Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Since it is porous, absorbing what you put on, it is important to understand the ingredients in the products you use, to know from where & how elements are sourced. Individual & collective balance, empowerment & sovereignty come though such awareness.
RhizaeCosm Apothecary is free from toxins, additives, preservatives, artificial & synthetic ingredients, pre-fabricated formulas, fillers, fragrance, perfume, solvents, parabens, phthalates, petroleum, manufactured colours, sulphates, gluten, formaldehyde, pesticides, herbicides, palm oil or genetically modified materials & is cruelty free. Every element is 100% plant-based, with the exception of locally harvested beeswax in select products. All offerings are contained in recyclable tins or returnable glass. Mindful of resources used, we transitioned from round tins to square tins, so when labels are printed, waste material in minimal. The vibrancy that comes from using fresh ingredients, translates into increased sustainability, as a smaller amount of product is used for results, therefore requiring less packaging & less transportation of goods.
From the manner in which things are grown, gathered, harvested & handled, there is embedded energy in what we put on & in our bodies, in that which we choose to surround ourselves. Knowing the maker, their philosophies & practices, cultivates a connection - to community, to the elements, to the process of creation, thus fostering an understanding of the vibration infused in the wares & ultimately influencing the way one feels.
From seed saving, to growing & gathering herbs intentionally, botanicals are infused, fresh in season & alchemized in the RhizaeCosm apothecary line. Holistically handcrafted from local organically grown herbs, wild harvested plants, responsibly foraged, ethically & sustainably sourced, raw, pure ingredients, we are fully immersed in the process.
Guided by the wisdom of traditional herbalism, plant kin & folk medicine, using whole plant preparations & simple hand tools, formulas are envisioned & crafted in small batches. Offerings are given, in gratitude, honour & respect, when gathering medicines from the earth. Working with plants from one’s own bioregion, creates a connection to the flora in our natural surroundings, attunes to seasonal cycles, while ensuring a higher quality & efficacy of healing properties. With a belief in respect, integrity, reciprocity & evolvement, RhizaeCosm synthesizes healing, art, Spirit & ecological consciousness.
Seeds are sewn & our gardens are tended throughout the seasons. A biodynamic & holistic approach is implemented when working with nature, as we are nature, with a focus on following lunar & celestial rhythms, biodiversity, permaculture, soil regeneration, compost preparations & creating habitat for local wildlife & pollinators. All herbs, whether used for infusions, teas, tonics, skincare or smoke cleansing, are organically grown or wildcrafted with intention. All herbal oils are created mindfully, by solar infusing flowers, leaves, roots & resins in cold pressed certified organic, biodynamic & fair trade oils. This process takes weeks to months, to extract the medicinal qualities of the botanicals. Tinctures & extracts are infused for several months using natural, traditionally made spirits or certified organic raw vinegar. Botanicals are strained & given back to the earth. All essential oils are steam distilled or cold pressed & are delicately used.
