by Honey Sweetie Acres | Dec 29, 2021 | Essential Oils, Goat Milk Soap Facts
Lavender’s botanical name comes from the Latin lavare, which means to wash. Lavender has been used in both purification rituals and health practices that need antiseptic and deodorizing. Considered the Oil of Kings, the scent of lavender was still powerful...
by Honey Sweetie Acres | Apr 30, 2021 | Essential Oils
Let’s talk about one of our very favorite gifts from nature. Frankincense. What is Frankincense? Frankincense is an aromatic oleoresin from the sap of various Boswellia trees of the family Burseraceae (Genus Boswellia) A variety of these trees grow in India, almost...
by Honey Sweetie Acres | Jan 26, 2021 | Essential Oils
Dandruff…..the annoying white flakes that can pepper one’s shoulders and cause embarrassment. So, exactly what is Dandruff? It is a chronic condition characterized by flaking skin and an itchy scalp. There are multiple causes, including: An ultra-dry scalp A very...
by Honey Sweetie Acres | Jan 26, 2021 | Essential Oils
Why the focus on Peppermint this month? Peppermint is a therapeutically valuable plant that is worth having in your garden or even in a small planter. It is one of our favorite oils with a variety of benefits, but it also needs to be respected for its power and...
by Honey Sweetie Acres | Nov 1, 2020 | Essential Oils, Goat Milk Soap Facts
What is the best peppermint essential oil to buy? Peppermint Arvensis is found in many temperature parts of the world. This oil’s primary constituents are Menthol, Menthone, Isomenthone, Menthyl acetate, Neomenthol, Limonene, and 3-Octanol. What is important to...
by Honey Sweetie Acres | Sep 14, 2020 | Essential Oils
Essential oils are marvelous protectors of our health when used properly with attention paid to safety guidelines. Less is More with Essential Oils Americans have a tendency to believe “more is better”, as demonstrated by our supersizing of fast food options, buy one...