Simply Sumptuous Cocoa Butter

Simply Sumptuous Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is one of the superheros of natural skincare! You’ll find this rich plant butter is a friend of your skin, tackling everything from stretch marks and wrinkles to dry spots, eczema, and even sunburn. In this blog post, you’ll discover cocoa...
Carrier Spotlight:  Jojoba Oil Benefits and Uses

Carrier Spotlight: Jojoba Oil Benefits and Uses

Jojoba Oil (aka Jojoba wax) Simmondsia chinensis If you could have only one carrier oil to use in your aromatherapy practice or personal care products, I would strongly suggest organic Jojoba wax.  It is versatile, safe, non-toxic, and highly stable making it the most...

How to Make Your Own Vanilla-Infused Jojoba

Did you know that the yummy flavor of vanilla is derived from an orchid?  Yep. Vanilla planifolia is a species of vanilla orchid that is native to Mexico and whose beans produce a high content of vanillin. It is, therefore, one of the primary sources for commercial...