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: Grape seed oil
What is Grape seed oil? Grape seed oil is a type of cooking oil that is extracted from the seeds of grapes, usually...
Ingredient spotlight: Castor oil
What is Castor oil? Castor oil is a vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the castor plant, Ricinus communis. It is...
Ingredient spotlight: Sodium salicyate
What is Sodium salicyate? Sodium salicylate is a salt that is formed by reacting salicylic acid with sodium hydroxide...
Ingredient spotlight: Sodium benzoate
What is Sodium benzoate? Sodium benzoate is a widely used food preservative that is commonly found in a variety of...
Ingredient spotlight: Chamomile essential oil
What is Chamomile? Chamomile, scientifically known as Anthemis nobilis or Chamaemelum nobile, is a flowering plant...
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.
Ingredient spotlight: Lavender essential oil
Oh Lavender - how i love thee gentle fragrant embrace.. Seriously, what is lavender essential oiil all about? Lavender...
Ingredient spotlight: Beeswax (Cera Alba)
What is beeswax? Cera alba, also known as "beeswax," is a natural substance produced by honeybees. It is a type of wax...
Ingredient spotlight: Neem seed oil
What is Neem? Azadirachta indica, commonly known as Neem, is a tree native to the Indian subcontinent and has been...
Ingredient spotlight: Aqua
So, the skincare product label names 'Aqua' as an ingredient - but what is it really? The term "aqua" on skincare...
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.