What's the Skinny — 2021

An Abridged History of Skinny Dip Candles

March 14, 2021 • 2021 • about

We think it's about time to give you a little history on Skinny Dip Candles.

Skinny Dip Candles were invented by native Missoulian, Karen Porter, in 2004. After seeing a craft fair demonstration of soy candles in which she was asked to dip her fingers into the safe-to-touch wax, she had the "aha" that such a wax could be formulated as a lotion!

How to Use Skinny Dip Candles for Dry Hands

March 8, 2021 • 2021 • bare naked • dry skin • lavender • lotion • moisturizer • sunburn • unscented • winter

For those of us living in a semiarid climate with long winters (thanks Montana), it's not uncommon to have cold, dry hands. And with all the extra hand-washing and sanitizing going on the last year, our digits are in a state of deterioration. Luckily, our Skinny Dip Candles can be a big help!

The 5 Love Languages: Why We Need to Return to the Origins

February 1, 2021 • 2021 • love languages • valentine's

Since it's inception, the 5 Love Languages idea took off exponentially and is now commonly considered a form of personality test. However, that was not quite the intention of the inventor, Gary Chapman. In fact, he only dedicated a single chapter in his book to discerning your own love language.

A Fresh Start for 2021

January 1, 2021 • 2020 • 2021 • breath of fresh air • lord of the rings • new year • opportunity resources • winter

"If you’ve ever doubted yourself, walk deep into any forest....."

We're ringing in the new year with renewed hope and a new scent (which benefits a special charity in our hometown of Missoula, MT).