Oat My! Soap- The Gentle Exfoliant Giant

 Have you ever felt like your skin is drowning under grease and grime? No matter how frequently you shower, you just don't get that ultimate, fresh feeling? And to top it off, your lotion application, just doesn't seem to do anything in the department of moisturizing?

Well, I have.....

I realized that when I feel this way, it is my skin's call out for a deeper cleanse. My skin is telling me that it needs to be exfoliated. The dry skin issue just GOTTA GO! 

Exfoliation is the process of using a product that typically has a coarse texture to rub against your skin to remove dead cells. The body generally sheds dead skin about every 30 days. However, there are times when shedding is not complete and so this brings about dryness, clogged pores, splitting, coarseness and other issues. Therefore, including exfoliation in your skincare regime will help address these concerns and reveal brighter, healthier looking skin. 

At MalyNature, our gentle exfoliant giant, Oat My! is very popular, a best-seller, and you will learn why. 

What makes it so popular?

 

 

Oat My! as the name suggests is loaded with grainy bits of fine oats for that deep, yet gentle exfoliation your skin is crying out for. In addition to the oats which offer that abrasive scrub for those troubled areas, it includes butters, clay and oils that all have excellent skin benefits. I'll tell you briefly about the key ingredients in this soap, which make it such a remarkable product.

What it includes?

Colloidal Oatmeal

In simple terms, is oat kernels grounded to a fine powder that dissolves in water, turning it into a milky hue and leaves a silky feel to the skin. In skincare, colloidal oatmeal can remove excess oils from skin which is a benefit for those with acne concerns. It is an anti-oxidant and contains anti-inflammatory properties to help treat dry skin and remove dead skin cells. An article found on WebMD that was  medically reviewed by Poonam Sachdev states that colloidal oatmeal adds a layer of protection when placed on the skin and provides relief to the skin from minor irritations. It binds to the skin, thereby locking in moisture and allowing it a chance of rehydration. It softens the skin, soothes itching and helps to balance the natural pH of the skin due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Colloidal oatmeal completes the soap by adding gentle exfoliation to remove dirt and build-up. 

Shea Butter

Is that jack-of-all-trades in skincare products. It can be applied directly to the skin and is widely used in soaps, hair products, lotions and creams. Shea butter is rich in fatty acids and vitamins which make it very moisturizing, soothing, softening and hydrating. It contains substances that can reduce swelling, such as those associated with eczema.

Goat's Milk Powder

Approved by dermatologists, Goat's milk is said to work for all skin types and has moisturizing and soothing properties. It can help to repair the barriers of the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and acne. Goat's Milk has a similar pH to human skin which makes it suitable for people with sensitive and irritated skin. An article from Kate Somerville, a skin health expert, states that Goat's Milk helps with certain skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, red, itchy skin patches and others. So if this sounds like you, you may want to give Oat My! a try. The article goes on to discuss the nutritive value of Goat's Milk and why such a gentle ingredient is such a skincare giant. If you'd like to know more about Goat's Milk in skincare, click Here.

Kaolin Clay

Pulls impurities from the skin, removes dirt, build-up and excessive oils to reduce break-outs in acne-prone skin. It is a very gentle clay and works well for those with sensitive skin.

Honey

Other than the sweetness :) honey provides great benefits in skincare. It is anti-bacterial which makes it suitable for acne-prone skin. Honey contains anti-aging properties, and is clarifying, draws moisture to the skin to reveal even skin tone. 

Avocado Oil

If you thought avocados were only good for eating, well let's just say, you thought wrong! Avocado oil is used in a variety of skincare products and is loaded with vitamins and minerals that provide moisture to the skin, protect it from the elements and  assists with collagen metabolism for a more radiant, youthful look.

Castor Oil

Is known for its anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. It helps reduce the signs of aging, and is an excellent source of moisture retention in the skin. It is soothing for irritated and sensitive skin.

Coconut Oil

Another versatile ingredient in skincare products, coconut oil facilitates that clean, hydrated feel when you use our Oat My! soap. It has anti-bacterial properties, and may help to reduce flare-ups or inflammation from skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis and eczema. 

Olive Oil

Contains anti-bacterial properties and is very moisturizing for the skin. It offers excellent hydrating and soothing properties for dry skin. It has anti-oxidant properties to help reduce the signs of aging. 

Cocoa Butter

An article cited in Medical News Today, medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP and written by Aaron Kandola confirms that Cocoa Butter is a master ingredient in skincare as it boosts skin health, due to the polyphenol antioxidants that it contains which may help to protect against sun damage and ease inflammation. Cocoa Butter is an excellent moisturizer for the skin and may help to prevent stretch marks, such as those derived from pregnancy. On a personal note, I can attest to that! In both my pregnancies I massaged my baby bump and hips daily with Palmers Cocoa butter and never had an issue. Post second pregnancy, I noticed a bit of stretch marks on my hip, and I needed something to ease the itching of my C-section scar, so I made a cocoa butter body butter and it works like magic. The raising and itching of my scar is gone, and you would need to use a magnifying glass to spot the stretch marks on my hips. Read the full article Here. 

Silk Amino Acids

In addition to the luxurious feel it offers the soap, silk is used in skincare products as it promotes skin elasticity and enhances skin complexion. 

Sunflower Oil

Suitable for all skin types, Sunflower Oil soothes the skin, strengthens the skin barrier to protect against radical elements and offers excellent skin hydration benefits.  

How to use it?

Dampen skin with warm water. Roll soap in hand to activate the lather. Apply Oat My! over damp area of body to form a full lather and exfoliate. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Towel blot and apply your favorite skin moisturizer. MalyNature's Oats & Rice Protein Body Lotion pairs nicely with Oat My! (View it Here).

As the soap gets used, it may become more abrasive. If you find it too coarse, then form a lather using a washcloth, exfoliating glove or loofah with the soap, and apply to the skin in the same manner as previously discussed. Side note, I have used it this way for my toddler, when she developed a rash and no more than three (3) days later, they were gone. I applied the Oats and Rice Protein to her skin after her bath. 

So, there you have it!

In addition to all those amazing oils, butters and additives that make up the Oat My! soap, the Vanilla Bean fragrance tops it all off as a great treat. 

Give it a try

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Credits 

WebMD Editorial Contributors What to Know About Colloidal Oatmeal, Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on June 23, 2021. https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-to-know-about-colloidal-oatmeal.

Somerville, Kate The Surprising Benefit of Goat's Milk in Skincare, Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts, Feb. 24, 2020. https://www.katesomerville.com/ca/en/blog/goat-milk-skincare.html

Kandola, Aaron What are the Benefits of Cocoa Butter, Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP, Medical News Today, May 21, 2019. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325227

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Sunday Best- Skincare and Tradition

 

Growing up in a small community in the parish of St. Andrew, Jamaica, there were many traditions that I came to love and still live by today. I truly believe that sometimes less is more. In this context I mean, my brothers and I were raised in a humble setting, we didn't have much, but we were rich in love for life, for each other, for the little we had, and out of that little, the amount we were able to share with our other friends in the community. Many traditions were passed on to us from our parents, but with the friends we grew up around, we developed many more of our own. From climbing trees and picking fresh fruits, playing traditional games such as dandy shandy, jump-rope and others in our dirt yard, to finding ourselves in church on the weekend, whether Saturday or Sunday.

Image by:  David Peterson

But the traditions I want to focus on in this blog, are those that have essentially paved the way for me to be on this journey today, which is formulating my own line of skincare products. 

As a kid, I lived the tradition of what I like to call "Sunday Best"- a routine that predominantly occurred on Sundays. Sundays were classified as "hair day". My mom would spend hours washing, steaming, deep conditioning and then styling my hair, so that I would be set for school in the week ahead. We would have our baths earlier on a Sunday and don our Sunday Best; meaning we'd dress up in nicer clothes. The best meals were cooked on a Sunday, and everyone would gather at the table or in the living room to eat, and watch Sunday matinee. Our home was cleaned from top to bottom, as we move to the tunes of Beres Hammond, Bob Marley, Traditional gospel music and a host of other hits from musical pioneers, also deemed as Sunday Best.

Image by: Kashieka Malcolm

During my teenage years, I also maintained some of those skincare and beauty traditions, where I started to formulate my own concoctions of skincare remedies such as my famous Cornmeal and Aloe face mask- LOL!, and my Aloe Vera with Eggs and a variety of oils deep conditioner that I would use to steam my hair with a shower cap. I had no idea I was setting myself up for my passion business.

Image by: Love the Garden

Fast forward to today, what do I do? Well, let's just say, on a personal level I carry on those traditions with my own kids. My girls get the best hair wash on a Sunday, which involves the whole deep condition process, they shower early, my house gets an overall clean, we cook the best meals, dress up and go for ice- cream (my eldest daughter's every Sunday request).

Image by: Kashieka Malcolm- Family 2020

For myself, one of the main things I do on a Sunday, is step into self-care mode. I am accustomed to that, right? Why stop now? I may steam my hair, exfoliate, soak, change nail polish colors and just bask in relaxation and tradition. 

But what are my favorite products to use during this process of skincare Sunday best traditions. I will list a few here:

1. MalyNature's Mango and Coffee Sugar Scrub

By far, this is my favorite body scrub. This spa-quality emulsified sugar and coffee scrub is moisturizing, and exfoliating all at once. It can literally be used on its own in the shower, as it also lathers. The sugar is a gentle exfoliant, and you get a bit more of abrasion from the coffee grounds that have been added. I even love using it as an exfoliant for my feet when doing a foot soak and pedicure. Leaves my feet so soft and nourished. I mean what more could one ask for?!

2. MalyNature's Whipped Body Butters- Currently Sold Out, Fall Restock

After exfoliating, I always enjoy a thicker moisturizer to really get into my skin, soften and seal in moisture. MalyNature's body butters do just that! They are non-greasy and include luxurious oils, butters and additives to create a rich and thick moisturizer that I promise your skin will love. There are five (5) types, so you have options based on your needs. Check them out here.

 3. MalyNature's Bath Bombs

These fizzy, foamy spheres of goodness, offer the ultimate soak and relaxation experience. They are made with beautiful fragrances that fill your whole bathroom, and the ingredients used gives the water a silky feel and leave my skin feeling so soft and hydrated. My four (4) year old absolutely loves them, and if allowed, would soak with a bath bomb every single day!

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So there you have it!

The inside scoop of some of my favorite products from MalyNature, as  well as a bit of my culture and background, all packed in one easy to read blog. 

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What are some of your traditions? Leave a comment below, let's start a discussion. I'm curious to know some of your self-care practices. 

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Welcome

Hi There,  

I am so happy you have taken the liberty of stopping here to learn a little about MalyNature. I hope you will stick around as you will find that my blogs are different and offer a unique element- that's me! You will be taken on a journey of discovery, gain insight on things I have learned, experienced and currently navigating through. You will be privy to relatable, true life issues that I face as it relates to hair, skin-care and self care and I will talk to you about how I overcome some of these challenges, as well as how I cope with things that are beyond my control. 

 

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If you are looking for ideas about products that you can use to care for challenging 4C type hair, whether it is for yourself or your child, you are at the right place. I am an afro-Caribbean mother of two (2) young girls, living in a country where it can be difficult to find the right products to properly handle our hair type. I also make botanical infused scalp massage oils that work perfectly for other hair types.

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If you are looking for suggestions on products, routine or ingredients to nourish and enhance the appearance of your skin, look no further, MalyNature offers a plethora of artisan products that are locally made in Calgary Alberta, Canada, using natural and gentle ingredients to cater to your skin care needs. 

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This blog will provide you with suggestions of products to try, how to use them and details of the ingredients used and why we have chosen them. So you will be properly informed before you decide to make the plunge of immersing yourself into the wonderful world of MalyNature skincare. If you are looking for motivation, mental wellness boosts and self-care options, then this blog is right up your alley, you will find plenty of affirmations, motivational quotes and product suggestions to help channel your energy and improve your mood. 

Please note that I do not and will not make any medicinal claims on any of the products I make, sell or discuss here. I am not a dermatologist, medical practitioner or professional trichology expert. I am a formulator, content creator and business owner of a handcrafted bath, body and aromatherapy products business. I conduct adequate research and testing of all the ingredients used as well as the final products for stability and efficacy and provide my own personal experiences about how the products are to be used and my observation on how they work. MalyNature's products are for cosmetic purposes only. However, the best quality ingredients are sourced and chosen based on their known value to the skin and overall wellness. In essence, you won't be disappointed, in fact, you are in for a treat! 

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