In the past few years, coconut oil from the coconut tree or cocos nucifera has become popular for cooking and as a personal care oil. As more and more people have become familiar with the value of using this rich, nourishing, natural oil to moisturize and strengthen skin, hair and nails, it has become a … Read more
If you’ve paid attention to the internet for even a bit over the last few years, you might have heard a thing or two about Coconut oil. From cooking substitute to heart health wonder, it’s earned high acclaim. How does it fare as a way to keep the skin young and healthy, though? What Is … Read more
What You Don’t Know About This Multi-Purpose Beauty Essential You’ve probably seen it in beauty products like lotions or shampoos. However, do you know what it is? Jojoba oil (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is an odorless, colorless oil that’s similar to your body’s natural sebum. What Jojoba Oil? Jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax. It can … Read more
Palm oil is an edible oil extracted from the fruit of the African oil palm. It’s a widely used oil that serves many purposes. In fact, according to the World Wildlife Fund, you’ll find palm oil in more than half the food, household and personal care products sold in the United States. The reason for … Read more
Proponents of natural beauty products have a lot of good things to say about Neem oil for skin. This old oil comes from the Indian Neem tree (Azadirachta indica), also known as the Indian Lilac and long prized as an ingredient in skin care preparations and Ayurvedic medicines for centuries. Recent studies have found that … Read more
It’s a simple question. What Is Neem Oil? It’s the extracted oil from the seeds and fruit of the Indian Lilac (Azadirachta indica) tree – Neem – is an incredibly beneficial substance. You may also hear that the Neem Azadirachta indica plant is also referred to as a Margosa Tree. The tree, scared and held … Read more
Coconut oil has been used for decades, both in the beauty industry and the cooking industry – and for a good reason, keeping in mind that the coconut oil is what many call a “superfood”. This type of oil has numerous health and beauty benefits that you should not neglect, as its high contents of … Read more
For decades, the food industry has maligned coconut oil as a “saturated fat.” Why? Most likely it is due to the profit margin of other oils, like corn oil and canola oil, which exceed the profit margin of the far healthier coconut oil. However, it has not gone unnoticed that cultures who use coconut oil … Read more