Marula Oil, known as Africa’s best-kept beauty secret, is an essential oil extracted from the nuts and fruits of the Marula. This tree is mainly found in the southern and western regions of Africa. While it has been used for many years in various regions of Africa, it has only recently become adopted by those […]
Category: Essential Oils
Kadoya Sesame Oil Uses and Benefits Review
Sesame seeds and their accompanying oils have been used for over 5,000 years as a dietary staple. Sesame seeds and sesame seed essential oil have many benefits, which is in part owed to its incredible versatility. Sesame seed oil can be used as a cooking agent, replacing butter or other oils, can be used as […]
Almond Oil for Eczema, Rashes and Wrinkles along with other Hair and Skin Benefits
Almond oil, which is made from the seeds of almond trees, is an amazing oil with a huge range of health benefits that can quickly improve your life. If you have not tried almond oil before now is the perfect time to try something that is growing quickly in popularity and usefulness. This article will […]
Benefits of the Baobab Tree and Oil for Hair Skin and Nails
Baobab oil comes from Baobab trees, a group of nine trees in the genus Adansonia. The oil and other elements from these trees have been shown to have some incredible health properties that make it a perfect item to add to your daily routine. This article will go over the history of the Baobab Tree, […]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Arthritis, Alzheimer and Many other Uses
Extra virgin olive oil is one of the few beneficial fats that is popularly used today! Yes, you read correctly, fats… I know that when people hear the word fats they start feeling uneasy because fats are often associated with bad health. But this oil is known as one of the world’s healthiest fats. It […]
Moroccan Argan Oil, Benefits for Dry Scalp, Acne and Beautiful Glowing Skin
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 […]
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, […]
Peppermint Oil for Acne, Skin and Headaches Plus Top Ten Other Uses
Is there anyone who is not familiar with the wonderful peppery, bright, fresh and penetrating smell of Peppermint? We can find it in anything from cosmetics to pharmaceuticals and for its many benefits, it is a staple of the healing and holistic art of aromatherapy. The Peppermint Essential Oil is widely regarded for its wide […]