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Canola Oil

Canola Oil

Canola oil is one of the base ingredients in our soap! You've probably heard bad things about this oil but let me start by easing your mind. The canola oil...
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Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Where are my woodsy scent lovers at?! Cedarwood essential oil is what we use in our Winter Woods soap! It's a lovely scent that is perfect for anyone who likes...
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Fir Needle Essential Oil

Fir Needle Essential Oil

We use fir needle essential oil in our Evergreen soap. This scent started out as a seasonal scent just for our Holiday Gift Boxes back in 2020, but we had...
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Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon is one of my favorite scents (and flavors) in the world! Give me all the lemon candy, lemon desserts, and lemon scented things! Did you know it also has...
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Orange Essential Oil

Orange Essential Oil

Does orange remind you of summer? The citrus, sweetness makes me think of hot, summer days by the pool. Orange is well-known for being a mood lifter, but did you...
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The Oils in HK & Sons Detox Soap

The Oils in HK & Sons Detox Soap

Detox is one of our most popular soaps! It's made with charcoal to help pull toxins out of your skin! It can be used all over your body and if...
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Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary reminds me of eucalyptus, only it's a bit more earthy. It's an unexpected oil that can be used for much more than cooking. It actually has many of the...
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Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

I love the herbal, minty fresh smell of eucalyptus. It might remind you of medicine you've used when you had a cough or sore throat - and for good reason!...
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Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil is a favorite of many people! It smells lovely and it has some great benefits. And if you're giving a gift, you really can't go wrong with...
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Plant-Based Colorants

Plant-Based Colorants

  At HK & Sons, we only use natural ingredients! What's more natural than plants?! We know it's fun to have colored soap and we'll never use synthetic minerals or...
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Clay As Colorant

Clay As Colorant

We only use natural plant-based colorants and clays in our soaps. We'll never use mica or other minerals, like iron oxides and titanium dioxide. I highlighted why we don't use...
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The Ethics of Mica

The Ethics of Mica

Have you ever heard of mica? It's a mineral that can be found in almost every makeup product out there! It's also often used in soap. It has a shimmery...
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Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Ahh tea tree oil! It's the first essential oil I tried. Back when we lived in NYC, I developed a weird rash on my hand. My mom was starting to...
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Activated Charcoal

Activated Charcoal

  Charcoal in skincare?! No way!  Yep! Activated charcoal has been used for a long time to treat various ailments. When ingested, toxins bind to the charcoal. When the charcoal...
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Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint Essential Oil

Mmmm minty fresh! Can you just feel your sinuses clearing out?! No? Well you will if you use our Mint Condition soap! It’s made with peppermint essential oil and it’s...
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What is Lye?

What is Lye?

When reading soap labels, you might see lye or sodium hydroxide listed as one of the ingredients. It's THE crucial ingredient in soap making and it's what makes soap soap! ...
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The Scoop on Shea Butter

The Scoop on Shea Butter

  Today we’re talking all about Shea Butter! And let me tell ya, this butter is awesome!  First up, just a few benefits of using shea butter: It's incredibly moisturizing...
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What's the Problem with Fragrance?

What's the Problem with Fragrance?

Let’s talk about fragrance. It’s more than a scent, it’s actually a bunch of synthetic chemicals.  WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH FRAGRANCE The issue with fragrance is that companies can produce...
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