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Amber: what a scent name tells you
A scent name can connect a whole family of products. Understanding the amber bottle means going a little further than that association.
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Sandalwood: a closer look at this preparation
Sandalwood appears in both an argan oil and a separate preparation. Read this bottle’s ingredients and directions before deciding how to use it.
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Eucalyptus: read the directions before use
The name eucalyptus tells you neither how much to use nor how to use the product. Ask the relevant questions before opening it, based…
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Orange blossom: water and extract are not substitutes
Two bottles can share a flower without being equivalent. Understanding water and extract helps avoid substituting one for the other in a care step…
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Lavender: essential oil is not argan oil
The same word on two bottles does not create the same application step. With lavender, that distinction helps you choose without borrowing one product’s…
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Jasmine in two bottles
Jasmine argan oil and the botanical bottle share a floral name. Comparing them starts with what determines use: their preparations and directions.
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Patchouli: what to ask before choosing a bottle
If patchouli appeals to you, decide which preparation you are looking for and how you hope to use it. Those details help you ask…
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When an old link leads to lemon
A web address can outlast a change of name. To identify the product, follow its current name and the wording on the bottle.
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Vanilla: why ask how it is made?
The label on our vanilla bottle lists vanilla extract, ethanol and water. It tells you the ingredients, but does not explain how the extract…
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