Today we're talking all things aromatherapy... it's history, and why aromatherapy is so great for your body, mind, & soul.  Check out today's shownotes for a list of plants & essential oils recommended for a variety of conditions.

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Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/how-aromatherapy-helps-your-mind-body-spirit

Have you ever wondered why rose water and rose hydrosol are different?  We're talking about essential oils, absolutes, floral waters, and floral hydrosols (hydrolats) today using rose as the example.  You'll learn how they're different, and which ones better for your skin and your hair.

Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/which-is-better-for-your-skin-rose-water-or-rose-hydrosol

Which is more eco-friendly?  Oat milk or almond milk?  Grass fed beef or feed lot beef?  Is eating locally and in season really that effective at reducing your carbon footprint?  We're talking about each of these on today's episode of The Alchemy of Things.

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You've likely heard that phthalates are bad for your health, and in this episode, we're talking about why they're a health concern and how you can reduce your exposure to phthalates in your daily life.

In today's episode we're talking about why vitamin C is so great for your skin (hint: it's a multifunctional ingredient providing antioxidant protection, enabling collagen synthesis, and even helping to brighten your skin).  There are some formulation challenges around Vitamin C, so we'll talk about why you'll often find vitamin C derivatives in skincare products rather than ascorbic acid (the technical name for vitamin C).

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Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/vitamin-c-skincare

We're talking about reactive oxygen species and antioxidants (including one you may not be familiar with) in today's episode.  You'll learn why using antioxidants in your skincare is so important (in addition to including plenty of antioxidants in your diet).

Find the shownotes here: https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/what-are-antioxidants-and-why-does-your-body-need-them

In today's episode we're taking a look at what your skin needs and how to meet those needs with your skincare in just 3 steps. Get ready to declutter your counter with a simpler routine.

Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/episdode-2-simplifying-your-skincare-routine

In this inaugural episode, we're talking about the layers of the epidermis, the Hayflick Limit, and cellular senescence. These concepts tie into skincare and set a solid foundation for future episodes.  We'll explore these together, so dive in with me.

Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/episode-1-how-cellular-turnover-depends-on-skins-structure-function