
The Oooohhhhs and Aaaahhhs of Lemongrass and Ginger
When I first opened the shop, my two primary scents were Lavender and Patchouli. Lavender because, well it’s universal and so darn lovely and Patchouli because who doesn’t love that Earthy Hippie smell? While they were both successful, we kept having people ask us for lemongrass. And, when enough people ask for something you listen. I bought some lemongrass and started testing it in creams and lotions, and I have to admit, I was not a fan. I found the strong lemony scent too

Natures Hot Flash Quencher
I had the great fortune to reach perimenopause by the age of 40. The hot flashes were “interesting” to say the least! They started with a ball of heat growing in my abdomen until I thought it would burn a hole right through me, then it would immediately disperse waves of fluid heat throughout my body, exiting along my arms, legs and head. It was actually a really queer and interesting phenomenon. As the years progressed, I found the hot flashes a lot less “interesting” and mo

Five Ways to Healthier Hair with Argan Oil
I just can’t live without Argan oil. Why? Two reasons: curly hair and super dry cuticles. I use it to control my curls and condition my cuticles. Always. And, no matter what hair type you have it is one of the best hair oils available. Argan oil comes from the Argan nut produced by Argan tree from North Africa and Southwestern Morocco. Traditionally, to produce the oil, in fair trade cooperatives, the argan nut is cracked by hand and macerated between two stones, hand kneaded