by HollyBeth Anderson | Oct 25, 2021 | camellia seed oil
Camellia History Camellia seed oil is of my favorite ingredients. Camellias, a staple in southern gardens, is one of my favorite blooms. Their origin can be traced 5,000 years to China and Japan. The plant arrived in Europe in the 16th century but didn’t...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Sep 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Camellias, also known as tea plant, represent loveliness and fascination. They are found from the Himalayas to these apple blossom camellias that just bloomed in my backyard today. To me they represent the south, along with magnolias. As mentioned in previous blogs,...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Sep 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
This is the first year that I have ever had camellias, gardenias, ginger lilies and moonflowers blooming at the same time. My glorious camellias rival any peony or rose in my yard except, of course, the lack of aroma. But truly my house has never been blessed with a...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Oct 2, 2025 | artisan crafted, fall, organicskincare
Fall Skincare Tips Fall is my favorite time of year. The air is crisp and the mountains are a bevy of color. A time for new beginnings. Let’s begin with our top 5 fall skincare tips to start a new season with organic skincare.Sun protection Sun Protection is a...
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...
