Singing Flower Studio Blog
Why Witch Hazel is Kind to Your Skin
You may have noticed that Witch Hazel is used as a base for our Skin Toners, and for our little roll on No Itch. So you may wonder, “What is Witch Hazel, and how does it work?” Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) blooms late in the fall, sometimes as late as November....
Earth Day
I’ve been thinking a lot about our earth. We seem to be stalled when it comes to making changes that will protect ourselves and our animals and trees. A few years ago I planted a small prairie plot in northern Wisconsin. It was quite small. I say that because I hand...
What is Evergreen?
Evergreen simply refers to any plant that is deciduous and doesn’t lose its leaves in the winter. For this reason the palm trees in Florida are “evergreen.” But in common language it has come to refer to trees in forests in the north that do not lose their leaves in...
What is the Benzoin Resinoid that we use in our Sweet Seduction Lotion?
Recently we used Benzoin resinoid as a base for the fragrance in our Sweet Seduction Lotion that we produced in a small batch for our February Lotion of the month. So, what is Benzoin resinoid and where does it originate?Natural benzoin is the sap of one of two trees...
All About Blood Orange
Our Lotion this month is Blood Orange Lotion. A lotion of the month is new for us, so we are happy to start by introducing our customers to Blood Orange. So what makes a blood orange different from an ordinary orange? A blood orange (Citrus x sinensis) is very similar...
Ten Tips for a Happy and Healthy New Year
1 Don’t punish yourself trying to correct everything that isn’t perfect. The new year is full of diets and pledges, which are mostly the results of previous issues. Save those things for the summer, when the sun, and our spirits, are full.2 Keep up some kind of...
Amyris, sometimes called West Indian Sandalwood
Amyris balsamifera is an essential oil that I first started using as a fixative in many of my products. A fixative helps keep other essential oils from evaporating. It helps to maintain the fragrance of the essential oils over time. Amyris was originally grown in...
Avoid These Chemicals in Cosmetics and Skincare Products
Manufacturers and big box stores usually want their products to last a long time in warehouses and in the store. This requires strong preservatives to fight bacteria, fungus and yeast. Shipping containers and warehouses may not have temperature control, subjecting...
Patchouli to Heal Damaged Skin
Patchouli, Pogostemon cablin, was introduced to Europeans when cashmere and silk shipped from India was packaged with patchouli laden wrappings to prevent insect damage. It has since been recognized as an essential oil that helps stimulate regeneration of new skin...
How to Use Essentials Oils
Aromatic oils in glass bottles, aromatic salts, marble mortar and dry lavender. Concept natural ogranic skincare cosmetic. We hear a lot about essential oils. What are they? And how do we use essential oils? How Are Essential Oils Created? Essential oils are usually...
What is an Essential Oil?
Recently there’s been a lot of talk about essential oils. Have you been wondering whether it is just hype or whether you are missing out on something important? Both are true. “Essential Oil” is a term used to describe the oil created by a particular plant. Each one...
What Essential Oils Deter Mosquitoes?
As it warmed up here in northern Wisconsin the mosquito population exploded! I was happy to see the dragonflies had also hatched out and were feasting. But there are a lot more mosquitoes than there are dragonflies and birds. What about us? One of the major reasons...
