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Nature | Art | Science | Advocacy = Trail Botanica! Handmade, vegan and zero waste. Soap, deodorant and other essentials. ¤

Is it like the Fight Club? How did you get into m

Is it like the Fight Club? How did you get into making soap?

#meetthemaker2021 #originstory #artisanmade #handmadepgh #localpgh

I've been carrying precious stones in my pocket si

I've been carrying precious stones in my pocket since high school. There are a few favorites and others that seem familiar even upon the first time I hold them. I don't know how this works, but I know every element has a different gravity or magnetism, which often changes with the pull from the moon as it orbits our planet. And yet somehow, we always see the same side of it, facing us. "How is that possible?" I always ask myself.

The constant asking and willingness to learn is well captured in a book I've been glad to call a friend, Zen Mind, Beginner Mind, by Shunryū Suzuki. In it, I find substance to my pursuit of the unknown and a practice that is incredibly malleable and applicable to everything in life, whether it is learning a new bike handling technique, soap design skill or how musicians playing different instruments in a band, work together. Sometimes, returning to the beginning of something offers more access to internal resources and strength, ultimately an opportunity for growth than pressing forward. It is a good reminder to slow down and listen and this will be a continuous practice for me.

What philosophy helps you to grow?

#soapbuddha #tourmalinatedquartz #movingforward #philosophy #lunarcycleselfcare

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Reminder Dec 16th is our shipping deadline for Fir

Reminder Dec 16th is our shipping deadline for First class and Priority classes. In addition to compostable or reusable product packaging for our products, we use 100% sustainable shipping materials forest tree initiative boxes, paper-padded mailers, paper fill, paper tape and even biodegradable shipping label/liners.

If you're gifting this Winter season, you can request a hand written notecard to be included by leaving an "order note" during checkout on our direct website (via compass in bio).

#zerowasteholidays #plasticfree #naturalskincare #winteradventures #shippingdeadlines

Today, Small Business Saturday, marks 8 years that

Today, Small Business Saturday, marks 8 years that Apothecary Muse has served the public with handmade, herbal adventure skincare products. Based in Pittsburgh, we've found all kinds of weather and skin types to match with gentle to advanced levels of care in each product line: soap, deodorant, lip balm and salves. Occasionally, we'll add a seasonal item like sunblock, bath salt or candles to the lineup to help keep your adventurous spirit thriving.

As we rebrand as Trail Botanica in 2022, we'll continue our dedication to quality, while supporting economies of scale to serve more people, even more sustainably. Keep your ear to the ground for good things coming.

#handmadepgh #shopsmallpgh #shoplocalpgh #zerowaste #smallbusinesssatusday2021

Neroli (Orange Blossom) oil is a feature ingredien

Neroli (Orange Blossom) oil is a feature ingredient in our Winter Warrior lip balm, which varies from the summertime batches of Herbal Warrior, which often uses Yuzu peel oil. Both of them are joyful and citrusy, reminiscent of warmer climates, with the Neroli taking it up a notch into the heart with its loving aroma, for the Winter version. Peppermint is valued as a middle-ish note here to be subtle and ensure you don't miss the neroli. During the winter months, darker days and colder nights can often mean that outdoor tasks get delayed and we don't get quite enough sunlight. It doesnt help that being bundled up limits skin from absorbing vitamin D, either. How to describe Orange Blossom? Maybe grassy, floral, citrusy, sweet, spicy - or all of the above? I like to think it is a hug from the sun, captured in these droplets reminding you to go outside for at least 20 minutes a day, open your eyes and breath some fresh air.

#seasonalaffectivedisorder #aromatherapy #neroli #sunshine #selfcare

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