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The Kalabash Blog
A space for sharing thoughts ideas and tips on natural skincare, natural soap, health and wellbeing, Caribbean travel, good books, recipes and behind the scenes at Kalabash Bodycare.


Why is Palm Oil So Controversial?
We believe in supporting sustainable and traceable sourcing practices that do not harm the environment or wildlife: Several studies and...
Sharron Jenkins
3 min read


How to sleep better with Lavender
How to use lavender oil to reduce stress and anxiety and sleep better.
Sharron Jenkins
2 min read


Ways to use shea butter
Shea butter has been used in skincare for centuries. Its production is labour intensive, taking 8 hours to produce 1 litre of shea butter!
Sharron Jenkins
4 min read


Top 5 tropical fruits for glowing skin
Say goodbye to dry Winter skin and give a warm welcome to Spring by adding nutrient rich plant extracts to your daily skincare regime.
Sharron Jenkins
5 min read


How to get smooth skin for summer
Both men and women should add a weekly exfoliating session to their skincare routine whatever your skin type.
Sharron Jenkins
4 min read

How to use Body Oil
One of my favourite multi-taskers, along with aloe vera gel and unrefined organic raw shea butter is Kalabash Organic Bath & Body Oil.
Sharron Jenkins
4 min read

How much water do we really need to drink to stay healthy?
This isn’t another beauty article recommending that you need to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day which will magically smooth out your
Sharron Jenkins
4 min read


5 Essential Oils for a good night's sleep
How did you sleep last night?
As you probably already know, getting enough sleep is a priority for our health and well-being.
Sharron Jenkins
6 min read


Why handmade soap is best
Environmentally conscious consumers around the world are serious about making their homes and bathrooms plastic free by ditching liquid soap
Sharron Jenkins
5 min read

Cocoa Butter - Food of the Gods
Exotic cocoa - aka “Food of the Gods” is an edible fat produced from cocoa pods cut from the cocoa tree Theobroma cacoa.
Sharron Jenkins
2 min read
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