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Cheat Sheet | Magnesium

Although not given much attention in the media, magnesium is the fourth most abundant cation (positively charged molecule) in the body! Magnesium’s role in the body is primarily regulatory. It participates in more than 300 types of enzyme-mediated reactions in the body! Specifically it has a role in breaking down carbohydrates and fat, forming proteins and antioxidants, the creation of DNA and...

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Cheat Sheet | Vitamin C

When it comes to maintaining the health of your skin, vitamin C plays a critical role. Also known as ascorbic acid, this vitamin is essential for the growth and repair of tissues all over the body! Its healing properties contribute to clearer skin and a brighter complexion. Vitamin C is also an antioxidant, which combats free radicals that can cause skin dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles. As...

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Plants For President | Hemp Seed Oil

WE LOVE HEMP SEED OIL. Seriously, it’s our favorite. This glorious, grassy-smelling, deep green oil is incredible. Not only is it anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and moisture-balancing, it reduces the size of pores and helps clear up blackheads and acne. Hemp seed oil is an edible oil expressed from the seeds of Cannabis sativa. (No, you can’t get high from it.) It’s a “dry oil”, meaning it’s...

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Cheat Sheet | Vitamin B Complex

When following a vegan diet, it is important to be sure you are getting all vitamins and minerals necessary for good health. Nutrients, such as B vitamins, are of the most essential to sustaining life. This complex of 8 water-soluble vitamins: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folate (B9), and cobalamin (B12) play a critical role in...

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The Pits | A Sensitive Skin Natural Deodorant

For many of our loyal MMT'ers our deodorant cream is a daily staple in their body care regime. Our all-natural, non-toxic cream is effective and the ingredients are recognizable; it’s a win-win right? Well, throughout the years, we’ve taken note of the few customers that have loved the deodorant but weren’t able to use it because of baking soda sensitivity. And we listened. Baking soda, also...

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Cheat Sheet | Vitamin A

Fat-soluble vitamin A is best known for its role in vision…but when it comes to this essential vitamin, there is more than meets the eye! Collectively known as the retinoids, there are three active forms of vitamin A critical for proper growth, reproduction, immunity, and cell differentiation.  

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Cool Cat | Jodie Layne

As a new segment of our blog, we’re featuring people from our community that have galvanized us on our path as a small business, as activists, as artists, and as engaged humans. These inspiring folks are doing super cool things. The feature is called “Cool Cat”, because each and every one of them has made us excited and want to be better at what we’re doing. In this day and age, it’s not uncommon...

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Cheat Sheet | Moisturize Damp Skin

When skin is completely dry, moisturizer isn’t absorbed as effectively. Damp skin helps to trap water in your surface cells, helps give skin a nice “dewy” look and helps prevent evaporation (meaning your moisturizer’s benefits will last longer). It’s really that easy…just give your skin a quick splash of water before moisturizer application. A hydrating toning mistcan also do the trick. Just...

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Cool Cat | Anita Shepherd

As a new segment of our blog, we’re featuring people from our community that have galvanized us on our path as a small business, as activists, as artists, and as engaged humans. These inspiring folks are doing super cool things. The feature is called “People Who Make Us Run Faster”, because each and every one of them has made us excited and want to be better at what we’re doing, like the perfect...

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Outdoor Cat | Shopping Responsibly.

I don’t Christmas shop. At all. I’m just not into it. I don’t give or expect gifts at Christmas time, and I don’t feel guilty about it. My family, friends and partner know this about me. If I am given a gift, I am appreciative and I say thank you and I feel good. Ultimately, my biggest concern for the holiday season is making sure I carve out enough time to relax with my family and eat tasty food....

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Cheat Sheet | The Chemistry of Soap

A reoccurring query that we encounter in relation to our soap is about the use of lye. Generally folks don’t understand what it is and are afraid of it. The word lye, in and of itself, sounds ominous; most people know it as drain cleaner or from the movie Fight Club. After trying to answer questions for people and also to dispel fears, we have come up with a hopefully simple way of explaining lye...

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