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Welcome to Skincarma.

These are the musings of Carmine Montalto, NYC-based writer, skincare junkie and brand guru. The former copywriter at Kiehl’s, Carmine has more than 25 years of experience in beauty. Through the Skincarma Blog, he puts all of his product wisdom to work demystifying the ever-evolving world of skin care. 

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PRODUCT REVIEW: WOSH MINERAL BAR + MINERAL CLAY BALM – BEST NATURAL LIP BALM, BEST VEGAN SOAP

PRODUCT REVIEW: WOSH MINERAL BAR + MINERAL CLAY BALM – BEST NATURAL LIP BALM, BEST VEGAN SOAP

WOSH | MINERAL BAR + MINERAL CLAY BALM

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Greetings from the ice age! Literally and figuratively. It’s cold AF here in NYC. So, what better time to introduce WOSH and their amazing bar soap and lip balm — made of glacial clay!

How cool is that?

Based in even colder Canada, WOSH sources their Kisameet Glacial Clay from the rugged Canadian shoreline on British Columbia’s Central Coast.

The mineral-rich clay was formed through volcanic eruption at the end of the Ice Age and is enriched with 40+ minerals.

The WOSH Mineral Bar is like a slab of heaven. Use it as a face cleanser, body bar or as a nutrient-dense face mask. It’s formulated with Kisameet Glacial Clay and Safflower Seed Oil to balance and nourish skin’s delicate microbiome. You’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

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What is the microbiome?

I found an insightful article on the NIH website simply titled, The Skin Microbiome. This segment is helpful in understanding what the skin’s microbiome is and its role in the health of the skin:

An enhanced understanding of the skin microbiome is necessary to gain insight into microbial involvement in human skin disorders and to enable novel promicrobial and antimicrobial therapeutic approaches for their treatment.

The skin is an ecosystem composed of 1.8 m2 of diverse habitats with an abundance of folds, invaginations and specialized niches that support a wide range of microorganisms. The primary role of the skin is to serve as a physical barrier, protecting our bodies from potential assault by foreign organisms or toxic substances. The skin is also an interface with the outside environment and, as such, is colonized by a diverse collection of microorganisms — including bacteria, fungi and viruses.

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But I think my fave is the WOSH Lip Balm. Infused with Kisameet Glacial Clay, coconut oil and beeswax, it has such a creamy, otherworldly texture — and has been preserving my lips in the dry, harsh Brooklyn air. I never leave home without it! 

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The Ingredient List of the WOSH Mineral Bar:

Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, Kisameet Glacial Clay (Colloidal Clay), elaeis guineensis (sustainable palm) oil, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, aqua, sodium hydroxide, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil

Formulated without parabens, sulfates, or synthetic fragrances.

The Ingredient List of the WOSH Lip Balm:

Olea europaea (olive) oil, eloeis guineensis (palm) oil, beeswax, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, Kisameet Glacial Clay, rebaudiana bertoni (stevia)


PRODUCT REVIEW: BLUME | MELTDOWN ACNE OIL - BEST FACIAL OIL FOR OILY SKIN, BEST FACIAL OIL FOR ACNE

PRODUCT REVIEW: BLUME | MELTDOWN ACNE OIL - BEST FACIAL OIL FOR OILY SKIN, BEST FACIAL OIL FOR ACNE

PRODUCT REVIEW: KJAER WEIS THE BEAUTIFUL OIL  - BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEAN MOISTURIZER

PRODUCT REVIEW: KJAER WEIS THE BEAUTIFUL OIL - BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEAN MOISTURIZER