Myrrh is well known for being one of the gifts brought to Bethlehem on the eve of the birth of Jesus, according to Matthew 2:1-12, along with Frankincense and gold. Myrrh is extracted from the Commiphora Myrrha tree native to the Arabian Peninsula and Africa. More precisely, it is the resin made from the dried sap of the Commiphora Myrrha. … Read More
Tonka – The Fragrance You’ve Been Craving
The Dipteryx odorata is a tree native to Central and South America that produces the tonka bean. This tree grows between 65 and 100 feet tall and produces fruit with a hard outer shell that contains the tonka beans at the core. These trees are thought to be able to live over 1,000 years! Each fruit from the Dipteryx odorata … Read More
Butter Me Up – The Benefits of Plant Butters for Your Skin
Contrary to popular belief, butter is good for your skin! We, of course, aren’t talking about the ingredient southern grandmas have been smothering food in for years. We are talking about plant butters such as shea butter, cacao seed butter, and mango seed butter, all three of which can be found in one of the latest Potency products, the Higher … Read More