Tag Archives: imprt

Healing Water

I’m amazed at the stuff people rub on their skin. A quick glance at the list of ingredients makes you reel back in horror, as you wonder: ‘Why? How can you stand those things on your body?’ And, my God, the smell of those creams. We consume these perfumed and flavored creams and lotions daily. Big Pharma makes grand claims about […]

The End of Frankincense

“Concerted conservation and restoration efforts are urgently needed to secure the long-term availability of this iconic product.” – Nature, International Journal of Science.  “…That leaves overtapped trees that are weak and vulnerable to pests and early death before a new generation can replace them. Despite adult trees producing plenty of seeds, researchers seldom found any […]

What is Ambergris?

Find it on the beach and it’s like winning the lottery. Ambergris is one of the most expensive perfumery ingredients and a key component in many landmark perfumes. Despite this, many are clueless about its bizarre origin… Join Ensar Oud and Sheikh Ehab as they share the story of one of nature’s stranger gifts, where […]