First, the bad news: The palm oil industry is linked to serious global concerns like habitat degradation and abuse of primates, deforestation, climate change and indigenous rights abuses in areas where palm is sourced.
Sunscreen use is at an all time high, as are new cases of skin cancer. If we’re all doing what our dermatologists tell us, and conscientiously using sunscreen, then what’s going on?
Growing up, our founder was so enamored of the scent of jasmine flowers that she tried every jasmine fragrance she could find, but none captured the true spirit of the flower’s true nature. It's how she discovered essential oils: searching for that perfect aroma.
Chamomile is an amazing herb. While most of us are familiar with it as a non-caffeinated tea option, it is so much more. This underestimated little flower is actually a medicinal powerhouse, and has been long used in herbal medicine.
Our resident herbalist shares her summer berry cordial recipe which is an excellent way to make use of summer fruit to be enjoyed year-round. It is delicious over ice cream, in lemonade, with sparking water, or alone!
Ever wondered why Cinnamon is a common flavoring, especially during the winter holidays? Beyond it’s pleasant taste in cider, mulled wine, cinnamon buns, or even breath mints this helpful bark is used in herbal medicine for digestive upsets of all kinds.
