the florapothecarie journal




beauty tips

  • Ingredient Love: Green Tea

    Hello, I'm Sami and I have a tea addiction. Black, green, white, oolong, herbal... you name it, I've got it. I drink it straight or make chai lattes in the winter and matcha green tea ice cream in the summer. Studies have shown antioxidant-rich teas can help prevent a boatload of health issues from cancers to heart disease, and they have some pretty great beauty benefits too!

  • What is a Konjac Sponge & How do I use it?

    Konjac sponges are made from 100% pure vegetable fiber of the konjac root. Its soft texture gently exfoliates while washing away dirt and oil.

  • How-To: Use a Bath Tea as a Facial Steam

    We may label our products one thing, but most of them have multiple uses. Did you know our bath teas can also be used as facial steams? It's super easy, and you can even re-use it as a bath tea after your facial steam, too!


  • Ingredient Love: Geranium

    Geranium flowers symbolize true friendship. The uplifting essential oil relieves anxiety and fatigue. In skin and hair care products, geranium essential oil balances the oil production in your skin and scalp and is safe to use on all skin types.

  • #BeautyMyth: Skin Type (There's No Such Thing!)

    Ladies & gents ~ we’ve been lied to our whole lives. There’s really no such thing as skin type. There is only what your skin needs in this moment.

    Hint: it usually needs water or oil. (Or both.)


  • Self Care Routine 10: Vanessa Milano #SelfLoveMonth

    February is #SelfLoveMonth. To celebrate, we've asked a few of our natural beauty friends to share their self-care routines. Hair Stylist Vanessa Milano shares her struggles with sensitive skin.

  • Self Care Routine 9: Hilary Swaim #SelfLoveMonth

    February is #SelfLoveMonth. To celebrate, we've asked a few of our natural beauty friends to share their self-care routines. Artist Hilary Swaim walks us through her morning and evening skincare rituals.

  • Self Care Routine 8: Erica Midkiff #SelfLoveMonth

    February is #SelfLoveMonth. To celebrate, we've asked a few of our natural beauty friends to share their self-care routines. Content coach and momma Erica Midkiff shares her tips for cultivating positivity and mindfulness, and relaxing with the occasional bath.

DIYs, inspiration, and tips for living a naturally beautiful and magical life.