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How to prepare Castoreum and other aromatic delights

by Dan Riegler | Mar 12, 2020 | "How To", Aphrodisiacs, Apothecary, Beard grooming, Natural Perfume, Natural Perfume ingredients, Perfume, Perfume Tinctures

Castoreum-A classic perfume ingredient & fixative Castoreum is highly valued as a perfume ingredient lending warmth, sensuality and tenacity to perfume blends. A google search will reveal an extensive list of popular perfumes that contain Beaver Castoreum....

How to Grind Frankincense, Myrrh and other Resins

by Dan Riegler | Feb 9, 2020 | Anti-Cancer, Apothecary, Astrodynamics, Beard grooming, Boswellic acids, DIY & Recipes, DIY & Recipes, Frankincense, Plant Alchemy, Plant Alchemy, Resins & Saps

Frankincense and Myrrh are becoming better known and integrated with our Western lives as interest in the healing power of plants grows. Though we often learn of these resins through the popularity of their essential oils , their greatest therapeutic gifts lie in...

Bushman’s Balm- Extracts and Formulas

by Dan Riegler | Jul 26, 2019 | Apothecary, Beard grooming, DIY & Recipes, Herbal Products, Male Grooming, Natural Perfume, Wildcrafting

Bushman’s Balm. Made with Sarcocaulon Mossemedes wax, with no added colours, fragrances or preservatives. Simple is often best and with only 3 ingredients, this Bushman’s Candle-Lip Balm really shines. The Amber scent of the wax blends beautifully with...

Labdanum resin for perfume and beard dressings

by Dan Riegler | Oct 29, 2017 | Apothecary, Beard grooming, DIY & Recipes, DIY & Recipes, Male Grooming, Natural Perfume, Resins & Saps

Over time I get many of the same questions from customers about the products I sell in the shop. I love helping people and end up spending quite a bit of time answering them individually which isn’t the most efficient use of my time. So, I’m going to get...