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Our Method

We transform botanicals into handcrafted skincare—from seed to salve.

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From seed-sowing and harvesting to oil infusion and small-batch salve creation, every step reflects care, tradition, and sustainable practices. Our method honors the traditional herbalist approach, ensuring every ingredient retains its full potency, fragrance, and healing properties.

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Our Process

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Seed Sowing & Garden Care

In late winter, we sow calendula and other herbal seeds indoors in a dedicated germination space. By early spring, seedlings are ready to transplant into the garden, where they are nurtured throughout the growing season.

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Harvesting

During the blooming season, flowers are hand-picked daily at peak potency. Calendula flower heads, for example, are laid out to dry on screens, preserving their vibrant color and natural oils.

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Infusing Oils

Once dried, the Calendula blossoms are infused in jars of oil and placed in a warm, sunny spot for a minimum of two weeks or are infused using the double-boiler method. Both of these slow infusion methods extract the herbs’ beneficial properties, producing a rich, golden-hued oil.

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Crafting Salves

The calendula oil at this point is ready to use on its own or made into a salve by mixing it with beeswax. Each batch is carefully poured into containers and allowed to cool.

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Small-Batch & Sustainable Practices

  • Each batch is made with care and attention, ensuring consistent quality

  • Ingredients are organic, grown in our garden, or sourced from trusted US suppliers

  • Our approach is sustainable, supporting both the environment and the community