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Cocoa Butter

There's a reason cocoa butter has been a skincare staple for centuries. Long before it was an ingredient in lotions, people in Central and South America were using it to protect their skin from sun and wind. It's the pure fat of the cacao bean,...

Ingredient Glossary

Cocoa

When we say chocolate, we mean it. Raw cocoa powder is one of the most antioxidant-rich substances you can put on your skin. The same flavonoids that make dark chocolate "heart healthy" also protect skin cells from oxidative stress and environmental damage. This isn't marketing....

Ingredient Glossary

Organic Mango Butter

This is part of our Ingredient Glossary, where we explain what goes into our products and why. We do not sell raw ingredients. Here's a secret about mango butter: it has nothing to do with the part of the mango you eat. It's pressed from...

Em’z Blendz Blog

The Benefits of Chocolate Soap & Skincare

As a natural soap and skincare company, we know that the key to healthy, radiant skin is nourishment from natural ingredients. That's why we're excited to talk about chocolate - a delicious treat that has been enjoyed for centuries and has been found to have...

Ingredient Glossary

Strawberry Hydrosol

This ingredient is part of our Ingredient Glossary, where we explain what goes into Em'z Blendz products and why. We do not sell raw ingredients. Strawberry hydrosol is what happens when you steam-distill actual strawberries. The water carries the fruit's natural aromatic compounds, vitamin C,...

Ingredient Glossary

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has been having a moment for the past decade, but not all coconut oil is created equal. Extra virgin coconut oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat using mechanical pressing or centrifuge methods, without heat or chemicals. This preserves the natural compounds, nutrients,...

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Why Natural Handmade Soap Is Better For You

After handcrafting and using natural soap for over fifteen years, I know that it only takes one cleansing experience with a bar of natural soap to realize that you can never be satisfied with commercial soap ever again. This is because it simply feels so much...

Em’z Blendz Blog

Love Quotes & SCENTimental Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Valentine's Day is a special time of year when we celebrate love and show our affection to those we care about. While traditional gifts such as chocolates and flowers are always appreciated, at Em'z Blendz, we believe that there's nothing more heart-felt and loving than...