SMOC Skincare

🎁 Come celebrate the season with us at My People’s Market 🎄. We’re bringing all your favorite S.M.O.C. Skincare products at special market prices, and for the first time ever we’ll have a limited edition Lavender and Bergamot Mint candle that you can only get at this event. It’s a great place to pick up gifts, enjoy good food, and support local makers.

🎁 Dates: Saturday, Dec 6 and Sunday, Dec 7
🎁 Time: 11am to 5pm
🎁 Location: Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A
📍 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

🎁 Parking and transit: Convention Center Parking available. Blue, Green, Red Line. Streetcar A and B Loop. Bus lines 6, 8, 77.

More details and the performance schedule:
https://www.mypeoplesmarket.com

🎁 Come join us at this winter’s My People’s Market! 🎄It’s the season of care and community, and we’ll be there with all your favorite S.M.O.C. Skincare soaps at discounted market prices, plus we’ll have limited edition Lavender & Bergamot Mint candles! Bring your friends and family for a weekend filled with live music, local art, games, crafts, and over 150 amazing small businesses.

🎁Dates: Saturday, Dec 6 & Sunday, Dec 7
🎁Time: 11am to 5pm
🎁Location: Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A
📍 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
🎁Parking/Transit: Convention Center Parking available. Blue, Green, Red Line. Streetcar A & B Loop. Bus lines 6, 8, 77.

For performer listings and full details, visit:
https://www.mypeoplesmarket.com

November 23rd and 24th, 2024 at Oregon Convention Center, 11am to 5pm. Over 150 vendors, live music and dance shows!

What's the Difference Between Essential Oils and Fragrances?

🌱 Essential oils are made from pressed plant matter (like lavender flowers). Essential oils contain no synthetic chemicals or phthalates and are 2x to 10x the price of fragrances. We scent our soaps using only certified organic essential oils.

🧪 Fragrances are lab-made chemical compounds designed to replicate the smells of nature. For example, lavender fragrance is NOT made from real lavender plants. Fragrances contain phthalates—endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked to cancer. [scroll to end for sources] We never use fragrances.

❓ If fragrances are so bad, why do so many companies use them?
Because fragrances are cheap. They're cheap because they're made in a lab from inexpensive chemicals. In contrast, essentials oils are made from pressed plant matter. You have to press a lot of plants to get a little bit of oil, which is why essential oils are 2x to 10x the price of fragrances. We only use the highest quality organic essential oils.

🧼 All S.M.O.C soaps are made with essential oils—not fragrances!

🌍 Why We Don’t Use ‘Sustainable’ Palm Oil 🌿

At S.M.O.C. Skincare, we care about more than just your skin—we care about the planet, too. That’s why we’ve made the conscious choice to avoid using any palm oil in our soaps.

Here’s why:

🦍 Deforestation & Endangered Species: Palm oil plantations are one of the leading causes of rainforest destruction, which not only accelerates global warming but also endangers animals like orangutans.

🌱 The Truth About “Sustainable” Palm Oil: While we appreciate the good intentions behind it, “sustainable” palm oil has been called a “meaningless certification” by environmental experts. Unfortunately, it often doesn’t live up to its promise of true sustainability.

That’s why we’ve said NO to palm oil in all forms. We believe that real sustainability starts with protecting our planet’s most precious resources, and that’s what we’re committed to doing.

💚 Thanks for choosing products that are good for your skin and the Earth! 🌿

🌿 Soothing Eczema Relief with Powdered Oatmeal 🌿One of the key ingredients in our Soothing Eczema-Relief Bar is powdered oatmeal — and there’s a good reason why it’s a favorite for sensitive, eczema-prone skin.
Here’s why we love it:

✨ Anti-inflammatory properties: Oatmeal is rich in compounds called avenanthramides, which are known to reduce inflammation and calm irritated skin. For those with eczema, this can bring much-needed relief from itching and redness.

✨ Skin barrier protection: Oatmeal forms a protective layer over the skin, preventing moisture loss and helping repair the natural skin barrier. This is especially important for eczema sufferers, as their skin often struggles to retain moisture.

✨ Gentle exfoliation: Powdered oatmeal acts as a mild exfoliant, removing dead skin cells without irritating sensitive skin. This helps to keep your skin smooth, soft, and free from eczema flare-ups.

✨ Natural cleanser: Oatmeal contains saponins, which gently cleanse the skin without stripping away essential oils. This makes it perfect for people with dry or irritated skin conditions like eczema.

This is why we use powdered oatmeal in our soothing eczema soap—to deliver gentle, effective relief while nourishing your skin with the best nature has to offer. 🧼💚

What are Phthalates? Phthalates (pronounced "THa-lates") are widely-used chemicals found in cosmetics, fragrances, body wash, soaps, and other personal care products. Phthalates have been linked to cancer, endocrine-system disruption and other health problems.

What about 'natural' fragrances?
There is no such thing as "natural fragrance." All fragrances are synthetic, lab-made chemicals containing phthalates. "Natural fragrance" is a term created by the cosmetics industry to greenwash their products and deceive consumers into believing their products are safe and natural. Only essential oils are safe, natural and phthalate-free.

Our soaps are made with essential oils—not fragrances—and contain no phthalates.

Have you tried THE ONLY eczema soap bar that is certified organic and made with only food-grade ingredients?🌿
Our best-selling, soothing, hydrating eczema therapy soap is formulated for adults and children with eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, or sensitive skin. It's perfect for both face and body.

This bar is unscented but it has a light, sweet, chocolate-like scent from the generous amount of cocoa butter.

We start with a base of organic extra virgin olive oil (the highest grade of olive oil), then add another skin-nourishing, food-grade ingredient: organic cocoa butter. But we don't stop there. This soap goes even further with four herbal ingredients scientifically proven to soothe and relieve eczema:

- Organic powdered oatmeal

- Organic aloe vera

- Organic comfrey root

- Organic calendula (marigold flower)

This highly moisturizing bar is the perfect choice to calm your skin during an eczema outbreak. With a medium lather and minimal exfoliation from powdered herbs and marigold petals, it leaves your skin soothed and moisturized WITHOUT any of the synthetical chemical moisturizers or chemical additives used in other eczema soaps, lotions and creams.

Give your skin the loving care it deserves. Read the amazing reviews online at:
https://maximumorganic.com/collections/all-products/products/eczema

🧼What’s the pH of soap? All real soap, including ours at S.M.O.C. Skincare, is alkaline (pH 8-10).

But here’s a fun fact: if a bar claims to be “pH neutral” or “pH balanced,” it’s not actually soap — it’s a detergent!

🚫 Detergent bars may look like soap, but they’re synthetic cleansers filled with chemicals.

Stick to the natural stuff. Choose soap for healthier skin and fewer chemicals. 🌱💧