by HollyBeth Anderson | Mar 12, 2026 | 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 | Mar 4, 2026 | aromatherapy, beauty, Garden, gardening, gift, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare
Lime essential oil is extracted from the peels of the lime fruit (Citrus aurantifolia). It has a bright, citrusy aroma that is invigorating and uplifting. Lime essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to promote feelings of energy and focus. The tart and...
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 | May 29, 2024 | acne, beauty, hollybeth website, organic, organic skincare, skincare
Bergamot Origin Bergamot has been used for hundreds of years by perfumers in Western Europe for its ability to mingle with other fragrances. Its medicinal history dates back to the 16th century when the Italians used the oil for fevers, as an antiseptic, for...
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...
