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On Essaouira
Morocco is the heart and soul behind Kahina Giving Beauty. Our new ESSAOUIRA BODY SERUM is inspired by the breezy village by the sea. Here, Kahina founder and CEO Katharine...
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Conversations in the garden with my mother
My mother started gardening in earnest at the age of 45, when her own mother, my grandmother Grace Kelham, died in 1977. That was the year my mother and father...
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Just back from Morocco
I just returned from another trip to Morocco, visiting our cooperative, artisans, the High Atlas Foundation, and several cities. Here, a few snapshots from my visit. More details soon! xx...
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Go USA!
Three cheers for team USA! Win or lose, we're having a great time watching the 2014 World Cup!
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Great roots!
The recent release of the VHR Cabernet Sauvignon from Vine Hill Ranch, Katharine's Napa Valley"roots", is receiving rave reviews. Here's the most recent from esteemed wine critic Antonio Galloni in...
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Katharine's preserved lemon recipe...
A traditional Moroccan condiment used in tagines, these are easy to prepare and make a great addition to this season’s stewed dishes. Or try roasting them alongside chicken. Though they...
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72 Hours in Morocco
View of Fez Sourcing Kahina's argan oil takes founder Katharine L'Heureux to Morocco frequently. But she doesn't just stay in the south of Morocco (where argan oil is made). Here...
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A Look Back
Celebrating in a Traditional Berber Fashion I’ve been rereading some of my early blog posts, back when Kahina was just launching in 2009. The challenges were great in the beginning...
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Happy New Year!
Thank you for a wonderful 2012! We want to wish you the BEST 2013! Take 20% off givingbeauty.com now through 1/15/13 with code BEST2013. Offer cannot be combined with any...
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A model cooperative
My criteria for selecting an argan supplier are as follows in the order of importance: Highest quality oil produced using best harvesting and extraction practices Fair wages for the women...
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The truth about argan cooperatives
While most companies selling argan oil and argan-based products claim to purchase their products from women's cooperatives in Morocco, it is important to note that all cooperatives are not alike....
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Fashion. love, Africa for Kahina Giving Beauty: Happy Earth Day!
In celebration of Earth Day, Kahina Giving Beauty is offering a custom Fashion. love, Africa tote for every purchase on givingbeauty.com over $250.The bag- a $50 retail value- is a...
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Kahina Giving Beauty Does Pretty in Pink
Our top green beauty picks in a pink palette (perfect for Valentine's Day or anytime): 1. Prep face with Kahina Giving Beauty Facial Lotion. Our Facial Lotion leaves a matte...
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Kahina Giving Beauty Does Valentine's Day: Part Deux
Valentine's Day, brought to you by Mairin Aaand we're back! Next up, it's my (Mairin) turn! My romantical night, in a nutshell. 1. Astier de Villatte Candle (in Naples): "This...
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Kahina Giving Beauty Does Valentine's Day: Part Une
Katharine's Valentine's Day Over here at Kahina Giving Beauty HQ, we love ourselves some Valentine’s Day. It is a day of love and appreciation- not just for your lover, but...
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Women Helping Women: Berber Textiles and Weaving
Photo Credit: Susan Schaefer Davis Along with argan oil, another Berber tradition that is gaining international recognition is textile and rug weaving, which are produced using a variety of styles...
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Fighting Fast Food: the Slow Food Movement Reaches Morocco
Stacks of bread are sold in Moroccan "hanuts" or small convenience shops. Bread is often used in lieu of utensils for eating Moroccan tagines. Less than a year old, Slow...
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What Do Argan Oil and Champagne Have in Common?
In April 2009, argan oil was granted status as a Protected Geographical Indication, a designation used to certify that products have a specific geographical origin such as champagne, Asiago cheese,...
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Morocco Spearheading Sustainable Development in the Arab World
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Morocco announced the National Charter for Environment and Sustainable Development, aimed at advising future policy in the country. This charter is...
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Amlou: A Traditional Moroccan Delicacy Made with Argan Oil
Dried Argan Nuts In addition to having amazing cosmetic properties, argan oil is used in a variety of Moroccan recipes in its culinary form, where the argan nuts are roasted...
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My Mantras for 2010
I often receive comments from people on how I inspire them. The truth is that I am always taken by surprise when I hear this, since I spend most of...
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Myrrhy Christmas
I love the scent of Myrrh. It's slightly earthy, resinous, but sweet smell is mixed with additional essential oils in our Kahina serum, giving it a faintly exotic aroma. The...
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Argan Oil is Delicious
Especially when it's a cake! Kate Sullivan of Lovin Sullivan Cakes brought this amazing chocolate replica of a Kahina Argan Oil bottle for our Kahina holiday party. It was so...