The Apothecary Journal

The Best Moisturizer in the World Is Already on Your Face

The Best Moisturizer in the World Is Already on...

That oil on your skin isn't the enemy. It's called sebum, and it's a remarkable, custom-made blend your body produces to keep skin soft, supple and protected. It's so complex...

The Best Moisturizer in the World Is Already on...

That oil on your skin isn't the enemy. It's called sebum, and it's a remarkable, custom-made blend your body produces to keep skin soft, supple and protected. It's so complex...

Why Your Skin Changes with the Weather (and How to Keep It Hydrated This Fall)

Why Your Skin Changes with the Weather (and How...

The science of seasonal dehydration, your skin's moisture barrier, and the three essential steps to keeping skin soft, supple, and hydrated. Have you noticed your skin feeling tighter, looking duller,...

Why Your Skin Changes with the Weather (and How...

The science of seasonal dehydration, your skin's moisture barrier, and the three essential steps to keeping skin soft, supple, and hydrated. Have you noticed your skin feeling tighter, looking duller,...

Plants Are Active: Why We Believe in Botanical ...

Many of skincare's most celebrated active ingredients have roots in the plant world. Explore the science of botanical chemistry, antioxidant synergy, bioavailability, and why higher concentrations don't always mean better...

Plants Are Active: Why We Believe in Botanical ...

Many of skincare's most celebrated active ingredients have roots in the plant world. Explore the science of botanical chemistry, antioxidant synergy, bioavailability, and why higher concentrations don't always mean better...

The Aromatic Chemistry of Distillation

The Aromatic Chemistry of Distillation

The fascinating science behind essential oils, hydrosols, and the botanical chemistry that makes each one unique.

The Aromatic Chemistry of Distillation

The fascinating science behind essential oils, hydrosols, and the botanical chemistry that makes each one unique.

The Cream I Always Wanted: My Love Letter to Ro...

It’s been 20 years since we launched Rosey Cheeks Facial Cream, and it has been our bestseller ever since. But the story of how it came to be goes back...

The Cream I Always Wanted: My Love Letter to Ro...

It’s been 20 years since we launched Rosey Cheeks Facial Cream, and it has been our bestseller ever since. But the story of how it came to be goes back...

5 Essential Oils With Antioxidant Activity

Essential oils do more than smell good. Discover the antioxidant chemistry behind five botanicals we use at Cocoon Apothecary, including lavender, sweet orange, geranium, bergamot and frankincense — and the...

5 Essential Oils With Antioxidant Activity

Essential oils do more than smell good. Discover the antioxidant chemistry behind five botanicals we use at Cocoon Apothecary, including lavender, sweet orange, geranium, bergamot and frankincense — and the...