by HollyBeth Anderson | Apr 25, 2023 | essential oils, Garden, hollybeth organics, hollybeth website, ingredients, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, perfume, roll on perfume, stocking stuffer, vitamin E
History 4000 years ago, sandalwood was used in Egypt for embalming. In India it is considered a sacred tree and has been used in religious rituals for over 2000 years. Its use in the US in perfumery because popular in the 1900s. Sandalwood has also been used for...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Apr 6, 2023 | organic certification, organic skincare, organics, usda organic certified
Being USDA Organic Certified is something we are quite proud of. As a small company being certified for 14 years is no small task. The annual audit always makes me nervous as rules change all the time, not to mention the financial investment. So sometimes I ask...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Feb 20, 2023 | 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 | 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...
