Baby oil is one of the essential products in a mother’s baby care kit. It is often used as a medium for baby massage and for keeping the baby skin soft and supple. Compared to an adult skin, the baby’s skin is thinner and more sensitive to external irritants so it is very important for a mother to choose the right baby oil...

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Image Source:  Craftology Essentials INCI Name: Rosa moschata (Rose Hip) Seed Oil OR Rosa canina (Rose Hip) Fruit Oil Source: Fruit and seeds Types: Refined / Unrefined Color: Pale yellow to reddish-orange Aroma: Slightly nutty Viscosity: Thin Absorption: Fast Comedogenic Rating: 1 Shelf Life: 6 months (if stored in cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight) SAP Value (for soap making): 185...

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Image Credit: CocoWonder Coconut is often called as the “tree of life” because of the variety of products that can be obtained from it. In my previous posts, I have talked about coconut sugar and coconut flour. This time I’m going to share with you another coconut wonder – the coconut butter.  Coconut butter is made by grinding pure coconut meat until it reaches...

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Image Credit: Gothick at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link I was strolling in Makati one day when I saw a small Korean grocery store and I went inside out of curiosity. Oh boy, I’m glad I did go inside otherwise I won’t be able to discover this amazing tea that is now a staple in my tea collection. The tea I’m talking...

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