Labdanum Archives

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...

Post #100- Leaving the country

by Dan Riegler | Dec 10, 2014 | Apothecary, Civet, Ethics & Sustainability, Fair Trade, Resins & Saps

Well. Looks like I’m moving, and leaving Canada. I say “looks like” because at this point I can’t see exactly how I’m going to get there. I’m just putting one foot in front of the other, one packed box on top of the other, filling...

Babylonian Beard Wax

by Dan Riegler | Sep 8, 2014 | Apothecary, Frankincense, Male Grooming, Resins & Saps

Here is a product I have planned for a long time. I hope it will open up many new possibilities for my bearded brothers. Babylonian Beard Wax A beard and moustache dressing for creative grooming and everyday use. Made with fresh Beeswax, Frankincense Frereana...

Labdanum- Beard grooming Babylonian Style

by Dan Riegler | Jul 2, 2013 | Apothecary, DIY, DIY & Recipes, Essential Oils, Male Grooming, Resins & Saps

Labdanum-Beard Grooming Babylonian style Labdanum. Also called Ladanum, Cistus or Rockrose, is a fragrant mediterranean shrub, rich in history, oleo-resin, and tradition, both medicinally and aromatically. The use of Labdanum, Cistus Ladanifera,...