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Essential oils are essence of an organic plant. Lavender oil, neroli, carrot seed, rose and tea tree are the only essential oils that can be put directly on the skin. They are often very costly!

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Avocado Oil *
Avocado oil is a delicious food substance with properties very similar to extra virgin olive oil. It is wonderful in marinades or as a salad dressing; but it has other uses, too. As a carrier oil for cosmetics, avocado Oil has outstanding regenerative properties and restructuring powers to keep skin moisturized and soft. [More]

Basil Oil *
May cause irritation to sensitive skin. Use well diluted. Not to be used during pregnancy. [More]

Bergamot Oil *
Contra-indications: Bergamot is a photosensitizer (increases the skins reaction to sunlight making it more likely to burn) so it should not be used when exposed to sunlight or tanning beds. Bergamot has antispasmodic properties and therefore should be avoided during pregnancy. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Shop ahead for Mother’s Day *
Anne Garber advises you to Shop Ahead for Mother's Day [More]

Lavender Oil *
Lavender oil is also known as the "First Aid Kit in a Bottle." Helpful in many ways for body and mind. Is used in hundreds of applications. Helps heal wounds, cuts, burns, relieves headaches. Acts as a local anaesthetic to relieve pain, sunburn, asthma, throat infections to name but a few. [More]

Oil of Oregano *
The word "Oregano" comes from the Greek, and means "mountain of joy." Oil of oregano is one of nature's best natural antiseptics. It was used to sterilize pre-operative instruments until 1950. [More]

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Garber Gastronomic: Your nose in the kitchen; a common scents guide to Mother's Day *
Anne Garber offers some guidance in choosing scents for the "first woman" in your life...your mother! [More]