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Ingredient spotlight: Neroli essential oil

Ingredient spotlight: Neroli essential oil

Citrus aurantium, commonly known as bitter orange or Seville orange, is a type of citrus tree native to Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated for its fruits, which are used in various culinary and medicinal applications. The peel of the fruit is commonly used in making marmalade and as a flavoring agent in liqueurs such as Triple Sec and Cointreau.

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Ingredient spotlight: Sweet almond oil

Ingredient spotlight: Sweet almond oil

Sweet almond oil is a natural oil derived from the kernels of sweet almonds (Prunus dulcis), which are edible nuts that come from the almond tree. This oil has been used for centuries for various purposes, including culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic applications. In skincare products, sweet almond oil is prized for its potential benefits for the skin due to its composition of essential fatty acids, vitamins, and other nutrients.

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Ingredient spotlight: Honey

Ingredient spotlight: Honey

Honey is a natural sweet substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. Bees collect the nectar and process it through a series of enzymatic reactions, depositing it into honeycombs within their hives. The water content of the nectar is then reduced through evaporation by the bees flapping their wings, resulting in the thick, sticky liquid we know as honey. Honey is composed primarily of sugars, mainly fructose and glucose, along with small amounts of other carbohydrates, enzymes, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. The exact composition of honey can vary depending on the floral source of the nectar and the region where it is produced, giving rise to different flavors, colors, and textures.

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