Field Notes

Hydrosol vs Toner: What’s the Difference, and Which One Should You Use?

Hydrosol vs Toner: What’s the Difference, and W...

Hydrosols and toners often occupy the same step in a skincare routine, but they come from different worlds. Learn when to choose a true hydrosol, how it differs from a...

Hydrosol vs Toner: What’s the Difference, and W...

Hydrosols and toners often occupy the same step in a skincare routine, but they come from different worlds. Learn when to choose a true hydrosol, how it differs from a...

Nature-Based Self Care: A Holistic Approach to Natural Skincare

Nature-Based Self Care: A Holistic Approach to ...

  What is natural skincare? This article explores a nature-based approach to skin health through whole plant formulations, ethical sourcing, and non-industrial practices.

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Nature-Based Self Care: A Holistic Approach to ...

  What is natural skincare? This article explores a nature-based approach to skin health through whole plant formulations, ethical sourcing, and non-industrial practices.

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wildcrafted mugwort and yarrow flower

Pacific Northwest Plants for Skin: A Wildcrafte...

A grounded field guide to Pacific Northwest plants used in herbal skincare, from nettle and yarrow to Douglas fir and cottonwood.

Pacific Northwest Plants for Skin: A Wildcrafte...

A grounded field guide to Pacific Northwest plants used in herbal skincare, from nettle and yarrow to Douglas fir and cottonwood.

Homeostasis, Not Harshness: A Gentle Exfoliation Field Guide - Deschampsia - Nature Based Self Care

Homeostasis, Not Harshness: A Gentle Exfoliatio...

Gentle exfoliation isn’t about scrubbing more—it’s about restoring water, a comfy acidity, and light oils so skin can shed old cells quietly.

Homeostasis, Not Harshness: A Gentle Exfoliatio...

Gentle exfoliation isn’t about scrubbing more—it’s about restoring water, a comfy acidity, and light oils so skin can shed old cells quietly.

Moisture Is Not Hydration: Why Balms and Oils Matter for Skin Barrier Health - Deschampsia - Nature Based Self Care

Moisture Is Not Hydration: Why Balms and Oils M...

We hear it all the time — “my skin feels dry, I need more moisture.” But more often than not, what our skin is really craving isn't just water —...

Moisture Is Not Hydration: Why Balms and Oils M...

We hear it all the time — “my skin feels dry, I need more moisture.” But more often than not, what our skin is really craving isn't just water —...

Unraveling the Mystery of Mugwort : Magic, Dreams, and Medicine - Deschampsia - Nature Based Self Care

Unraveling the Mystery of Mugwort : Magic, Drea...

Throughout history, this ancient herb has held a special place in the hearts of herbalists, dreamers, and healers. Mugwort is believed to bridge the gap between physical healing and spiritual...

Unraveling the Mystery of Mugwort : Magic, Drea...

Throughout history, this ancient herb has held a special place in the hearts of herbalists, dreamers, and healers. Mugwort is believed to bridge the gap between physical healing and spiritual...