by Jim Schneider | Mar 23, 2022 | Ingredients
The argan tree is native to Morocco and is known to live up to 200 years. Argan oil is laboriously cold pressed extracted from the nuts of the tree. Argan Oil is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids (Omega-6 and Omega-9). Argan Oil possesses a remarkable...
by Jim Schneider | Mar 23, 2022 | Ingredients
The Boswellia is a small tree or shrub found in hot, dry climates, particularly in the Red Sea region. When the bark is pierced, a gummy resin is turned to oil through steam distillation. Frankincense has a long history as incense. It was also used by the Ancient...
by Jim Schneider | Mar 23, 2022 | Ingredients
The geranium is a small, flowering, aromatic shrub with pink flowers and pointed leaves that is native to South Africa. Geranium oil is steam distilled from the flowers of the plant, primarily in Egypt. Geranium has astringent properties that tighten and tone the...
by Jim Schneider | Nov 12, 2022 | Ingredients
Grapefruit is a citrus fruit is grown on a tree native to tropical Asia and the West Indies, but is now cultivated primarily in California. Red grapefruit oil is a citrus oil which is cold-pressed extracted from the peel of the grapefruit. The citrus oil cleanses and...
by Jim Schneider | Nov 12, 2022 | Ingredients
Helichrysum is an aromatic flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region where it grows in rocky, sandy soil. Helichrysum oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops of the plant. In Ancient Greece, dried helichrysum flowers were used as offerings to the gods,...