Archive for the ‘Glossary’ Category
Natural Mint Soap
All of our Natural Soaps made by Herbal Songstress is carefully hand made using only the finest ingredients. We use oils for their moisturizing properties. Our vegetable based herbal soap produces a rich, cleansing lather, and aromatic essence. Our natural Mint Soap, is a pleasant choice of combinations when picking up fresh organic herbs from [...]
Chamomile
Chamomile (Matricaria recuitota), also called German Chamomile is a traditional remedy for anxiety, stress, insomnia, headaches, and indigestion. It acts as a nerve tonic and is a useful treatment for menstrual cramps. Chamomile is an excellent skin soother that fights inflammation. When used externally or internally, it helps to reduce skin inflammation associated with eczema, [...]
Oatmeal & Honey
Herbal Songstress offers natural organic products for children. Hair and skin care formulas were created specifically for children providing the essential nutrients that are found in nature. And speaking of nature, one of nature’s most unique creatures, is the chameleon. Just like the chameleon, our products are very unique and diverse and suited for people [...]
Apricot
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) Apricot is a member of the rose family and is native to east Asia. The vitamin rich oil is known for its high vitamin E, vitamin A, and essential fatty acid content. Potassium and other minerals, such as calcium and iron, are also contained in apricots. The traced minerals copper, manganese, and zinc [...]
Palmarosa
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) Palmarosa is a natural recommendation for acne, scars, and wrinkles. When added to hair care products, helps to sooth scalp, stimulate hair growth, and prevent hair breakage. var addthis_config = {“data_track_clickback”:};
Avocodo
Avocodo (Persea Americana) Avocado oil is nourishing for the skin and hair. Its properties and texture makes it especially suitable for use in hair and skin care. It is also helps heal sun damage and scars. It is the sterolins (also called plant steroids) in the oil that helps to soften the skin and imparts [...]
Macadamia nut
Macadamia nut Extracted primarily from Hawaiian and Australian macadamia nuts, this oil boasts a higher percentage of monounsaturated fat than even olive oil. The nut’s oil is nutritious — a great source of calcium, B complex, phosphorus and iron. Macadamia nut oil contains the highest amount of palmitoleic acid (an Omega 7 fatty acid) of [...]
Sweet almond
Sweet almond (Prunus amygdulus dulcis) Brief Background: The Almond tree is a native of the warmer parts Africa and Asia. The tree belongs to the same group of plants as the rose, plum, cherry and peach, being a member of the tribe Prunae of the natural order Rosaceae. The genus Amygdalus to which it is [...]
Wheat germ oil
Wheat germ oil (Triticul vulgare) Wheat germ oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E which is known for its antioxidant properties, improves circulation of blood that helps to repair skin cells. It has been used for dermatitis because of its exceptional nourishing qualities. The vitamin E oil present in Wheat Germ Oil [...]
Grapeseed
Grapeseed oil: The nutritional value of grapes was used by the Egyptians 6,000 years ago for its healing properties. Healers have used grape seed to cure skin and eye diseases. Grape leaves were used to stop bleeding, inflammation, and pain because of hemorrhoids. Unripe grapes were used to treat sore throats and dried grapes (raisins) [...]
