Articles by Susan Katchur
Babassu Oil - Homemade Skin Care -
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Susan Katchur
What is Babassu oil and where does it come from? Babassu oil is pressed from the seeds of the Babassu palm tree nuts in the Amazon regions of South America. When these nuts ripen, they fall to the ground. Kernels inside the nuts are gathered...
Science Definitions - How to Make Soap -
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Susan Katchur
Before you begin making homemade soap you may want to learn some science definitions. Why is it important? There is a science behind making soap. Some chemicals can be very potent and caution should be heeded. Homemade soap goes through a process of soap formation...
Benefits of Cinnamon and Cinnamon Oil -
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Susan Katchur
The benefits of cinnamon and cinnamon oil are numerous. Cinnamon is found in commercial and homemade skin care products such as soaps and topical treatments. It is found in medicines, foods, perfumes, room fresheners, mouth fresheners, pest repellents and more. This natural substance has a...
Kukui Oil - Making Homemade Soap -
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Susan Katchur
First, here is a little history about natural kukui oil. Kukui oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the aleurites moluccana or kukui tree, the official state tree of Hawaii. The kukui tree came to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers. This natural oil was...
Kukui Nut Oil - Homemade Skin Care -
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Susan Katchur
What is kukui nut oil and where did it come from? Kukui nut oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the aleurites moluccana or kukui tree, the official state tree of Hawaii. The kukui tree came to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers. This natural...
Walnut Oil - How to Make Soap -
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Susan Katchur
Walnut oil is mostly produced in the Perigord and Burgundy regions of France. It is, also, produced in Australia, New Zealand and in California, USA. Unrefined walnut oil is made from nuts that are dried and cold pressed. Good quality walnut oil is topaz in...
Grape Seed Oil - How to Make Soap -
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Susan Katchur
Grape seed oil is pressed from the seeds of the Vitis vinifera grapes, in Italy. It is light colored, mostly odorless with a hint of nuttiness flavoring. This natural oil contains a variety of healthful qualities. It contains powerful antioxidants benefits and benefits of vitamin...
Rose Hip Oil - How to Make Soap -
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Susan Katchur
Rose hip oil is extracted from the seeds of a rose bush, grown wild in the southern Andes. It contains the benefits of vitamin E, A (retinol) and C. It is high in omega 3 and omega 6 linoleic acids. It has antioxidants benefits and...
Tamanu Oil - How to Make Soap -
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Susan Katchur
Tamanu oil comes from the tree, calophyllum inophyllum, found in the islands of the South Pacific. This tree grows up to 25 or even 30 meters in height, with long, spreading limbs. Its branches are covered with shiny, dark green oval shaped leaves, and has...
Black Seed Oil - How to Make Soap -
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Susan Katchur
Black Seed Oil comes from the flowering plant, Nigella Sativa, found in southwest Asia. This plant grows about twelve inches tall, has thread like leaves with delicate, pale, blue and white flowers. The large fruit of this plant contains follicles, each containing numerous seeds. These...
Green Tea Benefits – Homemade Skin Care and More! -
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Susan Katchur
Discover the many green tea benefits! Green tea comes from the leaves of the Camelia sinensis evergreen, type of, shrub. This shrub is grown in many countries around the world, like India, Australia, and Indonesia, but the majority of it is grown in China. Freshly...
Benefits of Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Oil) – Tea Tree Oil Uses -
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Susan Katchur
Discover the many benefits and uses of tea tree oil! What is tea tree oil? It is a, pale, light yellow to nearly clear colored, natural, essential oil that has been squeezed out of steamed leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia. Tea trees are a large...
Fainting Goats – Farm Fun Pets -
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Susan Katchur
Farm owners are often asked, "Are you kidding?" "Do Fainting goats really exist?" No kidding, fainting goats are real! These goats are called by a variety of names: stiff-legged goats, scare goats, nervous goats and Myotonic goats. To understand their name, you should know their...
Nigerian Dwarf Goats - A Pet Goat To Love -
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Susan Katchur
Have you ever considered owning a pet goat? Nigerian Dwarf Goats are of western African origin. They are miniature dairy goats standing less than two feet tall. They have calm, even-tempered, sweet, gentle and playful personalities. They are easily trainable and can even walk on...
Country Jam Fun Festival – Goats, Music And More -
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Susan Katchur
Discover a country jam fun festival, called "Goats, Music and More", with lots of activities and entertainment! What is the "Goats, Music and More Festival?" The Southeast Tourism Society has selected this festival as one of the top twenty events in the entire southeast region...
Skin Care and Dairy Goats -
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Susan Katchur
You may wonder how, in the world, dairy goats can help you manage skin care issues. It's true that dairy goats, such as the Alpine and the Saanen, provide milk used in bath and body products that are healthful for your skin. How are they...
