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Honey Balm & Wild Violet Essence
Tidelands House
The Formula:
A single-origin, bioregional hydrosol distilled by hand in our historic atelier.
Crafted using traditional steam extraction in a pure copper still, this biodynamic distillate captures the full seasonal expression of the land in each drop.
Now presented with a complete archival label, this limited 2025 reserve was gathered and bottled with care. This specific release is exclusive to our atelier.
Wild Melissa (Melissa officinalis L.), long revered for its calming and clarifying properties, is also known in old herbal texts and folk tradition as Honey Balm. The name likely comes from its sweet, lemony scent and centuries of use in soothing both bees and people alike. Ours was tenderly harvested at peak bloom from the hedgerows of our stone carriage house garden.
This year’s offering includes fermented spring violets, gathered from our organic allotment. Together, they yield a soft, herbaceous tonic—cooling, floral, and gently uplifting.
This craft hydrosol is prepared only once per year in limited availability.
Size: 30ml
THE RITUAL
This hydrosol is an ideal companion to our full facial serum collection. Shake well before use and mist into the palm of the hand, blending with a few drops of your chosen serum. Press gently into face, neck, and chest. It may also be used as a fragrant body mist, or inhaled directly for moments of calm and grounding throughout the day.
ACTIVE BOTANICALS
Antioxidant-Rich
Honey Balm - Brimming with protective plant compounds, Honey Balm offers firming and toning benefits while helping the skin resist oxidative stress—inviting a brighter, more resilient complexion.
Wild Violets - Abundant in flavonoids and gentle antioxidants, these delicate blooms shield the skin from environmental wear, supporting luminous aging and vitality.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Honey Balm - Rich in rosmarinic acid and calming polyphenols, Honey Balm soothes irritation, reduces visible redness, and comforts reactive skin with its gentle, restorative touch.
Wild Violets - Naturally anti-inflammatory, these violet petals ease inflammation, soften breakouts, and bring comfort to eczema-prone or reactive skin, encouraging clarity and balance.
Deeply Moisturizing
Honey Balm - Known for its gentle humectant properties, it helps the skin hold moisture, enhancing softness and suppleness with every mist.
Wild Violets - Their mucilage-rich nature imparts a dewy, hydrated glow—infusing dry or depleted skin with long-lasting moisture and delicate refreshment.
Healing & Soothing
Honey Balm - A known nutritive nervine, it offers somatic calm as well as visible skin benefits, helping to ease stress-related flare-ups and return the complexion to equilibrium.
Wild Violets - With their natural antimicrobial and vulnerary gifts, violets gently assist in the healing of minor irritations, sun exposure, and inflammation—bringing cool, petal-soft relief.
Lymphatic Supportive
Honey Balm - Energetically stimulating to the lymphatic system, this herb promotes fluid movement and detoxification, aiding in reduced puffiness and improved skin tone.
Wild Violets - Their quiet lymphatic action supports healthy circulation and flow, assisting in the reduction of stagnation and unveiling a fresher, more enlivened appearance.
Somatically Calming
Honey Balm - Long celebrated as a tender, calming plant ally, it acts as a nutritive nervine—soothing the nervous system and inviting a softened, more rooted state of being.
Wild Violets - Traditionally used to ease sorrow and soften the heart, violet offers a quiet emotional balm—gently calming the body and spirit in times of grief, overwhelm, or inner tension.
PRODUCT INFO
Ingredients
Botanicals are organic or biodynamic, ethically grown, or gathered sustainably and regeneratively from regional landscapes.
Single Origin Artisan Distilled Organic Melissa officinalis and Viola papilionacea.
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
The products I source for Uncommon Yarrow are made with an incredible amount of care and dedication. They are not made on a large scale, but handmade in tiny batches with intentional, fresh, carefully sourced (and costly) ingredients. Unfortunately that means I am unable to accept returns or exchanges on any products.
If you have an issue with your order (e.g. something is damaged, broke during shipping, something looks like it may have gone bad) email me a photo and I'll do my best to make it right. I am unable to offer refunds due to product reactions. If you have any questions or concerns please email me ahead of time.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
SHIPPING INFO
I ship with USPS or offer local pickup at my office in NW Portland.
I try to use recycled packaging material as much as possible.
Free Shipping on all orders over $150
DISCLAIMER
The statements made about this product have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of this product has not been evaluated by FDA-approved research. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your physician about any potential complications or interactions before using any products.