Aside from having direct control over the ingredients to suit your preferences and needs, there are additional advantages to making your soap. Of course, buying soap from a nearby grocery store is the most convenient option, but making your soap is also relatively simple once you get the hang of it. Many … Read more
For centuries, sandalwood essential oil has been a popular ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. It’s used to bring a sense of calmness and greater mental clarity. It’s popularly used in perfumes and essential oil treatment blends, as it doesn’t just have a sweet, musky, and woody scent – it … Read more
If you want to make your presence in a room memorable and remarkable, you need a signature scent. And what’s a better way to define your scent footprint than with a DIY cologne formula you manufactured yourself? This way, you can express your creative side with a flavor profile that reflects your … Read more
Most of you may remember your grandmother suggesting to cover your skin with sandalwood paste, to protect it from the hot weather. Well, she wasn’t doing it out of habit, it is actually one of the most used home skincare recipes. Famous for its ethereal and woody scent, sandalwood paste is one … Read more
Sandalwood has a distinct, calming scent that is familiar to most aromatherapists and essential oil users. Native sandalwood types in India and Hawaii were nearly farmed to extinction in the 1800s due to their highly coveted smell. The demand for sandalwood was so high among Hawaii’s selfish rulers that many agricultural laborers … Read more
Sandalwood is a class of woods and a great source of balsamic fragrance. It has a very strong and pleasant scent which makes it ideal for incense. One of its main constituents is santalol, which is responsible for its exquisite aroma and unlike any other, it can last for years. Traditionally, sandalwood … Read more