The Downfall of Grape Seed Oil: When I first began making scrubs, like most, I started out using coconut oil.  It has a long shelf life and it was all the rage. However, I wanted to expand my oils, so I made up a batch of sugar scrub using a combination of Grape Seed and Coconut oils. I sold two of the jars before having the opportunity to use it. ( Defiantly My Bad)  I was so unhappy with it when I did use it, I recalled it. I did some deeper research on and decided that   Grape Seed  Oil was not all that it has been cracked up to be.  All though I could greatly reduce my cost by using it, if I don't like it, then I am not going to put it out there for someone else to use.  I felt the oil was too dry and didn't leave the skin feeling soft or impart the beautiful glow that I am used to. Grape Seeds are promoted as having a high level of a Polyphenol called proanthocyanidin which has a high level of anti oxidant properties. The drawback howe...

Here in the Beautiful Botanical's kitchen I strive to source and use the best natural ingredients for all of my products. The following ingredients are for the entire line of Beautiful Botanical Bath and Body Products. This list may not be complete as I add ingredients seasonally,or when I find an excellent source and a great price.  If you have questions about the ingredients, I will answer them. Leave a comment or send me a private message via my Facebook page Distilled Water Pure Cane Sugar, Non GMO Turbindo Sugar, Non GMO Carrier Oils Comedogenic values rage from 0-5 0 - Will Not Clog Pores 1 - Low 2 - Moderately Low 3 - Moderate 4 - Fairly High 5 - High Unrefined Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil: Shelf Life of 2 - 4 years Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera Origin: Phillipines Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Centrifuged / Organic / Virgin Color: Thick white, not oil consistency, but creamy - except in warm weather it will go com...