WTF is… Butterfly Pea Flower?!

It may have a naughty name and appearance, but the butterfly pea flower is all sweetness when it comes to your skin!

The Alchemy of Lapis Lazuli

You'll have to forgive me while I geek out and present you with a full dissertation on lapis lazuli. I'm not sorry.

The Alchemy of Amber

(Author's Note: Do I love stones? Yes. Is this a dissertation-length article fueled by insomnia and coffee? Yes. Is it a fascinating read? Also yes. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! --> Mack) I love "Jurassic Park". Present tense. Roll your eyes if you must, but ever since…

The Her-Story of Nefertiti

Take five seconds to think of all the most interesting women in history with a mystery attached to them. If you know your history, or your famous women, you might think of Emilia Erhart, Mata Hari, Joan of Arc, or any number of incredible women who lived lives that left unanswered questions. Allow us to…

WTF is… Turmeric?!

Back when I was a kid, one of my favorite spices was "too-MER-ick". My mom hit on it early, before it was a common spice at the grocery store. I've been thrilled to watch its meteoric rise to stardom, especially in the world of herbalism. Because WOW-WEEEEEEEEE is turmeric an awesome little rhizome! The beautiful…

The Her-Story of Hatshepsut

Up until recently, not many people had heard of Hatshepsut (Hat-shep-soot), and the name still trips people up. Even with her introduction to the world via National Geographic, people still have a lot of confusion about who and what she is. Was she a queen, a king, or a Pharoah, and what's the difference anyway?…

WTF is… Sunflower?!

Ah, the sunflower! It's a humble plant whose mythology spans that globe!

The History of Cleopatra

Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen who went toe-to-toe with the Roman Empire and almost won.

Science Saturday: Bisabolol

Today we're going to be talking about bisabolol. It's the primary constituent in chamomile essential oils, with a sweet scent, and some serious soothing power!

WTF is… Chamomile?!

Chamomile. It's sweet, it's calming, and it doesn't really get enough credit! While it's most commonly known for being used in tea, this humble little flower packs a bounty of skin benefits, especially for sensitive and easily irritated skin!