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What do You Support When You Support Our Small Shop?
by Geerthana Uthayakumar
When you see more and more small shop products labelled as natural, organic, vegan, etc. do you wonder if these are actually values the entrepreneu...
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Ingredient Spotlight: Saffron
by Geerthana Uthayakumar
Saffron is known as the world's most expensive spice and with right reason. Saffron threads are actually the stigmas of a flower. Approximately 170...
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Ingredient Spotlight: Turmeric (Kasthuri Manjal)
by Geerthana Uthayakumar
When we think of turmeric we tend to think of the turmeric we cook with. However, Kasthuri Turmeric, aromatic wild turmeric, has been used topicall...
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Ingredient Spotlight: Vetiver
by Geerthana Uthayakumar
The above photo depicts the roots of the vetiver plant which is a green grass native to India. It has a very pleasant, earthy scent and is used for...
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Beeswax in Skincare
by Geerthana Uthayakumar
Beeswax is a natural wax secreted by worker honey bees from wax-producing glands. When beekeepers harvest honey they also remove honeycombs, made o...
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What are Essential Oils?
by Geerthana Uthayakumar
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural aroma of their source. Although they provide a scent, they are very differen...
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