Face and body care
Saffron in another setting: the cream
Saffron appears in both our pantry and our skincare collection. A cream has its own ingredients and directions; the uses of the spice do…
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The Marrakech pantry
Cooking with saffron: match the method to the form
Threads and powder need different handling; the confirmed 2 g pack is a size, not a recipe dose.
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Argan oils
Verbena in an argan skincare oil
Verbena may be familiar from a garden or a cup of tea. In this bottle it accompanies an argan skincare oil, with its own…
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Face and body care
Snail mucin: looking at the whole cream
An ingredient name may catch your eye on a jar. Before choosing the cream, look at its full formula, directions and intended use.
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Argan oils
Musk, from a scent name to an ingredient list
A fragrance name can appeal immediately without telling you where the material comes from. With musk, curiosity is worth following through to the ingredient…
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Face and body care
Black seed: choosing the oil form
Nigella is available as an oil and in a separate seeds-and-crystals preparation. Here we look at the oil and the information to check before…
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Argan oils
The Lavender set: three products, each with its place
One 100 ml glass bottle, one soap and one essential oil: the Lavender set contains three separate products. Buying them together does not mean…
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Face and body care
Nigella seeds and crystals: start with the pack
A name brought home from a trip can leave a question unanswered. For the seed-and-crystal preparation, begin with the wording on the pack and…
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Argan oils
Grapefruit or lemon: remembering your choice
You may remember citrus without remembering which one. Keeping the oil’s full name makes the next purchase easier, especially when the bottles look alike.
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Face and body care
Rhassoul with argan: preparing your care ritual
Have water ready for rinsing, check which preparation you have and follow its directions. A practical way to approach rhassoul with argan without adding…
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Argan oils
Choosing argan oil: pure, extract blend or roasted food oil
Three preparations share a botanical name but answer different needs.
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Face and body care
Hair oil: where it fits in your routine
Before washing, afterwards or on the hair lengths: a hair oil’s instructions tell you where it belongs in your routine. Check them before choosing…
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