If you’ve ever washed your hands in a public restroom, you’ve likely encountered the familiar bright pink soap. It’s widely used in schools, offices, hospitals, and public facilities—but few people stop to consider what’s actually in it or how those ingredients affect skin health.

We are so excited to have teamed up with Natalie of Precious Time Blog; a health and lifestyle blog. Natalie lives in Texas with her husband and her two adorable boys. We asked Natalie to write about what she avoids when looking for products for her family and she gave us lots of great information about how to choose products. Be sure to follow the links to some of Natalie’s posts on her own blog, she is a great resource for tips on how to green up your home and personal care products and clean up your cooking with healthy and delicious recipes!

Warmer weather brings blooming trees, longer days, and more time outdoors — but for many people, it also brings seasonal allergies.

Sneezing, congestion, sinus pressure, and itchy eyes are common during peak pollen months. While antihistamines and other medications are widely available, many individuals also look for natural ways to reduce seasonal allergy symptoms and support overall comfort during times of increased environmental exposure.

Although natural approaches do not replace medical treatment when needed, small daily habits can help reduce allergen exposure and support the body’s balance during seasonal transitions.

Exfoliation is one of the simplest ways to improve skin texture and enhance the effectiveness of moisturizers. By removing surface dead skin cells, exfoliation can help skin feel smoother and appear brighter.

But not all scrubs are created equal.

If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between sugar scrubs and salt scrubs — and which one is best for sensitive skin — here’s what you need to know.