I am sure you have heard the expression….The Dog Days of Summer. But what does it really mean? I am always curious about historical perspectives on such things and I began asking around. But found that few people know where that expression originated or why. One of the guesses that people came up with included […]
Goat Milk as a Beauty Ingredient There are a plethora of natural soaps on the market. Various ingredients are touted to help the skin without any real scientific research behind them. Some have anecdotal evidence behind them like charcoal, but many do not. They have a natural origin so they must be good, right? Wrong. […]
Is it Citronella Essential Oil? Usually, when someone hears the word “citronella”, they think of mosquito repellant. But as it turns out, just because it smells like Citronella does not mean that it is the real thing. I was recently at a local farm store and they had a huge display of plants, bushes, and […]
Always Read Soap Ingredient Labels I have a pet peeve. I’m always disappointed to see soap makers claim they make “all-natural” soap, only to use soap ingredients that do not even have a natural origin. They count on consumers to pay attention to marketing and not to what is specified in the ingredient list. We […]
Healthy Skin Starts on the Inside Yes, Honey Sweetie Acres is a skincare company. But the health of your skin is also innately tied to the health of your body. Reducing your processed sugar intake by converting to natural sources can have a big impact on your complexion. Steve and I are frequently complimented on […]
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 after 3000 years in King Tut’s tomb in Egypt. An amazing oil with an amazing […]
Do You Use Essential Oils for Cleaning the Home? As Aromatherapists, we tend to focus on the therapeutic use of essential oils primarily for use in our bodies to treat a specific condition, malady, or emotional state. But certain oils are quite helpful as cleaners and disinfectants in our everyday environment. We all love a […]
Fall has arrived in all its splendor, and with it come traditional aromas we sometimes hunger for. Decorating hearth and home become priorities and warm spice essences fill the air. Pumpkins appear on porches in colorful displays. But the lowly pumpkin is so much more than decor. We hold the skin friendly benefits of pumpkin […]
Rose Geranium oil (Pelargonium Graveolens) is one of my favorite oils to use in BOTH soap and cosmetic formulations. In our research over the last few years as practicing Aromatherapists, we have found mountains of anecdotal evidence that Rose Geranium is a soothing, friend to the skin. Rose Geranium is an integral part of our […]
The American Dairy Goat Association sponsors a National Show every year in the summer at different locations around the United States. This is to offer goat owners & breeders the opportunity to compete with their goats, network with other goat dairy lovers, and support the development and growth of the dairy goat industry. The 2021 […]
