Skincare With a Greater Purpose

Skincare with a greater purpose. Yes, our skincare effectively creates gorgeous skin. And, this botanical line also supports many sustainable, ecologically sound projects throughout the world.

We use organic and ethically wildcrafted ingredients from healthy ecosystems. We are directly linked to poverty alleviation programs established to bring plant-based prosperity to the communities that care-take these environments.… Read more

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FlorAlchemy Flower Essence Making in Iceland

by Sara Crow, L.Ac.

I’m very inspired by the qualities embodied by the plants growing in the dynamic and otherworldly island of Iceland, often referred to as ‘the land of fire and ice.’  Iceland is a place of sharp contrasts. Fire and ice co-exist, long dark winters are offset by lengthy summer days and its midnight sun, and there’s a unique fusion of what I can only describe as a type of ‘dynamic serenity.’ Historically, the island has had an insular existence that has shaped a most creative and self-reliant culture.… Read more

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New! Back to School Bundles

Playcare Collection

These pacifying botanicals inspire sweet transitions, calm play and easy naptime.

Little Angels Roll On

Swipe across the bottoms of feet and the chest for restorative naps and downtime.

Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Uplifting and stress-reducing in the diffuser. Ideal for transitions and play.… Read more

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Back to School Diffuser Blends

This time of year, convenience is crucial. Try these staple blends for all your back to school needs. Consider customizing with a few drops of your favorite citrus or a dropperful of flower essences!

Legends Blend – 10 Drops

Immunity

The ultimate in immune support! Based on traditional pathogen resistant herb blends.… Read more

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Helichrysum Diffuser Blends

The essential oil of helichrysum, or immortelle, is herbaceous and floral. It’s calming to the mind, invocative of spirit, and an extraordinarily talented medicinal.

Try these diffuser blends for soothing the spirit, mind and body.   

Ceremony

6 drops Helichrysum Blend Essential Oil

3 drops Palo Santo Essential Oil

4 drops Australian Sandalwood Essential Oil

3 drops White Sage Essential Oil

Sleep Well

4 drops Helichrysum Blend Essential Oil

4 drops Lavender Essential Oil

2 drops Vetiver Essential Oil

3 drops Cedar Essential Oil

3 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Deep Breath

8 drops Helichrysum Blend Essential Oil

2 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil

4 drops Pine Essential Oil

2 drops Himalayan Mint Essential Oil… Read more

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New Course with David Crow! Combining Herbs & Essential Oils

“Herbal medicine and aromatherapy can be used in simple ways safely and effectively. The integration and interface of herbal medicine and aromatherapy represents an entirely new and innovative approach to healing, that offers much more therapeutic power and depth than just one modality alone.” – David Crow, L.Ac.

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Mint Tulip Flower Water Recipe

It’s farmers market season! Petal waters make a refreshing beverage and are a wonderful alcohol-free option for entertaining. With the addition of FlorAlchemy™ flower essences, these delightful refreshments are mood elevating, body-mind harmonizing and deeply hydrating.… Read more

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Contemplative Aromatherapy and Aromatic Alchemy

“When we smell a botanical fragrance with deep concentration we are able to gradually perceive the cosmological energies they convey. In this way we can study not only the fragrance and its therapeutic effects but also the underlying elemental influences that were metabolized by the intelligence of the plant; ultimately, we can come face to face with the botanical intelligence itself.

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New! Ayurvedic Facial Rejuvenation Tool

A powerful addition to your skin care ritual.

Floracopeia’s new artisanal facial massage tool, sometimes called kansa, is made from teak and a high quality bronze traditionally called the “Queen’s metal.” When used for facial rejuvenation, this bronze enhances skin health and beauty and stimulates healing throughout the entire body.… Read more

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ELLE Magazine on Sara Crow: “The Floral Essence Expert”

We’d like to extend a note of gratitude to our friends at ELLE Magazine for their thoughtful feature on Floracopeia’s own Sara Crow!

ELLE:

“If Crow advises you to “take two in the morning,” she’s probably talking about a tincture such as Purple Saxifrage (to activate feelings of spiritual connectivity) or her Empowerment flower essence blend (for a self-confidence boost).… Read more

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The Many Talents of Rose

Why is rose a cherished plant ally? Natural beauty expert Sara Crow shares the science and secrets of this time-honored flower. From nourishing the yin for a gorgeous complexion to supporting the emotional heart for an inner beauty and radiance, rose is one of the most effective and versatile plant medicines.… Read more

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Frankincense, Treasured Gift and Time-Honored Medicine

Frankincense is a powerful botanical ally with a rich and thrilling history. Entwined with ritual and meditation for centuries, it is a renowned spiritual tool. It is valued for its many healing properties and its intoxicating fragrance and has been used in worship for thousands of years.… Read more

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How to Clean Your Aromatherapy Diffuser

With regular use, your diffuser will start to exhibit signs of essential oil build-up. A regular cleaning practice will ensure that you’re getting the most therapeutic benefits from your essential oils and protect the long-term function of your diffuser.

Method 1: Cleansing Tablets

Simply fill your diffuser with water and add cleansing tablets.… Read more

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All About Vetiver Oil: for Skin, Sleep, and Meditation

“Vetiver’s deeply penetrating roots and thousands of tiny fibrous rootlets reach out to drink in the aromatic molecules from the surrounding soil, which in turn become the multi-layered perfume notes of its dark amber oil. Sweet and heavy, with rich undertones reminiscent of precious woods and marshlands, the oil has widely varied olfactory characteristics depending on the type of earth it grows in.

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