The joys of autumn! To me, the air always smells and seems differently during fall. Everyone seems to be in better spirits now that the dreaded Florida heat is coming to a close (I’m sure other states can relate, maybe just not as much as the sunshine one!). We can finally down our beautiful sweaters,… Read More
Oh, summer! What a beautiful season full of beach days, vacations, and outdoor fun. There are only a few downsides to the fun season, like being a prime target for mosquitoes and no-see-ums, especially in Florida. A lot of commercial bug repellents have DEET and other harsh chemicals in them that can cause skin irritation… Read More
Sweet marjoram essential oil is a calming and soothing oil. Marjoram’s aroma is herbaceous and blossomy with undertones of sweetness completing it as one of the gentlest essential oils. The marjoram leaves and budding flowers from fresh marjoram are steam distilled to make the essential oil. Some of our favorite sweet marjoram essential oil benefits… Read More
Carrier oils are fatty oils like vegetable oils that “carry” or deliver essential oils to the skin and body. Other carriers include gels, lotions and even salts. Essential oils are highly concentrated plant substances that are best used in a carrier base when applied to the skin. Diluting essential oils in a carrier base allows us to… Read More
Argan oil comes from the Argania spinosa tree and only grows in southwestern Morocco. It is a very expensive oil due to the amount of fruit required to obtain the oil and the labor involved. To obtain 1 liter (about 33 ounces) of argan oil it takes the harvest of 5 trees and approximately 20… Read More
Jojoba oil has many skin benefits and is a popular choice for aromatherapy for many reasons. Scientifically jojoba oil is a wax not a vegetable oil giving it an indefinite shelf life and resistance to heat and sunlight. This is one of the reasons I love to use it in product formulations. When purchasing jojoba… Read More
Shea Butter comes from the African nut tree Karite. In it’s unrefined, raw state it looks like the picture shown here and has a light nutty aroma. It has been used for centuries by African people to heal and protect skin from the sun and wind. The creamy, beige color is a true sign that… Read More
I have a great story to tell about my kitty Blackie and his roll at Kokokahn. Isn’t he handsome organic milk dripping from his chin and all! Blackie came to us in Tucson, Arizona about 4 years ago. Funny little (he’s actually pretty big!) guy he would chase our other kitty, Jennie, around the neighborhood… Read More
I love summertime. The beach, being outdoors, and the energizing sun are all reasons why I live in Florida. With all the heat summer brings Coconut Oil is wonderful for cooling the body inside and out. Benefits of Coconut Oil Antioxidant – Fights free radicals providing anti-aging benefits and helping to reduce damage from the… Read More
Are your hands or feet dry and cracked? Do you put lotion on and 10 minutes later they feel dry again? With the freezing temperatures this time of year I thought it was a good time to blog about ways to keep your skin soft and healthy. I live in Florida, but the temperatures here… Read More
