with Herbivore Botanicals
June is the time of our annual Strawberry Full Moon, named by Algonquin tribes for the pretty berries that comes into season at this time of year in North America. This moon lands in gregarious Sagittarius at 25 degrees early on Monday, June 17th. It will float into industrious Capricorn by late morning, flowing appropriately…
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Pride month is one of our favorites here at Herbivore, with many of our own being members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We love to celebrate each year at this time and year ‘round in a myriad of ways. Parties and parades abound at this time of year, but Pride is also a feeling—an essence to…
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Here at Herbivore, we use squalene as an ingredient in many of our products. This lightweight oil is derived from olive trees, and penetrates the skin at an incredible rate. Once absorbed, it offers light, lasting moisture, plus: added protection from UV rays, antibacterial properties, and boosted cell production! Found in: Coconut Body Oil Emerald…
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Blueberries are in season during the height of midsummer. Not only are they mighty delicious, they’re also strong agents against cancer and aging. Their beautiful soft skins and pretty crowns remind us that we are what we eat. Additionally, we are what we put on our skin, too! This incredible botanical ingredient is included in:…
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Pride season raises awareness and builds safety for marginalized sexualities, gender expressions, and relationship styles. It additionally inspires the creation of safe spaces for members of the community to deepen self-love amongst their peers. Look for Pride events in your area at this time of year to get involved! Herbivore is home to many members…
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The zodiac is divided into four elemental groups: air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), fire signs (Leo, Sagittarius, Aries), water signs (Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio), and earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn). Within each of those groups, there is a cardinal sign, which possesses the strongest leadership traits, a fixed sign, which is the most steadfast of the three, and a mutable sign, which…
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Herbivore Botanicals is proud to feature Ms. Briq House in honor of our 2019 theme: the Year of Self Love. Self-love includes intimacy, so we’ve inquired with this inspiring expert for guidance. We admire Ms. Briq House’s work as an intimacy instructor, burlesque performer, and creator of BIPoC safe spaces to heal and explore, like…
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Fern Wynn, the owner of A Wild Light Apothecary is highly sensitive to plant energy, and is putting this power to good use. Focusing on heart-opening as a theme of her work, Fern offers herbal services and remedies using techniques she developed as a young herbalist and during her time at the Blue Otter Herb School in…
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Gemini season, May 21st through June 21st, is represented by twins. Like Libra and Aquarius, Gemini is an air sign, governed by the forces of breath, communication, and connectivity. Themes that are likely to arise this season are duality, mirroring, critical thinking, openness to change, creativity, fluctuation, and friendship. With regard to wellness, we’ve taken…
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The phoenix is a fantastic creature, whose claim to fame is its cyclical regeneration. Engulfed in flames at the end of a cycle, it is each time reborn from its own ashes before cycling again. The phoenix rises again and again, representing resilience, strength, and creative power. This creature is very special because it reminds…
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