active & beneficial ingredients.
Ours: 100% active & beneficial ingredients.
If you like the science behind things, this is for you!
Water activity is a fancy way of stating how much water a formula contains. Most aqueous (formulas containing water) formulas state water as the first ingredient which means it contains mostly water.
Food And Drug Administration Compliance Cosmetics Program Guidance Manual
Attachment C:
Water activity - Products such as powders with little or no water do not require as strong a preservative system as aqueous emulsions.
Here is more science-y proof that water does breed mold and bacteria when added to a product which is why we never use it in our formulas.
General Water Activity Values Required for Microbial Growth
below 0.6 - No types of microorganisms capable of proliferation.(Page 15 of ‘Microbiology in Cosmetics - Challenges in Cosmetic Manufacturing’)
Formulation Water Activity and Preservative Spectrum of Antimicrobial Activity.
Level below 0.6 Inclusion of a preservative system may not be necessary.
(Page 17 of ‘Microbiology in Cosmetics - Challenges in Cosmetic Manufacturing’)
There you go. Now you know how passionate we are about not adding water to any of our formulas.
Through years of research, I realized that the message companies were trying to convey to me was that their products were natural when their ingredient list told me another story. Adding the words “natural” or “naturally derived” meant nothing. It was simply boardroom marketing trying to pull the wool over people's eyes.
Some things to look out for…
Listing all the ingredients
Have you ever seen a website where you can see the “Key Ingredients” of a product? That is code for “the-ingredients-we-want-you-to-know-about-and-not-the-ones-we-don’t.” If a company doesn’t list all their ingredients, they must be hiding something, right? In this day and age of healthy clean eating, why wouldn’t they preach their healthy ingredients loud and proud?
There's how much of what?
Ingredients are listed in descending order of quantity. For instance, water is almost always listed first which means that product has more water than any other ingredient. This is important to know because you can see where beneficial/safe/natural ingredients fall in the list. If coconut oil is listed close to the bottom, it likely contains very little coconut oil.
Capitol letters and numbers
Seeing numbers or capital letters in an ingredient’s name is a clue that they are made in a lab. After all, you never go picking for raspberry #5, right?
Petroleum ingredients
Did you know that petroleum ingredients like mineral oil are disguised in names like baby oil, vaseline, or petroleum jelly are everywhere in personal care products? Everywhere.
Here are a few things you should know and why you want to stay clear of these ingredients.
They act like a raincoat on your skin and don't allow your skin to breathe. Skin needs to breathe. Think plastic wrap. Not good.
Because skin absorbs stuff, these ingredients are absorbed into the body. Yet, petroleum ingredients are not able to be metabolized by the body so it stays in there a looooong time. Think of the build up that accumulates over a year, 5 or 10 years.
EWG or environmental working group states, "These trace contaminants in petroleum-based ingredients often readily penetrate the skin according to government and industry studies, and their presence in products is not restricted by government safety standards — they are legal at any level."
A common condition, called Estrogen Dominance is when a sufferer has a high estrogen ratio with little to no progesterone to balance its effects in the body. Chemicals called Xenoestrogens are one of the biggest culprits. Petroleum ingredients are classified as Xenoestrogens. Yikes.
Other toxic ingredients
Parabens
Parabens are used as a preservative that are known endocrine disrupters. The Endocrine system includes all glands and the hormones these glands produce. They affect cellular metabolism, reproduction, sexual development, sugar and mineral homeostasis, heart rate, and digestion.
This ingredient can interfere with fetal development, is linked to breast cancer, is considered an immuno-toxin causing a myriad of allergic reactions.
Polyethylene glycol
(a.k.a. PEG which is a bi-product of the petroleum industry)
PEG is found in almost Everything you put on your body, make-up, hair products, lotions, aftershave, deodorants, toothpastes and mouthwashes to name a few. However, you may know it more commonly as an ingredient in antifreeze and brake fluid. It is a known human carcinogen, is highly toxic and can cause brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities, potentially causing breast cancer, leukemia, brain and nervous system cancer, bladder cancer, stomach cancer and pancreatic cancer, as well as Hodgkin’s disease.
One of the reasons manufacturers use PEGs is to help their products absorb deeply into skin. Think of it as a transport system. While this may sound great, PEGs are often contaminated with additional pollutants including ethylene oxide, dioxane, polycyclic aromatic compounds and heavy metals including arsenic, cadmium, lead, nickel, cobalt and iron, according to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) committee. PEG’s allow pollutants to easily enter your body through the skin’s surface. Yikes.
Genetically Modified Organisms
Commonly known as GMOs, genetically modified crops have been changed at the genetic level using E. Coli or other bacteria. While modification of food at this level is harmful, another, perhaps more toxic are the chemicals used in the growing of these crops. The compounds found in these toxins were also in Agent Orange which caused extreme deformation in children of parents exposed to it. More and more crops are becoming modified.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
SLS is another ingredient found in (mostly) everything that causes bubbles. It is what the FDA uses to irritate skin so they can test another products ability to soothe the irritation. It is a potent carcinogen, is absorbed and plants itself in the blood, liver, heart, and eyes.
Because of it's caustic properties, it breaks down the skin's moisture barrier and strips the skin of naturally-occurring oil called sebum.
Phthalates
Used as a carrier for fragrances, phthalates are found in nail polish, deoderants, lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products. They are highly toxic because they can alter hormone concentrations in breast milk. This is problematic for infants and small children because their systems are still developing and have been tested to cause defects and allergies.
Fragrance, Perfume or Parfum
Petroleum based, these are toxic and carcinogenic and can cause headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin discolorations, respiratory problems, coughing, vomiting, allergic skin reactions, hyperactivity, irritability, and behavioral changes. It is found in many baby care products, as well. Yikes.
We do things differently
When you remove all the fillers and other toxins (water, alcohols, preservatives, perfumes, emulsifying wax, petroleum ingredients, etc.) and replace them with healthy, active, beneficial ingredients, your skin is able to go about the work of healing itself.
Think about what happens when you remove processed food from your diet and replace it with healthy fruits, veggies, quality proteins, nuts, and seeds. You begin to feel better, sleep better, lose weight, your mood improves, etc. Without all the distractions, your body is able to begin the work of healing itself. This is the principal behind Bloom.
Give your skin the tools it needs to be clear, bright, and healthy again (or perhaps, for the first time).
Most companies list only the ingredients they want you to know are in their products.
You know the kind. They highlight some great ingredients but leave out all the extras in the hopes that you don't do further inquiry.
We don't play that game.
We are proud to tell you about our complete ingredient list. Every. Time.
It's on each product page but, you can find a complete listing of Every ingredient we use here.
Make this the year you get the best skin ever.
Go get it.
CategoryHow We Do It
Natural oils are important. You want to keep them.
The oil that is naturally occurring on your skin is called sebum. While you've probably never thought about how it benefits you, it has an important job helping to protect your skin from environmental contamination, bacteria and yeast around us, and keeping our skin oils regulated. See, that's a big job.
Read about our amazing ingredients in the tabs above.
Learn about the oil cleansing method here.
Does your face feel like a billboard to the world and are you tired of its message?
We get it, which it why we do things different (as you read above) and the results are different, too.
This will be a process but stick with it. I know you will love the results.
mild or severe acne
You are amazing. Let your skin tell that story, too.
We designed our Cure-A system just for you. This simple routine has a moisturizer that acts like a roto-rooter for pores, a honey cleanser that gently blasts problematic bacteria while refreshing your skin, and an easy roll-on for treating those stubborn spots or emerging blemishes.
See what a daily routine looks like here.
So, you've struggled for years, spending a small fortune on getting rid of skin irritation. We know how hard that is.
Don't worry. We do things different and the results are different, too. This will be a process but stick with it. We know you will love the results.
mild or severe eczema
The struggle with severe eczema is tough. Our solution is easy.
We designed our Cure-E system just for you. This 2-step process makes caring for your skin a snap.
See what a daily routine looks like here.
Disclaimer: We are not doctors nor do we play one on this website. Any claims we make have not been tested by the FDA. If you struggle with any of these irritations, seek the care of your medical or naturopathic doctor.
Please Note: While some of our products can help treat these issues topically, many are a sign that something in the gut is off kilter. Thus, along with topical treatments, also seek help to get the gut in order by treating your condition internally.
Do you struggle with any of the following skin irritations
Staph infections, Yeast infections, Hailey's Hailey's Disease, Wounds not healing properly
We are thrilled to offer help. Below you will find information based on customer feedback and our own research on these irritations.
For most of these, it is the bacteria, fungus, or yeast that causes issues. But we have something for that.
Hailey's Hailey's Disease
Hailey's Hailey's Disease is a genetic skin disease that has a lot to do with a fungus. While this needs to be dealt with internally, applying Spot topically prevents bacteria growth that can cause a secondary infection from a HH outbreak. Apply a few times a day to constantly help attack problematic bacteria and fungus.
Keeping the site dry is very important as moisture seems to exacerbate the problem. Clean helps to keep the site clean and dry. Nourish is not recommended on the irritation because it causes the area to be moist (remember, dry is what you want on the inflamed spot).
Yeast Infection
Over the years, we have received feedback from customers saying Nourish and Relief work as natural Yeast infection remedies.
Also, in the line of yeast issues, many nursing mothers have used Nourish topically to help with Thrush. You won't need to worry about your little one ingesting the tiny bit of Nourish applied topically to the breast because we only use healthy plant oils.
Staph Infection
A Staph infection is a serious issue so, you should seek medical attention.
Using Spot topically on the affected area will help kill the bacteria but this should be along with treatments for dealing with Staph internally.
Also, raw manuka honey we use in Wash has been tested to kill staph and strep bacteria. Which is just one of the reason we like it so much.
Wound Healing
Do you struggle with a wound that doesn't seem to be healing properly? Often times this is caused by an infection of some sort as seen by a red ring around the wound. Apply Spot several times a day to help attack the infection and help reduce inflammation that is preventing healing.
Caution: Spot will most likely sting in an open cut or wound but that means it is working. If it stings too much, rinse off and apply when skin has scabbed over.
Welcome to your new daily routine.
It'll be so quick & easy you won't know what to do with the extra time.
Most often, skin issues are a sign that your gut is screaming to be healthy.
Topical nourishment can only get you so far if you are struggling with irritated skin.
Getting your body hydrated is one of the easiest and most essential ways to begin to get your gut and skin healthier.
Of course, good gut health requires much more than staying hydrated. Get a good probiotic and consult your doctor or find information online for solutions.
In the meantime, adding lemon juice or some aluminum-free baking soda to your water helps it to be alkaline which is Super, Super, Super (you get the point) good for your body.
What a day of getting hydrated may look like, here.
Learn about the importance of staying hydrated and how here.
I love water bottles. I may be a bit of a hoarder when it comes to them. Great ones can be a useful tool in getting your skin (and body) hydrated.
Read my post about my favorites here.