What is Jojoba Oil? Jojoba oil is popular for its skin and hair care properties. It is extracted from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis, which has a long history in...

Squalane originates from a lipid called Squalene and when hydrogen is added to it—a process known as hydrogenation—it is transformed into Squalane. Squalene is naturally found in both animals and...

Chamomile is a flowering plant in the daisy (Asteraceae) family. Native to Europe and Western Asia, it's now found around the world. Chamomile does smell slightly like an apple, which...

What is Calendula? Calendula is a flowering plant, also known as English Garden Marigold, Fleur de Calendule. Calendula is not to be confused with ornamental marigolds—the type that commonly grow...

Exactly as its name suggests, prickly pear cactus are a type of cactus with sharp, spiny offshoots. It is a plant native to Mexico and is commonly eaten and used...