our process
Circles & Cycles brings together
By understanding the compounds that give plants their color, scent, and medicinal properties, we create botanical formulas designed to truly support the skin.
Our Processes
Growing
Many of our ingredients begin in the garden, where they are grown with a focus on soil health, biodiversity, and ecological stewardship.
Distilling
Fresh botanicals are distilled in traditional copper alembic stills to capture their aromatic and water-soluble constituents.
Extracting
We transform plants into potent extracts through various chemistry-informed methods to capture their beneficial compounds.
Dyeing
Textiles are hand-dyed using natural pigments derived from flowers, leaves, roots, and other botanical materials.
Formulating
Every formula is thoughtfully developed by balancing traditional plant knowledge with modern science.
Experimenting
We are continually testing, refining, and improving our products, processes, and growing methods through curiosity and observation.
Our Botanicals
We grow 90% of the botanicals used in our products
organically cultivated in our no-till garden / chosen for their potency and efficacy
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Strongly soothing and anti-inflammatory for sensitive or irritated skin. Helps reduce redness and calm reactivity.
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One of the most classic skin-soothing herbs for irritation and inflammation. Supports healing of dry, sensitive, or compromised skin.
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Used to help purify and clarify the skin with antimicrobial and balancing effects. Can support calmer-looking, less reactive skin.
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Yarrow is a traditional wound-supportive herb known for helping calm redness, soothe irritation, and support the skin’s natural repair process.
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Full Ingredient Glossary coming soon!
Shop the Herb
Our favorite products that feature Lavender
Celestial Chamomile is a lightweight, emerald-green facial oil formulated for daily use to calm inflammation, reduce redness, and deeply nourish sensitive or reactive skin. Its centered around chamazulene-rich essential oils....
Morning Mist is a vibrant botanical hydrosol blend made from freshly distilled Lavender, Tulsi Basil, and German Chamomile using local spring water in a handmade copper still. This full-spectrum distillation...
Celestial Chamomile soothing facial oil
Local Lavender lip balm
Morning Mist soothing hydrosol essence
A note from our founder
From my Garden to You
Every Circles & Cycles creation is a reflection of my relationship with nature. A connection with plants, place & people through nature's gifts. A never ending cycle of reciprocity. My hope is that when you reach for C&C products, you feel that connection too.