by HollyBeth Anderson | Jan 12, 2023 | beauty, Botanicals, hollybeth organics, ingredients, organic beauty, organic certification, organic skincare, organics, organics bodycare, organicskincare, plant-based beauty, plant-based skincare, skincare, sustainable beauty, usda organic certified, waterless skincare
History The marula tree is native to Southern Africa and is also known as the “marriage tree” in certain cultures. If one is married beneath the tree, they will enjoy fertility and vigor throughout their life. The bark is made into a drink that is used in a cleansing...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Dec 28, 2022 | beauty, hollybeth website, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, plant-based beauty, plant-based skincare, skincare
What is dry brushing? Dry brushing has been used for centuries around the globe. The Chinese used fibers of a fruit called silk squash. Native Americans used corn cobs. As a child my mother would use cornmeal. In all cases the premise is the same: the scrubbing...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Oct 5, 2022 | acne, anti aging, artisan crafted, autumn, beauty, dry oil, gardening, hollybeth website, organic skincare, pumpkin seed oil, pumpkin seed oil, skincare
Pumpkin History Before we talk about pumpkin seed oil, let’s talk about the fruit. Yes, the countless varieties of pumpkins are in the same family as squash, cucumbers and melons. Its origin dates back to about 5000 B.C. in North America. Pumpkins are among the...
by HollyBeth Anderson | May 3, 2022 | beauty, hollybeth website, organic, organic certification, organic skincare, skincare, Uncategorized
There are more than 8 myths to be debunked about the term “organic” but let’s start with these. Myths about organic skin care, organic produce and what defines an organic product are ongoing in social media conversations and pepper many a magazine....
by HollyBeth Anderson | Apr 25, 2022 | aromatherapy, beauty, Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, skincare
Lavender love My love of lavender began while living in France. The decadent rows of it in the south of France and all the creams and potions were just divine. However, it wasn’t until I moved back home and visited Sequim (pronounced Squeem not seqeem), Washington...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Nov 2, 2021 | beauty, Garden, hollybeth website, ingredients, organic, organic skincare, Pomegranate seed oil, Pomegranates, skincare
History Pomegranate seed oil began it’s journey literally eons ago. Native to Persia the pomegranate is one of the oldest fruits on the planet. It was known as the nectar of the Gods. Its first journey was to China in 100 B.C. In China it represents wealth and...
