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WTF is Herbalism, Anyway?

Hey there, folks! Welcome to The Hedge Witch Herbal Series! Back before COVID, I had the pleasure of teaching wildcraft herbalism classes...

Science Saturday: Bisabolol

This week is all about calming chamomile. If you missed the WTF is Chamomile post, you should definitely check it out! Chamomile has many...

WTF is… Honey? 2.0

Honey . What’s not to love about it? We use it in food, drink, and alcohol. Honey even has a cult status in the DIY skincare community...

Smelly: Pt 1 – The Real Deal with Botanical Scents and Cosmetics

Today’s post is kicking off our first mini series on fragrances and cosmetics. This is a subject near and dear to Mack’s heart, and as a...

Science Saturday: Polyphenols

Today we’re taking a look at polyphenols! Don’t let the name scare you- they are awesome phytochemicals that are probably in more of your...

WTF is… Neem?!

Sometimes the best things stink. No, literally. Neem oil reeks. It’s aroma is a diabolical trifecta of raw sewage, fresh garlic and...

Science Saturday: Vitamin C

Vitamin C gets A LOT of attention in the skincare industry, but it is more often touted as a magical panacea that “does great stuff” than...

WTF is… Rose Hips?!

Today is all about the hips! Rose hips, that is! The fruit of the dog rose, or Rosa canina, rose hip has become one of the darling...

WTF is… Flax Seed?! (Version 2.0)

Flax is your friend! In fact there is no reason why flax shouldn’t be your best friend! The plant is a pretty affair topped with gentle...

Skin Care Sunday: What’s the Deal with Oily Skin?

I feel like the past few weeks this weather has just been playing tricks on Philadelphia- a few warm days to get us excited for the end...