Welcome to the second product in my limited edition Rooted Apothecary Series.
This one is a multi-use product, which is hard to formulate, because scalp, facial skin, and the rest of our bodies tend to favor different ingredients. I started with skin and hair loving components, then topped it with caffeine, beta-glucan, an infusion of locally sourced peppermint, Italian blood orange, Bulgarian lavender, and French peppermint.
It’s crisp, soothing, and full of cherished ingredients, made with the kind of energy that doesn’t deplete, but restores.
Let’s talk about the Oat Amino Acids for a second. This is one of the gentlest cleansing agents available, commonly used in both facial and hair care because of its mildness and compatibility with sensitive skin. It’s derived from oats, and unlike harsher (think thick and lots of foam) surfactants, it cleanses without disrupting the skin barrier. The usual price tag is also well deserved, as it costs 10 times more than most cleansing agents out there.
Now, on to Beta-Glucan, an ingredient I’ve used for years in custom formulations for spa clients and private label skincare, but never in my own line until now. This perfect polysaccharide is derived from oats and is known for its potent skin calming and reparative properties. I’ve seen firsthand how it helps retain moisture, reduce redness, and soothe irritation. It’s a quiet powerhouse, especially for dry, reactive, or compromised skin, and its antioxidant properties make it an excellent co-pilot when your skin is dealing with environmental stress.
Lastly, the caffeine situation. Caffeine is a well-researched vasoconstrictor, and I’ve loved working with it in both professional and custom skincare formulations. It promotes microcirculation, helps reduce puffiness, and provides a temporary firming effect. Has always worked perfectly for areas that tend to hold fluid or look a little dull. When I started building this formula, I knew I wanted to bottle the feeling of summer energy, and caffeine felt like the right way to do it.
From my hands to yours.
Usage Tips: This is a head-to-toe cleanser—face, scalp, body, all of it. That said, essential oils are present at a higher level than what I normally use for facial care, so if you’re planning to use it on your scalp or more sensitive areas, I’d suggest patch testing first. Also, due to the caffeine content, you may notice a slight tightening or wake-up effect on the skin, especially around the face or chest area. I formulated this one to support microcirculation and help tone your skin.
And yes, there’s peppermint in here. It’s so lovely. It’s so refreshing. And in certain body regions, it’s… so noticeable. So please just be mindful and see how your skin responds and use it in the way that works best for you.
Ingredients: Aqua (Water) *Peppermint infusion, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Caffeine, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Alaria Esculenta Extract, (v) Pentylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, *Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, *Citrus Nobilis (Green Mandarin) Peel Oil, *Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, *Citrus Sinensis (Blood Orange) Peel Oil, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea) Flower Extract.
*Organically Grown
**Wild Harvested
v-veggie derived
Not coconut free as one of my extracts has Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride in it.
