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What Is A Hydrosol?

Posted on August 25, 2019

Hydrosols are the natural waters produced during the distillation process that extracts essential oils. While less concentrated than essential oils, they offer their own therapeutic benefits.

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Cosmetic Clays in Skin Care

Posted on June 25, 2019

Clays have been used in skin care since ancient times. Clays have the ability to exfoliate, absorb excess oils, cleanse dirt and impurities and invigorate the skin. So, let’s learn about clay.

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Wonders of Tamanu Oil

Posted on November 17, 2017

Although, it seems like every day we hear about some new age-defying plant, tamanu oil is not a passing fad for the communities who have been using it for medicinal purposes for centuries.

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How To Use Organic Facial Herbs: Recipes

Posted on April 17, 2016

For centuries herbal teas have been used as facial toners to help treat skin problems, improve skin quality, and enhance the skin’s appearance. Make your own facial toners with natural ingredients.

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Bamboo Charcoal in Skin Care

Posted on March 30, 2016

Sustainable, activated bamboo charcoal has become a key ingredient in many skincare products due to its natural ability to draw out dirt and debris from deep inside pores,

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How To Do A Simple Allergy Patch Test

Posted on December 15, 2015

Performing a patch test can help people identify skincare products or ingredients that may cause a sensitivity reaction or an allergic skin reaction before using them.

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