I am a minimalist when it comes to skin and hair care products. It may surprise you. I am very picky with my care products. Did you know some of ...
Comparing Shea Butter: East African and West African Shea Butter I previously wrote about the benefits and processing of shea butter here and fair trade shea butter here . I ...
Sweet Orange Essential Oil Citrus sinensis My oranges on my orange tree are turning a deeper orange color and almost ripe. I think it is fascinating how nature gives us ...
Plant Oils Plants store oils (triglycerides) as their energy source for seeds to germinate. Oils have been used since ancient times. Different cultures have used oils for skin care to ...
Alcohol is a Natural Preservative in Cosmetics Alcohol has been used for a long time as a natural preservative. High proof food-grade alcohol is used in natural cosmetics in the ...
Camellia Oil, Camellia oleifera, shelf life 2 year The camellia plant has been used for centuries to beautify the skin, especially by Japanese women. Camellia oil is high in oleic acid. ...
Eyebright Euphrasia officials Eyebright herb is a member of the figwort family. The edible stem, leaves and flowers of eyebright can be used in herbal medicine. Eyebright has been used ...
FLOWER ESSENCES “Food nourishes the body, but flowers heal the soul.” -old proverb I have experimented with gem and flower essences for over 10 years. I use gem and flower ...
