Forage Your Own Dandelions For A Nutrient Rich Tea

Hey, everyone!  It's packed with nutrients, it has a long history of medicinal uses, and it's often time dismissed as a pesky "weed"... It's a dandelion!   This seriously underrated flower is este...

Tips for Transitioning to Our Natural Shampoo Bar + 2 DIY Clarifying Hair Rinses

Hello, friends!   The humble Nourish Shampoo Bar... our power-packed hair cleansing option made from 100% natural ingredients. This product is loved by many, however, often gets overlooked. So, we'...

DIY Herbal Facial Steam For Sinus Relief, Allergies, & Congestion

Hey, SBA Fam!   It's Brier here today! Glad to be chatting with you.   There are so many things I LOVE about this time of year, however, the allergies that commonly accompany this season are not on...

Blue Tansy 101

Hello, beautiful people!    Blue Tansy... A tiny little flower that has recently grown in popularity in the skincare world, and for good reason! Today, we're going to be looking into this botanical...

Everything You Need To Know About SPF + Why We Created Our SPF Facial Balm

Hello, sunshine! ​ As natural skincare enthusiasts, it's essential to understand the importance of SPF in protecting our skin. In this email we will be chatting about everything you need to kn...

Toxin Free DIY Mosquito + Bug Repellant That Really Works

Hello Hello!   That time of year has come... Mosquito season! *dun dun dun!!!!*   We're certainly not anti-insect around here at SBA, however, we don't enjoy getting eaten alive by bugs and mosquit...

The Revamped Repair Cream....Same Benefits, Fresh New Look!

Hello, all! ​ For multiple reasons, I thought it was time to make the switch from a pump bottle to our beloved glass jars. From our Ultra Rich Blue Tansy Moisturizer to our Coffee Polish, Glow Bal...

A Day At SBA!

Hello, All!   One of my favorite things about running a small business is how detailed myself and the team are about all the little things. We are so appreciative of our customers and SBA fam membe...

Here's What Carrot Seed Oil, Rosehip Oil, and Retinol All Have In Common

Hello! ​ The Firming Facial Serum didn't get its name by accident... this serum literally helps to tighten, regenerate, and firm skin. How does it do it? That's what we're going to be chatting ...

Here's How To Get the Laminated Brow Look Naturally + Before and Afters

Hello! ​ As you may know, SBA released our newest products to date... The Brow Styling Wax & Clay. ​ We wanted to give you an update on how this product has been working for our SBA fam! We...

Skin pH & Your Acid Mantle 101

Hello, all!   If you're familiar with skincare at all, you have most likely heard the term "pH" when browsing products or reading articles. It's a common skincare term that is sometimes misundersto...

Traditional Cleansers vs. Oil Cleansers

SBA friends,   We hope you are having a fantastic day. =) Perhaps it could be made even better by learning what kind of cleanser would work the best for your skin. Water & aloe-based cleansers ...

Everything You Need to Know About SPF & Why We Created a Mineral SPF Facial Balm

Hello, sunshine! ​ Summer is basically here already and the weather is changing once again. The sun is shining! For us who live in areas where the winters are cold, dark, and harsh, seeing the ...

Why You Should Avoid Fragrance, Perfume, and Natural Fragrance In Beauty Care Products

Well, hello!   If any of you have ordered from SBA, you'll notice something missing from the "ingredients" section of the label. Any guesses? If you thoughts of the words "natural fragrance", "frag...

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 ...