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Liquid Light in a Bottle: Meet Our Radiance Serum
What if your daily serum was also a world tour? In our latest blog post, we pull back the curtain on the Açaí & Prickly Pear Radiance Face Serum — a formula woven from the most luminous superfruit botanicals on earth, from the sun-baked deserts of Mexico to the depths of the Amazon rainforest to the wild peaks of the Himalayas. Herbalist Julie Williams shares the story behind each ingredient and why, when these plant allies come together, the result is nothing short of a glow from within.
Transform and Hydrating Serum Duo
Your skincare should do more. Discover a layered botanical approach that helps smooth, brighten, and bring skin back to life.
Exfoliation: The Ritual of Renewal
1. Exfoliate (2–3× Weekly) Exfoliation is the ritual of renewal—an intentional step that helps clear away the buildup of dead skin cells that can dull the complexion and soften skin’s natural glow. When used thoughtfully, exfoliation supports smoother-looking texture, encourages a more even appearance and allows the rest of your skincare to absorb more effectively. Most…
Comfort for Hands That Brave the Cold
Cold air, constant handwashing and the quiet wear of everyday life can leave hands feeling dry and weathered—sometimes before winter has even found its footing. On top of that, hands are often the first place signs of aging appear, which is why winter care matters more than ever. Our Arnica & Lemon Verbena Serenity Lotion was featured by Everyday…
2026 is calling—and it’s glowing.
🌿 STEPS TO SKIN CARE: The Modern Glow-Up Ritual for Beautiful Skin A simple, intentional guide to daily and weekly skincare—designed for a radiant year ahead. Refer to our skincare steps page on the 411 section of our website for easy steps too! A true glow up isn’t rushed. And it isn’t about fighting time. We’re…
Sharing a Sacred Moment at Leaf People
Each year, the Leaf People Lab welcomes a tradition that has become a spiritual anchor and source of inspiration for our team: the annual Buddhist business blessing conducted by Geshe Tsultrim. This ceremony is not just ritual; it is a reminder of the values at the heart of Leaf People: mindfulness, integrity, and connection. Geshe…
Golden Leaves, Quiet Hearts: Seasonal Self-Care and Reflection
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the world around us begins its annual transformation. The golden leaves of the aspen trees shimmer like sunlight caught in motion, each one a tiny flame against the cool blue sky. Walking beneath these trees, it’s impossible not to notice the quiet poetry of nature:…
Regenerative Forestry Report
Guest Blog from The Soil Association In many ways this is a golden age for forestry. Timber prices are high. Forest products are prized for their sustainability and as a key resource to replace carbon-intensive materials. Public support for more tree planting is widespread. Yet our forests are not as healthy or productive as they could…
Understanding the Roots of our Tradition: Researching the Origins of Western Herbal Medicine
Guest Blog Shared from the Herbal History Research Network Herbal History Research Profile: Vicki Pitman Interviewed by Anne Stobart Tell us about the main focus of your herbal history research and why it matters? I felt, back in the 1980s-1990s (and still do), that many herbalists and…
Brief on Berries- Why are berries so good for you?
Image of Golden Berries Berries are great for your overall health, providing plenty of antioxidants, fiber, phytosterols, folate (vitamin B) and other minerals. They also contain anthocyanins, which contribute to the beautiful color in our berries and provide exquisite health benefits. The other thing we love about berries is they tend to have high levels…
What Being a Conscious Beauty Brand Means to Us
There is intention in everything we do. Though conscious beauty is a term that has been buzzing around the industry lately, it isn’t new to us. Our mission is to protect the planet and all living creatures that inhabit it so that we may all experience a better world. Every facet of our business was…
The Many Uses of Marjoram
Sweet Marjoram is a beautiful yet often overlooked herb. Origanum Majorana is a prolific green plant with sweet undertones of flavor. Like the other herbs we’re discussing here, its benefits are numerous. It’s great for the digestive tract and acts as an expectorant, meaning it soothes bronchial spasms and muscle spasms. Marjoram falls into the…
Introducing All for One
We are thrilled to announce our newest line, One for All! With our One for All line, we wanted to design a one-stop-shop for people looking for a simple regime that still upholds high-quality ingredients and results. The result is three products formulated to cover all the bases–Wash, Moisturize, and Glow.These three easy products are…
Unpacking Peppermint
The mint family goes back until about 1500 BC. It’s a plant that truly knows how to travel, adapt and survive. It originated in North Africa and the Mediterranean, but today it can be found in almost all temperate climates. Over all of these centuries, this resilient herb has developed the ability to spread across…
A Deeper Look at Rosemary
Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. I can never walk by a rosemary plant without running my whole hand through it and breathing in its healing essence. I love it for its stimulating and joy-inducing qualities, and I always have it around the house. It’s an herb I feel is incredibly important to live…
The Many Things I’ve Learned From Plants
Throughout my lifetime, I’ve learned many lessons from plants. And now, as we navigate through a changing social climate to build a future of true and just freedom, I look to the botanical world for guidance and clarity. Like humans, each plant is remarkably unique and offers a multitude of wisdom. True diversity is essential…
The Dark Underbelly of WiId Harvesting
Photo: An over harvested arnica plant, found along a hiking trail in the Roaring Fork Valley. Arnica typically produces 2 – 3 flowers per season, this plant has had all 3 flowers taken so it will not be able to reproduce this year. A sad and poignant example of over-harvesting. With summer’s fast arrival…
Ashwagandha: a botanical profile
Each season, we’ll be featuring a botanical highlight, which will explore the plants we use in our Leaf People products and explain their specific benefits from an herbalist’s perspective. Over the past decade, many of these botanicals have migrated from fringe culture into mainstream awareness; however, the conversation around them is often vague or over-generalized….
Spiritual, Emotional & Mental Wellbeing During SIP
Right now, after a week or two at home we may be looking for new ways to connect with each other and our higher selves. I’ve compiled a small list of live stream events here, including synchronized global mediation, daily meditation practice, yoga, various church services, virtual museum tours and aquatic webcams to spark ideas…
Simple breathing exercise to strengthen the lungs and calm the mind for cold & flu season
Today I am sharing a breathing exercise with you that helps me stay calm and focused during times of high stress. It’s also a great breathing exercise to strengthen and control the lungs and help oxygen disbursement throughout the body. My favorite thing about this exercise is that you can do it anywhere: in the…
