Annual archive

Earth Day In Action

April 22, 2011

Once a year, Earth Day inspires us to recommit ourselves to the health
and welfare of our planet. Events and rallies are scheduled around the
globe and millions of people turn out to speak in a shared voice of
environmental interest and concern. With so much activity happening
the world over, it can be little overwhelming to consider how you
yourself can join in to make that earth-friendly difference to the
community where you live.

4 Steps To Holistic Beauty

April 5, 2011

The healthy and beautiful outward appearance we all want—whether it’s
a fresh, glowing complexion, or silky, soft hair—is ultimately determined by
the inward care we devote to our minds and to our bodies. This is the
holistic approach to beauty.

CONTEST: Share & Win!

April 1, 2011

The choice between traditional beauty products and their
natural alternatives is not simply a matter of preference. Going
natural can lead to any number of beneficial results, from
healthier skin to a healthier home and community. It’s a ripple
effect that impacts all of us, as any who has already made the
switch can tell you.

What’s your story? How has switching to natural products
changed your life? Which Desert Essence product has had
the most positive impact on your health and wellbeing?

Indispensable Oils

March 22, 2011

To indigenous cultures around the world, beautiful, healthy skin is
nothing new under the sun. The Berbers of North Africa, Native
Americans of the Sonora Desert, and Australian Aborigines have
each known for centuries that the plants most common to their arid
environments actually offer them a treasure trove of skin care uses and
benefits. This especially includes plant oils, derived from either leaves
or extracted from nuts, and long coveted for nurturing and healing
properties that help support a healthier life in an otherwise difficult

Nature’s Unlikely Superheroes

February 21, 2011

There are plants celebrated the world over for the sheer number of benefits
they have to offer. Bamboo, for example, is used for everything from building
houses to working up appetites in Asian cuisine. The great American
botanist George Washington Carver developed hundreds of uses—
culinary, cosmetic, and industrial—from the simple peanut. But particularly
impressive are the plants that thrive in the world’s most arid climates, such
as jojoba and aloe vera. Even as these drab-looking succulents eke out a

Eco-Friendly Made Easy

February 14, 2011

We at Desert Essence believe that everyone can make a difference.
We know that everyone making small changes can lead to even
bigger changes that benefit our planet and all living beings on it.
We would like to share with you some of our favorite and simplest
ways to help the environment. And we look forward to you sharing
yours with us.

“We heat our home with wood, not just oil. And of course, I turn off
the lights whenever I go into another room or part of house”
Jessica, Marketing Coordinator

Winter-Proof Your Soul

February 8, 2011

We at Desert Essence are proud to welcome you to The Blooming
Sage, our new blog committed to bringing you the latest in natural
beauty and living well. Especially for those living in snowy climates,
during these winter months, we could all use a little advice on how
to keep our spirits high when the temperature is low, or how to keep
our bodies in tune when all we hear outside are blizzard winds.
Winter can be a challenge for a number of reasons, physically
and mentally.