INDIGO ALCHEMY: From Leaf to Luminosity 6/26
đ THURSDAY evening: JUNE 26th from 6-8pm
A slow, sensory journey where botanical color meets bio-regional beauty. Through fresh plant extractions, botanical infusions, and a natural dye session, youâll experience indigo beyond the vatâblending color, ritual, and self-care into an immersive experience.
đż What Weâll Create
⨠Indigo-Infused Hydration Mist â A cooling, skin-soothing botanical mist with fresh indigo, hydrosols, and minerals to refresh & brighten.
⨠Indigo Clay Mask â A powder-to-paste mask that gently detoxifies, calms inflammation, and supports skin resilience.
⨠Fresh Indigo Color Extraction â A hands-on silk dyeing session using fresh indigo leaves to create a softly-hued silk pouch, a keepsake to hold your handmade skincare.
đ What to Expect
- Crush & Infuse â Work hands-on with fresh indigo that you'll harvest.
- Dye & Reveal â Watch fresh indigo color silk in real-time, layering a cooling, grounding ritual into the experience.
- Slow & Savor â Enjoy a botanical drink inspired by the plants weâre working with.
This isnât just skincareâitâs an experience of connection, color, and place. Whether you're drawn to slow beauty, botanical dyeing, or the ritual of plant-based self-care, youâll leave with your own handmade skincare, a naturally dyed silk pouch, and a deeper appreciation for the alchemy of plants.
đ Rising Iris Farm in Lower Easton, CT
Sliding Scale Pricing: Choose What Feels Right
We believe in making space for creativity, connection, and careâand that includes pricing. Our workshops are offered on a sliding scale to keep them accessible while honoring the time, labor, and materials that go into each experience.
đż Tier 1 â Sustaining â The true cost of the workshop, covering materials and labor.
đż Tier 2 â Community Supported â For those who need financial flexibility.
đż Tier 3 â Community Supporter â For those who can contribute a little extra to help make these experiences accessible to others.
No questions asked, no applicationsâjust honor what works for you. đżâ¨
 Please email Rachael@RisingIrisFarm.com with any questions.
Ages 16+
Featured Ingredients
- Mango Butter â Luxuriously creamy and vitamin-rich, it softens and smooths while helping seal in moisture.
- Calendula, Chamomile, Yarrow & Indigo (infused in golden jojoba oil) â soothe irritation, calm redness, and promote skin recovery
- Oat Kernel Oil â A lipid-rich oil known for restoring comfort and elasticity.
- Red Raspberry Seed Oil â Packed with antioxidants and essential fatty acids to defend against dryness.
- Sea Buckthorn COâ â Vibrant and restorative, it supports skin regeneration and imparts a natural glow.
- Bisabolol â A natural component of chamomile, prized for calming and smoothing the skinâs surface.
How To Use
Warm a small amount between your palms and massage into damp or dry skin until absorbed.
Use daily as an all-over moisturizer, or as a concentrated treatment for dry hands, elbows, and dĂŠcolletage.
Skin types
Formulated for all skin types, especially dry, sensitive, or mature skin in need of extra nourishment and comfort. *Does contain essential oils.
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Deeper benefits: skin and sensory
Bright Botanical Butter was created as a soothing daily all-over moisturizer to bring lasting comfort to dry or weather-worn skin. The texture is rich but never heavy, melting instantly to deliver deep hydration and a soft, healthy glow.
Made with farm-grown and thoughtfully chosen botanicals, it smooths roughness, relieves dryness, and helps skin feel calm, nourished, and balanced. Antioxidant-rich oils protect against everyday stressors while restoring a soft, even texture.
The gentle citrus-floral aroma adds a touch of daily luxury, turning a simple step into a small act of care.
What youâll notice:
- Skin feels hydrated, soothed, and comfortable after the first use
- Over time, skin looks smoother, more even, and radiant
- Absorbs quickly, leaving a soft, luminous finish without any greasiness
Simple, botanical, and made to help your skin feel cared for in every season.
Full Ingredient List
High Oleic Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus), Mango Butter (Mangifera indica), Jojoba oil(Simmondsia chinensis) infused with calendula(Calendula officinalis), yarrow(Achillea millefolium), Chamomile Flower(Matricaria recutita), and indigo(Persicaria tinctoria)), Squalane, Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia cerifera), Red Raspberry Seed Oil (Rubus idaeus), Oat Kernel Oil (Avena sativa), Sea Buckthorn COâ Extract (pulp) (Hippophae rhamnoides), Bisabolol, Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols), Essential Oils of Bergamot BF (FCF), Mandarin (steam distilled), Grapefruit, Lavender, Rose Geranium, Frankincense, and Clary Sage.
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