Yarrow or Milfoil, white panicles.

Achillea millefollium

October 19, 2017 smitsa 0

Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae) is a perennial herb used in Mexican folk medicine. It’s common name is Yarrow or Milfoil. It is commonly used to […]

Beautiful pink rhododendron flowers

Betuloside (Rhododendrin)

October 18, 2017 smitsa 0

Betuloside or rhododendrin is an arylbutanoid glycoside and phenylpropanoid. This means the sugar group is linked to a phenol. There is also a methylated variant […]

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Kappaphycus alvarezii

October 17, 2017 smitsa 0

Kappaphycus alvarezii is also known as the Elkhorn Sea Moss. It is a red algae or seaweed which is an important commercial source of carrageenans. […]

Padina pavonica or peacock's tail seaweed in a shallow sea shelf.

Padina pavonica

October 17, 2017 smitsa 0

Padina pavonica is a Mediterranean seaweed which you might often see on the ingredients list of various anti-aging creams and cosmetics. The common name is Peacock’s […]

Camellia branch with flower isolated on white background

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

October 17, 2017 smitsa 0

The multipurpose Camellia oleifera oil offers amazing benefits for skin and hair. It is known that Geishas kept their skin soft, supple and young using this oil […]

Bunch of rosehips, the fruit of the rose bush.

Rosehip Seed Oil

October 17, 2017 smitsa 0

Rosehips are a fantastic nutritional health source but the seeds also yield an excellent oil which is composed of omega-6 (45 percent) and omega-3 (35 […]

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Kukui Oil

October 17, 2017 smitsa 0

Kukui oil is extracted from the nut of a tree (Aleurites moluccana) which is found in the forests of the Far East and  Hawaii. The oil is a […]

A dropper bottle of cedarwood essential oil. cedarwood nuts in front view

Cedarwood

October 17, 2017 smitsa 1

Cedarwood is highly pungent with a resinous,  spicy and woody aroma. It has excellent antimicrobial properties and is used to clean skin, especially oily skin. It […]

The essential oil of carrot seeds in a glass bottle on a wooden table.

Carrot Seed Oil

October 17, 2017 smitsa 1

Carrot seed oil is an extraordinary therapeutic product for the skin. When added to carrier oils it is used to soothe dry and matured skin. […]

Cumin seeds on white background.

Cumin Seeds

October 13, 2017 smitsa 0

Cumin lends a characteristic aroma and flavour to a variety of foods. The seeds are most popular but the leaves have also been used in […]