EST. 2016 · PORTLAND, OREGONBATCH ARCHIVE N° 2024.11

Made by hand, in small batches, from plants we can name

We make botanical skincare for reactive skin. Every formula is blended in runs of 200 jars or fewer in our Portland studio, with each farm origin printed on the jar.

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WILLAMETTE VALLEY & ROGUE RIVER ORGANIC BOTANICAL GROWERS
[SECTION 01 · STANDARDS OF PRACTICE]

Three studio commitments

We work at human scale with plant allies we trust. Here is what you can expect on every label.

01[LIMIT: 200 JARS / RUN]

Runs of 200 jars or fewer

Every remedy is blended by hand in our Portland workspace. Small batches mean plant oils and herbal extracts stay active without bulk storage or shelf stabilizers.

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02[FARM & REGION PROVENANCE]

Full farm provenance

We print the regional grower or farm for every botanical directly on the label. If we cannot verify how and where a plant was cultivated, we do not purchase it.

PORTLAND APOTHECARY RECORD
03[ZERO SYNTHETIC FILLERS]

No synthetic fragrance or fillers

Only certified organic botanicals and whole-plant extracts. We never use artificial aroma chemicals, synthetic dyes, or undisclosed preservative compounds.

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[SECTION 02 · SKIN BARRIER PROTOCOL]

Formulated for reactive skin

Sensitive complexions need clarity, not elaborate chemistry. Our recipes follow three basic rules.

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  • Certified Organic Whole Botanicals
  • Unrefined Cold-Pressed Plant Lipids
  • 0% Synthetic Fragrance or Aroma Chemicals
  • 0% Undisclosed Preservatives or Silicones
Rosehip oil bottle, golden liquid, and two red rosehips
WHOLE BOTANICAL EXTRACTWILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR
RULE 01[PROVENANCE TESTED]

Cold-pressed whole seed oils

Unrefined jojoba, rosehip, and meadowfoam oils mimic the skin barrier lipids, sealing in moisture without synthetic silicones.

RULE 02[PROVENANCE TESTED]

Single-harvest herbal infusions

Whole calendula blossom and chamomile flowers steep gently in our studio to produce soothing remedies with minimal ingredients.

RULE 03[PROVENANCE TESTED]

Independent patch testing

Each new seasonal formulation undergoes a 30-day patch test protocol on sensitive skin volunteers before public release.

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