The skin has 2 basic layers, dermis and epidermis. The epidermis is the external structure and is made of layers of dead or dying cells separated by layers of lipids. The lipids protect and retain the moisture held in the deeper layer of the skin. These lipids account for 14% of the total weight of … Continued
Essential oils are the essence running through the veins of plants to maintain their life force. Alchemists regard them as the quintessence, soul and spirit of the plant. They are a plants nutrients, and defence mechanisms, keeping them strong, alluring and in some cases flavourful. They are extracted from the flower, bark, leaves, grasses, berries, roots and … Continued