May 29th 2010
The power of touch is wonderful for the body and mind. We know that babies who are held and touched and caressed will thrive, and that premature babies will do better with touch. (*Don’t use essential oils on babies!) The power of touch holds true for any age from the very young to the very [...]
April 2nd 2010
I’ve been researching the benefits of hemp oil and based on my findings I decided to make a whole new line of hemp soaps. I was completely hooked on my first batch. So was my husband who I swear has the driest skin on the planet. The lather is so rich and creamy and well?….just [...]
January 9th 2010
The Rose has much to offer your skin! Rose water can be made at home by fashioning your own ‘still’, but I would recommend buying it. The only thing to make sure of, is to look for 100% natural rose water on the label. (Many products contain synthetic rose oil/water which, if you want this [...]
December 30th 2009
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) This plant belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. It is related to asparagus and onion plants. We find reference in ancient records to aloe vera and it’s benefits as far back as Dioscorides in 10 BC., Cleopatra (the ancient beauty queen) circa 50BC and even in Egyptian burial rituals. The aloe vera [...]
December 26th 2009
Peppermint oil has a strong menthol aroma that is incredibly refreshing and stimulating. The benefits of peppermint have been touted for thousands of years. Originally coming from the Mediterranean, it’s now widely grown and harvested in many countries including the US and Great Britain. The mints have been known for their analgesic, antiseptic and astringent [...]
