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Plumeria Oil Benefits

Plumeria Oil Benefits

The Plumeria flower is a Hawaiian icon. Why? Well, it's a popular flower that locals use in leis. Plus, you can see it almost everywhere in Hawaii....

Should You Use A Maui Body Wash Or Soap Bar?

Taking a shower or bathing is something we all do, more often than not on a daily basis. And nowadays, maintaining our hygiene is especially import...

Maui Soap for Hand Hygiene and a Touch of Tropical Luxury

We all know why handwashing is essential, but have you ever wondered why soap is deemed more effective than simple rubbing alcohol or hand sanitize...

Why Buy Refillable Beauty Products from Hawaii?

Sustainability is now the aim of many consumers nowadays when buying their beauty products. So for the sake of being environmentally friendly, why ...

The Importance of Hand Hygiene

Due to the pandemic, hand hygiene is highlighted as being more important than ever for the safety of not only yourself but also of the people aroun...

Why is Body Care Important?

Our skin is our primary defense against the outside elements. It’s an airtight and watertight barrier that protects us from the millions of microbe...

Best Body Care Products on Maui for Different Types of Skin

When choosing a good body care product, it’s important to consider first and foremost your skin type. Since different skin types can react differen...

How to Use Essential Oils - A Simple Guide

Are you curious about how essentials work? Would you like to test them out but aren't sure how? Regardless, if you're unsure how to use or apply es...

Eco-Friendly Refillable Products from Hawaii

According to a study, only 9% of plastic produced has been recycled. This leaves a worrying 91% of the plastic that isn’t and instead is filling up...

Top 3 Self Care Products from Maui

Self-care is critical for your health, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. That said, are you ready to practice the art of self-...

Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Skincare Gift Set from Hawaii

Mother's Day is almost here, and to make it a better celebration, we at Island Essence have curated our best products for moms — a skincare gift se...

5 Step Body Care Routine, by Island Essence

The recent increase in facial skincare products may have diverted many from giving as much attention to the rest of their body. But we at Island Es...

Maui Miracle Oil Uses For a Healthier You

Maui Miracle Oil is one of the pride products of Maui, the Valley Isle. It’s Maui’s natural and organic oil that contains high levels of antioxida...