FIELD NOTES

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Deep-dives into cold-pressing science, farm visit reports, and ingredient education for the formulator who wants to understand what they're working with.

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THE PROCESS

April 2025·6 min read

Why Cold-Pressing Changes Everything

Most botanical oils are refined before they reach you. Here's what that actually means — and why we don't do it.

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FARM STORIES

March 2025·7 min read

The Rosehip Harvest: Notes from the Andes

Rosa rubiginosa grows wild in the foothills of the Chilean Andes. Here's why that specific geography matters for the oil in your bottle.

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INGREDIENT SCIENCE

February 2025·5 min read

Jojoba Is Not an Oil

Jojoba is the only plant-derived liquid wax used in skincare. That single structural difference explains why it behaves unlike any other carrier.

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