Posts tagged Biodynamic
Descriptions of Plants: Peppermint

When applied topically on the skin, peppermint is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial, and particularly soothing and cooling benefits.

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Descriptions of Plants: Rosemary

Known as the plant of remembrance, bouquets of rosemary have been found in the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs to perfume their journey to the underworld, an association that has permeated through to modern day where

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Farmers & Makers: Alexander Frantzen

In founding Carbon Calories, Alexander has tackled one of the most difficult concepts of global warming and the climate crisis - what can I do? The climate crisis can seem so big and so ingrained in the consumption culture of capitalism, that it oftentimes seems dauntingly impossible for us to confront.

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Carbon Calories X Maison/Made

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Carbon Calories, the premier carbon accounting firm on the market and to introduce you to our new Carbon Statements for our 4 hydrosols in the Verdant Collection!

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Farmers & Makers: Arizona Muse

We are delighted to welcome Arizona Muse, an environmentalist and sustainable fashion consultant who in 2021 created the first charity focused on helping Biodynamic farms and farmers called DIRT

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Jardin Update Spring 2022

Even though I’ve trodden through the same paths and forest beds hundreds of times, I always notice something new - new kinds of lichen, fungi, or mosses, or some animal tracks I don’t recognize, the growth of (or lack of) the “early risers” as I like to call the cleavers, nettle, dandelion, and…

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Farmers & Makers: Will Bratton

For our second installment of our Farmers & Makers series we are delighted to welcome Will Bratton, founder of the Biodynamic Guild and the Procurement Manager at Gaia Herbs.

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The Biodynamic Breakdown

When most people see the word Biodynamic on a label, at first glance, it probably seems like just another marketing buzzword that companies use to make themselves seem “healthy” or “sustainable.”

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My Pregnancy Journey

The Maison/Made family is growing! We will be welcoming a new baby boy to the family (and company?) this coming March which has been a wonderful bit of news I’ve been waiting to share with you all.

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Descriptions of Plants: Rosemary

A fruiting vine long used by our ancient forebears, Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) is a tropical and sub-tropical plant with a storied history, and a newfound topic of interest for its nutritional and medicinal benefits.

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Farmers & Makers: Dr. Chris & Erin Sojourner

In our first installment, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Christopher and Erin Sojourner, a power couple in the regenerative movement and veteran advocates of a better food system for people and planet.

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Why a Circular Economy is Crucial

One of the main reasons why Biodynamic® agriculture is considered the gold standard in regenerative farming is its early adoption of circularity as a methodology to its practices. The “waste” of one aspect of the farm must be reincorporated into another use

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Summer At The M/M Jardin 2021

Gardening is no trivial pastime, rather a way of temporarily shielding ourselves from the influence of the chaotic and dangerous world beyond. An attempt to be in the present, focusing our energies on something that reflects the goodness and grace we long for.

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Inside the Extrait de Maison Series - Part 3

Testing products is how we, skincare makers, ensure that the ingredients in our supply chain, and the synergies they create in the final product, are as safe and potent as we would like them to be.

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Jardin Update Spring 2021

Planting season is like a new puzzle you need to solve every year. For those that may be new to Maison/Made, our farm lies on a property that has been in our family since the 16th century. The garden in which we grow the ingredients for our skincare products used to be the land where

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The Power of Pollinators

One third of our entire food supply is the direct result of our animal pollinators. They are absolutely crucial to agriculture, whether you are growing plants for food or skincare.

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Jardin to Bottle

At Maison/Made we talk frequently about our “jardin to bottle” approach. What we mean by Jardin to Bottle is an acute knowledge of the complete lifecycle of every ingredient in our formulas.

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Inside the Extrait de Maison Series — Part 2

The skin requires an abundant and steady supply of bioactive lipids in order to function and thrive. The epidermis is comprised largely of lipids (oils) which is why it is important to nourish it with the right fatty acids.

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Skincare and the Seasons

With every transition comes change. As we shift with the spring equinox we welcome a period of renewal and new growth. For the skin it is an opportunity to check in and consider how it is feeling.

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Descriptions of Plants: Pomegranate

The pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a fruit that has been praised for its therapeutic benefits for thousands of years, a biblical shrub native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions.

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