IS THAT WEED?... Lol . No it is not. We will start off by saying too much of anything is never good, including "good" things. We do not at all endorse the illegal use of anything, neither do we support wrongful use. That said, lets talk Cannabis Savita. Better known as Marijuana OR Hemp. That's right, though they are two varieties, they come from the same plant species. The Sativa plant tends to thrive in warmer weather, with most strains originating in countries located nea

Random Fun Fact Argan oil production has some unusual helpers... goats! In Morocco, you'll find goats literally climbing up Argan trees (yes, climbing trees like they're auditioning for a circus act) to munch on the fruit. Traditionally, locals would collect the nuts from the goats' droppings after they'd digested the fruit flesh, making it easier to access the kernels. Don't worry though; modern argan oil production uses a much more... dignified process. But the tree-climbin

Fractionated coconut oil? You might be thinking, "Wait, isn't that just regular coconut oil?" Not quite! This is one ingredient that deserves its own spotlight, and once you understand what makes it special, you'll see why we're passionate about it. Fractionated coconut oil is derived from regular coconut oil, but it goes through a process called fractionation. This means the long-chain fatty acids are separated out, leaving only the medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). The res

My Hair Routine: The Inside Scoop Dear beloved reader, thank you for taking a moment to read the Botanical Kitchen Blog. Grab your favourite drink and settle in, because today we’re serving you something special: the inside scoop from the brain (and the head of hair) behind the brand. A Little About Me For those curious about how the founder relates to you, I’m Courtnae, a 30-year-old originally from Zimbabwe. Like many from southern Africa, I have an incredibly diverse ances

Almond or oil- prunus dulcis, to give it its fancy botanical name, is cold‑pressed from sweet almonds, this silky oil is a hero in both...

Castor Oil and Black Castor Oil. What is the difference? Pure castor oil is usually made by using the cold press method. It has been...

Shea Butter, Scientifically Vitellaria Paradoxa, formerly Butyrospermum parkii, is an edible extract from the Shea tree that is more...

Natural, Organic, Botanical. That's a famous Ahuva saying. A slogan if you like. But what exactly do these terms mean? You know, that is...

Tamanu oil? You may have never heard of this one but it is one of the foundational ingredients in many of our products. We chose this oil...

Who likes chocolate? I do!!!! What about on your skin....? Cocoa butter, scientifically known as Theobroma cacao seed butter, is the fat...

Aloe Vera is one of the objects of my affection. I mean this succulent plant is filled with so much goodness and love; the gift that...

Random Fun Fact Some genuinely believe this seed can cure anything but death. Black Seed oil or Black Cumin seed oil , scientifically...

Whats the difference? When researching and selecting the ingredients for our products, we got stuck on this question. From our findings,...

Although often referred to simply as Rosemary Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis), this oil is not a carrier oil. It is an essential oil meaning...

Neem oil, scientifically known as Azadirachta indica, is one of the more "undercover" ingredients in some of our products. Neem oil has...

Oenothera biennis. Sounds fancy doesn't it? Can you even pronounce it? Be honest... LOL! We can't so don't worry. That mumbo jumbu word...

Random Fun Fact The miracle tree helps with weight loss as it converts food into energy, as opposed to storing it as fat. Moringa...

This beauty product has blown threw the roof over the past few years and can be spotted in many high end stores. The oil comes from a...

Well hello again and welcome to the year 2021. It is Monday & the Christmas Holidays are probably over for you now so here's a Happy New...

Isn't this a question we so commonly hear, or maybe we are the ones asking it. Now, when it comes to food; I LOVE it. The thing is, I...