What the heck is Gluten anyway?
What is GLUTEN? It’s Probably in Your Products & Yes You Should Care I started Kudarat 2 years ago as a solution for a major problem that I had. That “problem” is controversial; it gets people all fired up. Even sweet grandmas might come at you with a sawed-off...
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Ingredient Spotlight: Pomegranate “The Paradise Fruit”
WHAT IT IS + WHY WE LOVE IT Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a beautiful superfood that has been used for thousands of years. It originated in the Persian Empire and is still primarily cultivated in the Mediterranean, India (which we of course love!), and the Middle...
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Founder’s Perspective on Navigating Halloween in a Gluten-Free World + Some Tricks & Treats
Happy Halloween I love Halloween, but maybe not for the reasons you might think. It’s more about being the gateway to the last quarter of the year, when fall transitions into winter (there’s nothing more peaceful than to watch the quietly falling snow by a warm fire!)...
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Ingredient Spotlight: Rosemary “Dew of the Sea”
WHAT IT IS + WHY WE LOVE IT Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a beautiful woody herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves and flowers that bloom in pink, white, purple, or blue. Originally native to the Mediterranean Sea and Portugal, it does love humid...
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The Ingredients We Don’t Use In Our Products and Why
When you take a look at our labels and our website, besides seeing a full listing of every single ingredient that is found in our products, you will also see a listing of what you won’t find in our products. We are exposed to so many toxins in our every day lives. I’m...
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We Are Now Leaping Bunny Certified
We are now Leaping Bunny Certified! Hurray! Kudarat is now certified by the Leaping Bunny Program! We have always been and always will be, both cruelty-free and vegan. Testing ingredients or finished products on animals is something we don’t support, we...
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We’re Having an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) Moment!
We’re having an AHA moment! Did you know that fruit extracts are an amazing source of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) along with enzymes and antioxidants? We all know that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” but fruits also benefit our skin in a major way when applied...
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Cozy Self Care During The Winter Season
Just that 2 word little phrase, “self-care” can trigger many of us. I’m just going to jump right out and say it. Self-care is not selfish. In fact, it’s a requirement. ALWAYS, and I mean always, take time for yourself, especially during the holidays when things can...
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Scrubs – Why and When You Should Use Them
Are you exfoliating your skin? Many of us take the time to make exfoliation a regular part of our face care routines, but we tend to ignore our bodies. If you aren’t exfoliating your skin, please start, especially now that winter is coming (yes, that is a deliberate...
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Fall Favorites
Hello Autumn! Without a doubt, Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I love the changing colors and the brisk fall air. Today, I’m sharing with you my 5 Fall Must Haves I can’t live without. Pumpkin Spiced Cider Body Care Set – Limited Edition Nothing says Fall...
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