Touted as a “jar full of sunshine” by Begley’s Bag. HollyBeth Organics lemon lime shea butter reminds me of the beach, margarita in a glass. Our lemon lime shea butter melts in your hands, less is more. Great for hands and feet and cuticles, it can also be used to tame fly aways and condition […]
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 Mexico, I always knew that a prickly pear […]
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 respiratory problems and skin ailments. The tree has a curious history. […]
Summertime Weather Summer is almost here, and chances are you will be spending a lot of time outdoors. Backyard cookouts, weekends by the pool, dog walks in the park, and dinners on the patio – life seems to move outside as soon as the sun comes out. And as much as we love the warm […]
Spring is in the Air Time to break out your spring skincare products! Now that the sun is out and nature is in bloom, cold winter nights wrapped up inside by the fire are replaced by outside adventures and lighthearted evenings on a patio. Life is in full bloom, and it is time to […]
Did you know that it takes approximately 2000 lbs of flowers to make one pound of neroli essential oil? The oil is extracted from the bitter orange tree and is believed to have orginated in Asia. However, the Italians were the first to steam distill the oil in the 17th century. Around the same time, […]
Pure, honest, simple and USDA-Certified organic ingredients are the secret to HollyBeth Organics’ pampering, nutritive and effective skin care line. Harnessing the curative, therapeutic and aromatic powers of organic essential oils, organic butters, waxes, seed and nut oils, every ingredient in HollyBeth’s collection is grown from the earth, not concocted in a lab. The combination […]
Biscuits, just like grits, aren’t just for breakfast anymore. Biscuits as I always say are love message, biscuits are always made by hand with love like my Grandmother used to make. These are yogurt cheese biscuits with clipping from my yard; rosemary, lemon verbena, basil, lavender and mint. But you can literally take any herb […]
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 smell fabulous. Depending on the geranium species, […]
