Can Bergamot Oil Help Acne?

Posted on August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 by HollyBeth Anderson

Can bergamot oil help acne? For those of us with blemish-prone skin, facial products containing oil tend to send us running in the opposite direction. My skin is already oily, and I don’t want to clog my pores with a greasy product.

Bergamot Dry Oil Combats Oily Skin

HollyBeth Organics’ Marigold Bergamot Dry Oil is different. It is not heavy oil that sits on top of your skin. It is actually a dry oil, meaning it sinks directly into the skin to heal and balance from below the surface. This lightweight moisturizer is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores (and we all know clogged pores can lead to more pimples!). A powerful combination of grape seed, jojoba, calendula, and bergamot oil help acne, heal scars, and cure minor skin irritations while gently moisturizing and balancing the skin.

Lightweight Moisturizer

Not only is Marigold Bergamot Dry Oil a great anti-acne defense, it is also a lightweight moisturizer. On clean, dry skin, gently massage a small amount on your face and neck (a little goes a long way). Your skin will be soothed and hydrated – it is the perfect daily moisturizer for normal to oily skin.

I have to admit, I was a skeptic myself when I first looked into using bergamot oil, but I gave it a try and found it to be one of the best solutions for my blemish-prone skin. I even use it at night to help prevent future breakouts! This stuff is liquid anti-acne gold.

Camellia Seed Oil

Posted on August 23, 2017August 23, 2017 by HollyBeth Anderson

Camellia History

Camellia seed oil is my favorite ingredient.

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 16^th century but didn’t make it to the U.S. until the 19^th century. There are over 200 species of camellias. According to the International Camellia Society there are over 20,000 varieties. Green tea comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. The oil is from the seeds of Camellia oleifera.

In Japan, they were known as tsubak or “tree with shining leaves”. The Shinto religion believed that gods made their spirit homes in the flowers. They were planted near temples and graveyards for their spiritual meaning. The flowers were not cut because it was equivalent to beheading. We can thank the Geisha in Japan for making camellia seed oil so popular for the skin and hair. It has been a staple for centuries in their beauty routine.

Camellia Properties

As a non-comedogenic oil it quickly penetrates the skin and hair without leaving an oily residue; a true dry oil. It contains UV protection due to the polyphenol compounds. Full of vitamins A, B, C and E and abundant in oleic acid that regenerates the skin it is perfect for all skin types. Its properties add moisture to soften and make the skin more supple as well has containing anti-inflammatory properties.

It is by far my favorite oil. That is why you will find it in most of our products. In our hair and body silk it is coupled with argan oil and infused with vetiver and peppermint. You will also find this exquisite oil in our face and body creams as well as most of our oil combination.

I like to think of it as Mother Nature’s elixir for your skin and hair.

Nighttime Skin Care Routine: 3 Steps to Cleanse, Protect, & Nourish

Posted on April 5, 2016 by HollyBeth Anderson

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Improve Your Skin While You Sleep

Your nighttime skin care routine plays an important role in the condition of your skin. Those eight hours of sleep (well, maybe more like 5 – 8 hours depending on life’s busy schedule) are prime time for your body to relax, recuperate, and repair. Help your skin to take advantage of your slumber with some pre-sleep face prep.

Wash Away the Day

I never go to bed without washing my face. My go-to nightly face wash is HollyBeth Organics’ Chamomile Foaming Cleanser. For normal to dry skin, this face wash beautifully cleanses the skin without stripping it of moisture. 100% USDA certified organic, HollyBeth’s Chamomile Foaming Face Cleanser is made from the goodness of Mother Nature, meaning there are no chemicals or artificial ingredients that will linger behind on your skin. Skin is naturally cleansed, balanced, and prepped for the next step in my nighttime skin care routine.

Combat Irritation

With blemish-prone skin, I like a little extra insurance to protect me from future breakouts. HollyBeth Organics’ Marigold Bergamot Dry Oil is my solution. A few drops applied to my freshly washed skin protect and repair from below the surface, maintaining the skin’s natural balance while combating irritation and acne. And because it is dry oil, there is no greasy film or heavy buildup. It sinks directly into the skin and won’t clog pores.

Nourish the Eye Area

The final step in my nighttime skin care routine is HollyBeth Organics’ Eye Cream. A fan favorite and best seller, HollyBeth’s Eye Cream hydrates, smoothes, and invigorates the eye area, allowing you to wake up refreshed and dark circle free. My husband and I won’t go to bed without it!

Cleanse, protect, and nourish while you sleep with a little extra help from HollyBeth Organics’ 100 % USDA certified skin care solutions.

day 4 of 4 days of gifts

Posted on December 20, 2013 by HollyBeth Anderson

rosehip oil

Posted on January 30, 2013 by HollyBeth Anderson

Numerous studies have been conducted on the efficacy of rosehip oil on the skin, from anti-aging, healing radiation burns to increasing collagen production HollyBeth Organics face & neck elixir has rosehip oil AND the following delicious oils that will make you glow – Camellia, Evening Primrose, Sunflower, Sea Buckthorn, Carrot, Rose Geranium and of course it is certified organic – just divine!

HollyBeth’s Dry Oil Tips

Posted on January 6, 2013November 25, 2015 by HollyBeth Anderson

hairweb HollyBeth Organics multi-purpose hair & body silk – organic camellia and argan oils infused with organic vetiver and peppermint – uses:

put a few drops in your hand – then pat on your hair to tame fly aways
massage a few drops onto the ends of your hair to nourish
massage a few drops in your hands and massage into your scalp for an all over conditioning treatment
use as a massage oil
great for your cuticles
wonderful body oil after bathing

HollyBeth's Beauty Tip #3 Dry Oils

Posted on January 5, 2013 by HollyBeth Anderson

Dry oils are perfect for oily and dry skin… yes… oily skin because, the oil is immediately absorbed by the skin, not greasy and much lighter than creams. A staple in beauty regimes around the globe but just now becoming popular in the US dry oils are wonderful for your hair and face like our hair and body silk. If you don’t believe me – ask our customers who are in love with our Marigold Bergamot dry oil perfect for those with acne and oilier skin and swear by it. Oh and did we mention that we won lucky #7 in the top for 2012 by Organic Beauty Talk?

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Understanding Plastics

Posted on August 2, 2009 by HollyBeth Anderson

We are constantly striving to be environmentally correct and sometimes that can we a challenge for all of us and for a small company it boils down to finances, unfortunately. Having said that, we have just created our gentle facial wash that will be in plastic and are looking at the environmental impact of the various plastics available; we assume that most people will have their face and shower gel in the shower and do not want glass. So, long story short I found a great site that explains the categories of plastic and their impact on the green guide.