About

In March of 2020, I hung up my apron at a gourmet grocery in Prospect Heights and entered into isolation with the rest of the city.  While it may always be a challenge to feel connected to nature while in a city, those first few weeks without an inch of green in sight, made it more difficult than ever.

I found solace in morning walks through Prospect Park, an almost impossible expanse of lush greenery nestled into the chaos of the borough.  I became inspired by nature’s immersive ability of pausing time and the resultant healing.  What if I could capture this experience in the moments of personal care I already engaged in daily?

For nearly a decade, I have been creating personal care products for myself and loved ones.  This project began as a response to skin sensitivities I developed from drugstore products but quickly morphed into a creative outlet.  As sustainability and environmental consciousness in consumption became more important to me in my early twenties, it morphed into a form of activism as well. 

In order to infuse my creations with more plant properties, I learned the basics of herbalism from my brilliant friend, who develops internal herbal medicine.  I then began a self-led study of topical herbalism, acquainting myself with the plants employed in various forms of herbalism and their associated benefits.

From this, Prospect Apothecary was born.

Now living and creating in Davis, CA, I've started to expand the circle of Prospect Apothecary.  By sharing my ever-evolving formulas with you, I hope to inspire an appreciation for plants built into your everyday acts of personal care while allowing your routine to be a bit kinder on the planet.

Thank you for being here.

Sarah