by HollyBeth Anderson | Aug 20, 2025 | beauty, Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, skincare
Sunflower Seed Oil for the skin Sunflower seed oil is so beneficial to the skin. A study on infants compared sunflower seed oil with olive oil and found that olive oil “significantly damages the skin barrier” and should be discouraged for dry skin treatment and infant...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Aug 11, 2025 | artisan crafted, essential oils, hair, haircare, Holidays, hollybeth organics, moisturize, organic skincare, skincare
peppermint Historically (and well before the pineapple) peppermint has been a symbol of hospitality. Of all the essential oils, peppermint is one, that even the most neophyte of consumers, have a distinct memory or experience. From the smell of indulgent, candy cane...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 29, 2025 | Botanicals, organic skincare, plant-based beauty, plant-based skincare
Calendula Marigold and Calendula are both members of the Asteraceae family. They both sport vibrant orange to yellow petals. Although calendula is also known as “pot marigold,” it is not a true marigold. I’m not sure who or why someone named it that. Calendula...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 22, 2025 | acne, Botanicals, essential oils, Facial Care, ingredients, medicinal plants, Uncategorized
Witch Hazel Witch hazel is a native tree that blooms in late fall in our mountains here in Georgia. I love the yellow fringe blooms that it produces. We use it in HollyBeth Organics’ Marigold Toner. Origins Witch hazel is native to the US and...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jun 25, 2025 | Style, Summer
Garden Party Time Garden parties are the best because they are outdoors and make people happy. A couple of years ago my friends and I had a delightful garden party in my backyard. One friend made a green gazpacho that would put Wolfgang Puck a shivering… another made...