by Mary Ellen Dorey | Oct 15, 2026 | Botanical Oils, Carrier Oils, SkinCare
The goats aren’t interested in the kernel, the like to eat the outer shell of the argan seed. How do they get up there? Do you know about argan oil? It’s a good friend for self-care! Argan (Argania spinosa) is from the kernels of the argan tree in the...
by Mary Ellen Dorey | Oct 8, 2026 | Carrier Oils
Have you ever used Apricot Kernel (Persea armeniaca) as a carrier oil in aromatherapy blends? It is good for all skin types, easily and deeply absorbed and very nourishing because it is high in Vitamins A, E and fatty acids such as palmitic acid, stearic...
by Mary Ellen Dorey | Oct 1, 2026 | Botanical Oils, SkinCare
Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa) oil is very effective and extremely potent when dealing with skin irritations like eczema and psoriasis. High in vitamins and rich in minerals, this little seed also contains essential fatty acids that will help to soothe...
by Mary Ellen Dorey | Sep 24, 2026 | Essential Oils
Just Say NO to Adulterated Essential Oils! Copper is used in distillation of essential oils due to its natural anti-microbial benefits What IS adulteration? Adulteration is an essential oil that has been modified or changed in some way. Some of the most common ways...
by Mary Ellen Dorey | Sep 17, 2026 | Hydrosols, SkinCare
Hydrosols are also known as floral waters or hydrolats and are produced through distillation of essential oils. In a steam distillation method, the hydrosol is released (the water of the plant) and the essential oil floats on top and is...
