We do not use any herbs, spices, or oils that fall into the “avoid” category in our soaps and candles to insure skin-safe products. Every ingredient is carefully chosen for its safety, resonance, and ability to support your ritual with clarity and care. Your wellbeing is sacred—and so is our sourcing.

🚫 Avoided in Soap Making
These herbs may cause irritation, degrade in lye, or pose safety risks:
• St. John’s Wort – can cause photosensitivity; not recommended for topical use in soap
• Licorice Root – may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
• Mugwort – contains thujone, which can be toxic in high concentrations; not ideal for soap
• Motherwort – bitter and potentially irritating to skin
• Yarrow – can cause allergic reactions or dermatitis in some users
• Skullcap – not commonly used topically; limited safety data for soap
• Blue Vervain – strong energetics, but not recommended for direct skin contact
• Echinacea – may degrade in lye and lose potency; not ideal for soap
• Rhodiola – not traditionally used topically; better suited for internal use
• Ginseng – limited topical benefits and may irritate sensitive skin

🚫Avoided in Candle Making

Some essential oils are flammable, degrade under heat, or smell unpleasant when burned: We do not use any of these in the scenting of our candles.

• Cinnamon, Clove, and Nutmeg oils – highly irritating and flammable
• Bergamot – safe in soap, but smells unpleasant when burned 
• Eucalyptus and Peppermint – strong throw but can cause respiratory irritation
• Mugwort and Wormwood – contain thujone, which is toxic and not safe for burning
• Wintergreen – toxic when inhaled in concentrated form
• Camphor – can cause headaches or nausea when burned

Note: Even “candle-safe” essential oils may release unpleasant or harmful compounds when exposed to flame.