From Ohio Soil to a Hudson Valley Apothecary
I grew up among greenhouses and gardens, where plants were not just cultivated but lived alongside us like quiet companions. My father’s cultivated acres and my mother’s decades-old garden taught...
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“Non-Toxic” Labels and the Complexity of Perfume Safety
“Non-toxic” labels promise safety but often oversimplify a complex reality. Toxicity depends on dose and context, not a simple yes or no—and even natural ingredients...
Beyond Natural vs. Synthetic: Rethinking Safe, Sustainable Fragrance
The fragrance world loves a simple story: natural is good, synthetic is bad. But the truth is more complex. At Society Botanica, we evaluate each...