by HollyBeth Anderson | May 29, 2024 | acne, beauty, hollybeth website, organic, organic skincare, skincare
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...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jan 23, 2024 | aromatherapy, ingredients, perfume
What is Ylang Ylang? Ylang Ylang, a captivating fragrance that may not be familiar to you by name, but its sweet and floral essence is likely to have crossed your path. This exquisite aroma is often found in perfumes and skin care products, most notably in the...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Apr 25, 2023 | essential oils, Garden, hollybeth organics, hollybeth website, ingredients, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, perfume, roll on perfume, stocking stuffer, vitamin E
History 4000 years ago, sandalwood was used in Egypt for embalming. In India it is considered a sacred tree and has been used in religious rituals for over 2000 years. Its use in the US in perfumery because popular in the 1900s. Sandalwood has also been used for...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Nov 9, 2021 | essential oils, ingredients, organics bodycare
Origin Frankincense is derived from the sap from the Boswell tree. When dried, frankincense is used as incense. When steam distilled it is an essential oil. The country of Oman is thought to be the oldest producer of frankincense. However it is produced in the Middle...
by HollyBeth Anderson | May 4, 2013 | beauty, essential oils, flower, flowers, Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, skincare
It takes 8,000,000 handpicked jasmine flowers to produce 2 pounds of oil. There are over 200 species of jasmine and I have been seduced by this intoxicating aroma around the globe from Europe, Africa, India, Bali, Thailand, Latin America etc. …. and at home....
