Scents of Peace

I just finished making a fresh organic rose hydrosol with the first blossoms of summer. I walked around the garden picking the petticoated petals steeped with their heavenly scent. As many of you know we distill our own floral hydrosols to make Golden Path Alchemy Toners and Alchemysts. Some of the flowers we grow organically [...]

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It’s Thyme to Steam!

Why are herbal facial steams beneficial? Steams are a crucial part of any skin care system. We are bombarded with thousands of chemicals in our daily life making steams a necessary addition to any skin care practice. Steams allow for a deep cleansing of the pores. They soften the skin by opening pores and allowing [...]

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Question: Why is cleansing important?

Cleansing the skin is necessary to remove dirt, pollution, makeup and other impurities that build up on the skin. Some of nature’s best cleansers must contain oil because the skin makes and has a natural layer of oil called sebum. A cleanser must be able to mix with the skin’s natural oils to help remove [...]

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Awesome Avocado

This week in Santa Barbara autumn officially arrived. Replete with all the crisp, chilly and blustery fall offerings. I got all wrapped up in my favorite woven wool scarf and toggled coat, loving every layer. Here in southern California all this enchanting weather comes with seasonal dryness. My skin is unfortunately reflecting the dry conditions [...]

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