Category: Beauty From the Kitchen
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Jojoba (ho-ho-ba) oil, also known as “the gold of the dessert” has been valued for centuries as a skin care treatment. Native Americans utilized the oil to treat wounds, whereas the O’odham (Sonoran Desert tribe) specifically targeted the nut paste to create a salve with which they treated wounds. [1] Father Junipero Serra (1713-1784) noted…
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I don’t know about you, but for me, a bad hair day seems to set the tone for everything else. I can leave the house without make-up, dress down on a regular basis, and never feel as if I am missing a beat, but unruly hair…it makes me crazy. Each and every day, our tresses…
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The benefits of the Dead Sea facial are plentiful. Read on to learn more! Dead Sea Skincare The Dead Sea (actually a lake), comfortably situated between Israel and Jordan at 1,300 feet below sea level, fills a void in what is in fact the “lowest place” on earth. Protected from pollution by its location, the…
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Our children learn about the process of pollination in grade school; the honeybee darting to and fro from flower to flower, gathering nectar and spreading pollen grains to keep the circle of horticultural life moving. What they often don’t learn is what happens between the collection of nectar and the appearance of the honeybee’s ultimate…
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The Beauty of a Rose The rose is considered by many to be the most lovely flower in the world, and although the number of varieties is disagreed upon, our love for this flower is without doubt immeasurable and universal. Enchanting bouquets, petals strewn across the linens in a bridal chamber, luxurious perfumes and delectable…
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Historical Uses of Beeswax Throughout history, beeswax has been used in various ways. Up until the mid 1800’s, it was the most popular ingredient in candle making (replaced by paraffin). Candles themselves have been used for everything from religious ceremonies to romantic dinners. Coal miners once used marked candles to time their work shifts, whereas…
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