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Ingredient Showcase: Lavender—It’s Not Only the Scent that’s Soothing!

Monday, October 8th, 2012

Lavender is a favorite for many people because of its lovely smell. According to a scent survey conducted by “Susan’s Soaps,” lavender came in number one as the favorite body care product scent. In fact, I’m willing to bet you have some product in your house right now that has a lavender scent to it! [...]

Ingredient Showcase: Red Raspberry Seed Oil, Another Super Food with Super Anti-Aging Properties

Monday, July 30th, 2012

Have you heard the latest buzz? A recent Dr. Oz show highlighted a new dietary supplement that contains compounds from red raspberries. America’s most popular doctor proclaimed the supplement a fat-buster and a “miracle in a bottle.” The excitement was apparently over raspberry “ketones,” the compounds that give raspberries their aroma and flavor. Lisa Lynn, [...]

Ingredient Showcase: Rooibos, the Flavonoid-Rich Antioxidant Powerhouse

Wednesday, July 25th, 2012

You’ve probably heard of rooibos tea, also known as Red Bush, which is a distinct beverage popular in South Africa. The tea has a high antioxidant content and is completely caffeine free, with a woody-sweet, nutty flavor. The tea comes from the rooibos plant, which is known particularly for its anti-allergy and respiratory benefits. This [...]