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...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jun 12, 2018 | artisan crafted, beauty, blueberry, Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, mask, organic, organic skincare, skincare
blueberry origin In a recent search, I read that the humble blueberry is considered one of the oldest living plants on the planet. It has an approximate age of 12,500 years. Native to North America, the wild blueberry has spawned over 450...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jan 11, 2018 | beauty, Garden, hollybeth website, ingredients
Tupelo honey Tupelo honey is often referred to as Southern gold or the Queen of honey and rightly so. This velvety honey is the only honey diabetics can eat. Its high fructose content means that it is quickly absorbed by the body. Compared to other honeys it is has a...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 12, 2017 | beach, beauty, cucumber, Garden, hollybeth website, ingredients, Lifestyle, natural, organic skincare, organics bodycare, skincare, Summer, sun protection
The Benefits of Cucumber The benefits of cucumber go beyond your salad plate. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, cucumbers not only benefit the waistline, but also the health of your body and skin. The Ultimate Water Fruit Cucumbers, which belong to the same...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jun 12, 2017 | aromatherapy, beauty, Garden, gardening, herbs, hollybeth website, organic, organic skincare, pore cleansing mask, skincare
Blue Yarrow Essential Oil Blue yarrow essential oil is actually not blue. Yarrow has over 100 active ingredients including flavonoids, tannins, silica, amino acids and the list goes on. Like chamomile, yarrow contains azulene that produces the rich vibrant blue. The...
