by Cindyj | Apr 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
Another round of legislation dealing with cosmetics was introduced to Congress March 26 by Rep. Pallone and Rep. Dingell and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. This comes simultaneously with the same Committee holding a hearing (March 27) on “Examining...
by Cindyj | Apr 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lavender can be added to alot of basic recipes you already use. This delicious banana bread recipe is a riff on a recipe from “Spike it with Lavender” by Linda Lafferty for The Lavender Association of Western Colorado. Mix dry ingredients:3/4 cup white...
by Cindyj | Mar 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Surfactants are used in many cosmetics as foaming agents, cleansers, emulsifiers, conditioners and solubilizers or dispersants. The word surfactant comes ‘surface active agent’. They are ingredients that lower the surface tension of a liquid, or another way to...
by Cindyj | Feb 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m happy to announce that our farm has just become Certified Naturally Grown (CNG). I am excited about this program and you can read more about here http://www.naturallygrown.org/. Its standards are similar to the USDA’s Certified Organic program in...
by Cindyj | Jan 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Allantoin is one of my favorite herb derived cosmetic ingredients. Its chemical name is 5-ureide-hydantoin. It is used in both cosmetics and drug preparations because of its ability to boost wound healing. Studies have found allantoin has wound healing,...
by Cindyj | Dec 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
I will give you this New Years Wish with the language a herbs.Sage for the wisdom acquired this year that will guide you next year.Angelica to inspire you.Lavender for devotion. Fennel to enter the new year with strength Thyme for courage to face what the new year...
by Cindyj | Dec 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’m always game to try an interesting herb recipe, especially when it involves lavender. I’ve heard talk recently of lavender coffee and even heard there’s a coffee shop nearby that makes a lavender mocha, although I’ve not been there yet. So I...
by Cindyj | Dec 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Feverfew BorageOur skin experiences damage both from within and from environmental factors which lead to inflammation. the pathways involved in this inflammation may be involved in promoting the signs of aging in skin. Antiaging formulas for the skin should therefor...
by Cindyj | Nov 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Balsamic Vinaigrette (salad dressing)½ – ¾ cup balsamic vinegar3 T Dijon Mustard2-3 T honey2-3 cloves, garlic, minced1 T chives, minced2-3 teaspoons chopped herbs of choice (thyme, basil, tarragon, etc)1 cup olive oil
by Cindyj | Nov 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Would you liken to an algae and a fungus? Yes, nerd jokes never grow old. But a lichen is a symbiosis between a fungus and an algae. Lichen grow under conditions where neither the algae or the fungus alone could grow, but together they rely on each other and grow...
