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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Lavender—Did You Know?
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The name Lavender comes from the Latin verb, "lavare," which means to wash -
Lavender comes from the same family as mint -
Over 2500 years ago, lavender was used in ancient Egypt during the mummification process -
Back in the Elizabethan times, when baths weren't common practice, lavender was used to perfume clothes and bed linen -
The scent of lavender deters mice, flies, mosquitoes and other pests from the area -
Lavender oil can be used to soothe aching muscles and joints, reduce anxiety and stress, and to induce sleep -
It is a commonly used ingredient in potpourri -
Nectar from lavender plants are used to make high quality honey -
In the language of flowers, lavender can mean devotion, luck, success, happiness or distrust -
Lavender plants don't produce seeds; propagation is done by cutting or root divisions -
Most lavender plants are blue or purple, but there are some varieties that come in pink and yellow
What Are Essential Oils?
- When essential oils are applied to the skin, they are absorbed easily and carried by the bloodstream to every cell in the body within minutes.
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A single drop of peppermint essential oil is equivalent to 28 cups of peppermint tea. -
Each essential oil contains several to several hundred different kinds of molecules, each of which offers benefits in promoting good health, healing and regeneration. -
The doctors in the European medical community prescribe oils to be taken internally, in addition to or in place of pharmaceuticals. -
There are different strains of plants, as well as different ways of extraction, which can result in a different level of purity, color and the way the oil will work best. -
When diffused, some oils have the ability to remove any toxins or metallic particles from the air. -
Sesquiterpenes are found in oils and have the ability to go through the blood-brain barrier which helps treat brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s, Parkinson’s, and even multiple sclerosis. -
Testing the purity of your oil is best done by placing a drop on construction paper. If there is nothing left behind after 15 minutes, it is pure. If there is an oil ring, it is not pure. -
Essential oils are not necessarily oils. They are actually concentrated nutrients from plants. -
The sense of smell is the first of all our senses to develop. -
Less than 1 percent of the entire plant species population produces essential oil. -
Diffusing essential oils can actually help increase the atmospheric oxygen in a room. -
There are five drops of lemon essential oil in one lemon. -
It wasn’t until the 20th century that the term “aromatherapy” was used. -
Early kings and queens hired royal herb strewers to scatter herbs in their path—sweetening the air and warding off bad vibes. -
Neroli oil, or "orange blossom," is one of the most expensive essential oils on the market. It takes 1,000 lbs. of orange blossoms to make one pound of Neroli oil. -
Captain James Cook first mentioned tea tree oil in 1772 during his voyage to Botany Bay, Australia. He and his crew made a tea from the leaves to prevent scurvy. -
Our sense of smell is the only sense directly tied to the limbic area of the brain, which is considered the emotional control center. -
During the 17th century, if you were caught using herbs for medicinal reasons, you were hanged as a witch. (Does this one count as a 'Fun Fact?")
Handmade Soap vs. Store Bought—Is There a Difference?
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Handmade Soap is Simply Amazing for your Skin! -
Handmade soap preserves the integrity of the oils/fats/butters. Coconut oil goes in, saponified (made into soap) coconut oil comes out. Shea butter goes in, shea butter comes out. Because of this, the oils/fats/butters maintain their vitamins, minerals and skin-loving qualities in the final soap product. -
Palm, Olive, Shea and Coconut oils make for incredibly wonderful soaps.
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