Luxury Body Oils Did you hear, 2024 is the year of body care? That makes us want to celebrate! After all your skin is your body's largest organ and it is so much more than just your pretty face. Body oils are among our favorite products and luxury body oils are the way to go.  Oils have been used to moisturize and nourish the body since the age of antiquity and except for a brief stint in the 1980's their resurgence in popularity is quite recent. For those of you old enough to remember, body oils of the 1980's were mostly mineral oil based. Mineral oil is essentially a ..read more

Helichrysum or Immortelle This Is One Amazing Botanical Helichrysum essential oil skin benefits are many. The Hydrosol known by the same name, a co-product of the distillation of the oil is equally so.  Of all the amazing botanicals we use in our products this is by far one of our favorites.   Helichysum Essential Oil Know By Many Names Also known as the curry plant, immortelle and everlasting. The latter two being very fitting names given its incredible regenerating capabilities. A member of the daisy family, Helichrysum has a beautiful soft floral-honey like bouquet, with ..read more

Nourishing Body Skin Care Routine Taking care of the skin below our necks, AKA "the rest of our bodies"; is trending in 2024, but really skin has always been "in". A body skin care routine means taking care of our largest organ, not just our face, but our arms, legs, torso and feet. As important as a body skin care routine is, it does not need to complicated. Some good basic steps will nourish your skin, and elevate your overall routine making it something you look forward to.   The Anatomy of Your Daily Routine  A daily body care routine is really as easy as 1,2,3. Bu ..read more

What Exactly is Colloidal Oatmeal? So what exactly is colloidal oatmeal you ask? The use of oatmeal as a remedy to provide soothing relief for itchy, inflamed or irritated skin has been around since ancient times. In fact, the first use of it in Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula date back as far as 2000 BC. This modern version is a little different. Discovered in 1945 colloidal oatmeal was achieved by finely grinding or milling the oats and boiling it to extract the colloidal material. The term "colloidal" refers to the suspension of solid particles in a liquid medium, in this case wat ..read more

Discover The Amazing Benefits of Green Myrtle Hydrosol For those that may not know, hydrosols are the coproduct of the distillation of essential oils and contain the essence of the plat in every drop. The constituents are the same as the oil but in trace amounts and therefore perfectly diluted and easy to utilize. Myrtus Commonis Essential Oil And Hydrosol Have Been Used Throughout History For Its Medical Applications Green Myrtle is a small, aromatic evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean and North Africa. Known for its fragrant leaves, small white flowers, and blue-black ..read more

Prickly Pear Oil Deep Nourishment and Intense Hydration Prickly Pear Oil, also know as Barbary Fig Oil has been used as a beauty elixir for centuries and this ancient oil is making a comeback. For good reason Prickly pear has a long history of use particularly in Mexico and North Africa where Opuntia ficus-indica ( prickly pear) is indigenous to the lands.  Used primarily for its medical purposes to heal wounds, burns and rashes; its remarkable ability to restore the skin was discovered.  This plant is also know as a super food. Low in calories and high in nutrients&nb ..read more

Why Do I Have Acne? Acne can be a complex issue and it affects everyone differently. Understanding the root cause of it is important but can be incredibly difficult to pinpoint. While it is most common in teens and young adults it can affect anyone at any age. Let's start with the basics. What is Acne? Simply put acne is when hair follicles under the skin become clogged or blocked. The blockage is a result of a build up of dead skin and bacteria caused by a production of too much sebum. Sebum is produced by your sebaceous glands of which normal production protects the skin leaving it ..read more

Summer has arrived which means more time outdoors. This in turn means it's also exfoliating time for your skin. Today we are talking about your face and want to introduce you to Calli Essentials Pure Botanical Cleansing Grains. So just what the heck are cleansing grains? Those of you who are old enough may remember the Japanese Washing Grains that were all the rage in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Washing Grains originated from organic Japanese wellness practices and have been adopted all over the world. They are loved for their multi-tasking abilities, while exfo ..read more

Rose oil tends to get all the good press and it's well deserved because the benefits to your skin are amazing. But it's time to shine the light on another wonder ingredient from nature: Cucumber Seed Oil. Cucumber seed oil is extracted solely from the seeds of non-GMO cucumbers. It is cold-pressed and unrefined which means all the good stuff has been left in. Although cucumber seed oil can be a bit pricey, it's definitely worth the investment. Let's get a little technical about the amazing skin benefits This oil contains approximately 60% linoleic acid (omega 6) an essential building bloc ..read more

Did you know the refreshing blend of Basil and Bergamot essential oils is also known in some cultures as the prosperity blend or a general well-being blend?  Bergamot oil is derived from the Bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange. It is an excellent relaxant and can help relieve tension and anxiety. While this essential oil blend is universally appealing, men, in particular, tend to gravitate towards this herbaceous, warm, slightly spicy citrus aroma.  Of the many benefits of this pairing here are just a few:  Basil essentia ..read more