Author Archives: Melissa

The Art and Science of Essential Oil Distillation and Herbal Preparations

Essential oils are the distilled aromatic molecules of plants. There are several different methods of [...]

(Recipe) Sauteed Mushrooms

These sautéed mushrooms are a delicious, easy side dish! For the most complex flavor and [...]

Innersense: Organic Beauty & Hair Care

Detangling made Easy: The CurlyEllie Way!

We all have the same nightmare: detangling curly hair. It can be frustrating and time [...]

Gentle Shampoo by CurlyEllie

Gentle Shampoo by CurlyEllie is specially formulated to cleanse the hair without stripping it of [...]

Leah’s Story: How Healing my Acne Changed my life

How the process of healing her cystic acne transformed founder Leah’s relationship with her skin [...]

(Recipe) Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

How to make Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce – a healthy vegan version with [...]

Leah’s Complexion-Clearing Skincare Ritual

After developing severe cystic acne at 25, I set off on a journey that would [...]

Washing days with Curly Hair

Time is a finite commodity. We all know that. And so, we tend to focus [...]

Humectants – The Good, The Bad and The Curly

In its simplest definition, Humectants are a group of ingredients that are used in many [...]