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Essential oils in natural cosmetics
Scents can, in a single whiff, transport you to a specific memory or evoke something entirely new. Creating a vivid image, a scent blurs the boundaries of time and place, and suddenly, you find yourself in a different setting. Imagine the warm and soothing scent of lavender – you can envision yourself strolling through the lavender fields of Provence, feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin, and the air filled with the intoxicating aroma of lavender...
Magical midsummer
Midsummer, a brief respite even for those who are not on vacation. The nightless night. The midnight sun. Light from morning to morning. Finnish summer is at its most beautiful. The leaves of trees create a lush landscape everywhere. In the meadows, amidst the green, you can see white, yellow, pink, violet – the summer's floral splendor is at its peak. Midsummer has been a time of magic. Various spells have been associated with ensuring marriage luck or a good harvest...
Lip balm addict
My history with lip balms has been quite desperate. None of them seemed to work well in the long run, especially as I got older. Eventually, I found one that was reasonably good, but I had to reapply it very frequently to keep my lips in somewhat decent condition. Especially in the winter cold, it felt like nothing was enough. I added lip balm again and again. And again. Still, my lips felt dry and chapped. The dryness was a constant battle...
Ihan Pihkassa turns one
A year ago, Ihan Pihkassa was born. The past year has flown by as we've been busy with natural cosmetics. Our very first products were the Ihan Pihkassa resin ointments. Herb ointment, bath bombs, and goldenrod ointment quickly followed. Nature and wild herbs have been an endless source of inspiration, and new product ideas seemed to flow abundantly. Last autumn, we introduced two lip balms: Happy Honey Lips and Stunning Sea Buckthorn Kiss. Massage oils and...
Old traditions are the new modern
The modern era is rolling forward, and progress is advancing at full speed. The use of e-books is increasing, phones are sleek, flat gadgets, and ready-made clothes and food are readily available from stores. In the past, a book felt like, well, a book: pages rustled, a slightly dusty scent wafted from the depths of the pages, and the text was there to be read on paper, depending on the font, even beautiful. In the past, phones were ornamental, stayed in place, and rang so...
About herbs
Wild herbs have been a part of human diet since ancient times. They have been used to season foods and beverages or have been made into dishes and drinks. Currently, there is a strong resurgence of public interest in wild herbs, as well as berries and mushrooms. Instead of chemicals and additives, people desire natural ingredients. The craving for natural products extends beyond items consumed internally to...
How to choose the right Resin Balm?
When looking at our resin balm range, it can be frustrating to choose from the different strengths and sizes, including a vegan option. So, which one should you choose? It's a good idea to start with an allergy check. Are you allergic to resin or honey? Unfortunately, resin allergy prevents the use of our resin ointments because they contain resin. In this case, we recommend checking out our herb ointments. You can read more by clicking the button at the end of the text. For those allergic to honey, our vegan resin balm version is suitable...
Introducing the founders of Ihan Pihkassa
Hello! Nature and natural products have been a part of my life in one form or another for as long as I can remember. Toivo Rautavaara's book "Mihin kasvimme kelpaavat" (What Our Plants Are Good For) was one of my favorite books during my childhood and youth. My grandmother and I used to pick dandelion leaves from her backyard for salads. My mother used a lot of ingredients in her cooking that are now classified as superfoods. I tried to find foraging courses for mushrooms and herbs for a long time, but they were...
The star of the Ihan Pihkassa journey
Hello! I'm Hanna, one of the founders of Ihan Pihkassa. Alongside my main job, I'm studying natural product science, and through my studies, I became incredibly enthusiastic about the use of natural herbs, especially resin, in skincare products. The demand for natural products, including natural cosmetics, has been growing in recent years both in Finland and abroad. So, we decided to try our hand at manufacturing skincare and wellness products. The picture shows one of our first resin ointment jars. We established a business called Ihan Pihkassa...
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