by HollyBeth Anderson | Mar 7, 2024 | animals, aromatherapy, beauty, handmade, organic skincare
When I was young, I remember singing the song “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands…” It popped randomly into my mind yesterday and of course now I can’t get it out. I am pretty much a happy camper, it’s easier to be happy and look on the bright side. I...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Feb 5, 2024 | aromatherapy, beauty, organic skincare
Helichrysum the Plant Helichrysum, a member of the asteracea family, is a medicinal plant that is native to the Mediterranean. It is grown in dry climates throughout the globe. There are over 600 species of these perennial flowering shrubs. The name comes from...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jan 30, 2024 | beauty, Garden, plant-based beauty, plant-based skincare
My Mother would use castor oil on her eye lashes because she couldn’t use mascara and she was told that the oil would lengthen her lashes. Castor oil is formulated in my rose geranium lip balm for its moisturizing properties Castor bean oil is a versatile oil...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Dec 9, 2023 | beauty, Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, ingredients, organic, organic skincare, skincare
History Cranberries aren’t just for Thanksgiving. More importantly, they aren’t just frozen and in a sauce. We can thank Native Americans ingenuity for developing the versatility of this sour berry as it was a mainstay in their diet and life. Cree boiled the...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 27, 2023 | anti aging, aromatherapy, artisan crafted, beauty, hollybeth website, natural, organic skincare, skincare
Everything Avocados Television, social media, billboards, subway adverts, Instagram pics, Facebook links, and Twitter feeds just to name a few. Avocados seem to be the rage in gastronomy, health and in just about any facet of life. As a child I remember “Nani” making...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 9, 2023 | acne, aromatherapy, beauty, grapeseed oil, hollybeth website, natural, organic, skincare
What are the benefits of grapeseed oil? Grapes have been touted for over 6,000 years for their medicinal properties. However, grapeseed oil only surfaced in the 20th century. Grape seed oil benefits Grapeseed oil benefits are many. Light and non-greasy, it is...