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The Ultimate Guide to Natural Laurel Soap: A Timeless Skincare Treasure
Mar 25, 2025
Aleppo laurel soap is a hard bar made from olive oil, laurel berry oil, water and lye, after a method from Aleppo in Syria; in ours a fifth of the oil is laurel berry oil, the bar weighs 200 grams and the ingredient line names Olive Oil, Laurel Oil, Water and Sodium Hydroxide. This guide covers what is in the bar and where it is made, why it is brown outside and green inside, how it lathers, how to use it on face, body, hands and hair, how to make it last and what to watch out for.
The Remarkable World of Apricot Kernel Oil: A Comprehensive Exploration
Mar 24, 2025
Apricot kernel oil is the cold-pressed oil from the kernel inside the apricot stone, Prunus armeniaca; on the label it reads Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, cold-pressed and made in Turkey. It is light, thin and nearly scentless, which makes it a common massage and body oil and a carrier for essential oils. This guide covers those three uses in detail: how much to use, how it glides compared with sweet almond oil, how to blend it, how long a bottle lasts and what to watch out for.
Amaranth oil, cold-pressed from the seeds of Amaranthus caudatus
Mar 23, 2025
Amaranth oil is cold-pressed from the tiny seeds of Amaranthus caudatus. This guide covers what the label says, what squalene is and what we do not say about it, how the oil feels, how to use it on the face and in a blend, and how to store it.
The Surprising Benefits of Pineapple Seed Oil: A Comprehensive Guide
Mar 23, 2025
Pineapple seed oil is cold-pressed from the small, hard seeds of the pineapple, Ananas comosus. This guide covers what the label says, how the oil looks, smells and feels, why it is one of the thinnest and cheapest fruit seed oils, and how to use it on the face, through hair ends and in a mixture of your own.
The Versatile Wonder of Baobab Oil: A Complete Guide to Nature's Golden Elixir
Mar 23, 2025
Baobab oil is the cold-pressed oil from the seeds of the African baobab, Adansonia digitata; on the label it reads Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, cold-pressed and made in Ghana. This guide covers the tree and its fruit, how the oil looks, smells and feels, how to use it on the face, the hair ends, the cuticles and dry patches, how much to use, which bottle to choose and how to store it.
The Remarkable Benefits and Traditional Uses of Bataua Oil
Mar 22, 2025
Bataua oil is the oil from the fruit of the bataua palm, Oenocarpus bataua, which grows in the Amazon basin. This guide covers what the label says, how the oil looks, smells and feels, how it differs from batana oil, and how to use it on hair, skin and in a mixture of your own.
The Versatile Benefits of Cocoa Oil: A Comprehensive Guide
Mar 21, 2025
Cocoa oil is the cold-pressed fat from the bean of the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, in liquid form; on the label it reads Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, the same name as a block of cocoa butter, cold-pressed and made in India. This guide covers the difference between the oil and the butter, how the oil smells and feels, how to use it on dry skin, on elbows, knees and heels, on the hair ends and in a home-made body butter, how much to use, and how to store it.
The Complete Guide to Broccoli Seed Oil: Nature's Secret Beauty Elixir
Mar 20, 2025
Broccoli seed oil is the cold-pressed oil from the seed of broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica; on the label it reads Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil, cold-pressed and made in India. It is thin, feels dry and leaves a smooth, slightly glossy layer on the hair. This guide covers where the oil comes from, why it feels the way it does, how to use it as a leave-in, on the face and in a blend, how much to use and how to store it.
Caiaue oil, also known as ojon oil, thick and orange-red, from Elaeis oleifera nuts
Mar 19, 2025
As climate change continues to threaten traditional agricultural practices, caiaue oil offers a resilient and sustainable alternative that could help address multiple global challenges simultaneously.

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