Why do so many skincare products contain cocoa butter?
Abbie Groff Abbie Groff

Why do so many skincare products contain cocoa butter?

Cocoa butter is popular in cosmetic products because it is a highly effective moisturizer, containing both emollients and occlusives, and is jam-packed with antioxidants. Here’s a closer look at precisely why I use cocoa butter in my Rescue Bar and Lip Conditioner.

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What is a Rescue Bar?
Abbie Groff Abbie Groff

What is a Rescue Bar?

Body balm in a stick! Zero-waste solid moisturizer chock-full of skin-loving ingredients.

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What to expect from New England Apothecary
Abbie Groff Abbie Groff

What to expect from New England Apothecary

There’s a lot of misinformation and runaway marketing in the body & spa product world, and I cringe a bit each time I run into products that use fear and ignorance in their marketing.

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