Often when I imagine you,

your wholeness cascades into many shapes.

You run like a herd of luminous deer,

and I am dark;

I am forest.

- Rainer Maria Rilke,The Book of Hours, Poem 45 EXCERPT , translated by Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy

A world unto their own, Forests show us another way, one grounded in stillness, depth in darkness, and the necessity of diversity. They are sacred homes and shelters, vital migration pathways, and perform crucial ecological functions like cleaning water and air whose benefits extend far beyond the shade of their canopies. Foresta is made with milk made from wild European walnuts, Oak, and Mastic resin, evoking the scents, sights, and spirit of the forests I grew up in to offer us the grounding, calming, enchanting generosity the Forests continue to give.

Herb Highlights—

WALNUT Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin E, antioxidants, support moisture retention

OAK Astringent, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

MASTIC An aromatic resin with strong antimicrobial action and antioxidant protection, protects the integrity of collagen fibers and preserves elastin

All Plants grown in my medicine garden or gathered in my homelands. Soap handmade from scratch in the cold process method with whole plant medicinal extracts. No artificial ingredients or added fragrance. Always wild & beyond organic. Cured for a minimum of 6 weeks. Herbal medicine is meant to be an easeful aspect of our daily lives, and weaving medicine into something we use as often as soap is a foundational way to incorporate herbs seamlessly into our days.

To care for soap simply have a space & dish where it can rest & fully dry in between uses. Keep out of the stream of running water when not in use. Can be used directly on body or lathered on hands/ in a cloth.

Ingredients (All Organic): Walnut milk (Juglans regia), Oak (Quercus congesta), Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus), Small Batch Hemp Seed Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt Water, Shea Butter, Sodium Hydroxide*

*Sodium Hydroxide, otherwise known as Lye, is an ingredient essential in hard soap making which chemically causes saponification. It completely transforms in the process and no lye remains in the fully cured soap bar.

Please note orders ship within 4 - 8 business days. This apothecary is the work of one artisan who does not believe in rushing, rather moving at a healthy pace and prioritizing being thorough, careful, and paying attention to each and every detail. I appreciate your patience and support of slowly made hand crafted goods.

Required Disclaimer—These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.