Monthly Archives: August 2010

EO Products Bath Salts Collection

During the last few days of Love Life with EO we’ve talked about many types of salts.  We’ve learned that Himalayan Pink Salt, an exotic fossilized marine salt formed more than 250 million years ago contains 84 rich elements and … Continue reading

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California Sea Salt – A true Ocean Gift

Evaporated from the waters of the Pacific Ocean, there are numerous benefits to sea salt including beautifying the skin and treating aches and pains. Sea salt differs from table salt dramatically. Table salt is salt that has been chemically changed … Continue reading

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The wonder of Magnesium in bath salt

Epsom Salts are a pure mineral compound (magnesium sulfate) in crystal form. The crystals are formed from evaporated brine pools in the earths crust. Epsom salt is a combination of magnesium and sulfates. There are many benefits of Epsom salt baths. … Continue reading

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Himalayan Sea Salt to the Rescue

Known in the Himalayas as “white gold,” Himalayan Crystal Salt contains the same 84 natural minerals and elements found in the human body. This crystal form of salt has also been around for over 250 million years under intense tectonic … Continue reading

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How Bath Salts Work

Bath salts open the pores to purify the skin, cleansing away dirt, sweat, and toxins. They aid in the healing of dry skin, making skin softer and more supple. Salts can help improve common irritations such as insect bites, minor … Continue reading

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The Ah of Bath

The bath, when we think of it, we think ahhh, wouldn’t it be nice to take one.  Or it’s the thing that children run screaming from, until we actually get them in one, and then we can’t get them out.  … Continue reading

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What are the requirements to be Organic and how is it regulated?

Lord Northbourne (1896-1982), born Walter Ernest Christopher James, was the 4th Baron Northbourne of Kent, England. He was an agriculturist, educator, translator, and writer on both agriculture and comparative religion. He was educated at Oxford and was for many years … Continue reading

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What is Organic?

The Organic Foods Production Act and the National Organic Program (NOP) are intended to assure consumers that the organic foods they purchase are produced, processed, and certified to consistent national organic standards. The labeling requirements of the new program apply … Continue reading

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The Rose as Medicine

When we conjure up an imagine of the rose, we don’t usually think of medicine, we think of the scent and how it makes us feel.  Before medicine became modern, the rose, or better yet rose oil was used for … Continue reading

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History of the Rose Oil Production

Rose otto is the beautifully fragrant essential oil extracted from the species Rosa damascena, and it holds a special place in the hearts of all who love aromatherapy and natural perfumery. Rose otto or rose absolute, is the essential oil … Continue reading

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