The Apothecary Journal

Terpenes

Terpenes

Terpenes are plant chemicals that are extracted through distillation (essential oils), solvent extraction, and cold pressing. Terpenoids is term for terpenes with a functional group. In essential oils, there are...

Terpenes

Terpenes are plant chemicals that are extracted through distillation (essential oils), solvent extraction, and cold pressing. Terpenoids is term for terpenes with a functional group. In essential oils, there are...

Ways to Show Your Skin Some Love

Ways to Show Your Skin Some Love

With Valentine's on the way love is all around, channel some of that love to yourself and your skin!  Here are some ways to show your skin some tender loving...

Ways to Show Your Skin Some Love

With Valentine's on the way love is all around, channel some of that love to yourself and your skin!  Here are some ways to show your skin some tender loving...

Rose and the Divine Feminine

Rose and the Divine Feminine

 It is common for me to hear people say that the scent of rose reminds them of their grandmother. I think it should remind you of your grandmother and your...

Rose and the Divine Feminine

 It is common for me to hear people say that the scent of rose reminds them of their grandmother. I think it should remind you of your grandmother and your...

winter skin care tips

Winter Product Recommendations + Skin Care Tips

Winter is hard on our delicate skin barrier. As the temperature dips, so does humidity, and the air becomes dry. If you ignore your skin, it can become irritated, rough,...

Winter Product Recommendations + Skin Care Tips

Winter is hard on our delicate skin barrier. As the temperature dips, so does humidity, and the air becomes dry. If you ignore your skin, it can become irritated, rough,...

Is your skin dry, dehydrated or both?

Is your skin dry, dehydrated or both?

Dry skin is caused by a lack of skin’s natural lipids in the form of triglycerides, wax esters, free fatty acids, and squalene. These levels also decrease as we age....

Is your skin dry, dehydrated or both?

Dry skin is caused by a lack of skin’s natural lipids in the form of triglycerides, wax esters, free fatty acids, and squalene. These levels also decrease as we age....

Effective Ingredients for the Treatment of Stressed Skin

Effective Ingredients for the Treatment of Stre...

Did a pimple pop up from nowhere recently? Notice any wrinkles, fine lines, itchiness, or even excessive dryness? The guilty party might be stress. When you are emotionally or physically...

Effective Ingredients for the Treatment of Stre...

Did a pimple pop up from nowhere recently? Notice any wrinkles, fine lines, itchiness, or even excessive dryness? The guilty party might be stress. When you are emotionally or physically...