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No Shortages; It's Time to Bring American Manufacturing Home! - Camille Beckman
No Shortages; It's Time to Bring American Manufacturing Home!
First things first, we are happy to let you know Camille Beckman currently has all products in- stock.  Anything we have out-of-stock during this holiday season will not be because... Read more...
The 3 Biggest Skin Care Mistakes Women Over 60 Are Making - Camille Beckman
The 3 Biggest Skin Care Mistakes Women Over 60 Are Making
Much of the routine information we’ve been told by the beauty and cosmetics industry is wrong. The cycles we have been pushed into for the sake of increased consumption often... Read more...
Safe Cleaning Solutions Amidst a Global Pandemic - Camille Beckman
Safe Cleaning Solutions Amidst a Global Pandemic
Due to increased public concern for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and other easily transferrable illnesses, as well as being in the height of flu season, cleaning supplies have been flying off the... Read more...
The Healing Madness of Sleep: An Exploration - Camille Beckman
The Healing Madness of Sleep: An Exploration
BY SHERIKA TENAYA It’s no secret that sleep is important. And yet, these days, it feels as though we need to strategize our sleep. With the constant bombardment of electric lights,... Read more...
Sweet Orange + Jojoba Restoration Oil - Camille Beckman
Sweet Orange + Jojoba Restoration Oil
Allow me to introduce you to one of my favorite Camille Beckman products; our new Sweet Orange and Jojoba Restoration Oil.    I’ve tried a lot of oils in my... Read more...
Stay Sane With Self Compassion - Camille Beckman
Stay Sane With Self Compassion
Being kind, yet realistic, to yourself about your perceived failures or flaws encourages you to keep working on yourself, engenders learning, and turns failure into a tool - not an... Read more...
The Rise of Natural Perfuming as Industry - Camille Beckman
The Rise of Natural Perfuming as Industry
While the seeds of perfumery were first sewn within the work of the alchemists and their discovery of distillation, it was some time yet before it began to take on... Read more...
The Shaping of Modern Day Perfumery - Camille Beckman
The Shaping of Modern Day Perfumery
Several colorful characters of long ago made lasting contributions to perfuming that have remained long after their own lives ended.  Read more...
At the Heart of Alchemy - Camille Beckman
At the Heart of Alchemy
By Sherika Tenaya Much of this blog series has been based off the work of Mandy Aftel in her groundbreaking book Essence & Alchemy, and this blog is a tribute... Read more...
Perfumery of the Ancient Empires - Camille Beckman
Perfumery of the Ancient Empires
By Sherika Tenaya It is hard to say when exactly perfumery made the transition from spiritually significant item of ritual, medicine and survival - as used by indigenous peoples -... Read more...
The Poignancy of  Perfume in Literature - Camille Beckman
The Poignancy of  Perfume in Literature
By Sherika Tenaya From the times of our earliest ancestors, we have been enraptured by scent in all its various forms. That love affair, while somewhat lessened in modern day... Read more...
A Natural History of Perfume - The Primordial Approach to Scent - Camille Beckman
A Natural History of Perfume - The Primordial Approach to Scent
Considering perfume has been a part of the human story since the human story first began, it comes as no surprise that there is a rich and vibrant history, a... Read more...
Space Making Manifesto - Camille Beckman
Space Making Manifesto
By: Sherika Tenaya In one of our earlier blogs, we discussed the importance of making space in one’s life as a necessary prerequisite to creating true, lasting, sustainable change that... Read more...
Learn New Things for a Better Brain - Camille Beckman
Learn New Things for a Better Brain
From a very young age, precipitated by our entry into school, we condition ourselves to a life of sameness. Whether you are at school or at work, we learn to... Read more...
Scent & Sensuality: Stories, Myths & Legends of Scent through the Ages - Camille Beckman
Scent & Sensuality: Stories, Myths & Legends of Scent through the Ages
Across the world, scent is used as the tinder to fan the fire of desire. “In the highlands of New Guinea,” Aftel writes, “shamans say incantations over ginger leaves, which... Read more...
Breath of Serenity - Camille Beckman
Breath of Serenity
By: Sherika Martinez For many people, this time of year can be one of the most challenging, and not without reason. Some may be susceptible to seasonal moody blues, brought... Read more...
Beat Back the Cold with Real Food Hot Chocolate - Camille Beckman
Beat Back the Cold with Real Food Hot Chocolate
There is nothing more comforting, more warming, more commemorate of home than a deliciously made cup of hot chocolate. And what better time to partake than now, as winter snows... Read more...
These are a Few of our Favorite Things, For Him (and more!) - Camille Beckman
These are a Few of our Favorite Things, For Him (and more!)
To help ease your worry, we have compiled a list of thoughtful and unique gifts from around the world, for the gentleman or sweet tot you’re shopping for this year. Read more...
The Secret Spice of Life - Camille Beckman
The Secret Spice of Life
Unbeknownst to me, that insidious heat I was experiencing was actually prompting my body to release endorphins, a chemical released by the body in response to pain, or in this... Read more...
The Sweetest Way to Stay Healthy this Holiday Season - Camille Beckman
The Sweetest Way to Stay Healthy this Holiday Season
by: Sherika Tenaya I still remember my barely concealed skepticism when I first saw Elderberry syrup, with its viscous, delicious-looking, dark purple syrup pouring forth from a small, glass bottle... Read more...
These Are A Few of Our Favorite Things, For Her - Camille Beckman
These Are A Few of Our Favorite Things, For Her
The holidays are approaching, which means it’s time to start shopping! This season, we have compiled a list of our favorite, unique things that you can not only give, but... Read more...
The Compelling Characteristics of Coconut Oil & How it Can Heal You - Camille Beckman
The Compelling Characteristics of Coconut Oil & How it Can Heal You
In examining the relationship of food with bodily health and wellness, perhaps there is no greater food heralded for its healing properties than coconut oil. Read more...
The Surprising Benefits of Exercise - Camille Beckman
The Surprising Benefits of Exercise
by: Sherika Tenaya   Everybody knows the benefits of regular exercise on the muscles and body tissues are innumerable, yet when grimly setting our New Year's resolutions or resolving in... Read more...
Hydration for Health - Camille Beckman
Hydration for Health
“Hydration is important because the body is comprised mostly of water, and the proper balance between water and electrolytes in our bodies really determines how most of our systems function,... Read more...
What You Perceive Predicts What You Achieve - Camille Beckman
What You Perceive Predicts What You Achieve
By: Sherika Tenaya To be a human in this world is to bear a heavy burden indeed: will my life be a success or a failure? Inherent in the so-called... Read more...
How-To: Take Charge of Your Sleep Patterns - Camille Beckman
How-To: Take Charge of Your Sleep Patterns
 by: Sherika Tenaya Last week I discussed the importance of prioritizing sleep in relation to bodily health and wellness. This week I have comprised a list of specific to-do... Read more...
For the Love of Roses - Camille Beckman
For the Love of Roses
Rosewater, Facial Mask, and Rose Tea Recipes By: Sherika Tenaya Long renowned for its sensual decadence in our myths and legends and lushly evocative as both a gift among lovers... Read more...
Beautiful Skin from the Inside Out - Camille Beckman
Beautiful Skin from the Inside Out
A Simple Supplement Guide by: Sherika Tenaya I am not above admitting that I oftentimes feel a certain amount of fearful trepidation and even annoyed bafflement at the seemingly endless... Read more...
Spa Hack: Dry Brushing - Camille Beckman
Spa Hack: Dry Brushing
Spa Hack: Daily Dry Brushing for a Beautiful Body Glow By: Sherika Tenaya If you have ever been to a spa, you may have noted with some curiosity “Dry Brushing”... Read more...
Learning to Listen - Camille Beckman
Learning to Listen
Reflective Listening and Understanding by: Sherika Tenaya As human beings, we are driven by an innate need to connect to one another. Whether we are spouses, lovers, friends, siblings, parents,... Read more...
3 Easy DIY Sugar Scrub Recipes - Camille Beckman
3 Easy DIY Sugar Scrub Recipes
Try these simple recipes and revel not only in the newfound silken softness of your skin, but also the money-saving sophistication of making sugar scrubs at home. And don’t forget... Read more...
Spa Night: Give Yourself a Head to Toe Glow - Camille Beckman
Spa Night: Give Yourself a Head to Toe Glow
Sometimes the hardest thing to do in our life is to take the time to slow down and pamper ourselves, for ourselves, without distraction. And when it comes to taking... Read more...
Breathe and Be Well: Part Four - Camille Beckman
Breathe and Be Well: Part Four
One way to enhance the cathartic effects of conscious breathing is to bring in the addition of a specific scent. The understanding of how certain scents affect our mood and... Read more...
Breathe and Be Well: Part Three - Camille Beckman
Breathe and Be Well: Part Three
Meditation for Mentation and Peace of Mind Whether you prefer to move while you meditate or sit in stillness, the effects of regular meditation on the body, mind and spirit... Read more...
Breathe and Be Well: Part Two - Camille Beckman
Breathe and Be Well: Part Two
Now that we know what breathing patterns bring us harm, let's bring our focus to what techniques will work on our behalf towards a healthier body and mind. Read more...
Breathe and Be Well: Part One - Camille Beckman
Breathe and Be Well: Part One
Harmful Patterns of Breath By: Sherika Tenaya When it comes to prioritizing one’s physical health, emotional resilience, and mental fortitude, there is no greater help or hindrance to our cause... Read more...
The American Woman: a poetic perspective by painter Mark Lajos - Camille Beckman
The American Woman: a poetic perspective by painter Mark Lajos
In 1911, Hungarian Painter and Graphic Artist Mark Lajos submitted an article to Uji Idok (New Times) of Hungary regarding his perception of the American Woman.  While in some ways the article... Read more...
The Not-So-Secret Ingredient that makes our products great for both Beauty and Bodily Health - Camille Beckman
The Not-So-Secret Ingredient that makes our products great for both Beauty and Bodily Health
Whether you are dealing with common maladies such as dry skin, varicose veins and premature aging or less common ailments such as Eczema, this small addition to your toilette will... Read more...