by Mary Ellen Dorey | Nov 5, 2026 | Botanical Oils, Carrier Oils, SkinCare
Balm of Gilead (Populous balsamifera) oil is an analgesic, anti-microbial, skin re-generator and cytophalactic (encourages cell growth so it aids in healing). Its resin is an ingredient in cough syrups and first-aid salves, used to heal small wounds, cuts, and...
by Mary Ellen Dorey | Oct 29, 2026 | Botanical Oils, Carrier Oils, SkinCare
Did you know that avocado oil is wonderful for dry, dehydrated skin? Avocado (Persea americana) is high in vitamins, proteins, lecithin and essential fatty acids which nourish and penetrate deeply into skin. Mixed with essential oils, they are a powerful...
by Mary Ellen Dorey | Oct 22, 2026 | Botanical Oils, Carrier Oils, SkinCare
If you have sore muscles, bone aches, pain and inflammation, Arnica (Arnica montana) infused oil, homeopathic or essential oil is a plant extract you want to know. It is also called wolf’s bane, leopard’s bane or mountain tobacco. It is great to calm a...
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 | Sep 3, 2026 | Botanical Oils, Carrier Oils, Research, SkinCare
Dermatologists diagnose sensitive skin by the presence of “pustules, skin bumps, or skin erosion.”1 Sensitive skin can also be defined as “very dry skin which doesn’t protect the nerve endings in the skin” and “a tendency towards blushing and skin...
