Introducing the latest all-natural addition to our expansive product line, Tucuma Butter! Tucuma, also referred to by its botanical name Astrocaryum vulgare, is a spiny palm tree in the same genus as Murumuru, native to South America. In cultivation, it is a fairly slow growing plant, producing edible fruits after 8 years. The seeds are…
Native to South America, the Brazil nut tree is one of the largest and longest-lived trees in the Amazon rainforest, growing over 180 feet tall and can live over 500 years! Its fruit and nutshell contain edible seeds which can weigh as much as 4 ½ lbs. The wood from these trees is prized for…
Our Small Business Spotlight shines on TrueEarth this month! Established and owned by Claude Galipeau, TrueEarth is a holistic company providing natural products for people, pets, and plants. TrueEarth currently has two product lines: Medicine for the Earth which are all-natural fertilizers, and Medicine from the Earth which are functional tinctures that incorporate organic, raw,…
Bring the essence of the vast outdoors with you with our latest addition to our organic essential oil line, Organic Cedarwood Oil – Atlas. This pure essential oil is steam-distilled from the bark of Cedrus atlantica, the Atlas Cedar. Typically referred to as “Moroccan Cedar”, Atlas cedar is a coniferous tree in the Pine family…
Today celebrates the tiny albeit mighty chia seed! The chia plant is a member of the mint family native to central and southern Mexico, first known to be cultivated by the Aztec people. Many remember the “Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia!” jingle from the famous indoor planter figurines, Chia Pets, in America during the 1980s which substantially popularized the…
If you primarily source organic certified essential oils, set aside some time to review our expanded selection! Some of our top selling oils were previously only offered as conventional and over the last year, we added a handful of new organic certified options. Here’s a quick snipped of new organic essential oils added since…
Besides water, tea is reportedly the most consumed beverage in the world. Green tea, the oldest form of tea, originated in China; however reports vary on the exact century it was first introduced or consumed outside of medicinal purposes. We may not be able to offer you a cup of tea, but perhaps something even…
We are delighted to introduce our latest product, Witch Hazel – Alcohol Free! Alcohol Free Witch Hazel is a clear, colorless distillate produced from the partially dried twigs and bark of the Hamamelis virginiana Linné plant, containing 0.15% Benzoic Acid, a naturally occurring antiseptic. Unlike other varieties of Witch Hazel, this latest offering does not…
For our first spotlight of the year, we’re featuring Melanie, a yoga teacher-turned soapmaker, owner of MelAsana Soap. In 2020 and after, much of our society experienced job and career changes, whether they now work from home or switched fields completely! With lockdowns and closures, Melanie dove into soap-making! Nature and animals are a passion…
Are you familiar with the Bilberry plant? If you’re not originally from Europe nor currently living there, there’s a good chance you aren’t! Also called the European Blueberry, this perennial shrub has been used in food and medicine for centuries. It is most closely related to the blueberry, being in the same genus, Vaccinium. There…
We are now offering a higher grade of Microcrystalline Wax! This new material maintains the same qualities and specifications as our previous Microcrystalline wax, with a higher standard – meeting the standards of the US Pharmacopeia (USP). Phasing out the previous Microcrystalline wax in granular form, Microcrystalline Wax – USP is now available in solid…
Looking to up your eco-conscious haircare game? Our new addition, Solid Conditioner – MB (Mass Balance), allows you to formulate conditioning bars that require no containment or plastic packaging. Solid Conditioner, a Stephenson product, is primarily comprised of emollients, cetearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate. Ingredients such as shea butter and coconut oil further boost its…
