by Cindyj | Jan 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
The surface of human skin has a naturally acidic pH in the range from 4-6, probably averaging 4.7. This acidic nature of skin is called the acid mantle and is vital for the proper functioning of skin. The low pH helps to protect the skin from bacterial infection,...
by Cindyj | May 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
Harvest to Hydrosol, Ann HarmanbotANNicals 2015Annie Harman is a distiller extraordinaire and I am happy to consider her a colleague as well as a friend. Her and I have talked back and forth alot about distilling over the years and I can attest that she is the best...
by Cindyj | Nov 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
We are busy here getting some special products ready for the Holiday gift giving season. During the summer we distilled some wonderful herbs making aromatic waters. These distillates or hydrosols as they are sometimes called are great skin care products. They are rich...
by Cindyj | Jan 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
We have decided to be a part of the One World One Heart Project to link blogs. For this event we are giving away a gift on Feb 12 to one lucky person who leaves a comment to this post. Be sure to leave a name and an email address so I can contact you. I wanted this...
by Cindyj | Jan 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
Many herb enthusiasts have taken up the hobby of distilling at home now. Distilling small batches of herbs produces an aromatic water that has a slightly acidic pH. This watery distillate goes by many names by different people. Originally called aqua vitae its more...
