Calendula has a rich history and folklore with its roots in the Mediterranean region of Europe, where the Romans first named the flower calendula after observing that it always bloomed on the first day of the month, or calends (in Latin).
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One trend we have noticed is becoming more and more prevalent is the rise in skincare catering specifically to pollution.
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Elder (genus Sambucus) is a storied plant that has a long history in mankind’s medicinal herb toolkit.
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For some oil cleansing may seem a bit counterintuitive. Won’t that just make me break out? Turns out, quite the opposite.
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How the seasons affect the skin is a theme we’ve had in mind often lately as we transition to the colder months of the year.
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Fall in the Maison/Made garden is a transformative period. Some plants are providing their last harvests, some are already seeding, and others
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As sustainability is a foundational aspect of who we are as a company, we wanted to share the ways how we can be more mindful with our routine on the planet.
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There is a lively discussion happening in natural beauty around the use and safety of essential oils in skin care products.
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We arrived on a Saturday and we reached the farm in the late afternoon just as the heat from the sun began to crispen instead of roast.
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This year we had a focus on expanding our plots in order to grow more plant material as we are R&D’ing new products that will come out later this year and in 2020.
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With the new growing season already here, our minds are currently focused on the Maison/Made farm in Burgundy.
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Jojoba is a classic ingredient in the holistic skincare formulator’s toolbox as it’s made up of compounds that most closely resembles the composition of the sebum.
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Waste is essentially a part of life, however western society up until the early to mid 20th century gave little to no regard to the refuse that our needs and lifestyles demanded.
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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of our favorite herbs. It is an incredibly underrated plant by the vast majority of people.
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The luxurious, multi-functional nature of the Extrait de Maison Antioxidant treatment serum makes it a staple in any skincare ritual, with a whole multitude of other uses!
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The high levels of vitamins A and E in Cacay make it an excellent tool for skin regeneration: it reduces wrinkles, improves elasticity, and leaves the skin more soft and firm.
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The Extrait de Maison is a fundamental skincare product. To start the Maison/Made line, I wanted to take the time to design a product that helps the skin no matter what it might be suffering from.
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It’s a word that has no legal definition, so its interpretation is largely based on who is using the word and in what context.
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If you support the tenets of organic agriculture, a healthy planet, and high-quality products, then you should definitely know about biodynamic farming.
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Antioxidants refer to a chemical property, it’s the ability to act as an electron donor to a free radical, thereby preventing the free radicals from stealing the electron from a healthy functioning cell.
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