Apothecary Garden Serum
Crafted in small batches with nutrient-dense plants I grow and slow-infuse by hand, this serum was formulated to visibly improve tone, texture, hydration, and brightness—while softening the look of breakouts and fine lines. Lightweight yet deeply replenishing, it works beautifully as either a serum or a moisturizer, fitting seamlessly into your existing routine—or standing powerfully on its own as a concentrated, all-in-one formula for visible, lasting skin transformation.
It was made to support more than just your skin. It’s formulated with neuro-supportive botanicals—plants traditionally used to ease overstimulation and support a sense of calm through the skin. The texture, the touch, and the experience of applying it are all part of how it helps bring you back to yourself.
Key ingredients and benefits
Calendula, Yarrow & Japanese Indigo–Infused Jojoba Oil – A trio of botanicals traditionally used to comfort the skin, reduce the appearance of redness, and support the skin’s natural barrier. Jojoba oil mimics your own sebum for effortless absorption.
Bakuchiol - A gentle, plant-based retinol alternative that encourages smoother-looking skin and a more even tone.
Marula Oil – Luxurious and deeply replenishing. High in antioxidants, it’s ideal for reviving sun-exposed, fatigued skin.
Red Raspberry Seed Oil – Lightweight and rich in ellagic acid, it helps reinforce the skin’s moisture barrier and offers antioxidant support.
Rosehip Seed Oil – Rich in Vitamin A and C, it supports skin renewal, improves texture, and encourages a radiant tone.
Black Cumin Seed Oil – Known for its clarifying properties, it helps visibly calm the appearance of blemishes and supports balanced-looking skin.
Fractionated Coconut (MCT) Oil – Light and breathable. Helps carry botanicals deeper without clogging pores.
Squalane – A skin-identical lipid that softens, strengthens, and supports barrier integrity—silky, fast-absorbing, and non-comedogenic.
Essential Oil Blend (Bergamot BF, Lavender, Mandarin, Clary Sage, Rose Geranium, Palo Santo) – The heart of the ritual. These oils were chosen for their neurocosmetic effects: grounding, uplifting, and emotionally centering.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) – A natural antioxidant to extend shelf life and nourish the skin's own resilience.
Skin Types
Sensitive skin
Combination skin
Acne-prone or breakout-prone skin
Dry or dehydrated skin
Sun-exposed or heat-reactive skin
Mature skin
Dull or uneven skin tone
Stressed or overwhelmed skin (from lifestyle, travel, or weather)
How to use
Apply 3–5 drops to clean, damp skin, morning or evening. Press gently into your face and neck. Use daily, or anytime your skin feels warm, reactive, or in need of extra care. For deeper absorption, layer over our Tulsi Mist.
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Our skin often speaks what our mind holds. This serum listens.
Apothecary Garden Serum was born from a need for something that could carry you through summer: keeping skin comfortable, clear, and nourished—while also offering a nervous system reset through touch, scent, and ritual. It’s light on the skin but rich in nourishment. It delivers glow without weight. And it honors the deep truth that how we feel—mentally, emotionally—shapes what our skin reveals.
The blend of calendula (to comfort and support the skin), black cumin seed oil (for barrier balance and to promote clarity), and rosehip seed oil (to encourage a radiant, healthy-looking glow) helps restore even the most sensitive summer skin. Enhanced with Bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol alternative that gently refines the skin’s appearance without irritation—this formula strengthens as it soothes, and brightens as it balances.
The texture is silky and fast absorbing—never greasy. The scent is a soft whisper of citrus, herb, and grounded floral—designed to bring breath, presence, and calm with every application.
full ingredient list
Jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis) infused with calendula (Calendula officinalis), yarrow (Achillea millefolium), and indigo (Persicaria tinctoria), marula oil (Sclerocarya birrea), fractionated coconut oil (Caprylic/Capric triglyceride), red raspberry seed oil (Rubus idaeus), rosehip seed oil (Rosa canina), black cumin seed oil (Nigella sativa), squalane, bakuchiol, vitamin E (Tocopherol), essential oils of bergamot (Citrus aurantium bergamia, bergaptene-free), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), mandarin (Citrus reticulata), clary sage (Salvia sclarea), rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), and palo santo (Bursera graveolens)
Hi, I’m Rachael, the farmer behind Rising Iris.
The inspiration for this serum began in the garden. There’s a certain feeling I get when I walk through it — something grounding, calming, alive. I wanted to share that feeling in a way that could travel beyond this space and land gently in someone else’s day.
The Apothecary Garden Serum is infused with calendula, indigo, and yarrow that I grew here on the farm, blended into golden jojoba oil and layered with ingredients I trust deeply — like rosehip, black cumin seed, Gotu Kola, and Bakuchiol.
It’s light, silky, and fast-absorbing — designed not just to nourish your skin, but to offer a moment of care and reflection. It’s part of a growing field often referred to as neurocosmetics, which explores how sensory experiences like touch and scent can influence emotional well-being — something I think many of us feel intuitively, and that inspires me deeply.
This is the first time I’ve offered something like this. Thank you for being here and supporting the next phase of this land, this work, and what it makes possible.
With Gratitude,
Rachael
Farmer, Formulator, and Artist, Rising Iris Farm