Journal

Field notes

Sourcing, testing, and the plain mechanics of using what we make. Written by the people who make it.

Recovery · June 2026

What clay actually does on skin

Clay is a mineral, not a magician. It is porous, it holds water, and it draws oil as it dries. Here is the honest version of what that means for your face — and the point at which leaving it on longer stops helping.

Ritual · May 2026

Notes on burning resin without setting off the smoke alarm

Charcoal disc, a bed of ash, a small pinch of resin at a time. Most people use four times too much. A short guide to heat, quantity, and ventilation for frankincense and myrrh.

Recovery · April 2026

Eleven attempts at a deodorant that worked

Baking soda burns some people. Aluminium was off the table. Magnesium hydroxide got us most of the way, but the wax ratio took the longest. A record of the failures.