apothecary and lab.

Food and dining have always been important to Matthew and I. Personally, I have always loved cooking, and fondly remember good food from my earliest days. Whether it was a simple home cooked meal made by my mother, or my grandparents - all excellent cooks- or trying to replicate a meal that I loved while traveling, the adventure of good food and good company are genuine pleasures we are so passionate about.

For quite a while now, acids have been playing leading roles in the skincare game, featuring in everything from the professional chemical peels performed at dermatologists' offices to the targeted acne treatments found on drugstore shelves to even the simplest moisturizers. While they are burdened with somewhat intimidating names, acids are clinically-proven to have a wide range of benefits for all skin types, especially when formulated and used appropriately. 

With an aroma as cool and fresh as the first snowfall of the season, peppermint is an ingredient that seems to beckon the coming of winter. Found in the iconic striped candy canes that serve as dessert and décor alike throughout the month of December, its flavor and fragrance have come to embody the spirit of the festive holiday season.

In a world where wellness has become a trending hashtag, there is a reason why eucalyptus continues to garner so much attention. Loved not only for its refreshing scent and charming coin-shaped leaves, eucalyptus has been used by humans for thousands of years. With a long-standing reputation as a cure-all, eucalyptus is a tried, tested and true ingredient.