The Starwest Blog

Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub with a centuries-long history of holistic medical usage in the Indian Ayurveda tradition. Today, organic ashwagandha is enjoying newfound popularity in the west, and for good reason.This ancient herb may have a posit...

There’s nothing better than settling down in your favorite cozy chair with a good book and a piping hot cup of tea. You breathe in the warm scent of your favorite brew, turn the page, and bask in the feeling of true relaxation.What’s more, your optio...

This is a rather simple recipe to make a nice soothing lavender lotion from scratch, which you can then store in a cool dry place or in the refrigerator for longer storage. It has a mild scent and is great for moisturizing your skin.INGREDIENTS:1/2 c...

This is a great basic starter lotion, feel free to experiment with scent/oil combinations. One that we like is: coconut/vanilla.1 cup of aloe vera gel1 teaspoon of lanolin oil4 teaspoon of pure vitamin E oil1/3 cup of coconut oil1/4 ounce of beeswax3...

As the night winds down, you put on your coziest socks, light your sweetest candles, fill up your kettle, and place it on the stove to boil. When you open your cabinet, an aromatic wave greets you as you browse through your many loose leaf teas—black...