Notes From the Apothecary

Walk through any skincare aisle, and you’ll see labels filled with powerful-sounding ingredients everywhere, from vitamin C serums to hyaluronic acid, peptides, and retinol alternatives, all full of alluring promises. But here’s something the labels don’t talk about: It’s not just what’s in your skincare… it’s about what your skin can actually absorb, benefit from, and genuinely use. That’s where absorption comes in. In science, this idea is called bioavailability, but the co

If you love natural skincare, you’ve probably come across the terms wildcrafted, organic, and foraged, and they’re often used interchangeably and without much explanation. While they may seem similar at first glance, each one carries its own meaning, philosophy, and relationship to the land. And when you understand those differences, you begin to understand why certain botanicals feel more potent, more alive, and more effective on the skin. Here at Byers Ranch Apothecary, the

At markets and online alike, one of the questions I hear most often is: “What is kokum butter?” It may not be as well-known as shea or...

Simple rituals, seasonal rhythms, and a preview of what’s coming next. At Byers Ranch Apothecary, we often say that skincare starts in...

As the temperatures rise and the days stretch long, your skin’s needs shift with the season. Between sun exposure, sweat, wind, and time...