Journal

Sunscreen Demystified We’ve been getting a lot of questions about sunscreen. For good reason - even in 2022 sunscreen remains one of the toughest products to get right: UV-absorbing chemicals used in a vast majority of sunscreens contain ingredients that are endocrine disruptors, marine toxins, or even carcinogenic. Moreover, that spray sunscreen that goes on so easily? Sadly, it’s even worse: the airborne particulate can easily enter the respiratory system and largely misses the body - becoming a greater environmental hazard.  There are safe and effective alternatives, however, and new research is showing more promising options for the future. We...

Jellies, or gummies, are a fun and tasty way to take herbs, for adults and kids alike! Using elderberry syrup, any fruit juice you like (tart, fresh-squeezed citrus worked really well here), gelatin powder (sub agar agar for a plant based version) and whatever daily tincture you’re trying to incorporate into your routine - I used Reishi Extract for its immune balancing effects but any tincture in our line would be great to use here. Recipe makes about 15-20 gummies1/2 c water2.5 Tbs gelatin powder or agar agar 1/2 c fruit juice + optional zest2 Tbs tincture or about 15-20 doses1/2 to...