The basic definition of Farm-Sourced® [coined by Benedetta] is to refer to a botanical that is as close to its earthly source as possible, and not altered in a laboratory to mimic a nutrient.
Farm-Sourced® should represent a standard of excellence requiring ingredients to be intentionally cultivated on a farm, ecologically harvested in the wild, or found in the sea. Additionally, conscious and careful processing of the plant material, in accordance with energetic principles, is critical to keeping the plant viable and active. Once received in our warehouse, ingredients are stored in a climate controlled environment and housed in glass, stainless steel or coated aluminum for optimal endurance and viability.
Climate & Farm-Sourced® Preparations
Insisting on Farm-Sourced® ingredients means working with nature. When procuring materials, we consider the climate and season they are grown in, as this can cause the nature of the botanical to shift. Seasonal changes can result in the slight variance of a formula’s aroma and color, often positively - the quality of our formulas always comes first.
We monitor our sourcing carefully and do our best to get information and gas chromatographs to gauge changes in a raw material. Poor climate conditions such as drought, excessive rain, or high temperatures can create a shortage, often resulting in extreme price hikes on our raw materials.