Jojoba Oil, pronounced “ho-ho-ba”, is a golden colored liquid wax that is extracted from the Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) plant. This woody shrub is native the southwestern region of the United States.   Jojoba Oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the jojoba plant to ensure the highest quality oil.  This natural oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Below are some wa…

Summer sun can cause a lot of damage to your skin.  Some damage you may see right away like blisters and burns.  Other damage, like sun spots and wrinkles, may not appear for many years but when it does it is too late to reverse it. Sun damage such as premature aging will make you look older than you are but it can also have far worse consequences such as melanoma.  There…

We all love to have fun in the sun, however, the summer heat can wreak havoc on our hair.  The humidity, heat and warm ocean breeze the summer brings, can cause the best styled hair to frizz.  There is nothing more frustrating than styling your hair and then have it look like you just rolled out of bed the minute you open your front door. We have a few tips that will help keep…

Citronella Oil is steamed distilled from the leaves of the Cymbopogon Winterianus plant which is part of the lemongrass family. This aromatic essential oil has a crisp lemon fragrance. Citronella Oil is used in candles, soaps, insect repellents, aromatherapy products, fragrances and cosmetics.Citronella is most commonly known as an insect repellent. It is a great all-natural alterna…

With winter being a recent memory, it is time to look ahead to the spring and summer months.  The sunshine and warmer temperatures may have you in a better mood but your skin may not be in the same state.  After being bundled up in heavy sweaters, long pants and boots your skin may be dry, rough and flaky. It is most likely in need of a spring cleaning.  Below are some tip…