the florapothecarie journal




  • Ingredient Love: Cocoa Butter

    Cocoa butter is one of my favorite ingredients to work with because it's incredibly moisturizing, hypoallergenic, and smells like chocolate! It's remarkable at preventing and healing stretch marks, scars, burns, and chapped skin due to its high antioxidant content.


  • florapothecarie holiday gift guide

    Stuck on what to give your favorite people (or the ones you barely know)? Have no fear — the florapothecarie gift guide is here! We've curated a collection of our best-sellers and easy gift options, so you can stress less and feel good because you're giving cruelty-free non-toxic skincare and supporting a small business. You're totally a holiday hero.

  • The Healing Powers of Salts

    Salt and the sea have been known healers for thousands of years, even before the Romans perfected natural hot spring baths. Let's take a look at the three most popular salts used in beauty, bathing, and body care: Dead Sea Salt, Epsom Salt, and Himalayan Salt.


  • Why florapothecarie supports Global Fund for Women

    1 in 3 women and girls experience violence in their lifetime. 51% of human trafficking victims worldwide are women and 20% are young girls. 

    We need to help our sisters. This is why florapothecarie is supporting Global Fund for Women.


  • Fighting Colds Naturally with Mint & Rosemary + a DIY Vapor Rub Tutorial

    Well friends, there's no way around it. Cold season is here. But I'm going to help you power through it with our pals Peppermint and Rosemary. Both of these herbs and their essential oils are good to have around when coughing and congestion set in. Plus, I'll show you how to make your own three-ingredient vapor rub!

  • Shop florapothecarie in-person at these upcoming events!

    We're all over Connecticut the next few weeks! Come test out products, say hello to Sami, and shop in-person at one of these local events.

  • Ingredient Love: Witch Hazel

    Witch hazel is one of the few untainted herbal medicines still widely available today. While its primary use is for healing minor wounds and bug bites, witch hazel is prized in the beauty industry for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Ingredient Love: Activated Charcoal

    Because of its ability to attract over 200x its weight in impurities, activated charcoal is having a serious moment right now in natural beauty. Let's talk about why, and dispel a few charcoal myths.

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