by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 30, 2013 | cooking, essential oils, flowers, Garden, gardening, organic
Geranium leaves are some of my favorite aromas. Hence, cooking with geraniums is my thought of the day. Just chop up the leaves and add to cookie batter, pancakes, jams, jellies or cakes. Not only are you adding flavor and aroma to the cookies but your house will...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 23, 2013 | beauty, Garden, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, skincare
A recent study compared olive oil and sunflower seed oil in its effectiveness in the treatment of dry skin and infant massage. The study determined that sunflower seed oil improved hydration of the skin compared with olive that “significantly damages the skin...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 9, 2013 | beauty, Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, natural, organic skincare, skincare
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jun 29, 2013 | beauty, Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, skincare
My sunflowers are starting to open. Native to the Americas, they can be traced back to 2600 B.C. One flower can have over 2000 seeds. Loaded with oleic and unsaturated fatty acids, Vitamins A, E & D, and sunflower oil is easily absorbed by the skin and good for...
by HollyBeth Anderson | May 16, 2013 | beauty, Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, skincare
Camellia oil is rich in squalane which is important in maintaining smooth and supple skin and contains UV protection properties. Squalene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon that produces oxygen when combined with water. Squalene is a hydrogenated form of squalane and for...
