Yarrow Blue and Arnica - our favourite oils for June

Our favourite oils for the beautiful month of June are Yarrow Blue and Arnica. Here are the profiles of these wonderful plants:

Fennel Sweet and Borage - our favourite oils for May

Our favourite oils for the beautiful month of May are Fennel Sweet and Borage. Here are the profiles of these wonderful plants:

Summer Savory and Borage - our favorite oils of May

Summer Savory / Borage

Our favorite oils for the beautiful month of May are Summer Savory and Borage. Here are the profiles of these wonderful plants:

Carrier Oil of the Month: Argan Oil

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This month's carrier oil has gained increased popularity in recent years and is known as a cosmetic oil particularly beneficial for hair and skin. In Africa, where it is from, the highly nutritious oil is widely used as a culinary oil for salads or dipping bread. Very rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, this nutty-flavored oil can contribute to the body's health in many ways: Argan Oil (Argania spinosa)

Carrier Oil of the Month: Camellia Oil

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This month’s carrier oil is known as the “Tree of Spring” and was the best kept beauty secret of the Geishas in old Japan. In fact, this exceptionally silky and fine oil has been used for centuries in Asia for skincare due to its richness in anti-oxidants and fatty acids: Camellia Oil.

Carrier Oil of the Month: St. John's Wort

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This month's carrier oil has exceptional healing and soothing properties, dating far back to the ancient Greece where it was used as medicine for a variety of illnesses including nervous disorders: St. John's Wort Oil.

The plant is usually in full bloom on around 24 June, the birthday of John Baptist from whom St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) got its name.