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Botanical formulations for Skin & Hair

Our formulations are rooted in holistic principals from Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Handmade locally, in small batches, we commit to bring you premium natural skin care and hair care that target the needs of diverse melanin-rich skin.

Pit Kit - Natural Deodorant Duo

Pit Kit - Natural Deodorant Duo

Skin Food Body Cream

Skin Food Body Cream

Black Soap Gentle Cleanser

Black Soap Gentle Cleanser

Daily Greens Whipped Moisturizing Cream

Daily Greens Whipped Moisturizing Cream

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Meet Marie Van Brittan Brown ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1922-1999⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Inventor⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Marie Van Brittan Brown was a nurse who invented the patent that laid the foundation for the video security systems that we now used in homes, businesses, traffic lights, and crime prevention.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Brown's system had a set of four peep-holes and a camera that could slide up and down to look at each one. Anything and everything the camera picked up would appear on a monitor. Also, a resident could unlatch the door by remote control. The system included a device that enabled a homeowner to use a television set to view the person at the door and hear the caller's voice. The home security system that she and her husband invented allowed the monitor to be in a different room, and all of this was possible via a radio controlled wireless system. If the person viewing the images on the monitor did not feel safe they could press a button that would send an alarm to police or security. She and her husband cited other inventors in their patent, such as Edward D. Phiney and Thomas J. Reardon. Thirteen inventors who came along after Brown have cited her patent, with the latest being in 2013. Even now, over fifty years later, her invention is being used by smaller businesses and living facilities.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Although the system was originally intended for domestic uses, many businesses began to adopt her system due to its effectiveness. For her invention she received an award from the National Science Committee." - wikipedia ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ : ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #marievanbrittanbrown #homesecurity #thpapothecary #blacknurses #blackmothers #blackwives #blackwomen #thehealingplaceapothecary #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistory #ifwedonttellourstorywhowill #blackinventors #blackcontributions #blackisbeautiful #celebrateblackhistory #2019 #africanamericans
There are just so many reasons to love California. Its romantic back drop surely has to be at the top is the list. What are your favorite romantic locations along the coast? 💑👩‍❤️‍👩👨‍❤️‍👨💏👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨#valentinesday2019 #happyvalentinesday
Are there any women out there who thank God everyday that they don’t look like what they’ve been through? 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️ I love you all and have SO much respect for you. Thank you to all the traumatized women that showed up, and continue to show up, for me. Because of your determination to live, in spite of, I stand here today stronger and ready as ever to continue to show up as well. #thankgodidontlooklikewhativebeenthrough
It's Black History Month! I'm always excited to share the importance of Black history with the world because it is an integral part of the American fabric yet often misrepresented, biased, or omitted from our collective narrative. Black history IS American history. ✊🏾🇺🇸✊🏾🇺🇸✊🏾🇺🇸✊🏾🇺🇸✊🏾🇺🇸✊🏾✊🏾⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In today’s compromising world, all forms of love struggle to rise above the chaos of modern civilization; Black people have continued to carve out spaces to love amidst some of the most brutal and oppressive conditions. Black love in itself is a revolutionary act. 👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Black people have contributed so much to modern culture and civilization yet much of that contribution has gone underappreciated, unnoticed, or downright hidden. These two women of Black American royalty have contributed so much to our present reality. Do you know them? How have they impacted you?⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ : ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thpapothecary #thehealingplaceapothecary #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistory #ifwedonttellourstorywhowill #blackinventors #blackcontributions #blackisbeautiful #celebrateblackhistory #2019 #africanamericans #corettascottking #mayaangelou #queenthings #blackwomenrock #blackhistory #blackherstory #americanhistory
The bedroom is my happy place! It's where I rest, pray, rejuvenate, cry, make love, and dream. It's my personal retreat and where I get my recharge. This charging station would be incomplete without a plethora of greenery, candles from @228grantstreet, good sheets, pillows, and sunlight. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo from my friends @228grantstreet⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ : ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thpapothecary #thehealingcircle #itshealingtime #holistichealing #selfcare #selfcareisthebestcare #womenhealingwomen #holisticliving #thehealingplaceapothecary #thpapothecary #smallbatchskincare #plantbased #naturalskincare #naturalhaircare #supportsmallbusiness #madeinoakland #madeinamerica
We're rooting for everything BLACK! Celebrate Black History Month with our Black Soap Gentle Cleanser. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ : ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thpapothecary #thehealingplaceapothecary #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistory #ifwedonttellourstorywhowill #blackinventors #blackcontributions #blackisbeautiful #celebrateblackhistory #2019 #blacksoap
In today’s compromising world, all forms of love struggle to rise above the chaos of modern civilization; But it’s Black History Month and I thought it fitting to talk about how Black people have continued to carve out spaces to love amidst some of the most brutal and oppressive conditions. Black love in itself is a revolutionary act.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽👸🏽This is a phot of my late great aunt gramma Clemos Brown. She was a class act and I’m honored to have been graced by her style and presence. @valvoice :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ : ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thpapothecary #thehealingplaceapothecary #blacklove #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistory #ifwedonttellourstorywhowill #blackinventors #blackcontributions #blackisbeautiful #celebrateblackhistory #2019 #africanamericans
I know it's cold out there ladies! If you're like me, your skin gets chapped and dry during these months due to the combination of cold weather and dry air from heating systems. These two continue to win in the winter at protecting your delicate skin. The Rose Water Mist I layer just before the moisturizer, then again to set my make up, and throughout the day to keep my skin hydrated. The Daily Greens Moisturizer I use morning and night and as an eye cream or to beef up the moisture when I wear concealer (yes, it has come to that lol). I'm so proud of how well this combination continues to perform. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thpapothecary #smallbatchskincare #plantbased #dailygreensmoisturizer #rosewatermist #skincare #facemoisturizer #rosewater #citrine #naturalskincare #naturalhaircare #supportsmallbusiness #madeinoakland #madeinamerica #kinkycoils #curlyhair