Essential Oil Safety
March 17, 2013 By
Essential oils are the natural substance extracted from plants. It is the concentrated liquid containing the volatile aroma compounds of the plant. Many oils are steam distilled, while others are considered resins. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy and natural skin care products. Essential oils are not fragrance oils. Fragrance oils are chemicals derived in [...]
Lavender Tea Cookie Recipe
June 29, 2012 By
Lavender (Lavendula angustofolia) is a fragrant herb that has been used for centuries. The plant is native to France, and the Mediterranean, but is now grown world wide. Many gardeners grow it for it’s fragrant flower buds, and to attract bees to their garden. Lavender is grown commercially, and the majority of it’s use goes [...]
How To Make All Natural Body Powders
March 30, 2012 By
ALL NATURAL BODY POWDER All natural body powders are easy to make in your own kitchen. You can use the recipes here, or play around and create your own designer scent using essential oils and herbs. Natural Orris Root Powder Herbal Body Powder Using Herbs One way to make a natural herbal body [...]
Healing Power of Clays
February 24, 2012 By
French Red Clay comes from hematite iron. The red color is the result of the copper oxides. It is rich in iron and other minerals. It is used as a strong drawing clay. This means it draws out toxins in the skin. It is used in medicinal preparations, soap making, and cosmetics as well as [...]
