the journal
notes on ingredients, small-batch making, and life in toronto.
October 6, 2026
this is not just a…
why “this is not just a…” shows up on the box, the card, and every label — and what it actually means about how we make things.
September 30, 2026
why your skin feels different in fall
the calendar turns, the air dries out, and suddenly the routine that worked all summer stops working. here's what's actually happening, and what to do about it.
September 11, 2026
seasonal skin: what actually changes, and what doesn't
seasonal skin: what actually changes, and what doesn't
August 17, 2026
natural body butter in canada: a small-batch maker's guide
most "natural" body butter on canadian shelves isn't made here, isn't that natural, and isn't that fresh. here's what to look for if you actually care.
July 15, 2026
handmade hand lotion: what "small-batch" actually means
small-batch is one of those phrases that's lost its meaning. here's what it looks like when somebody is actually making hand lotion by hand, in a kitchen.
June 22, 2026
shea butter vs cocoa butter: what's actually different
they sound interchangeable. they're not. here's how shea butter and cocoa butter behave on skin — and why we pick one or the other on purpose.
June 15, 2026
beeswax lip balm: benefits and what to look for
beeswax is the quiet ingredient doing most of the work in a real lip balm. here's what it actually does for your lips — and what to check on the label.
June 9, 2026
why we only make 3 things
the importance of focusing on 3 great products, instead of a bunch of mediocre ones
June 5, 2026
what natural actually means
June 1, 2026