NATURE'S HEALING AGENTS
Check out the natural healing agents we use as ingredients + their impacts on our bodies!
Most of them are plants! Humans have been using plants for centuries to aid the body's physical and mental healing processes. We draw upon the Wisdom of modern and ancient researchers to ensure safety and nourishment to help you feel healthy, healed + whole.
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Where do we get our plants?
We grow some plants ourselves, ethically hand-harvest in Colorado, and source plants from local farms and apothecaries. Sourcing locally supports our neighbors and puts money back into our local community.
We are committed to creating ethical partnerships with the people + places we harvest and source our plants from. These partnerships are paramount to building our community and create peace of mind for our customers. Our customers can find peace in products that are non-toxic, nourishing, and regenerative of the land + the community.
COLORADO-HARVESTED BEESWAX
gives our salves and lip balm form and texture. Beeswax acts a protective barrier for our skin against free radicals, is anti-inflammatory, and helps lock in moisture.
COCOA BUTTER
is made from cocoa beans grown inside large pods that are produced from the Cacao tree. Cocoa butter is rich with antioxidants and is used to heal, moisturize, and protect the skin.
CALENDULA
is a bright yellow and orange flower that has historically been considered as one of the best herbs for treating local skin problems. It is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and helps bring and retain hydration in your skin.
COCONUT MILK POWDER
is antibacterial, packed with nutrients, and keeps the skin + hair hydrated and helps maintain skin elasticity + flexibility.
CHAMOMILE
one of the staple skin florals, Chamomile is a gentle skin healer bringing relief to irritation, itchiness and dryness.
COMFREY
is a green-leafed, purple-flowered plant that contains chemical constituents that are anti-inflammatory, and promote new cell growth, helping to repair damaged skeletal muscles, bone, fractures + joint pain.
ELDER FLOWER
this cream-colored flower encourages smoother, even skin complexion. Rich in nutrients and Vitamin C, Elder helps reduce the size and appearance of pores, while firming + clearing the skin.
EPSOM SALT
relaxes and cools inflamed tissues, making it useful against muscle and nerve pain. Epsom salt also can regenerate the nervous system, bringing psychological + physical pain relief.
HIBISCUS
is a beautiful, dark pink floral that is rich in Vitamin C and helps purify, exfoliate + break down dead skin.
HIMALAYAN SALT + SEA SALT
are loaded with minerals and act as a gentle exfoliant, helping your dead skin turn over and make way for healthy, moisturized skin.
LEMON BALM
its gentle, lemony fragrance has a high ability to guard against environmental stressors thanks to its caffeic and ferulic acids. It is also a classic homeopathic remedy against the virus that brings on cold sores.
JOJOBA OIL
is deeply hydrating, and nutrient packed, providing long-lasting moisturization. It contains antioxidants, full of Vitamin E, Vitamin B, Chromium, Copper, and Zinc, which all nourish and protect skin.
MANGO BUTTER
is made from the seeds of delicious Mangos that grow on the Mango tree. Mango butter is excellent for dry skin and is high in fats and Vitamins A, C + E. Highly moisturizing, it can help with acne scars, wrinkles + stretch marks.​
LAVENDER
In addition to smelling amazing, Lavender has amazing relief-bringing benefits for the skin and is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial.
MENTHOL
is extracted from the oils of the Mint plant. Menthol brings pain relief by numbing and in turn, blocking the pain sensation. It also increases blood flow to bring healing to the site of pain.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
is moisturizing, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and helps fight bacteria that can disturb your skin’s health and appearance.
ROSE HIPS
are the fruit of the Rose. They contain high concentrations of vitamin A, B vitamins, and vitamin E, and have exceptional regenerative and healing properties for your skin.
OATS
is packed with protein and vitamin E and has moisturizing, soothing, conditioning, and nourishing qualities that significantly improve skin dryness + roughness
ROSE [FLOWER]
Rose is packing with skin-loving vitamins and minerals and is a classic astringent for the skin, tightening and softening your skin.
RED CLOVER
a favorite of the bees, this commonly overlooked flower provides high amounts of isoflavones, which increase collagen content, skin thickness and improve skin moisture
ROSEMARY ANTIOXIDANT EXTRACT
is an oil-soluble CO2 extract from the leaves of the Rosemary plant that protects the skin and prevent signs of premature aging. The main constituent, Rosmarinic acid, is powerfully calming for skin conditions like eczema and acne.
AFRICAN
SHEA BUTTER
brings a slightly creamy texture, and its high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins make it ideal for softening skin. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties, helping to condition, tone, and soothe your skin.
PLANTAIN
is a green-leafed, skin-healing ally. Commonly written off as a weed, plantain contains multiple antiseptic constituents useful for disinfecting wounds, and healing epithelial tissue by reducing inflammation non-suppressively. Plantain loves dry skin, bringing moisture and smoothness to areas in need. Similar to Comfrey, it contains the constituent allantoin, which promotes cell proliferation + tissue healing.
YARROW
is one of the oldest known botanicals known to humans, undoubtedly due to its multiple actions that promote healing in the skin. It fights against infection-causing bacteria, soothes the skin through its anti-inflammatory effects, restores moisture content, and promotes healing of cuts while reducing scarring. It also provides mild pain relief while the healing process takes place.