Moroccan oil, also known as Argan oil, is extracted from the kernel of the Argan fruit, which grows on the argan tree. Argan trees only grow in Southwestern Morocco, making the oil that comes from the fruit of these trees very valuable. To extract the oil, local Moroccan women work in fair-trade cooperatives. At these […]
Day: June 18, 2017
Blue Tansy Oil from the Tanacetum Annuum flower, Benefits and Uses
Originally from Morocco, the blue tansy oil is extracted from the blue tansy herb or Tanacetum Annuum flower. This is however different from the Tansy oil. The blue tansy oil is non-toxic whereas tansy oil is toxic. Both blue tansy and tansy are from the family Asteraceae, which is why the two often get confused […]
Patchouli Oil as an Insect Repellent and Benefits to the Body
This essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the Patchouli plant through the process of steam distillation. It is a close relative of mint, sage and lavender. Origins of Patchouli Oil The plant from which Patchouli oil is extracted is native to Southeast Asia, though it can be found growing in China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, […]