Herbaria Blog

by Ken Gilberg, Herbaria Partner Shave! was my proposed title for a book I wanted to write 40 years ago. The book promised a cleaner, easier, more comfortable shave. I make the same promise to you here. Revised and updated. The title typography of Shave! was a script written in shaving cream. That was many years before I began my career with...

Enjoy the Wonderful World of Natural Scents Our family recently adopted a Havanese dog, a walking dust mop, and, unlike Soapy’s seal-like coat, Sugar's hair never stops growing, so she requires professional grooming. After her very first haircut, she looked mighty fine, but she reeked from a synthetic fragrance that wouldn't go away for a...

There's a world of difference between detergent and real soap. What’s the Distinction? Most people call a bar of Dove, “soap,” but in fact, its real name is Dove Beauty Bar. The bar with “1/4 cleansing cream.” Its main ingredient is a synthetic detergent.  There's a funny story about the advertising firm that was charged with promoting...

Imagine taking off all your clothes and stepping naked into a warm shower. The water comforts and relaxes you. You wash away stress. Your pores open. Now, what are you going to rub and scrub all over your body to get it clean?  If you understand what’s in commercial soaps, you wouldn't use them. What are commonly called “soaps,” such as...

Mother Nature Knows Best If you visit the island of Puerto Rico, you’ll want to experience the magnificent El Yunque Rainforest, a biodiverse paradise with waterfalls and lush trails through a unique ecosystem. It’s the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.  You’ll want to use an insect repellent. Because El Yunque...

Have you tried our natural shampoo bars? If you're interested in avoiding the harsh synthetic chemicals in most commercial shampoos, you really ought to give us a try. Benefits of Using a Natural Shampoo Bar Healthier Choice for Hair and Scalp Our Shampoo Bars are healthier for your hair and scalp. Healthier, too, for your total well-being and...

If you're over 40, you've likely been targeted by ads for persimmon soap. Don’t believe the hype! What is "Old Person Smell?" Persimmon soap is purported to be necessary to remove the oils that cause "old person smell," technically called 2-Nonenol. The simple truth is that our soaps remove oils effectively, even  2-Nonenol. ...