the florapothecarie journal




self care

  • DIY Soothing (Non-Sticky) After Sun Aloe Spray

    Make your own soothing, non-toxic, and non-sticky body spray for soothing sun burn with aloe, coconut oil, and essential oils of lavender and peppermint.

  • 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!

  • How-To: Make a Lavender & Rice Heat Pack

    How to make a lavender and rice-filled hot/cold pack, one of my essential tools for self-care. Heat it up in the microwave to soothe sore muscles or freeze it to help reduce swelling.

  • 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.

  • Creative Energy Ritual for Midsummer / Summer Solstice

    The sun is at its peak during the summer solstice, the festival most strongly correlated with the great ball of fire in the sky. We have the most hours of sunlight on this day and the earth is simply buzzing with energy. Read on for my ritual on harvesting the sun's creative energy.

  • #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.

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