🌿The Apothecary
Every ingredient is chosen with intention. Each oil, extract, and essence serves a purpose both energetically and dermally. Below is a full apothecary index of what is used, why it is used, and how it serves your skin and spirit.
| Ingredient | Purpose | Energetic or Herbal Lore |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) | Gently cleanses and exfoliates | Traditionally used in cleansing and purification rituals |
| Citric Acid | Balances pH, creates fizz in bath products | Derived from citrus (symbol of clarity and freshness) |
| Cream of Tartar (Potassium Acid Tartrate) | Stabilizes and activates fizzy reactions | A kitchen alchemy staple, associated with transformation |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate | Gentle cleanser that creates lather | Coconut derived; cleanses without stripping energy or skin |
| Kaolin Clay | Detoxifies, soothes, and softens | Beloved in beauty rituals since antiquity (absorbs negative energy) |
| Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera) | Light, fast-absorbing moisture | Symbol of abundance and fertility |
| Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) | Nourishes and softens skin | Associated with rebirth and feminine energy |
| Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera) | Deep conditioning for skin and hair | Protective and purifying in tropical traditions |
| Fragrance / Essential Oils | Scents the soul and the skin | Each blend is chosen with intentional aromatherapeutic vibes |
| Soy Wax | Base for solid perfumes & balms | Plant based alternative to paraffin; grounding and sustainable |
| Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) | Deep moisture, skin healing | Sacred in many traditions; nurturing, protective |
| Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao) | Rich hydration & skin barrier support | Sacred plant of love, used in ceremonies of the heart |
| Sunflower Wax (Helianthus Annuus) | Thickens and stabilizes balm textures | Solar aligned, brings energy and brightness |
| Colorants | Adds magical hues to products | Non-toxic, often mica based for a color or sparkle with purpose |
| Flower Petals | Ritual, sensory delight, and energy elevation | Rose, calendula, and lavender each carry their own power |
| Mango Seed Butter (Mangifera Indica) | Creamy moisture and skin softening | Tropically nourishing; associated with sweetness and sensuality |