botanical perfumery

MEKTOUB: A Journey to Fes

Morocco is a henna homeland with distinctive styles and rituals around the art. And because henna is part of a cultural experience, we also learn about textiles, fragrance, art, clothing, food, calligraphy and tile-work.

Morocco is also a huge inspiration for our formulary and the raw natural resources for healthy skin: Rhassoul Clay, Savon Beldi, Argan Oil, Prickly Pear seed oil, and plant essences like rosewater, blue tansy and sea buckthorn seed.

I’ll be back in the studio February 25 for appointments; the online shop is open!

Mektoub

What are ‘Spirit Waters’?

In the early days of the commercial fragrance industry, colognes were sold as fresheners and tonics to protect us from bad air.

During this time was a time when there wasn’t much difference between medicine and magic; potion or perfume. in modern times there is still a lot of power in fragrance for storytelling, healing and wellness.

Alchemy spirit waters are formulated using 100% botanicals

Use Alchemy Spirit Waters to scent the body, freshen the bath, sweeten dreams and conjure up good juju.

Your skin needs this!

The one thing that every skincare routine needs is this - a hydrosol (or more than one).

Hydrosols are literal hydration - they contain the water-soluble plant medicine and they are delightfully aroma-therapeutic.

When hydrosols are applied before your lotions, potions, serums and oils, those products absorb better, are more functional and you use less (which is good for skin and budget).