One of my all time favorite natural skincare ingredients is Shealoe Butter, a combination of Shea Butter and Aloe Vera. The cooling feeling of Aloe and the creamy texture of Shea come together to form a very unique product. With a consistency similar to a thick frosting or a cold cream, Shealoe Butter is simply dreamy to work with. I… Continue Reading Shealoe Butter
Blossom Body Cream
Blossom Body Cream This recipe is an aromatic delight! You can almost always find a batch made up in my refrigerator. It makes about 4 ounces by weight and a little more by volume (since it is whipped). The naturally aromatic hydrosols and essential oils in this recipe give the cream an intense floral aroma. Ingredients Oil Phase12 grams Mango… Continue Reading Blossom Body Cream
White Willow Bark Extract
White Willow Bark is most commonly known for its use in herbal medicine. A natural pain reliever, and anti-inflammatory, White Willow Bark owes its infamous properties to a component named Salicin. The use of White Willow Bark for medicinal purposes dates back to the time of Hippocrates, when he is noted to advise the chewing of White Willow Bark to… Continue Reading White Willow Bark Extract
Organic Camellia Oil
Organic Camellia Seed Oil is pressed from the seeds of Camellia Sinensis, a plant that is best known for its use in the production of tea. The leaves of this plant are used to produce Green Tea, Black Tea, White Tea, and one of my personal favorite, Oolong Tea. While the leaves produce the healthful beverages many of us know… Continue Reading Organic Camellia Oil
Random Facts and Places
I was recently tagged by Michelle from Oats and Honey with the classic internet meme, Random Facts. I pondered what five facts would be most interesting. I noodled away at what places I most wanted to visit. But then I decided that instead of being a total egomaniac, I would share some facts from other FromNatureWithLove.com employees. After all, you… Continue Reading Random Facts and Places