Açai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is a small, deep purple berry that grows on certain palm trees in Central and South America.
Panthenol was the original ingredient that inspired the name for international hair care brand Pantene, which made its debut in 1947 in Europe.
When vitamin E was discovered, the biggest producer of soybean oil was Eastman Kodak, which used the oil in photo processing. After realizing it could extract alpha tocopherol from the oil waste, it began selling it to vitamin producers and remains a leading supplier to this day.
In nail artistry, technicians often incorporate gold flakes or gold powder, as well as various brands of clear lacquer filled with gold leaf pieces.
Ancient Chinese, prior to the second century B.C., made wine from the wild native grapes growing in mountain climates.
Ancient Greek and Romans crowned themselves with peppermint during feasts and adorned their dining tables with its sprigs.
Although glycerin has about the same food energy as table sugar, it does not raise blood sugar levels, nor does it cause cavities.
The ancient Egyptians used natural baking soda and incense as spiritual cleansers in purification ceremonies.
Found in everything from lip care products to vegetarian meals, this prolific legume is used in a myriad of ways.
Women used to eat green papaya as a contraceptive.
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