Sweat with confidence! Prevent body odour with our new natural deodorant free from aluminum, parabens and baking soda, available in three essential oil scents. Buy Apothekari Natural Deodorant Buy at our online store PhaMix.com We’ve been working on this product for over 2 years and are very excited to introduce it to you! Formulated with… Read more on Apothekari »
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Apothekari Skincare is an indie, female-owned & operated, proudly Canadian company! We take our inspiration from apothecaries, the precursor of today’s pharmacies, resulting in a modern-day boutique specializing in healthy formulations for skincare. In this post, we’re sharing more about us, including where we’ve come from, what we stand for… Read more on Apothekari »
*Disclaimer – This post is not meant to bash natural skincare products; rather clarify, from a pharmacist’s perspective, what one can expect when seeking out cosmetics marketed as being natural… Although we describe Apothekari as “Scientific Skin Care”, we could easily justify calling it a natural skincare line. Our products are formulated with safety and… Read more on Apothekari »
With a growing awareness and interest in healthy living (open to interpretation, yes!), it’s not surprising that many of you may be concerned by the use of synthetic ingredients in your cosmetics. I’m often asked if Apothekari is ‘natural’ and while we could certainly describe ourselves as a natural skin care line, it feels a… Read more on Apothekari »
There has been a movement of late toward ‘handcrafted’, ‘all-natural’, ‘small batch’, ‘artisanal’ and ‘hand-made’. Whether it’s cosmetics, food or beverages, the implication is that these products are somehow superior or safer for you to consume. While this may very well be the case in some instances, it’s not always true. When it comes to… Read more on Apothekari »
In last week’s blog post – Part 1 of “Why Apothekari?”, I discussed the science based nature of Apothekari Dermaceuticals, but what you may not know is that Apothekari is also a natural skin care line. You’ll know from talking to me and from previous posts that I don’t necessarily think a natural skin care… Read more on Apothekari »
Natural Skin Care – is it better for you? Customers are demanding safer products and all of us in the skin care industry support this. Yet, many companies would have us believe that only natural and/or organic ingredients are better and safer for the skin. The truth, however, is when it comes to personal care products,… Read more on Apothekari »
The trend towards green and natural lifestyle choices continues, and if you’ve ever had a cup of matcha tea, then you’ll know that, literally, there’s nothing more “green” than this power-packed powdered tea. Grown in the shade, matcha’s tea leaves are forced to overproduce chlorophyll, thus producing its very bright, very intense green color. This… Read more »
With the proliferation of social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, there’s no shortage of ideas to improve the condition of your skin, including the latest trend: using the spice rack as a source for a healthy, glowing face. Although we love the idea of natural ingredients and DIY in a pinch, we do have… Read more »
In the past, we’ve talked about feeding the skin, so this is where we put it to the test with some DIY natural skin care. Whether you’ve unexpectedly run out of your favorite product or simply curious to try something new, do-it-yourself skin care is as close as your kitchen. And frankly, if it’s something… Read more »
New to the PhaMix family, Zax’s Original Creams are pharmacist-developed, natural remedies that treat and manage some common skin conditions, including rosacea, dark spots and dark circles under the eyes. Our customers tell us that they are concerned with reducing the amount of chemicals and additives in their lives and we’ve listened. These new products… Read more »
The debate on whether synthetic or natural ingredients are best for skin care is age-old and doesn’t appear to be nearing a final conclusion any time soon. While the demand for more natural ingredients has certainly grown, the choice between the two is not easy or crystal clear. Opting for something labelled “natural” is unfortunately… Read more »
While there is a trend towards natural skin care over synthetic or chemically synthesized products, the choice between the two is not easy or crystal clear, especially if you have sensitive skin. Although skin sensitivity tends to be more common for those with dry skin, individuals who have normal, oily or combination may also have… Read more »
With today’s buzz surrounding “natural skin care”, it’s not surprising that there would be a focus on new and natural anti aging ingredients. Keep in mind that the term natural isn’t regulated so a cosmetics company is free to market the word as it sees fit. Despite this, if you are someone interested in pursuing… Read more »
The organic skin care market is growing exponentially and many of the standards are set by companies like Dr Hauschka Skin Care, which has been around for many years. Just because a skin care company claims to be organic, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s any better than skin care products manufactured by other companies…. Read more »