Best Soap for Eczema in South Africa: What to Look For (and What to Avoid)
No soap treats eczema, but the wrong bar will set it off. Here is what to look for, what to avoid, and which handmade bars suit eczema-prone skin.
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What Is Boerseep? South Africa's Forgotten Farm Soap
Boerseep is the tallow farm soap South Africans made for generations, and telling the real thing from a bar that borrows the name comes down to two checks. Here is what it is and why tallow suits skin.
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Your Cape Town Winter Skincare Routine, Step by Step
Cape Town winters are not Boston winters, but the cold dry air, the wet southerlies, and indoor heaters strip moisture from your skin in ways summer never does. Here is a step-by-step morning and evening routine to carry your skin through to September.
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The Moondance Mother's Day Guide: Gifts She Will Actually Use
Mother's Day is two weeks away. This is not a list of generic bath sets. It is a curated guide organised by the kind of mum you are buying for, with prices, alternatives, and our honest opinion on what she will reach for again.
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Why Body Butter Beats Lotion (And How to Use It Properly)
Your lotion is mostly water. Body butter is 100% active ingredients -- no fillers, no preservatives, no compromise. Here is why we make body butter instead of lotion, and how to get the most out of every jar.
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Essential Oils in Soap and Skincare: What They Do and Why We Use Them
Essential oils are not fragrance. They are functional ingredients with real, measurable effects on skin and hair. Here is what each oil in the Moondance range actually does and why we chose it.
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How Cold Process Soap Is Made and Why It Matters
Cold process soap takes weeks to make and uses no heat to force the reaction. Here is how we make every bar at Moondance, what happens during saponification, and why the slow method produces a better product.
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Why Shampoo Bars Are Better for Your Hair and the Planet
Plastic bottles, sulfates, and wasted water -- liquid shampoo has baggage. Shampoo bars are a simpler, gentler way to wash your hair. Here is what makes them different and how to make the switch.
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Why Cape Town Is the Perfect Place to Make Natural Soap
From the fynbos-rich Western Cape to the clean Atlantic air of Blouberg, Cape Town offers everything an artisan soap maker needs. Here is why location matters when it comes to handmade soap.
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5 Reasons to Ditch Commercial Soap for Handmade Natural Soap
Commercial soaps are full of synthetic chemicals that strip and irritate your skin. Here are five compelling reasons to make the switch to handmade natural soap -- and why your skin will thank you.
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Why Goat Milk Soap is Perfect for Sensitive Skin
Discover why goat milk soap is a popular choice for people with sensitive, eczema-prone skin. Learn about its unique properties and how it differs from regular soap.
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