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THE BOTANIST'S LAB
A working record of botanical matter, its provenance, transformation, and purpose.
Candles record
The star-shaped fruit is gathered before full ripening, then slowly dried until its warm aromatic character deepens. Distillation reveals a sweet spice note with dry woody edges. In wax it adds diffusion and warmth, supporting resins, woods and citrus without overwhelming their quieter details.
Candles record
A firm plant wax selected for its clean structure and delicate natural sheen. Harvested by hand and separated through warm-water extraction, it gives candle blends stability and a measured melt. The finished material burns evenly and carries fragrance with restrained clarity.
Fragrance record
The peel is pressed within hours of harvest to retain its vivid green facets. At first it is bright and almost bitter, then settles into tea-like softness. Used sparingly, bergamot opens a composition and gives darker woods and resins a clear, luminous edge.
Fragrance record
Petals are gathered before the sun warms their volatile oils. Immediate distillation captures both the familiar bloom and its greener, less expected stem. The result is textured rather than sweet, lending fragrance a soft radiance and a natural sense of movement.
Cleansers & Exfoliants record
Young leaves are dried gently, then milled to a fine exfoliating powder. Their natural tannins bring a clean, astringent quality while the soft particle size polishes without harshness. The material gives rinse-off formulas an earthy colour and a fresh tea character.
Cleansers & Exfoliants record
Discarded shells are cleaned, dried and precisely milled into rounded particles. Careful grading removes sharp fragments and creates a consistent, tactile exfoliant. In cleansing preparations it brings measured polish, an honest natural colour and a useful second life to orchard material.
Lotions & Moisturizers record
The kernels are sun-dried and pressed at low temperature to retain their naturally soft fraction. This variety melts readily against skin and leaves a supple finish with little residue. Its mild aroma and generous texture make it a grounding base for restorative body formulas.
Lotions & Moisturizers record
Whole flower heads are dried in shade before a patient infusion in botanical oil. Time draws out their warm colour and lipid-soluble compounds without excessive heat. The resulting macerate has a gentle herbaceous note and brings comfort and softness to daily moisturizers.