First there was the sea.

I was born among islands.

I too an island have temporarily emerged

until I see a light – that too like a stone –

and sink again.

The mountains came later.

I chose them.

I somehow had to share the weight

that had crushed my country for centuries.

The Mountains by Titos Patríkios

Inspired by the many mountain ranges I have walked up and sought refuge in again and again, including Mount Etna whose fertile slopes this particular type of Chamomile grows in, as one of the first species to come to life after eruptions. Montagna is made with the milk made from wild Chestnuts, Pine, and Etna Chamomile resulting in a refreshing, clarifying, rejuvenating bar formulated to evoke a mountains perspective.

Herb Highlights—

CHESTNUT Astringent, antioxidant protection, circulation support

PINE Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, supports pain relief

ETNA CHAMOMILE Soothing, balancing, supports wound healing, relieving to sensitive skin, promotes strong skin barrier

Please note each bar is a part of small batch and has its own individual look and unique black horizon line

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): Chestnut milk (Castanea sativa), Pine (Pinus brutia), Etna Chamomile (Anthemis aetnensis), Small Batch Hemp Seed Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Shea butter, Activated charcoal, 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.