I plan to create many recipes with our new line of Organic Hydrosols, but the first thing I wanted to create was a vinegar based hair rinse. Apple Cider Vinegar is very effective at removing the excess buildup of residues left by shampoos and conditioners. Hair rinses are often paired with solid shampoo bars, but they can benefit anyone. Using… Continue Reading Herbal Hair Rinse
Organic Hydrosols
When the news came that we were going to carry a new line of Organic Hydrosols my curiosity was immediately peaked. When I heard the names of all the interesting and unique new varieties that would soon be available I was overjoyed. I have been enthralled with hydrosols for some time, but haven’t had the opportunity to use more than… Continue Reading Organic Hydrosols
Great Expectations
Some scientists believe that our expectations can do more than determine our personal tastes. They believe that our expectations can actually alter what our senses perceive. For example, the human mind can read most familiar words when the letters in the middle of the word have been jumbled. As long as all letters are present, and the first and last… Continue Reading Great Expectations
Subjective Senses
Every day our senses guide us, like intricately connected road maps through our world. Sight, touch, sound, taste, and smell, guide us through our days, creating the realities that we live in. Much of the time, our senses tell us all the same story. For instance, if a crowd of people are shown a large school bus, they are likely… Continue Reading Subjective Senses
CO2 Extracts
Yet another method of extracting botanical oils is through the use of supercritical CO2 extraction. Carbon dioxide is converted to a liquid form and is used like a solvent to extract the plant components. When a low pressure of CO2 is used, only the most volatile components of the plant are extracted. These extracts are called CO2 Selects, referring to… Continue Reading CO2 Extracts