The Apothecary Backbar
in Practice

The Wilder North Apothecary Backbar is a separate and more advanced collection available exclusively to Apothecary partners who have completed the opening package. Where the core backbar gives you our finished formulas, the Apothecary gives you the building blocks to go further — to hand-blend bespoke treatments on the spot, customized to exactly what each client's skin is communicating in the moment.

There are no fixed protocols in the Apothecary. No prescribed formulas. No same-for-everyone approach. You are the formulator. You bring your expertise, your observation, your intuition — and the Apothecary gives you the deep green whole-plant ingredients to express it.

Each item in the collection falls into one of eight categories. The bases — both powdered treatment bases and honey bases — are the bulk and starting point of any treatment you wish to craft. You then add amplifications, elixirs, or hydrosols as you see fit to create your ideal blend.

Think of the Apothecary in layers. Start with your base. Add amplifying ingredients. Activate with hydrosol or oil. Here is how each category functions:

• Oils May be used for massage, gua sha, or oil cleansing. Add a few drops to any base to make a creamy texture and add moisture. Oil + water creates a cream consistency.
• Treatment Bases (Powdered) Powdered bases such as clay or oats that form a thick creamy texture when added to liquids. Each has its own set of benefits which you can harmonize with other complimentary ingredients. You may combine Powdered Treatment Bases with Honey Bases.
• Honey Bases Blended honeys that make fantastic bases for suspending herbal powders or can be used for honey tapping. Store at room temperature so they remain at a workable consistency. You may combine Honey Bases with Powdered Treatment Bases.
• Amplifying Honey Elixirs Raw Vermont Meadow Honey infused for 6-8 weeks with botanicals for either blemish, moisture, calming or barrier. Just a small dollop of these concentrated elixirs is needed to enhance your treatment. Store at room temperature. Recommend putting them in your warmer before use.
• Enhancement Oil Elixirs Concentrated oil-based botanical blends. Add 4-5 drops to your treatment base to enhance and amplify targeted benefits.
• Extract Gels Whole plants extracted for 2 weeks into moisturizing organic vegetable glycerin to form a concentrated plant extract. These extracts treat specific skin conditions and also plump skin, pulling hydration into the transepidermal layers. May be combined with complimentary ingredients such as hydrosols and oils, or applied as a thin layer as a treatment before removing.
• Amplifying Powders Intended to enhance your treatment with just a quarter teaspoon. Most of these are made from herbs and fibrous plants which don't always pulverize into a superfine powder — steep with a few drops of liquid for a minute before adding more liquid to achieve desired consistency. Berry powder, fruit powder, and greens powder need less water as they are finer.
• Compress/Poultice Herbs Steep as a tea and soak your facial towels before placing in your towel warmer. Alternatively use the steeped tea in treatment blends or create an herbal poultice.
• Artisan Hydrosols Seasonal hydrosols often native to our region containing the benefits of their plant constituents. A minute amount of essential oil is retained for better scent and more potent benefits. These are lovely added to honey bases or spritzed directly onto client skin.

Our Apothecary oils are whole-plant macerations — not standardized extracts, not essential oils. Each one is slow-infused so that the full spectrum of the plant's chemistry transfers into the oil and remains intact. Use for facial massage, gua sha, oil cleansing, or add a few drops to any base for a creamy, moisture-rich texture.

• Dandelion Oil Wild harvested dandelion flowers, leaves and stems from our own land, solar-infused in certified organic jojoba oil. Dandelion encourages skin renewal, hydration, and collagen production while soothing inflammation. Rich in antioxidants that help diminish signs of aging and vitamin C which can help reduce scars and skin damage. Also detoxifying, helping to keep skin free of impurities that can cause breakouts and dullness. Treats: dryness, fine lines, scars, hyperpigmentation, mild breakouts, compromised barrier, sensitive skin. Contraindications: None known unless allergic to dandelion.
• Frankincense Oleoresin Oil Sustainable Frankincense Rivae (from the Somali region of Ethiopia) and Frankincense Dalzielli (highest percentage of therapeutic boswellic acids), slow infused in wild harvested marula oil and certified organic argan oil. Because boswellic acid is not present in frankincense essential oil, we use the complete powdered resin to retain its beautiful benefits. A deeply healing treatment for facial massage, or wonderful in facial treatment blends. Excellent for healing photo-aging, acne, and inflammation. Treats: fine lines, loss of elasticity, scars, hyperpigmentation, breakouts, sun damage. Contraindications: None known unless sensitive to either ingredient.

The powdered treatment base is the foundation of your bespoke mask. Select based on your client's primary skin concern and skin type, then add amplifying ingredients to build the treatment. These bases may be combined with honey bases for a richer, more nourishing mask.

• Colloidal Oat Apothecary Base Certified organic colloidal oatmeal only. Especially nourishing for very dry and irritated skin — if your clients have used harsh products such as retinoids or Accutane, this should be included in their recovery plan. Avenanthramides in colloidal oatmeal are a type of antioxidant; clinical studies have shown colloidal oatmeal strengthens skin's barrier function and helps prevent transepidermal water loss by creating a protective film. Its starches contribute to water-binding properties, and it soothes irritation, cleanses skin with saponins, and has anti-fungal properties. Treats: dryness, transepidermal water loss, compromised barrier, sensitive skin, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea. Contraindications: oat allergies.
• Coconut Oat Apothecary Base Certified organic coconut milk powder 75%, certified organic oats 25%. Effective purification, cleansing, hydration, and soothing to help improve skin's barrier function and prevent acne. Super-hydrating coconut milk contains 4 key acids which soothe and cleanse skin of harmful bacteria that can cause acne. It is highly replenishing with antioxidants and vitamin C, necessary for healthy skin. Particularly wonderful for irritated acneic skin; also dryness, inflammation, compromised barrier, and congested pores. May also be used as a cream cleanser by blending with water or hydrosol. Contraindications: oat or coconut allergies.
• Blue Cambrian Clay & Blue Tansy Apothecary Base Russian Blue Cambrian Clay and certified organic Blue Tansy Essential Oil. Our choice for mildly sensitive skin in need of decongestion. Blue clay is known for its gentle cleansing properties and rich mineral composition — silver, calcium, phosphate, iron, magnesium and zinc — which help with skin renewal, microcirculation and oxygenation. Blue Tansy has analgesic, anesthetic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergenic properties which neutralize and stop histamine production to help reduce skin reactions to allergens. Add colloidal oats if you want the mask to dry slower. Treats: acne, congestion, sensitivity, inflammation, imbalance of moisture. Contraindications: None known; do not let this mask completely dry on inflamed or very dry skin.
• Glacial Clay Base Glacial clay and finely ground Frankincense Rivae powder. A powerful mineral-rich clay base with the added benefit of whole frankincense powder for its antimicrobial and renewing properties. Use for deep cleansing, detoxifying treatments where you want the extra healing benefit of frankincense alongside the drawing action of clay.

Our honey bases are rich, medicinal masking bases — excellent for suspending herbal powders, for honey tapping treatments, or blended with powdered bases for a more nourishing finish. Store at room temperature or warmer to maintain a workable consistency. If honey crystallizes, place in your towel warmer to gently warm.

• Manuka Honey Bee Propolis Nectar Base Raw New Zealand Manuka Honey (UMF 15+ | MGO 514) + a dash of raw Bee Propolis. Our favorite blend for treating acne and reducing inflammation. Manuka honey has a much higher level of enzymes than normal honey with strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties — very successful in the treatment of acne and eczema, reducing redness and irritation. It draws moisture into the skin, promotes skin regeneration and repairs cellular damage, removes harmful bacteria and sterilizes infections. Bee Propolis adds strong antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties, is rich in antioxidants, and encourages skin regeneration and tissue repair. We source our honey from a New Zealand company with a three-generation family history of beekeeping, partnering with the very best beekeepers to ensure source and supply chain integrity. Treats: sensitivity such as eczema and inflammation, acne, compromised barrier, dryness, or skin which has undergone Accutane treatments. Contraindications: honey or bee allergies.
• Meadow Honey Royal Jelly Nectar Base Solar Meadow Honey from Vermont, 1 fl oz Royal Jelly. Excellent for honey tapping or blending — beneficial for all skin types, especially mature. We use raw and untreated "Bee the Change" honey — pure Vermont honey harvested from solar fields planted by "Bee the Change" to create habitat for threatened pollinators. Royal Jelly is rich in proteins, natural hormones, B vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and fatty acids. Contains antibiotic and antibacterial properties, wonderful skin and wound healing properties, and its anti-inflammatory properties make it an excellent choice in the treatment of acne and eczema. Boosts production of skin collagen, supports tissue renewal, and helps the skin appear youthful and radiant. Protects against damaging UVB rays. Treats: acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, fine lines, signs of aging. Contraindications: honey or bee allergies.

Raw Vermont Meadow Honey infused for 6-8 weeks with targeted botanicals. Add just a small dollop of these concentrated elixirs to enhance your treatment base — they require very little to make a significant difference. Store at room temperature or warmer. Recommend warming in your towel warmer before use.

• Calming Honey Elixir Vermont Meadow Honey infused for 6 weeks in certified organic and organically grown chamomile flowers. Formulated to soothe inflamed and irritated skin. Chamomile has concentrated anti-inflammatory properties that can restore and soothe irritated skin, burns, and other angry conditions. It has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties making it perfect for sensitive skin prone to inflammation and breakouts. Treats: inflammation, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, irritation, dryness, burns, clogged pores. Contraindications: None known unless allergic to honey, bee ingredients, or chamomile.
• Moisture Amplifying Honey Elixir Vermont Meadow Honey infused for 6 weeks with nourishing botanicals including certified organic coconut milk, horsetail, marshmallow root, aloe vera, amaranthus squalane, and black currant. Formulated to promote skin moisture and nourish without causing congestion. Horsetail contains highly absorbable silica essential to the human body, beneficial for flexibility of all connective tissues. Marshmallow root's mucilage is extremely effective at moisturizing skin, soothing redness and retaining moisture. Aloe vera hydrates, exfoliates, nourishes, and revitalizes. Black currant is rich in fatty acids, keeps skin hydrated, firm, and youthful. Treats: dryness, crepeiness, irritation, fine lines, burns. Contraindications: allergic to honey or bee ingredients.
• Blemish Amplifying Honey Elixir New England Honey, Raw New Zealand Manuka Honey, organic witch hazel, certified organic frankincense, lavender, clary sage, eucalyptus, and rosemary — infused for 6 weeks. Enhances skin's ability to heal and prevent blemishes and reduce irritation. Witch hazel contains tannins which have a constricting and drying effect in just enough quantity to benefit from its astringent qualities without over-drying. Frankincense speeds healing of acne, protects from bacteria, lifts and tightens, fades scars, controls sebum production. Lavender is healing, regenerative, antibacterial, and astringent for oily acne-prone skin. Clary sage has regenerative, astringent, and anti-inflammatory qualities great for acne prone and oily skin. Treats: inflammation, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, irritation, dryness, burns, clogged pores. Contraindications: None known unless allergic to honey, bee ingredients, or any of the herbs.
• Lymphatic Amplifying Elixir Certified organic hemp seed oil, calendula, echinacea, astragalus, dandelion, devils claw root, goldenseal, wild indigo root. Gently supports the flow of lymphatic fluids to reduce puffiness, stagnation, and clear up inflammation and acne. Each botanical is a documented lymphagogue that stimulates lymphatic flow, cleansing tissues and reducing congestion. Add 4-5 drops to your blend. Treats: acne, inflammation, puffiness, under eye circles, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, skin congestion. Contraindications: NOT recommended for nursing or pregnant women. Not recommended for those currently ill or immune compromised, with acute inflammation, malignant tumors, thrombosis, major heart problems, kidney problems, bronchial asthma, thyroid problems, on medications, undergoing chemotherapy, in first three months of pregnancy, with removed spleen, or a child under 18.

Concentrated oil-based botanical elixirs designed to enhance your treatment with just 4-5 drops added to your base of choice. Each is a whole-plant formulation — never an isolate — preserving the full spectrum of therapeutic chemistry.

• Respite Amplifying Elixir Maracuja oil, cucumber seed oil, evening primrose oil, cleavers, rose petals, calendula, lavender, chamomile, goldenseal, comfrey, cornflower, guayusa, eucalyptus, peppermint. A thoughtful blend intended to purify, soothe, and clarify skin — our choice for those with acne, inflammation, or stressed skin. Soothes and stimulates, calming inflammation while promoting circulation and flow of vital fluids. Cleavers supports the lymphatic system. Rose neutralizes free radicals and balances sebum. Goldenseal has astringent properties that fight bacteria and treat eczema. Comfrey is a regenerative wound healer containing allantoin. Peppermint has cooling, antibacterial, and oil-balancing properties. Treats: eczema, sluggish lymph, poor circulation, acne, congestion. Contraindications: NOT recommended for nursing or pregnant women. Not recommended for those with certain medical conditions — refer to the contraindication list in this module.
• Fortify Amplifying Elixir Certified organic rosehip seed oil, blackberry seed oil, roselle hibiscus oil, jasmine, rose, hibiscus, calendula, rosehips, helichrysum, rooibos, green tea, ginseng, gotu kola. A thoughtful blend intended to moisturize, strengthen, and renew skin — our choice for mature skin or compromised barrier. Jasmine promotes elasticity and balances moisture. Hibiscus is rich in antioxidants and actively combats signs of aging by firming and lifting. Helichrysum promotes skin cell renewal and healing. Ginseng (Eluthero) protects the body under stress, increasing resilience. Gotu kola increases healing and decreases inflammation, wonderful for preventing scar tissue. This formulation contains several adaptogens. Treats: dryness, fine lines, compromised barrier, sagging, loss of elasticity, puffiness, or otherwise mature skin. Contraindications: NOT recommended for use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormonal imbalances, or hormonal-related medical conditions.

Whole plants extracted for two weeks into moisturizing organic vegetable glycerin to form a concentrated plant extract. These extracts treat specific skin conditions, plump skin, and pull hydration into the transepidermal layers. May be blended with complimentary ingredients or applied as a thin layer as a treatment before removing. Keep sealed at all times and use the pump dispenser to avoid contamination.

• Hydrating Extract Gel Fresh house-made Tremella Mushroom Extract (glycerite), fresh house-made Marshmallow Root Extract (glycerite), fresh house-made Elderflower Extract (glycerite), fresh house-made Rose Extract (glycerite), radish root ferment filtrate. Our plant-based hyaluronic acid alternative. Tremella acts similarly to hyaluronic acid, drawing and holding moisture to the skin — its particle sizes are actually smaller than hyaluronic acid, letting it penetrate more easily and hold up to 5 times more water. Marshmallow root's mucilage soothes redness, relieves inflammation, and helps retain moisture. Rose rejuvenates, helps treat acne-prone skin, and soothes rosacea and eczema. Elderflower delivers elevated glow, youthfulness, and overall healthy vibrant-looking skin. Treats: dullness, dryness, fine lines. Contraindications: fruit or rose allergies. Shelf life: 6-9 months.
• Exfoliating Enzyme Extract Gel Fresh house-made pineapple extract (glycerite), fresh house-made strawberry extract (glycerite), fresh house-made elderflower extract (glycerite), radish root ferment filtrate. Gentle and effective whole fruit enzymes instead of harsh lab-created peels that may harm the skin barrier and cause irritation. Organic fresh whole pineapple as the star — its bromelain dissolves proteins which promote exfoliation and unclogging of pores. The naturally occurring glycolic acid in pineapple stimulates regeneration of cells, collagen, and elastin. Strawberry contains AHAs and BHAs. Elderflower protects against UV damage and promotes blood circulation. Add half a teaspoon to your base to enhance dead skin turnover. Treats: dullness, keratin bumps, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, sun damage. Contraindications: pineapple allergy, very sensitive skin, darker skin tones should use with caution. The acids in this product can sensitize skin to UV light — shield skin or use an SPF afterward. Shelf life: 6-9 months.
• Rooibos Tea Extract Gel Certified organic rooibos tea leaves, organic vegetable glycerin. Gentle and effective extract of antioxidant-rich rooibos tea adding a gel or creamy texture to your treatments. Rooibos tea is rich with the enzyme superoxide dismutase — an excellent pro-age substance that helps break down potentially harmful oxygen molecules in cells. Its alpha hydroxy acids help reduce wrinkles and signs of aging. Rooibos is hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial, perfect for all skin-types especially allergenic skin prone to dermatitis or sensitivities. Add half a teaspoon to help repair skin degeneration and soothe inflammation. Treats: fine lines, damage, inflammation. Contraindications: None known. Shelf life: 6-9 months.
• Royal Jelly Apothecary Cream (available à la carte) Pacific Royal Jelly, clover extract (glycerite), radish root ferment filtrate. Must be refrigerated for potency and freshness. Formulated to give your treatments a creamy texture and a boost of pro-age benefits straight from the bees. Royal Jelly has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and wound healing properties. Studies show age-defying royal jelly boosts collagen production and skin renewal. House-made clover extract using organic red clover from Maine — the isoflavonoids in red clover help slow down signs of aging, promote collagen synthesis, moisture, hydration, skin thickness and skin elasticity. Use 4-5 pumps as a base or additive to make a creamy pro-age treatment — add a few drops of hydrosol or other liquid so you can use this valuable ingredient sparingly. Treats: eczema, fine lines, sagging, expedited blemish resolution, dryness. Contraindications: allergic or sensitive to honey or bee ingredients.

Intended to enhance your treatment with just a quarter teaspoon. Most of these are made from herbs and fibrous plants — steep with a few drops of liquid for a minute before adding more liquid to achieve desired consistency. Berry, fruit, and greens powders need less water as they are finer. Note that our signature powders can sometimes leave behind small particles — use a damp sponge to remove excess particles if needed.

• Soothing Herbals Amplifying Powder Certified organic chamomile, certified organic calendula, certified organic comfrey. These herbs stand the test of time for their soothing, renewing, and healing properties. Chamomile restores and soothes irritated skin with anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. Calendula treats swollen lymph nodes, cleanses tissues, and reduces inflammation. Comfrey is a regenerative wound healer containing allantoin for skin cell renewal. Steep this powder with a few drops of water to activate the botanicals before blending. THIS BLEND IS PARTICULARLY FIBROUS IN CONSISTENCY — natural due to the plant compounds. Treats: sensitivity such as eczema and inflammation, acne, compromised skin barrier. Contraindications: Do not use on pregnant or nursing women. Avoid using this blend daily.
• Brightening Amplifying Powder White peony root, certified organic papaya fruit enzyme. Naturally brightens and lightens hyperpigmentation, sloughing away dead skin cells that make skin appear dull. White Peony Root is prized for its brightening, soothing, and toning properties — contains high concentration of tannins which are a potent skin-illuminating concentrate. Papaya brightens and lightens complexion while reducing blemishes and scarring with vitamins A, C and E; its enzymes stimulate collagen production and exfoliate away dead skin cells. Treats: dullness, hyperpigmentation, scarring, uneven skin tone, hyperkeratosis, melasma. Contraindications: None known.
• Matcha Greens Amplifying Powder Certified organic ceremonial grade matcha, certified organic hibiscus flower, certified organic kale, certified organic wheatgrass, certified organic kelp, certified organic chlorella, certified organic spirulina. Our favorite super-greens with anti-inflammatory and purifying properties. The EGCG antioxidant in matcha slows signs of aging and makes it a strong detoxifying agent. Hibiscus has a magical reputation for increasing skin elasticity, firming and lifting. Kale's chlorophyll, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients leave skin glowing. Spirulina removes heavy metals and toxins. Chlorella slows signs of aging by reducing free radical damage. Kelp is packed with antioxidants and protects against UVA rays. Treats: acne, clogged pores, inflammation such as eczema, dryness, fine lines. Contraindications: None known.
• Antioxidant Berry Amplifying Powder Certified organic blueberry, certified organic blackberry, certified organic strawberry. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, wonderful for renewal. Blueberry reduces free radical damage and inhibits breakdown of collagen. Blackberry provides rich vitamin C and antioxidants that prevent oxidative damage. Strawberry contains astringent properties and AHAs/BHAs such as salicylic acid which eliminate dead skin and reduce hyperpigmentation. Add 1/4 tsp to your blend. Great for a gentle treatment around eyes. Treats: dullness, under eye circles and puffiness, hyperpigmentation, loss of elasticity, appearance of fine lines, cellular damage. Contraindications: berry allergies.
• C Fruit Enzyme Amplifying Powder Certified organic papaya, pineapple, kiwi, pumpkin, apple, rosehips, strawberry, carrot, acerola cherry, camu camu, lemon, thyme. Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen. This powerful multi-fruit enzyme powder enhances skin's ability to fight free radicals, diminish signs of aging, reduce dullness, and shield from environmental stressors. Fruit enzymes do the work on the surface of skin to break down dead proteins without generally promoting regeneration like AHAs do. Add 1/4 tsp to your blend. Treats: dullness, hyperpigmentation, loss of elasticity, appearance of fine lines, cellular damage. Contraindications: None known unless allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients.
• Double Rose Amplifying Powder Certified organic rose buds, rose petals, and rosehips. Rose has among the strongest antibacterial qualities of any botanicals. Extremely beneficial for mature, wrinkled, dry, and sensitive skin — ultra regenerative, healing, firming, toning, and anti-inflammatory. Rose buds and petals are an antioxidant powerhouse that neutralize free radicals, moisturize, soothe, and balance sebum production. Rosehips are packed with essential fatty acids including linoleic acid, high in vitamins A and C, promote collagen formation, reduce hyperpigmentation, and boost overall radiance. Add half a teaspoon to your base. Treats: dryness, fine lines/wrinkles, loss of elasticity, reddened capillaries, mildly sensitive skin, uneven tone, and is also beneficial for acne. Contraindications: None known unless allergic or sensitive to rose.
• Multi Mushroom Amplifying Powder Certified organic reishi mushroom, tremella mushroom, shiitake mushroom, cordyceps, wild harvested chaga mushroom. A potent adaptogenic mushroom blend for deep cellular nourishment and immune skin support. Each mushroom brings its own skin intelligence — tremella draws and holds moisture, reishi calms inflammation and supports barrier function, chaga is rich in antioxidants that fight cellular damage, cordyceps supports cellular energy and renewal, shiitake brightens with kojic acid. A powerful addition for mature, depleted, or immunocompromised skin conditions.

Steep as a tea and soak your facial towels before placing in your towel warmer. Alternatively chill the tea and use it as an addition to your facial treatments in place of hydrosol or water. You may also add to herbal poultices. These herbs are most useful for making facial compresses — a deeply sensory and therapeutic step that elevates your treatment beyond what any product alone can achieve.

• Respite Apothecary Herbs Cleavers, rose petals, calendula, lavender, chamomile, goldenseal, comfrey, cornflower, guayusa, eucalyptus, peppermint. A thoughtful blend intended to purify, soothe, and clarify skin. Both soothes and stimulates, calming inflammation while promoting circulation and flow of vital fluids. Steep as a tea and soak your facial towels before placing in your towel warmer, or add to your facial treatment blends in place of hydrosol or water. Treats: sensitivity such as eczema and inflammation, sluggish lymph, poor circulation, acne, congestion. Contraindications: NOT recommended for nursing or pregnant women. Not recommended for those with immune-compromising conditions — refer to the full contraindications list.
• Fortify Apothecary Herbs Certified organic jasmine, rose, hibiscus, calendula, rosehips, helichrysum, rooibos, green tea, ginseng, gotu kola. A thoughtful blend intended to moisturize, strengthen, and renew skin — our choice for mature skin or compromised barrier. Jasmine promotes elasticity. Rose is an antioxidant powerhouse. Hibiscus firms and lifts. Gotu kola increases healing and decreases inflammation. Steep as a tea and soak your facial towels before placing in your towel warmer. Treats: dryness, fine lines, compromised barrier, sagging, loss of elasticity, puffiness. Contraindications: NOT recommended for nursing or pregnant women. Not recommended for those with adaptogen or lymphagogue contraindications.

Our seasonal Rare Native Hydrosols are artisan steam distilled on our New Hampshire property using our copper alembic still, solar energy, and water drawn from the natural aquifer beneath our land. Each is a limited batch — availability changes with the season and harvest. A minute amount of essential oil is retained in each hydrosol for better scent and more potent benefits. These are lovely added to honey bases or spritzed directly onto client skin. Store at room temperature or cooler; may be refrigerated to lengthen shelf life.

• Balsam Fir Artisan Hydrosol 100% Pure, wild harvested Abies balsamea (balsam) — made from buds, leaves, twigs, and aquifer water. We sustainably harvest balsam tips from our own family land in Wolfeboro, NH. Rich in Vitamin C, eliminates bacteria, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, circulatory stimulant, and deeply grounding with remarkable aromatherapy mood benefits. Beneficial for sensitive, acneic, mature, and congested skin. Scent: Sweet bright evergreen, like the forest.
• Juniper Artisan Hydrosol 100% Pure, wild harvested juniper leaves and aquifer water, radish root ferment filtrate. We wild harvest our local juniper and distill the fresh hydrosol and essential oil using aquifer water. Juniper is packed with vitamin C, has soothing properties making it a good choice for inflamed or irritated skin and acne. Helps promote movement of fluids, flushing away toxins and bringing vital nutrients and oxygen to the skin's surface. Beneficial for mature, sensitive, or acneic skin. Scent: Bright evergreen with an herbaceous note. Contraindications: NOT FOR USE WHILE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING.
• Frankincense Artisan Hydrosol 100% Pure, sustainable Frankincense Rivae from the Somali region of Ethiopia, aquifer water, radish root ferment filtrate. Ethically harvested without needing to tap the trees — making it sustainable and providing income to women of semi-nomadic tribes in the region. A powerful astringent that speeds up the resolution of acne, protects skin from bacteria, encourages tightened pores, fades scars, regulates sebum, tones uneven skin, promotes renewal, minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, and moisturizes dry skin. Beneficial for most skin types. Scent: Amber, citrus, wood, and spicy resinous.
• Cucumber Artisan Hydrosol 100% Pure, organically cultivated cucumbers and aquifer water. We harvest cucumbers from our own organic garden. Promotes reduction of swelling and puffiness, mildly astringent to purify and treat acne, soothing qualities reduce redness and irritation, high in vitamin C and folic acid which help renew skin. Beneficial for sensitive, acneic, mature, and congested skin. Scent: Fresh cucumber — best when poured rather than spritzed. Recommend putting this mist onto your face towels or blending into bespoke masks.
• Strawberry Artisan Hydrosol 100% Pure, organically cultivated strawberries and aquifer water. We harvest organic strawberries from our own property. Strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties with high Vitamin C content to keep skin looking youthful and calm. Packed with alpha-hydroxylic acid that helps turnover skin cells. Wonderful for mature, sensitive, or acneic skin. Scent: Fresh strawberry jam.
• Pear Artisan Hydrosol 100% Pure organically grown pear — made from fruit, aquifer water, radish root ferment filtrate. A gentle, nourishing hydrosol with a light, fresh scent. Pear is rich in antioxidants, vitamins C and K, and has soothing, brightening properties suitable for all skin types.
• Herb Garden Artisan Hydrosol 100% Pure, homegrown calendula, chamomile, mint, lavender, radish root ferment filtrate, and aquifer water. We grow, harvest, and distill the fresh hydrosol and essential oil using water from the natural aquifer beneath our land. Beneficial for cooling, soothing, renewal, lymphatic support, acne, and inflammation. All skin types. Scent: Light fresh herbs.

These are starting points from our Apothecary Handbook — favorite formulas tested by our partners. Don't be afraid to come up with your own blends. Have fun and play with the ingredients. Safety first: always keep client medical conditions in mind to avoid contraindications like pregnancy, nursing, or other health issues.

Safety first. Although many plants are safe for most people, it is extremely important to note your client's medical conditions, allergies, and sensitivities during their first consultation, before you touch their skin. Some ingredients do not have safety data or studies for use while nursing or pregnant. Some ingredients are NOT recommended for pregnant or nursing women or individuals with medical conditions.

For pregnant clients, go simple: plain honey, colloidal oats, double rose powder, antioxidant berry powder, or fruit enzymes are your safest choices.

• Honey, Honey-Based Masks & Honey Elixirs — 12-18 months Store at room temperature to prevent crystallization. If honey does crystalize, gently warm in a towel warmer or by submerging the glass portion in hot water, followed by stirring.
• All Powders & Powdered Bases — 12-24 months Store at room temperature and limit UV light. Ensure they remain tightly sealed to preserve potency and freshness. Keep sealed when not in use to prevent hardening.
• Glycerite Extracts — 6-9 months Store at room temperature or cooler. Refrain from heating your bottles. Refrain from contaminating your extracts by unscrewing the lid or dipping any object inside the bottle — use the pump dispenser.
• Oils, Balms & Oil-Based Products — 9 months Store at room temperature and avoid UV rays. Includes all serums, cleansing oils, body oils, roll-ons, oil-based balms, oil-based masks, or oil-based elixirs.
• Hydrosols/Mists — 6-9 months Store at room temperature or cooler. You may refrigerate these to lengthen shelf life. Refrain from contaminating your extracts by unscrewing the lid or dipping any object inside the bottle.
• Royal Jelly Apothecary Cream Must be refrigerated for potency and freshness.