A Surprise Ingredient: Holistic Healing with Garlic

Written by: Sheilah Fulton, L.E., writer, educator, health advocate, and fitness instructor

Garlic is a botanical referred to as allium sativum and is a phenolic compound that is a rich source of antioxidants such as vitamins A, B, and C. This herb...

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Plant Essential Oils Versus Plant Extracts

PLANT ESSENTIAL OILSPLANT ESSENTIAL OILSPlant essential oils result from distillation – a process in which the aromatic parts of plants, like the leaves, roots, flowers, and so forth, are placed...

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Shelf Preservation: An In-Depth Look at Product Shelf Life

Written by: Rachael Pontillo, M.Msc, FDN-P, CIHC, LE

When shopping for skin care products, whether backbar or retail, most aestheticians and consumers make their choices based on performance ingredients. They look at the front of the bottle or...

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Herbal Remedies: A Breakdown of CBD Oil

Written by: Rachelle Dupree, marketing, communications, and design for Vivoderm Natural Skincare

CBD is an abbreviation for cannabidiol. It is derived from hemp, a variant of the cannabis (marijuana) plant. Marijuana plants typically contain both THC and CBD, and these compounds have...

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This or That Organic Versus Plant-Based

While the FDA does not regulate the use of the term “organic” on cosmetic or personal care products, the terms “100% Organic” and “Certified-Organic” are regulated by a number of...

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