SIMPLE INGREDIENTS.
SIMPLY MADE.
OUR INGREDIENTS:
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organic and our own, HOMEGROWN ingredients
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therapeutic grade essential oils and phthalate free fragrances
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plant based butters and waxes
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all natural goat's milk from locally raised goats
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re-used, recycled and minimal packaging
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locally sourced wildflower honey
WHAT YOU WON'T FIND:
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parabens
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phthalates
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formaldehyde
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harsh preservatives
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artificial colors or dyes
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fillers
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mineral oils
Our HOMEMADE APOTHECARY is a simple line of naturally inspired skincare by Twilight Acres Farm in New York's beautiful Hudson River Valley. Born from the need to hydrate my own, intensely dried-out, overworked, sun-damaged farmer's skin, we have created our skincare line with an emphasis on using our own, HOMEGROWN and locally sourced ingredients.
HOMEGROWN &
HOME-FORAGED
Plants carry bionic healing powers; this has been known for centuries the world over. Below is a sampling of some of our most popular and sought-after flowers and herbs that we cultivate and use in our natural skin and bodycare products. Everything we grow on our farm is cultivated using organic and sustainable methods to ensure they maintain their most potent and vibrant form.
Yarrow
Achillea Millefolium
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promotes circulation
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astringent
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opens pores
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anti-inflammatory
Burdock Root
Arctium Lappa
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antibacterial
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anti-Inflammatory
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aid Healing Acne
Chamomile
Matricaria Chamomilla
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antioxidant, antifungal, antisecptic
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soothing and calming
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reduces redness
Lemon Balm
Melissa Officinalis
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exhibits antiviral properties
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retracts blood vessels helping to reduce redness and swelling associated with acne
Calendula
Calendula Officinalis
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anti-oxidant
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antiseptic
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reduces dry skin occurance
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soothing to the skin
Rose
Rosaceae
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cleanses & tones
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humectant
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good for oily or acne prone skin
Cornflower
Centaurea
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tones crapey skin
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may diminish fine lines around the eyes
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soothes sensitive skin
Wild Bee Balm
Monarda Fistulosa
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high thymol content (great antiseptic) used to treat skin infections
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helps to heal acne prone skin
Lavender
Lavandula Angustofolia
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calming to the skin
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reduces redness
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anti-inflammatory
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anti-bacterial
Borage
Borago Officinalis
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​soothes, heals and protects
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rich in essential fatty acid GLA (gamma linolenic acid)
Comfrey
Symphytum Officinale
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humectant
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soothes, repairs & protects
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high in antioxidants which may help reduce free radicals on skin
Citronella
Pelargonium Citrosum​
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insect repellent
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may facilitate healing of skin ailemnts such as acne
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