Latin Name: Zingiber officinale Plant Family: Zingiberaceae Plant Part Used: Rhizomes Extraction Method: Steam distillation Scent: Warm, spicy and woody Color: Pale yellow to dark amber Viscosity: Thin Shelf Life: 6 years Max Dermal Use Level: 4% Notes (Perfume): Base (to Middle) Phototoxic: Yes (very low level) Safe for Kids: No Safe for Pregnancy: Yes Safe for Breastfeeding: Yes Has GRAS Status: Yes...

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If you have just started your aromatherapy journey, then most probably you are only familiar with essential oils. However, did you know that there are other aromatic plant extracts besides essential oils? I’m talking about Absolutes, CO2 Extracts and Hydrosols. These plant extracts also have benefits akin to essential oils and might have their own distinct characteristics not found on essential oils. Let’s...

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One of the most popular Filipino "pasalubong" (souvenir) items that even foreigners love is banana chips – also known as plantain chips. They're sweet, crunchy and so addicting that I can even finish a pack or two in just one sitting. However, it's a fact that most banana chips sold in the market are not the healthiest snacks you can munch since they're...

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Talc powder (also known as talcum powder) has gained a bad reputation in the cosmetic industry for the past few years alongside paraben and sulphate (e.g. SLS/SLES). The controversy started when Johnson & Johnson, a major manufacturer of baby powder using talc, was involved in several lawsuits by women who claimed that their ovarian cancer was caused by daily dusting of Johnson’s baby...

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