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Product Changes & Seasonal Offerings for Fall 2023
After plenty of contemplation (dare I say overthinking), I have made some exciting product changes at Amani.
Lip Ba...
The Ultimate Guide to Wooden Wick Candle Care
Wooden wick candles are a popular choice for their unique crackling sound and cozy ambiance. However, to keep them bu...
The Science of Scent
“Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived. The odors o...
Bar Soap or Liquid? Three reasons why the bar is better...
Hello there! Today, we're going to settle a long-standing debate in the world of soap: bar soap vs. liquid soap. As y...
Technical Tuesday: Why do some products discolor?
You may have noticed that some candles and lotion (particularly Southern Peach and Zanzibar Spice) can be white, crea...
Behind the scenes at Amani: Lotion
Lotion making feels like a mix of chemistry with a bit of magic. Shout out to Dr. Collins, my college professor and a...
Good Thoughts Gift Candles
We changed the location of the embedded stone in our Good Thoughts gift candles. Read on to learn why...
What are Triple Milled Soaps?
Have you ever been in a gift shop and saw a bar of soap that said triple milled or French milled? Or perhaps you’ve p...
Why Soap Dissolves and 7.5 Ways to Make Your Soap Last Longer
Why does it seem that handmade soap doesn't last as long as the $3 bar from Walmart? There's a good reason for that a...
Tips to Save on Flights
With vaccination rates rising and countries opening up for tourism, now might be a good time to think about planning ...