Product Education
How to Use Our Products
Small-batch care works best when you know how to use it. This guide walks you through simple ways to cleanse, moisturize, layer, apply, and build rituals with Niko’s Naturals products.
Skin & Body Care
Use these products to cleanse gently, polish dull skin, and seal in lasting moisture without a heavy greasy feel.
A rich, versatile body butter created for deep moisture, softness, shine, and everyday comfort.
How to Use
- Apply to clean, slightly damp skin after bathing or handwashing.
- Use a small amount first, then add more only where needed.
- Focus on dry-prone areas like feet, elbows, knees, legs, hands, and cuticles.
- Can also be used lightly on scalp, locs, ends, and protective styles for added moisture and shine.
Polishing body scrubs designed to help remove dull surface buildup and leave skin feeling soft and conditioned.
How to Use
- Use on wet skin in the shower or bath.
- Massage gently in circular motions, especially on legs, arms, feet, elbows, and knees.
- Rinse thoroughly and pat skin dry.
- Follow with BFB Body Butter to seal in moisture.
A gentle liquid soap for simple daily cleansing.
How to Use
- Apply a small amount to wet hands, washcloth, or sponge.
- Lather, cleanse, and rinse well.
- Use for hands and body as part of a simple cleansing routine.
- Follow with body butter or oil as needed.
Soap Bar Guide
Each bar has a different purpose. Choose your bar based on what your skin is asking for that day.
Use daily cleansing bars for body cleansing, handwashing, and simple shower routines.
How to Use
- Wet the bar and lather between hands or onto a washcloth.
- Cleanse skin gently without aggressive scrubbing.
- Rinse thoroughly and allow the bar to dry between uses.
- Follow with BFB Body Butter for moisture.
Glow-focused bars are best used consistently and gently for dull-looking or uneven-looking skin.
How to Use
- Use on the body or targeted areas as tolerated.
- Let the lather sit briefly before rinsing if your skin tolerates it.
- Start a few times per week, then increase as your skin responds.
- Moisturize afterward and use sun protection when skin is exposed to sunlight.
Gentler bars are best for customers who prefer a simpler cleanse.
How to Use
- Lather with hands or a soft cloth.
- Use lukewarm water rather than hot water.
- Rinse fully and follow with a simple moisturizer.
Face Care
Keep facial routines simple: cleanse gently, apply lightly, and let consistency do the heavy lifting.
A lightweight dry oil facial serum for mature, dry, dull, or sensitive skin needing nourishment and glow.
How to Use
- Cleanse first with a gentle facial bar or cleanser.
- Apply 2–3 drops to slightly damp skin.
- Press gently into face and neck instead of rubbing aggressively.
- Use morning or evening as desired.
Pair the Vitalis Soap Bar with Vitalis Face Serum for a simple two-step facial ritual.
How to Use
- Cleanse with Vitalis Soap Bar.
- Rinse well and leave skin slightly damp.
- Apply Vitalis Face Serum while skin still has a bit of moisture.
Hair & Scalp Care
Healthy-looking hair begins with the scalp. Use these formulas lightly and consistently.
A nutrient-rich scalp and hair oil for natural hair, locs, braids, twists, protective styles, and dry scalp routines.
How to Use
- Apply to a clean or refreshed scalp.
- Use a few drops directly on the scalp and massage for 2–3 minutes.
- Use sparingly on locs, ends, or dry areas for shine and softness.
- Use 2–4 times weekly based on scalp needs.
A cleansing shampoo designed for scalp and hair care routines.
How to Use
- Wet hair and scalp thoroughly.
- Apply to scalp and work into a lather.
- Rinse fully and repeat only if needed.
- Follow with refresher spray, oil, or conditioner depending on your routine.
A lightweight refresher for locs, braids, twists, natural hair, and scalp refresh days.
How to Use
- Shake well before use.
- Mist lightly onto scalp, locs, or hair.
- Massage or smooth through as needed.
- Follow with a small amount of oil or butter if sealing moisture.
Beard & Shave Care
Use these products to soften coarse beard hair, condition the skin underneath, and support a cleaner grooming ritual.
A softening beard butter for beard hair, skin beneath the beard, grooming, softness, and shine.
How to Use
- Apply to a clean, slightly damp beard.
- Warm a small amount between hands.
- Work through beard and massage into the skin beneath.
- Comb or brush through for even distribution.
Coming shave products designed for a smoother grooming ritual.
How to Use
- Wet skin with warm water first.
- Apply shave cream or build lather with shave soap.
- Shave gently with the grain when possible.
- Rinse, pat dry, and follow with a light moisturizer or beard butter.
Targeted Care
Use targeted care products on specific areas that need extra attention rather than as full-body moisturizers.
A concentrated CBD + CBG botanical balm made for targeted body comfort and massage-style application.
How to Use
- Apply approximately a pea- to dime-sized amount to the desired area.
- Massage into clean, dry skin for 30–60 seconds.
- Use as needed, up to 2–3 times daily.
- Wash hands after use unless applying to hands.
A botanical salve for targeted care of bruised-looking or tender areas.
How to Use
- Apply a small amount to clean skin.
- Massage gently around the area as tolerated.
- Use consistently until the area no longer needs support.
Lip Care
Layer lip balm and gloss based on whether your lips need comfort, shine, or both.
A nourishing balm for dry lips and daily comfort.
How to Use
- Apply directly to lips as needed.
- Use before bed, before going outside, or under gloss.
- Reapply after eating or drinking.
A luxurious gloss for shine, softness, and finishing your daily ritual.
How to Use
- Apply directly with the wand.
- Wear alone or layer over lip balm.
- Use lightly for shine or build for a fuller glossy finish.
Candles, Books & Ritual Tools
Use these products to create a calm environment, deepen reflection, and support intentional self-care.
Use candles to anchor a quiet routine, bath ritual, meditation, journaling session, or reset moment.
How to Use
- Trim wick before lighting.
- Burn on a stable, heat-safe surface.
- Keep away from drafts, children, pets, and flammable materials.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Use coloring books, planners, and journals as tools for reflection, grounding, creativity, and intentional growth.
How to Use
- Set aside 5–15 minutes for reflection or creativity.
- Pair with a candle, tea, or quiet music.
- Use consistently rather than perfectly.
Bundles & Pairings
Bundles are the easiest way to build a complete ritual without guessing which products work together.
A simple body care ritual for cleansing, smoothing, moisturizing, and finishing with lip care.
How to Use
- Cleanse with soap.
- Exfoliate with scrub 1–3 times weekly.
- Apply body butter to damp skin.
- Finish with lip balm.
A scalp and natural hair ritual for cleansing, refreshing, and sealing in nourishment.
How to Use
- Cleanse with Black Soap Shampoo on wash day.
- Refresh scalp and hair with Revive & Renew Refresher Spray.
- Apply Holistic Hair Remedy to scalp and massage in.
General Product Care
Natural products perform best when stored and handled properly.
Best Practices
- Store products in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight.
- Keep water out of jars and balms.
- Use clean, dry hands or a spatula when possible.
- Allow soap bars to dry between uses.
When trying a new product, especially if you have sensitive or reactive skin, patch test first.
How to Patch Test
- Apply a small amount to the inner arm or another discreet area.
- Wait 24 hours when possible.
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs.