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Behind the scenes with Shay: on being a natural skincare formulator, how botanical ingredients work topically, and what really makes a skincare brand ethical + sustainable.

Fresh peppermint, sage and rosemary with salt. ingredients to make a body scrub

So down on plastic

Hype. Spin. Noise! How nutty it is that in this age of information, we can’t tell what’s real. My remedy has been plugging in to the garden, the 'really real' world...

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Rosemary loves sailors

Rosemary loves sailors

Rosemary is believed to be a very protective plant, and new sailor that I am, was tickled to find this in the book “Magical Herbalism” by Scott Cunningham: “Has connections with the sea so is used in all sea rituals as well as sachets designed to ensure a safe, easy passage on the water... Did I make a charm for our sailboat? Yes.

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Eco-Conscious? I’m Eco-Neurotic!

I worry about each and every ingredient used in my skincare just like I worry about every ingredient that goes in my food. So I spend alot of time researching. Unfortunately, it’s a moving target.

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