Nilotica Butter vs. West African Shea Butter

  You may be wondering, "What is Nilotica butter?" I'm glad you asked. Ready to learn about one of the main ingredients in our Blue Tansy Ultra Rich Moisturizer (aka our most luxurious moisturizer ...

Treating & Preventing Hyperpigmentation

  SBA Fam,    Today, we’re going to be chatting about a very common skin concern: Hyperpigmentation. However, let’s not just learn about it, let’s learn how to treat and prevent it as well... speci...

Here's How To Make Non-Toxic Dishwasher Detergent

Hello, all my SBA fam!   One of my favorite things is to help my SBA community learn how to make their own non-toxic versions of commonly used conventional products. From making our own DIY hairspr...

How to Use The Coffee Face Polish In More Ways Than One

Hey Hey!   Coffee... many of us drink it in the morning, including myself! The routine of putting my favorite fresh coffee beans in the grinder and smelling that sentimental heavenly scent. It's on...

DIY Raised Garden Bed

We're bringing back one of our most popular DIYs ever... our 3'x6' raised garden bed!  Whether you're a crafty person or not, this DIY is simple enough that just about anyone can make this raised g...

DIY Flaxseed Hair Gel

Hey, there.    Okay, so this DIY may seem a bit peculiar, but it's one of my most beloved because of how inexpensive and ingenious it is! It amazes me how incredibly intricate and complex God made ...

Our Most Budget Friendly Product Is...

Hi, friends!   At SBA, we try and keep things as budget-friendly as possible while also sourcing the highest quality ingredients from around the world.   All of this to say, we try and help your po...

What is "Nature's Nectar"?

Calendula Herbal Oil... or Marigold Oil. This powerful and centuries-old oil is endearingly referred to as "nature's nectar" because of its medicinal and skincare properties. Triterpenoids, flavon...

Skincare Tips To Live By

Hello, beautiful people!   Let's get right into the top 10 skincare tips we live by around here at SBA. A few of these aren't so common and may surprise you! Here we go. =)       Do your hair BEFO...

Here's A Surprising List of Popular "Natural" Companies That Use Potentially Toxic Fragrance In Their Hair, Skin, & Body Care Products

Hello, all!    If you're signed up to our emails we sent out every week, you know that we've been chatting a big about the marketing of beauty care products and certain ingredients on the back of y...

Do You Have A Pre-Poo? Here's Why You May Benefit from One.

I hope you're having a great day so far. =) ​ I know the silly-sounding title of this email may have made you wonder... "What is a pre-poo?!" Well, some of my curly-haired gals may already be fami...

Here's Why Red Raspberry Seed Oil Is In All Three of SBA's Moisturizers

Hi, SBA Fam!   Red Raspberry Seed oil... Have you ever heard of it? Some of you may find this oil familiar if you use SBA products because I formulated all three of SBA's rich and luxurious moistu...

Sensitive Skin? Read This.

"Is this product good for sensitive skin?" ​ This may be one of our most frequent questions at SBA... And we don't mind it one bit. =) ​ We understand that sensitive skin is a reality for many of ...

All Natural Hairspray Alternative to Aerosol Hairspray

Oh, aerosol hair spray... This was one product that was not allowed in my house growing up. During my teen years, my mom would tell me to go outside to spray my Aerosol hairspray because she was n...

DIY Whitening Toothpaste Alternative & Why Fluoride May Be Causing More Harm Than Good

Hello, all!   These days, a more natural toothpaste without all the yucky chemicals conventional toothpastes contain can be upwards of $10 or more per tube! Yikes! Well, the good news is you don't...

The Best Way to Naturally Grow Your Lashes and Brows Without the Toxic Serums & Gels

  By now, many of you have put on your skincare for the day, which may include an eyebrow gel/serum and eyelash serum.   Well, we now have our very own Herbal Lash Serum, packed with herbs and pept...

Balms vs. Moisturizers

Hello, everyone! Balms & Moisturizers... Two skincare products that are often easily confused or their terms used synonymously. However, there are major differences between these two!  Today, ...

So, You Don't Have a Green Thumb... That's Okay! Try These Low-Maintenance Houseplants + Tips

Hello, all!   Some people may seem like they have a natural "green thumb", and perhaps this is true sometimes, but I also think many "green thumbs" out there is a result of much trial and error and...

Everything You Need to Know About Oil Cleansing & Why You May Benefit from It

Cleansing... The first step to a solid skincare routine. However, not all cleansers or cleansing methods are created equal.   The base ingredient in most facial cleansers are either water, aloe, o...

Why Your SBA Products May Be Harder to Apply During Winter

  It is no big surprise that Winter has arrived, which means dropping temps in many areas. Cooler temps don't just effect the skin, but quite a few SBA products too. We do not use artificial solidi...