Essential Oil Profile: Atlas Cedarwood
Thursday, May 4th, 2023 | Article by: Liza Docken Atlas Cedarwood organic essential oil comes from large trees, towering over 1,000ft, that are native to Morocco and Algeria. Unlike other coniferous oils that are sourced from the needles of the tree, like Douglas Fir or Scotch Pine, Atlas Cedarwood is steam distilled from the wood […]
Virgin Plant Oil Profile: Black Cumin
Thursday, April 27th, 2023 | Article by: Liza Docken Also known as black seed, Nigella sativa’s well-loved oil is most commonly known for its internal usage. When used topically, however, it offers a treasure trove of skincare and haircare benefits. Cold pressed from the first pressing of Nigella sativa seeds, our Black Cumin Virgin Plant […]
Essential Oil Profile: Vetiver
Thursday, April 20th, 2023 | Article by: Liza Docken Grounding properties for mind and body, skincare benefits, prevention of soil corrosion, fighting water pollution … Vetiver is a wonder plant that is truly an ally for our health and that of the planet. Pranarōm’s organic Vetiver essential oil (Vetiveria zizanoides) has an earthy aroma and […]
5 Tips for Productivity
Thursday, April 6th, 2023 | Article by: Mathilde Hardy Staying productive when you’re feeling unmotivated. We all hit that point in our day or week where we feel unmotivated, whether that’s work, home, school, etc. Sometimes it just gets hard and even the simplest of tasks feel tedious. Everyone reaches that point, but it’s how […]
The Art of Meditation
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 | Article by: Mathilde Hardy We’ve known for a long time that meditation is a great practice for our mental and physical health. Studies show its impact on blood pressure, anxiety, depression, etc. It evokes a better version of ourselves, but getting to that better version takes a lot […]
Dreaming of Warm, Spring Days
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 | Article by: Mathilde Hardy If you’re from the northern part of the Midwest, then you know that winters last an eternity. You’re sick of being hunkered down in your house or cabin and all you want is to walk out of your house in a light jacket. No […]
Essential Oil Profile: Roman Chamomile
Monday, March 20th, 2023 | Article by: Liza Docken What’s in a Name? “Chamomile” comes from the Greek khamaimēlon, which means ‘earth apple’ due to the apple-like scent of chamomile flowers. Related to the daisy, these flowers are often dried for use as herbal medicine, including tea. History: Roman Chamomile has one of the longest recorded […]
Ingredient Profile: Camellia Seed Oil
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 | Article by: Liza Docken Camellia seed virgin plant oil is an integral ingredient in the Pranarōm Organic Skincare line, offering its reparative and protective properties to our Glow Moisture Treatment Oil. This lesser known, nutrient rich virgin plant oil comes from the seeds of the camellia oleifera evergreen shrub. With […]
Healthy Skin with Certified Organic Skincare
Thursday, March 9th, 2023 | Author: Liza Docken Today’s skincare market is flooded with natural products, which can make it hard to decide what’s best for you. We’re all trying to make the cleanest, most responsible choices we can. Pranarōm makes the choice simple with our Organic Plant Beautiful Skincare Line. Certified Organic by EcoCert […]
What are essential oils?
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. Author: Liza Docken Essential oils are volatile oils extracted from plants that contain unique and specific constituents. These constituents speak to their therapeutic and aromatic qualities. But how do we get essential oils from plant to bottle? The most common form of essential oil extraction is through steam distillation. Water is […]