BEDOUIN SCENTS

“In a world clouded by celebrity-endorsed scents, this aroma is ancient, pure and mystical. It is frankincense.”

I created Bedouin Scents project in partnership with my Bedouin friend Moath who lives in Petra, Jordan. We have established our own distillery in Petra, where we extract the purest frankincense oil using traditional techniques.  

Bedouin Scents are derived from the rarest and most highly valued frankincense resin in the world, harvested from the Dhofar region of Oman (where the “holy” trees grow and produce the “tears of God”).  

Our steam distillation technique uses pure spring water from the ancient Moses Spring in Petra, dating back to the first century B.C.

We pride ourselves in using the highest quality handcrafted copper alembic stills from Portugal, (family factory founded in 1837), the same brand that was featured in the world-famous 2006 film “Perfume”. Our equipment is guaranteed safe and certified 100% led-free.

Bedouin Scents — offered by Desert Tales as an essential oil or distilled mist — carries the breath and soul of Arabia and the ancient frankincense trail.  It's no wonder that in Biblical times, frankincense was worth more than gold. Not only does frankincense stand alone as a rich, exotic fragrance, but it offers an astonishing array of benefits.

The result is a product of love, purity, soul, and unsurpassed quality.

THE BENEFITS

Frankincense treats:
- Inflammation
- Common cold
- Cancer
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Wrinkles
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Hormone imbalances
- High blood pressure
- Indigestion
- Ulcers
- Gas and bloating
- Vertigo
- Nausea
- Scars 
- Acne
- Stretch marks
- Wounds
- Burns
- Muscle tension

Frankincense also supports:
- Immunity
- Nervous System
- Production of digestive enzymes
- Memory
- Oral hygiene
- Regulation of estrogen production

Additionally, frankincense destroys airborne germs, decreases the risk of uterine cysts and tumor formation and repels mosquitos.

THE SYRIAN SOAP PROJECT

The Syrian Soap Project was founded by a female Syrian refugee named Najwa Mohammed. In an effort to provide their children with food and other basic necessities, Najwa and three other female refugees in Zarqa, Jordan began crafting small batches of organic Levantine soap. 

Soap originated in Syria, so it's no surprise that these craftswomen produce an extraordinary product. Maybe it's in their DNA. It’s also in the clean ingredients they source exclusively from local farms and gardens. It's in their ancient recipe and the traditional cold process technique they use to make the soap, and the absence of chemical additives.

In a world of mass production by machine, harmful artificial ingredients, and shelves of spiritless, identical products, the Syrian Soap Project offers a pure product handcrafted with love that makes a direct economic impact on women and children in need while preserving traditional skills in an unstable world. 

Ingredients:
100% organic pure virgin olive oil, goat’s milk, coconut oil, purified water, cosmetic-grade lye, love.

Desert Tales is honored to bring their product to you.

BEDOUIN HANDCRAFTS

When you purchase Bedouin handcrafts from Desert Tales, you're part of something special.
Limited quantities ensure that you're receiving something truly unique, and all sales directly benefit Bedouin families and female cooperatives in Jordan that aim to:

- preserve local heritage
- raise the standard of living for the families 
- provide training and job opportunities for women