by HollyBeth Anderson | Jan 21, 2026 | 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 | Mar 18, 2026 | organic skincare, spring skincare
Spring Skincare Happy Spring! Spring is the time we get motivated to clean out our homes, to get rid of things to start fresh. But spring cleaning isn’t just about purging physical items from our lives. After a long winter, it’s also a great time to think about...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Feb 22, 2026 | aromatherapy, barbary fig oil, cactus fruit seed oil, prickly pear seed oil, vitamin E
Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Barbary Fig Seed Oil Origin Prickly pear seed oil is a fairly newcomer to the beauty industry but one that is quite in vogue, no matter if you call it barbary fig oil, cactus fruit seed oil or opuntia ficus-inidica seed oil. However, in...
