Facial skin is the first to get our attention, our self-perception; healthy and smooth skin gives us a sense of confidence in its appearance. Pigmentation wrinkles, redness, and irritations leave us with a feeling of discomfort. That’s why the makeup industry, starting with foundation that seeks to blur and smooth, and a plethora of colors, […]
We humans have received a tremendous gift from the day we were born: five senses with which we encounter the environment, enjoy the world, and seek meaning. All these senses are the powerful tools given to a person in the world to act, change the world, and increase goodness here. If sight is to see […]
Cinnamon is an exquisite essential oil. It is sharp, strong, warming, effervescent, and arousing to both body and soul. It can be used instead of an oil burner as it heats naturally. כמו קליפת העץ המתחדשת, כך גם האנרגיה של הקינמון המופק מהקליפה, היא אנרגיה של חום והתחדשות. בהקבלה, נקבל פתיחות מהאדם הודות לקילוף השכבות […]
Nutmeg, KIlufa in Hebrew, is the nutmeg tree, which grows in tropical climates and the seed’s aromatic peel yields a valuable spice with medicinal properties. A superb essential oil is made by distilling the peel. The plant was identified as the source for the Biblical incense by Rabbi Saadia Gaon, who used its ancient name […]
Ginger , (Kshut in Hebrew ) Costus Speciousus is a plant which grows in the Himalayan mountains. The rhizome of the plant was used to manufacture perfume and healing substances, starting from antiquity, and is still an outstanding plant, with health properties and a phenomenal taste. Ginger upgrades any dish and gives extra taste, aroma, […]
Saffron is a spice derived from the stamens of the Crocus flower. It is well known for its astonishing medical properties and for its high price. הוא אחד התבלינים המדהימים ביותר בעולם בגלל תכונותיו הבריאותיות. The stamens of the Crocus provide a wide range of vitamins and antioxidants, including Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and […]
Lavender The Lavender species used for incense in the Temple is called Shibbolet Nerd in Hebrew, the Hebrew word for a grin of wheat, because of its resemblance to wheat. There are many species of Lavender and the most common are the English, French and Bulgarian species. Lavender has incredible soothing properties. It is considered […]
Neroli, In Hebrew, Ketzia, is a present from the citrus tree, the Bitter Orange. The tree flowers twice a year. The qualitative and expensive essential oil, which is distilled from the flowers of the Bitter Orange, has a calming effect on the skin and the soul. The Neroli is nature’s artist. It has a unique […]
Myrrh (Mor in Hebrew) Moschus moshchiferus is one of the biblical incense ingredients. According to one opinion it is one and the same as the pure musk – the pearl of perfume worldwide. The sweet aroma of Musk, enchanting and beloved throughout thousands of years of history, is considered the rarest and most expensive of […]
Frankincense (levona in Hebrew) is made from the Boswellia Sacra tree. It grows in East Africa and India. Frankincense oil is made from the sap which is extracted by slitting the trunk of the tree, allowing a milk-like substance to flow down the bark. The liquid hardens and becomes crystalized into resin. The resin is […]
