by Susan M Parker | Mar 22, 2020 | Lipid Oils, Skincare
Above: Uccuba butter melted and solid. I’ve been working on a recipe for a dry balm these past few weeks. My objective was to create a hand balm that felt light on the skin, while also moisturizing and protective. And while it’s true that oils are known to...
by Susan M Parker | Apr 24, 2019 | Lipid Oils, Skincare
In this article, I want to share three exceptional oils for irritated skin that aren’t essential oils. Technically these three oils belong to the class of oils called carrier oils. But they do so much more than simply carry your essential oils. These...
by Susan M Parker | Oct 5, 2018 | Lipid Oils, Oil Profiles, Skincare
In Morocco, where Argan nuts are grown and harvested for the oil, some exceptionally nimble goats climb into the trees to eat the nuts. I use argan oil of course, but so often I am using and trying new oils and so even exceptional oils like Argan get pushed to the...
by Susan M Parker | Jun 5, 2018 | Lipid Oils, Skincare
When I’m looking for the best carrier oils for summer skincare formulas I look for two qualities. First, I want an carrier oil that feels light on the skin so it will soak in despite heat and humidity that accompanies summer. And second, I look for an carrier oil that...
by Susan M Parker | Dec 29, 2017 | Lipid Oils, Skincare
Why Moringa oil of course. Or Olive, or perhaps Argan imported from Morocco. With so many fabulous oils to choose from these days deciding on which ones to use is a challenge in itself. Your skin loves oil, it really does and for the most part the cells of the body...
by Susan M Parker | Nov 8, 2017 | Lipid Oils, Skincare
Today I want to share three of my favorite cold weather transition oils for skin care. Jojoba, meadowfoam seed oil and Abyssinian oil. Sounds exotic doesn’t it! But what they all have in common are very-long chain fatty acids. Any why you might ask is this important?...
