General, Soap Talk

Frauds Exposed!

Do you use essential oils? Do you ever wonder if what you are buying is really a pure oil taken from the actual plant itself? Did you know that there are a lot of crooks in the industry that adulterate essential oils with synthetic fragrance chemicals or even sell synthetics as real essential oils? I… Read More Frauds Exposed!

Soap Talk

Turmeric – My New Soap

You may have heard of all the health benefits of turmeric lately. It is getting a lot of publicity and attention in numerous studies. Turmeric is the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It is a common spice in Indian food and the main ingredient in curry. It is also widely used in Ayurvedic and Chinese… Read More Turmeric – My New Soap

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Floss My What?

We all know by now that flossing between our teeth helps to clean away bacteria, protect our teeth and prevent gum disease. However there is another part of your body that you can floss. Photo from http://calmag-c.com/  It is your nerves. I learned of this technique while searching for a reason that my arms fall… Read More Floss My What?

Soap Talk

A Nice Warm Cup of Soap?

I have been wanting to create a new soap for a while now. After collecting some ideas I decided to try making an Earl Grey soap. I love earl grey tea and find it very warm & soothing with its smoky, sweet citrus tones. It gets its unique taste and fragrance from bergamot essential oil.… Read More A Nice Warm Cup of Soap?

General, Soap Talk

Lavender – Medicine and More

I love lavender and that is why I make 3 different lavender soaps. The scent of lavender is one of the most popular and recognized fragrances in the world. It comes from Lavandula Angustifolia,  an evergreen woody shrub that is native to the western Mediterranean, primarily the mountains in northern Spain. Today it is grown all over the… Read More Lavender – Medicine and More