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Oct 20th 2017
An Introduction to Essential Oils
An Introduction to Essential Oils Many of us use essential oils daily. But what are they, and why are they so powerful and compelling? What makes them essential, and what makes them oils? Essential oi…
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Sep 30th 2017
What is Fair Trade, and Does it Matter in Body Care?
Free Trade? Fair Trade? What's the difference, and what does this have to do with your chocolate, coffee and body care products? When I started making soap and needed to buy oils in bulk, I realized I…
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May 19th 2015
Cocoa production – an introduction
Cocoa, a favorite food and ingredient in personal care items, is a product I use or consume pretty much every day. I'm a huge fan of dark chocolate, and I love using cocoa butter in soaps and lotions.…
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Feb 17th 2015
Palm oil – what you should know
Why we don't use palm oil Upper left: Large map including major palm-oil producing regions. Indonesia is j…
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