Peace and Welcome!   I am more than excited that we, at Koduah & Co., are finally ready to bring you the wonderful, yummy goodness that our handcrafted skincare company is here to provide! Catering to the largest organism of the body - our skin - we aim to heal, revitalize, and lock in the moisture that your body has been eagerly looking for. Scents purposely chosen to promote soothing, calm, & relaxing thoughts. Wake up with Sylvia's soap bar. It'll leave your skin tingling, smelling fresh & glowing! Curl up before bed with our amazing Sandalwood + Vanilla Exfoliating blend ..read more

Photo Credit Pinterest Chamomile, one of Ayurveda's oldest medical herbs! This traditional herb is native to western Europe, India, and western Asia. Due to sunny, well-drained areas, and low cultivation in the United States, they were able to grow freely in pastures, cornfields, and roadsides. As an herb, for thousands of years, chamomile has been used to promote sleep, relieve stress, and even some stomach ailments.  It's safe to say that Chamomile is a staple in our household for both its internal and external uses. External use? Yep, you read that right! This ..read more

A series dedicated to learning about the needs for each skin type. This week we are talking about Normal/Combination skin types. I used to think that I had really oily skin until it was so gracefully revealed to me that I definitely did not! I was actually just experiencing a little extra oiliness on my forward, nose & chin - that is called your T - Zone area. Needless to say I was using the wrong skin regimen for a while until I began implementing a routine that actually worked better for my kind type. How To Tell If You Have Combo Skin? As a whole very few problems. Tend to be a ..read more

We come in a range of beautiful shades reflective of the very earth we live on. We all need a ray of protection from the sun regardless of the rumors you may hear out there - especially for those of us who have more melanin; we still need it too! What is SPF? Quoted from the FDA website SPF is Sun Protection Factor, " a measure of how much solar energy (UV radiation) is required to produce sunburn on protected skin (i.e., in the presence of sunscreen) relative to the amount of solar energy required to produce sunburn on unprotected skin. As the SPF value increases, sunburn protection increase ..read more

It is the holiday season & you're rethinking how to spend those dollars this year. The reality is you want to try something new & still splurge, on those brands you still love. We decided to link a few brands that we have been trying out & are falling in love with! Look no further! We have been working behind the scenes to provide you with a quick guide on where to shop this holiday season! Hair, Nails & Lashes! On a new hair care journey or simply looking to freshen up your current one? Try out some of these brands! CurlMix MissJessie Carol's Daughter Alaffia Qhemet Biol ..read more

A series dedicated to learning about the needs for each skin type. Our skin will go through various changes in life; this is an unavoidable fact. In order to effectively care for our skin we need to make sure that we have a tailored routine in the morning & evenings based on our skin type & issue that we are trying to address.   How To Tell If You Have Oily Skin? Visible pores Shiny skin Prone to blackheads & blemishes Can change based on the weather & hormones Having oily skin can feel challenging to deal with sometimes and yet with the right skincare routi ..read more

  Body care is skincare? Yes, you heard us right! What we put into our bodies is just as important as what we use to put on top of our skin. Broadly the way people are beginning to think about caring for the skin has been expanding. Over the years, there have been a growing number of people that have been moving to a more allergy free & overall balanced diet. The keyword is balanced - try your best to eat with moderation in mind. Portion yourself! Check out some of our examples below of what you can find in a well balanced meal. Fatty Fish: Salmon, Mackerel & Herring Helps to r ..read more

Meet Femi Femi is one of our first loves here at Koduah & Co. Femi was developed & created based on the feelings we wanted our body oil to invoke. It was a toasty winter evening that the idea for our body oil hit us. Warmth! Femi has this lovely reaction where it begins to heat slightly as you rub into your skin. It was perfect for those chiller evening last winter!   What really makes Femi a star is our signature blends of scents. Our star blend Ylang Ylang + Grapefruit + Lavender + Eucalyptus + Geranium. We just enjoy the way the it comes together like a beautiful floral bouqu ..read more

Peace and Welcome Loyal Readers,   Thank you for joining us this week! Today we are simply talking about the importance of a basic skin care regimen. Now, if you are anything like me, where you missed out on that part of womanhood where the ladies in your life teach you about maintaining your feminine beauty, well then this article is going to be helpful for the both of us. If you were lucky & got to spend time with the ladies in your life who understood the importance of caring for your skin & passed that knowledge on to you, please feel free to share your tips with us in the ..read more

(Simmondsia Chinensis) Jojoba oil is produced from the seeds of the jojoba plant. Derived from a desert shrub that is found in the dry regions of the Arizona, Mexico, and California. It is extracted as an odorless golden liquid wax. Simmondsia Chinensis is a shrub that is grows in dry regions of northern Mexico and the southwestern US. The plant grows best in areas with 10–18 in (25–45 cm) of annual rainfall where temperatures seldom fall below 25°F (-4°C) for more than a few hours at night. It can grow on many types of soils, including porous rocks, in slightly acid to alkaline soil ..read more