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…
Happy Holidays! It’s the end of the year, and we want to celebrate with 12 days of daily 12% savings. It’s a common misunderstanding that people believe the 12 days of Christmas begins on the 13th, leading up to the 25th—but it actually begins either on Christmas day or on the 26th; the day is…
If you’re looking for an odorless, flavorless oil full of healthy fats, MCT oil may be just what you’re looking for! MCT Oil is a clear oil comprised only of medium chain triglycerides, a fatty acid that has 6-12 carbon atoms. Our MCT Oil: 60/40 contains Caprylic (C8) and Capric (C10) fatty acids, while our…
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas!Scented pinecones, fresh cut trees, and warm baked goods are just a few aromas wafting through the air. During this time of year, people often call on candles and diffusers to help enhance these natural scents. Holiday and winter themed hand creams, sanitizers and lip balms are always…
We have a new and improved Lanolin option, phasing out our Lanolin – USP with our new Lanolin – EP! This new material maintains the same specifications and qualities as the previous one with a higher standard – meeting the standards of the European Pharmacopoeia (EP). Lanolin – EP is a natural raw material extracted…
