Kendle

Kendle is a Product Coordinator with Mountain Rose Herbs. Born in Portland, Oregon, she has called many different places home across the country. After earning her Associates degree in North Carolina, she moved to Colorado where she spent six years working in the herbal supplement and body care industry before coming back to Oregon. Currently she is engaged in extensive independent study and experimentation in the areas of folk herbalism, homebrewing, and painting. She believes that one of the most important methods for understanding herbs is to experience them, and to truly take the time to listen to your body to find what works best for the individual. She and her partner spend their time exploring the wilderness, hunting mushrooms, concocting herbal remedies, and reading voraciously.

Recent Posts

Holly Teas: What are Guayusa, Yerba Mate, and Yaupon?

Most of us are familiar with the ubiquitous black, green, and white teas. Their incredible popularity and immense history make the tea brewed from Camellia sinensis the world’s most consumed beverage (after water of course!).

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3 DIY Fall Roll-On Perfume Oil Recipes

 

The last days of summer are retreating, and I always find great relief during the changing seasons. The cool breezes return, as does the rain here in the Willamette Valley. The days grow shorter, and leaves put their vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds on display. Autumn is fleeting, and finding beauty and respite in this ephemeral time of year can help us transition smoothly into cooler weather.

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6 Ways to Use Jojoba Oil for Skin & Hair

I first encountered jojoba oil about 10 years ago, and I have loved it ever since. Used alone or blended with my favorite cosmetic butters and oils, jojoba is a body care dynamo! The qualities of this oil are very similar to the sebum produced by our skin to help it stay moisturized, making a noncomedogenic (non-pore-clogging) option with a wide range of natural self care applications.

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Organic Massage Oils for Natural Relaxation

Who doesn’t love a good massage? Whether it’s performed by the hands of a skilled professional or the one you love (both, if you’re lucky!), a little added massage oil can help work out the tension. Another bonus is that a natural, nourishing massage oil can also act as a skin-supporting moisturizer for your back—an area which we sometimes neglect due to the flexibility required to reach it on our own!

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Blending with Ginger Essential Oils & Hydrosol

From the experienced herbalist to the casual home cook, most folks have some experience with the common ginger root. While this spicy yellow rhizome has its origins in Southeast Asia, it has been cultivated for millennia and is now widely available across the world. Ginger is an indispensable ingredient in culinary pursuits and folk medicine, traditionally used to support concentration, ease nausea, and soothe occasional stress, fatigue, and anxiety. Here, I am going to focus on the aroma-therapeutic aspects of this alluring plant.

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Herbal Organic Skin Creams for Face & Body

My beauty regimen is extremely simple, and over the years I have stuck almost exclusively with single oils and butters for face and body care. Lotions were never really my thing. However, after trying our Mountain Rose Herbs organic skin creams, I was willing to make an exception! These skin creams are instantly softening and long-lasting, and they have just the right touch of lingering scent from essential oils.

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Capture Summer Roll-On Perfume Oil Recipe

Every year in the heart of summer, I wish I could capture the gorgeous, sunny days and save a little piece of them for the cold and grey winter. Luckily, I found one way transport my senses to brighter and warmer times once the chilly temperatures have set in. What better way to capture the season's radiant energy than in an organic aroma oil? 

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Enjoy Fuss-Free Fragrance with Our Roll-On Perfume Oils

Perfumes can make a statement, evoke fond memories, or add a finishing touch to our special occasion preparations. Our collection of natural aroma oils offers an ideal way to enjoy your favorite botanical scents, without the harsh, synthetic chemicals found in many conventional fragrances. Conveniently packaged in 10 mL roll-on bottles, they are easy to apply wherever a little uplifting energy is desired—whether as part of your home body care rituals, or when you need some essential oil goodness on-the-go!

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Homemade Hydrating Green Tea Face Serum

For skin that requires a little extra nourishment and moisture, green tea skin care formulations can offer gentle, yet stimulating, hydration support. This skin serum recipe infuses the benefits of green tea leaves into organic olive oil and brings in the goodness of select essential oils for a pampering and beautifully scented blend.

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Guide to Loose Leaf Tea Infusers

Reusable tea infusers help to reduce the need for single use tea bags, and they are also quite versatile. There are many options to choose from, so how do you know which tool is right for you? The answer will depend on your preferences and project, so the key is to understand the strengths of each type of tea infuser.

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Best Herbal Iced Teas for Summer

Spring is here, and we can feel the summer sun hot on its heels! What better way to toast the arrival of these warmer months than with cool and delicious iced teas? (June is the month for National Iced Tea Day, after all!) I like to keep a pitcher or two in my refrigerator, both for flavor variety and so that I opt for caffeine or caffeine-free, depending on my needs. 

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Kendle

Kendle is a Product Coordinator with Mountain Rose Herbs. Born in Portland, Oregon, she has called many different places home across the country. After earning her Associates degree in North Carolina, she moved to Colorado where she spent six years working in the herbal supplement and body care industry before coming back to Oregon. Currently she is engaged in extensive independent study and experimentation in the areas of folk herbalism, homebrewing, and painting. She believes that one of the most important methods for understanding herbs is to experience them, and to truly take the time to listen to your body to find what works best for the individual. She and her partner spend their time exploring the wilderness, hunting mushrooms, concocting herbal remedies, and reading voraciously.

Recent Posts

Holly Teas: What are Guayusa, Yerba Mate, and Yaupon?

Discover our three delicious and caffeinated holly teas. Find out more about our organic yerba mate, organic guayusa tea, and organic yaupon tea, how to brew them, and what makes them stand out from your typical cup.
WRITTEN BY Kendle

October 28, 2019

3 DIY Fall Roll-On Perfume Oil Recipes

Roll on perfume oils are simple, portable ways to bring essential oils with you wherever you go. Try these fall-inspired DIY natural perfume blends in rollerball applicators!
WRITTEN BY Kendle

October 17, 2019

6 Ways to Use Jojoba Oil for Skin & Hair

Learn how to incorporate noncomedogenic jojoba oil into your skin and hair care routine! Use it for moisturizing, cleansing, shaving, and more!
WRITTEN BY Kendle

September 17, 2019

Organic Massage Oils for Natural Relaxation

Infused with herbs and expertly blended in our kitchen, our handcrafted and beautifully scented massage oils offer soothing moisture and aromatic comfort.
WRITTEN BY Kendle

September 5, 2019

Blending with Ginger Essential Oils & Hydrosol

Love the warming scent of ginger? Check out our aromatherapeutic offerings of both fresh and dried ginger essential oils and delicate ginger hydrosol.
WRITTEN BY Kendle

August 26, 2019

Herbal Organic Skin Creams for Face & Body

Handmade in small batches, our luxurious skin care line is perfect for the face and body. Made with certified organic oils, hydrosols, and essential oils!
WRITTEN BY Kendle

July 28, 2019

Capture Summer Roll-On Perfume Oil Recipe

Make your own warming, floral, essential oil roll on perfume oil to bring the summer sun with you all year round with this sunny aroma oil recipe.
WRITTEN BY Kendle

July 21, 2019

Enjoy Fuss-Free Fragrance with Our Roll-On Perfume Oils

Explore our captivating line of botanical perfume oils in convenient roll-on bottles that easily fit into pockets, purses, and airplane carry-ons!
WRITTEN BY Kendle

July 19, 2019

Homemade Hydrating Green Tea Face Serum

This nourishing DIY green tea face serum blend with essential oils and moisturizing carrier oils is gentle and versatile enough for most skin types.
WRITTEN BY Kendle

June 23, 2019

Guide to Loose Leaf Tea Infusers

Find the best loose tea infuser for your needs, whether you are brewing tea, straining oils, making broth, or pre-blending herbs.
WRITTEN BY Kendle

June 20, 2019

Best Herbal Iced Teas for Summer

Iced tea is one of the joys of summer! Get ready for those hot days with our guide to the best teas to serve iced.
WRITTEN BY Kendle

May 24, 2019