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Plants Over Pertroleum

Petroleum changed the face of cosmetics. Prior to the mid 1800s, color for paint and cosmetics came from plants, minerals and insects. Plants (mad...

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Fat Crush: Erica Fargione

Rachel met Erica Fargione at the Midwest Women's Herbal Symposium and immediately knew we wanted to introduce her to our community. Erica is a bota...

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Olfactory Observations: Fragrance

‘Fragrance usually isn't a single ingredient. It's an umbrella term that can represent a blend of many aromatic compounds. Many toxic, petroleum-de...

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Resist what Persists: Silicone

We don't formulate with dimethicone or synthetic texture-building polymers because we're not trying to make botanicals behave like conventional ski...

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Self (Care)-Preservation: Preservatives in Perspective

We make our potions in regular, monthly cycles (not once a year) and size them according to their best use well within the time frame of their shel...

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Fat Crush: Writers

Oh, so much love to the writers. This Fat Crush is an offering of gratitude to those who give us the language for things felt in our hearts, bods a...

Earth First

THE ULTIMATE EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY

Earth Day is a good moment to remember we’re in a relationship with this place. This year, we teamed up with six brands we genuinely respect. The k...

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Fat Crush: Meghan Henshaw and Julia Orquera Bianco

This month we’re crushing HARD on Meghan Henshaw and Julia Orquera Bianco, and their newly released, limited-edition herbal zine, Flora’s Daughters...

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Fat Crush: Ruth Ellis Center

Ruth Ellis Center is grounded in trauma-informed care, long-term support, and the belief that young people deserve safety, dignity, and the freedom...

Folklore and Witches

How Witches Do Christmas

Luckily, the deep roots of our holidays (capitalist co-opting notwithstanding) are in the earth, in the cosmic cycles of life and death, rebirth an...

Herbal Recipes

Cacao Gingersnap Cordial + Ginger Cranberry Mandrin Vinegar

A cornerstone of intentional gifting is the handmade. In its creation, a handmade gift also gives; it connects us to our creativity and helps us bu...

Herbal Recipes

Indulge with Integrity: Everyday Staples That Taste Good and Do Good

Party people: indulgence is not the opposite of integrity. When you choose products made with care for people, environment, and community, it becom...