Argan oil, sometimes known as "liquid gold," is one of Morocco's most popular beauty exports. This rare oil, derived from the kernels of the argan tree, which only grows in Morocco, is high in ...

Castile soap (pron ... and rub it over your body in the shower or bath. You can also make your own body wash solution using castile soap, honey, olive oil, and essential oils.

MICHELE SHAMIYEH WAS visiting Lebanon in 2003 when she discovered the versatile charms of olive-oil soap. "I found that I could use it for everything," said Ms. Shamiyeh, 33, who was born in ...