The Jasmine Garden
botanical facial mist
$80 / 100ml
Delicately shower skin with a fluttering of calming and restorative droplets, each infused with fresh botanical extracts and cellular waters, soothing colloidal silver, and an abundance of antioxidant protection.
Romance your spirit with the gentle sensory experience of a lush tropical garden, somewhere near a field of cocoa beans bathed in warm rain.
Pair with:
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- LKLarissa K.Verified BuyerReviewingThe Jasmine Garden - our gift to youI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoHeavenly
Love this toner/refresher! Smells incredibly light, very hydrating, the must for any days but essential for hot summers
Was this helpful? - LLalabelleVerified BuyerReviewingThe Jasmine GardenI recommend this productWhat are your skin concerns? sensitive, red, flushed, heated, uneven texture or toneRated 5 out of 5 stars7 minutes agoSingle greatest scent of any skincare I've ever used!
This product, in addition to feeling phenomenal on my sensitive skin, is bar none one of the most fantastic scents I've ever experienced. I would, no exaggeration, bathe in this scent if I could. Unrivaled. I'm forever hooked.
Was this helpful? - JNJill N.Verified BuyerReviewingThe Jasmine GardenI recommend this productWhat are your skin concerns? sensitive, dry/dehydrated, oily/congested, uneven texture or toneRated 5 out of 5 stars6 hours agoHeaven in a bottle
The Jasmine Garden is a little bit of heaven in bottle! It’s so refreshing and nourishing!
Was this helpful? - KKimReviewingThe Jasmine GardenI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks ago5 Stars
Love all my products from May Lindstrom!
Was this helpful? - NBNIKI B.Verified BuyerReviewingThe Jasmine GardenI recommend this productWhat are your skin concerns? dry/dehydratedRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agoBest-smelling beauty product!
Been using the Jasmine Garden for a few years and it is by far the best face mist I have ever used. Every single ML product smells divine, but the Jasmine Garden is my favourite. You can also feel how hydrating it is.
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mystical. gossamer. quench.
The Jasmine Garden serves as a daily nutrient delivery system and penetration enhancer in our ritual, as well as the water element, ensuring the assimilation of both fat and water-soluble vitamins.
This game-changing formula is as powerful as it is intoxicating, amplifying the effectiveness of every treat that comes before or after it. Mist prior to, and following, oils like The Blue Cocoon and The Youth Dew to:
hydrate dry and dehydrated skin.
reduce redness and inflammation.
cool and calm acne flare ups.
enhance penetration of your oils, balms, & serums.
The Result
Discover lightness and magic in skin dewy with botanical nectar.
The Ritual
Mist generously to saturate freshly cleansed skin, before and after oils, to seal in hydration and enhance nutrient absorption. Repeat again, after makeup and throughout the day, to refresh and elevate mood, skin, and hair.
To maximize your results & pleasure…
Mist whenever you feel the urge to pick at an oncoming pimple or an active breakout - stop the habit in its tracks.
When your skin is feeling particularly sensitive, skip a morning cleanse and opt instead for a calming facial massage with The Jasmine Garden and The Blue Cocoon.
Supercharge your powder-to-mousse treatments with The Problem Solver & The Clean Dirt, swapping water for The Jasmine Garden.
Try freezing The Jasmine Garden into an ice cube to melt over skin post-masking. It feels unbelievably refreshing!
Ingredients
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*Certified organic
+Component of Essential Oil
Microbiome-friendly
Water
Pure, distilled water serves in our formulas as a clean and neutral base for the skin-loving magic of our colloidal silver. Colloidal silver stars in both The Jasmine Garden and The Honey Mud..
In The Honey Mud, you will also see “Water” come into play in combination with "Sodium Chloride", which is simply, salt. While listed separately from "Water" due to labeling requirements, this salt is in combination with the water, ultimately as a saline solution (saltwater).
In both cases, water offers further benefit by facilitating the assimilation of vital, skin-friendly water-soluble vitamins and nutrients.
We do not utilize water as a filler and believe every ingredient contained in our formulas must actively contribute to the health of the skin.
Featured in: The Honey Mud and The Jasmine Garden, as a component of colloidal silver, and again in The Honey Mud, as saltwater.
Rose Flower Water
This is the most exquisite, certified organic rosewater I've ever experienced.
Strict quality control and the utmost care are practiced at every stage of the labor-intensive and time-sensitive harvest-to-hydrosol production cycle. Our Bulgarian rose flower water is distilled solely for the hydrosol, not as a co-product, or even a by-product. The plant's cellular water and its many nutritive components - normally lost under pressurized short steam runs for essential oil, or by using dried material - are what the producers specifically distill for us by using only the freshest raw material right from their farm.
This choice not only allows the capture of all the volatiles, but most importantly, the cellular water from the actual living plant. It is this potent fluid, imbued with nutritious minerals and fatty acids, that allows The Jasmine Garden to retain these most important aromatic and therapeutic molecules.
Brimming with an extraordinary 300 active organic compounds, including skin-nourishing vitamins, minerals, and protective antioxidants, rose is unarguably one of the most powerful natural healers for the skin. It boasts measurable healing and calming effects across a multitude of skin challenges such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, dehydration, and the dullness and stagnation associated with maturing complexions.
A powerful anti-inflammatory and natural moisturizer, rose not only restores and supports the skin’s texture but deeply nourishes and hydrates at the same time, making this one of the most effective and luxurious skin treatments nature has to offer.
Featured in: The Jasmine Garden
Colloidal Silver
Our not-so-secret favorite ingredient is colloidal silver, which has been used as a healing agent by civilizations throughout the world. Its medical and restorative powers can be traced as far back as the ancient Greek and Roman Empires.
Silver promotes the acceleration of soft tissue recovery and assists with cooling excessive heat from conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, and all forms of dermatitis.
Silver is one of the most studied, most effective, and most trusted ingredients on the market - natural or otherwise. Used topically as we do in The Honey Mud and The Jasmine Garden, silver translates to serious protection against acne, inflammation, irritation, rashes, and a plethora of skin challenges.
Featured in: The Jasmine Garden & The Honey Mud
Jasmine
An addiction to the evocative aroma of this flowering beauty might be explained by jasmine's notoriety as a mood-enhancer. This exotic blossom stimulates the release of serotonin, which is also known as the "happy hormone." Jasmine’s sedative and antispasmodic actions help to facilitate deep and restful slumber. I like to lightly mist my pillow with The Jasmine Garden every night to bring me instantly to a state of calm. This little trick has been a lifesaver when traveling, providing familiarity in faraway places.
Respectfully referred to as the “Queen of the Night,” jasmine is known for its unique behavior of blooming only in the evening. Fitting that this late-night show flower has been studied for its powerful aphrodisiac and mood-enhancing effects!
Along with being one of the most exquisite and celebrated scents in the world, jasmine is also particularly good for the skin. Naturally anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, it is beneficial for those suffering from dry, sensitive, complexions or those with atopic skin disorders. Jasmine effectively soothes inflamed tissue while moisturizing and improving skin’s elasticity. Additionally, its superior antiseptic and cicatrizing properties support the healing process of wounds and scars.
Featured in: The Jasmine Garden, The Pendulum Potion & The Happy Galaxy
Rose
Undeniably the Queen of Flowers and nature’s symbol of love and beauty, the Damask rose’s rich history dates back an astonishing 30 million years! Once famously used by Cleopatra for its unique aphrodisiac powers, today this stunner is cultivated only in a handful of locations that provide just the right growing conditions, including Bulgaria, Turkey, Morocco, and Egypt. Like with wine, the distinctly seductive fragrance varies significantly depending on the country of origin and the elements surrounding where it grows, known as the terroir.
In the “Valley of the Roses” in Bulgaria, where we source both our rose absolute and our rare Bulgarian rose essential oil, as well as our fresh-dried powdered rose, the famed flower’s aroma is exceptionally deep, spiced, and intoxicating, transporting your mind and soul into a different world. While I would love to bathe in a bath laden with roses like Cleopatra every night, extractions of rose are unfortunately one of the most expensive and labor-intensive oils in the world to produce. If you consider it takes over 10,000 roses to fill one thumbnail-sized 5ml bottle, one can understand its high price, superior status, and allure. Just imagine one drop of our Bulgarian rose essential oil on your skin is the equivalent of 60 roses!
With an extraordinary 300 active organic compounds, including skin-nourishing vitamins, minerals, and protective antioxidants, rose is unarguably one of the most powerful natural healers for the skin. Thanks to its countless beneficial properties as an antiseptic, antibacterial, astringent, and cicatrizant, it has an incredibly healing and calming effect on various skin concerns, such as acne, dermatitis, scars, wounds, and even stretch marks! A powerful anti-inflammatory, emollient, and natural moisturizer, rose not only restores and supports the skin’s texture but deeply nourishes and hydrates at the same time, making this one of the most effective and luxurious skin healing treatments nature has to offer.
Sourcing note:
Bulgaria was for many years the capital of rosa damascene oil production. Sadly, the historical ups and downs of the country over the last century caused production to decrease significantly, and by the 1980's it was virtually unheard of. It wasn’t until a decade later that a resurgence in the trend of natural perfumery restored Bulgarian rose's popularity. We’re proud to share that our family-run supplier was an integral part of this renewal from a very early stage, purchasing and planting 250 acres of roses and renovating an old factory at the foot of the Balkan mountain range. This area is rightly known as “the valley of roses.” From the end of May to mid-June, fifteen thousand pickers work the majestic rose fields at the break of dawn. Collection begins at sunrise when the oil yield is at its highest and is completed within hours, before the dew evaporates from the flowers.
Featured in: The Clean Dirt, The Youth Dew, The Jasmine Garden & The Good Stuff
Jasmine
An addiction to the evocative aroma of this flowering beauty might be explained by jasmine's notoriety as a mood-enhancer. This exotic blossom stimulates the release of serotonin, which is also known as the "happy hormone." Jasmine’s sedative and antispasmodic actions help to facilitate deep and restful slumber. I like to lightly mist my pillow with The Jasmine Garden every night to bring me instantly to a state of calm. This little trick has been a lifesaver when traveling, providing familiarity in faraway places.
Respectfully referred to as the “Queen of the Night,” jasmine is known for its unique behavior of blooming only in the evening. Fitting that this late-night show flower has been studied for its powerful aphrodisiac and mood-enhancing effects!
Along with being one of the most exquisite and celebrated scents in the world, jasmine is also particularly good for the skin. Naturally anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, it is beneficial for those suffering from dry, sensitive, complexions or those with atopic skin disorders. Jasmine effectively soothes inflamed tissue while moisturizing and improving skin’s elasticity. Additionally, its superior antiseptic and cicatrizing properties support the healing process of wounds and scars.
Featured in: The Jasmine Garden and The Pendulum Potion
Cacao
If I have a signature as a formulator, the glory of this bean is certainly a part of it. I believe in cacao as more than just a special sweet treat or even as an ingredient to lend a hunger-inducing aroma to all but one formula in our core facial collection.
Exceptionally high in antioxidants, raw cacao blocks free radicals, protecting skin against damage to collagen and elastin while promoting and renewing skin cell tissue. Cacao contains omega 6 fatty acids and raw enzymes, both of which help in cellular repair and rejuvenation. Topical use increases blood flow to the skin, reducing inflammation and redness, slowing the visible aging process, and supporting healthy moisture content.
Sourcing
Nearly all of the cacao on the planet is produced for consumption in the massive food and fragrance industries, where the priority is strictly to maximize aromas and flavors with aggressive toasting processes. Unfortunately, the excessive heat used to achieve the characteristic chocolate scent you are accustomed to greatly diminishes the nutritional value of this precious food ingredient. It was an uphill battle to find producers who are instead dedicated to the gentle extraction and distillation of aromatic raw materials that preserve and honor the bean’s high antioxidant content.
I am committed to ever-increasing my quality standard, taking every challenge as an opportunity to dig deeper into our core values. After years searching the world, testing cacao samples from a zillion vendors, navigating ingredient adulteration and dilution and the underbelly of labeling loopholes that plague our industry, I can say without hesitation we have earned access to the best of the best with each form of cacao we incorporate into our treats. From our rich and succulent cacao butter to our exclusive, freshly-made raw oleoresin, to our nutrient-dense powdered bean, our cacao is a point of pride and total joy.
Fair Trade
Historically, cacao has been and still is a significant source of tropical deforestation. At the same time, it is a crop on which many conservationists and natural resource managers base their hopes for an agriculture industry that not only provides a livelihood for tropical farmers but also helps to conserve biodiversity in the tropical landscape. Growing cacao under a canopy enhances the soil, protects it from erosion, provides non-cacao products to the farmer and a refuge for an array of animal groups like birds, insects, small mammals, and reptiles. The leaf litter provided by a shade canopy is particularly important for the life cycle of the insects that pollinate the cacao blossoms.
Farmers that choose to grow cacao using sustainable methods rely on organic or premium markets for the higher prices they must charge for making a commitment to increasing biodiversity and embracing environmentally-friendly agriculture. Although chocolate is a huge ($70+ billion annually) global business, only about 6-8 percent of this revenue makes its way back to the cocoa farmers, many of whom run small family operations. Labor abuse is rife in many cocoa regions, and reports of farmers enslaving thousands of child workers have sparked widespread criticism of the industry.
Labor and environmental issues have inspired the formation of several organizations and associations of wholesalers, retailers, and producers whose members are committed to growing cacao sustainably, providing fair wages and opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide. We are committed to supporting this vital effort by choosing makers that produce organically and ethically under Fair Trade guidelines.
“Chocolate is the answer. Who cares what the question is.”
—Everyone, Everywhere
Ylang Ylang
Hailing from tropical Asia, today these beautiful yellow flowers are mostly cultivated in Madagascar due to its moist climate and fertile, volcanic soil. The elegant blossoms reach their maturity and their famously intoxicating aroma two to three weeks after opening, when they change color from green to yellow and begin to droop. In fashion with precious jasmine and rose, ylang-ylang flowers are collected in the evening or very early morning when their scent is the strongest. The steam distillation process begins within hours of harvest, making this an incredibly labor intensive and time-sensitive oil to produce. This rich, addictively-sweet flower and its oil have been used as a traditional folk remedy and natural beauty treatment by islanders for many hundreds of years. Ylang-ylang is a studied aphrodisiac, known to increase libido and activate feelings of desire. Its widely appreciated for its potent anti-depressant and uplifting effect on the mood.
Beyond the remarkable beauty and seductive fragrance, this gift of nature also offers a variety of powerful medicinal and therapeutic benefits for the skin. Recent studies have shown ylang-ylang contains a wide variety of beneficial compounds which exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal activities. These properties help to effectively reduce skin irritations and redness by regulating sebum production and treating the infection itself. Ylang-ylang is said to be especially nourishing for rough and dry skin, while its antioxidant-rich compounds help reduce environmental cell damage.
Sourcing note:
Our ylang-ylang essential oil comes to our kitchen directly from the manufacturer, a family-run company and respected producer of this glorious extract. Their 445-acre ylang-ylang farm, located on a volcanic island on the northwestern coast of Madagascar, produces Certified Organic essential oil. The biodynamic, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly distillery is powered with wood from the fast-growing trees planted throughout the property. Upon completion, the essential oil is analyzed through their laboratory, guaranteeing its analytical integrity and its compliance with applicable regulations.
Featured in: The Jasmine Garden, The Honey Mud, The Pendulum Potion, The Happy Galaxy & The Good Stuff
Vanilla
There are not many aromas that evoke the instant sensation of desire and comfort, like that of vanilla. Whether the star of the hunger-inducing scent of freshly baked cookies or the seductive fragrance of your favorite perfume, vanilla is treasured by many. The sweet smell of vanilla has been shown to be a highly effective antidepressant, mood enhancer, and health booster due to a component called vanillin hydroxybenzaldehydem. Soothing and harmonizing, vanilla has been shown in studies to help comfort, stabilize, and induce feelings of relaxation.
This sacred spice has been used in ritual offerings and as medicine and perfume by the Aztecs. This is where the irresistible and hopelessly addicting blend of vanilla and chocolate was born, as the Aztecs flavored their cacao-based drink with this prized, tropical bean.
Cuttings of this ancient orchid were eventually taken to Africa by the French, where now 80% of the world’s natural vanilla is produced. It generally takes three to five years for the vanilla plant to produce any blossoms. Not only does each flower require hand pollination, but it takes many additional months following harvest for curing to occur. Vanilla is one of the most labor-intensive of our ingredients to produce and is now the second most expensive spice in the world (following saffron).
Highly sedative, vanilla helps to reduce skin inflammation and its powerful antibacterial components aid in clearing skin infections. Rich in skin-nourishing vitamins and minerals, vanilla naturally reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Its high content of antioxidants helps protect the skin from environmental damage, ensuring an even skin tone.
Sourcing note:
Unfortunately, today less than one percent of “vanilla” you find in food or fragrance comes from the vanilla flower itself (yes you read correctly – not even one percent), rather from synthetic reproductions. Our organic vanilla CO2 extract boasts an impressive 26% vanillin content, the component which gives it its rich, natural aroma. The manufacturing process of a CO2 extract involves none of the heat or moisture associated with steam distillation. The result is a deep and gentle extract, free from any chemical residue. Ours is a genuinely spectacular product made strictly from Madagascar beans. We are incredibly selective with each of our ingredients, but especially so when it comes to the standard of our difficult-to-obtain vanilla. With extremely limited stock available, we invest at a premium cost to ensure we can always maintain our obsessive quality commitment. Our same maker provides us with our fresh ground vanilla bean powder, equally expensive, and exceedingly delicious. It’s my favorite bin in the kitchen to lean into for a big breath of heaven mid-day!
Featured in: The Clean Dirt, The Honey Mud, The Jasmine Garden, The Problem Solver, and The Blue Cocoon
Benzyl Alcohol
*Benzyl Alcohol is not an isolated ingredient we add to our formulas, rather it is a naturally occurring, non-synthetic component within our pure essential oils.
Benzyl Alcohol exists in both a synthetic form, typically used in perfumery, or as a natural component of essential oils. Ours is produced naturally within plants’ floral tissue and is inherent in the botanical extracts of our precious ylang-ylang and jasmine.
Found in: The Jasmine Garden, The Youth Dew, The Happy Galaxy & The Good Stuff
Benzyl Benzoate
*Benzyl Benzoate is not an isolated ingredient we add to our formulas, rather it is a naturally occurring, non-synthetic component within our pure essential oils.
Benzyl benzoate exists in both a synthetic form, typically used in perfumery, or as a natural component of essential oils. Ours is produced naturally within plants’ floral tissue and is typically found in extracts of ylang ylang, jasmine, rosewood, Balsam of Peru, and cinnamon.
Found in: The Pendulum Potion, The Jasmine Garden, The Honey Mud, The Happy Galaxy & The Good Stuff
Eugenol
* Eugenal is not an isolated ingredient we add to our formulas, rather it is a naturally occurring, non-synthetic component within our pure essential oils.
Eugenol is a compound found in the essential oils of many plants such as basil, cinnamon, lemon balm, and nutmeg. It is a primary component of clove.
Eugenol belongs to a well-researched class of naturally occurring phenolic monoterpenoids, offering a vast range of pharmacological benefits that include antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, and anticancer activities.
Found in: The Problem Solver, The Clean Dirt, The Happy Galaxy & The Good Stuff
Geraniol
* Geraniol is not a singular ingredient we add to our formulas, rather it is a naturally occurring, non-synthetic component within our pure essential oils.
Geraniol is a compound found in within our bulgarian rose oil, rosa centifolia flower extract, and geranium rose. It is a phytonutrient naturally present in lemon, bergamot, carrot, coriander, geranium oil, lavender oil, ylang ylang oil, nutmeg, orange, blueberries, and blackberries.
Geraniol is a concentrated source of natural antioxidants and has been extensively studied for its potential to protect cells against DNA damage. It is known for preventing oxidative stress and bringing free-radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory effects to the skin.
Found in: The Youth Dew, The Blue Cocoon, The Happy Galaxy & The Good Stuff
Linalool
* Linalool is not an isolated ingredient we add to our formulas, rather it is a naturally occurring, non-synthetic component within our pure essential oils.
Linalool is most often produced in plants’ floral tissue. The Lauraceae plant family, which includes laurels, cinnamon, and rosewood, is a readily available source. The Rutaceae family, which contains citrus plants, is also a natural source, along with lavender, coriander, palmarosa, ylang-ylang, and sweet orange flowers (neroli). Birch trees and even some fungi produce linalool as well!
Found in: The Youth Dew, The Pendulum Potion, The Honey Mud,
The Blue Cocoon, The Happy Galaxy & The Good Stuff
Citronellol
*Citronellol is not an isolated ingredient we add to our formulas, rather it is a naturally occurring, non-synthetic component within our pure essential oils.
Citronellol exists in both a synthetic form, typically manufactured for use in perfumery, and as a natural component of essential oils. Ours is produced naturally within the floral tissue of rose and geranium rose.
Found in: The Youth Dew, The Blue Cocoon, The Happy Galaxy & The Good Stuff
Rose
Undeniably the Queen of Flowers and nature’s symbol of love and beauty, the Damask rose’s rich history dates back an astonishing 30 million years! Once famously used by Cleopatra for its unique aphrodisiac powers, today this stunner is cultivated only in a handful of locations that provide just the right growing conditions, including Bulgaria, Turkey, Morocco, and Egypt. Like with wine, the distinctly seductive fragrance varies significantly depending on the country of origin and the elements surrounding where it grows, known as the terroir.
In the “Valley of the Roses” in Bulgaria, where we source both our rose absolute and our rare Bulgarian rose essential oil, as well as our fresh-dried powdered rose, the famed flower’s aroma is exceptionally deep, spiced, and intoxicating, transporting your mind and soul into a different world. While I would love to bathe in a bath laden with roses like Cleopatra every night, extractions of rose are unfortunately one of the most expensive and labor-intensive oils in the world to produce. If you consider it takes over 10,000 roses to fill one thumbnail-sized 5ml bottle, one can understand its high price, superior status, and allure. Just imagine one drop of our Bulgarian rose essential oil on your skin is the equivalent of 60 roses!
With an extraordinary 300 active organic compounds, including skin-nourishing vitamins, minerals, and protective antioxidants, rose is unarguably one of the most powerful natural healers for the skin. Thanks to its countless beneficial properties as an antiseptic, antibacterial, astringent, and cicatrizant, it has an incredibly healing and calming effect on various skin concerns, such as acne, dermatitis, scars, wounds, and even stretch marks! A powerful anti-inflammatory, emollient, and natural moisturizer, rose not only restores and supports the skin’s texture but deeply nourishes and hydrates at the same time, making this one of the most effective and luxurious skin healing treatments nature has to offer.
Sourcing note:
Bulgaria was for many years the capital of rosa damascene oil production. Sadly, the historical ups and downs of the country over the last century caused production to decrease significantly, and by the 1980's it was virtually unheard of. It wasn’t until a decade later that a resurgence in the trend of natural perfumery restored Bulgarian rose's popularity. We’re proud to share that our family-run supplier was an integral part of this renewal from a very early stage, purchasing and planting 250 acres of roses and renovating an old factory at the foot of the Balkan mountain range. This area is rightly known as “the valley of roses.” From the end of May to mid-June, fifteen thousand pickers work the majestic rose fields at the break of dawn. Collection begins at sunrise when the oil yield is at its highest and is completed within hours, before the dew evaporates from the flowers.
Featured in: The Clean Dirt, The Youth Dew, The Jasmine Garden & The Good Stuff
Colloidal Silver
Our not-so-secret favorite ingredient is colloidal silver, which has been used as a healing agent by civilizations throughout the world. Its medical and restorative powers can be traced as far back as the ancient Greek and Roman Empires.
Silver promotes the acceleration of soft tissue recovery and assists with cooling excessive heat from conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, and all forms of dermatitis.
Silver is one of the most studied, most effective, and most trusted ingredients on the market - natural or otherwise. Used topically as we do in The Honey Mud and The Jasmine Garden, silver translates to serious protection against acne, inflammation, irritation, rashes, and a plethora of skin challenges.
Featured in: The Jasmine Garden & The Honey Mud
Jasmine
An addiction to the evocative aroma of this flowering beauty might be explained by jasmine's notoriety as a mood-enhancer. This exotic blossom stimulates the release of serotonin, which is also known as the "happy hormone." Jasmine’s sedative and antispasmodic actions help to facilitate deep and restful slumber. I like to lightly mist my pillow with The Jasmine Garden every night to bring me instantly to a state of calm. This little trick has been a lifesaver when traveling, providing familiarity in faraway places.
Respectfully referred to as the “Queen of the Night,” jasmine is known for its unique behavior of blooming only in the evening. Fitting that this late-night show flower has been studied for its powerful aphrodisiac and mood-enhancing effects!
Along with being one of the most exquisite and celebrated scents in the world, jasmine is also particularly good for the skin. Naturally anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, it is beneficial for those suffering from dry, sensitive, complexions or those with atopic skin disorders. Jasmine effectively soothes inflamed tissue while moisturizing and improving skin’s elasticity. Additionally, its superior antiseptic and cicatrizing properties support the healing process of wounds and scars.
Featured in: The Jasmine Garden, The Pendulum Potion & The Happy Galaxy
Cacao
If I have a signature as a formulator, the glory of this bean is certainly a part of it. I believe in cacao as more than just a special sweet treat or even as an ingredient to lend a hunger-inducing aroma to all but one formula in our core facial collection.
Exceptionally high in antioxidants, raw cacao blocks free radicals, protecting skin against damage to collagen and elastin while promoting and renewing skin cell tissue. Cacao contains omega 6 fatty acids and raw enzymes, both of which help in cellular repair and rejuvenation. Topical use increases blood flow to the skin, reducing inflammation and redness, slowing the visible aging process, and supporting healthy moisture content.
Sourcing
Nearly all of the cacao on the planet is produced for consumption in the massive food and fragrance industries, where the priority is strictly to maximize aromas and flavors with aggressive toasting processes. Unfortunately, the excessive heat used to achieve the characteristic chocolate scent you are accustomed to greatly diminishes the nutritional value of this precious food ingredient. It was an uphill battle to find producers who are instead dedicated to the gentle extraction and distillation of aromatic raw materials that preserve and honor the bean’s high antioxidant content.
I am committed to ever-increasing my quality standard, taking every challenge as an opportunity to dig deeper into our core values. After years searching the world, testing cacao samples from a zillion vendors, navigating ingredient adulteration and dilution and the underbelly of labeling loopholes that plague our industry, I can say without hesitation we have earned access to the best of the best with each form of cacao we incorporate into our treats. From our rich and succulent cacao butter to our exclusive, freshly-made raw oleoresin, to our nutrient-dense powdered bean, our cacao is a point of pride and total joy.
Fair Trade
Historically, cacao has been and still is a significant source of tropical deforestation. At the same time, it is a crop on which many conservationists and natural resource managers base their hopes for an agriculture industry that not only provides a livelihood for tropical farmers but also helps to conserve biodiversity in the tropical landscape. Growing cacao under a canopy enhances the soil, protects it from erosion, provides non-cacao products to the farmer and a refuge for an array of animal groups like birds, insects, small mammals, and reptiles. The leaf litter provided by a shade canopy is particularly important for the life cycle of the insects that pollinate the cacao blossoms.
Farmers that choose to grow cacao using sustainable methods rely on organic or premium markets for the higher prices they must charge for making a commitment to increasing biodiversity and embracing environmentally-friendly agriculture. Although chocolate is a huge ($70+ billion annually) global business, only about 6-8 percent of this revenue makes its way back to the cocoa farmers, many of whom run small family operations. Labor abuse is rife in many cocoa regions, and reports of farmers enslaving thousands of child workers have sparked widespread criticism of the industry.
Labor and environmental issues have inspired the formation of several organizations and associations of wholesalers, retailers, and producers whose members are committed to growing cacao sustainably, providing fair wages and opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide. We are committed to supporting this vital effort by choosing makers that produce organically and ethically under Fair Trade guidelines.
“Chocolate is the answer. Who cares what the question is.”
—Everyone, Everywhere
Ylang Ylang
Hailing from tropical Asia, today these beautiful yellow flowers are mostly cultivated in Madagascar due to its moist climate and fertile, volcanic soil. The elegant blossoms reach their maturity and their famously intoxicating aroma two to three weeks after opening, when they change color from green to yellow and begin to droop. In fashion with precious jasmine and rose, ylang-ylang flowers are collected in the evening or very early morning when their scent is the strongest. The steam distillation process begins within hours of harvest, making this an incredibly labor intensive and time-sensitive oil to produce. This rich, addictively-sweet flower and its oil have been used as a traditional folk remedy and natural beauty treatment by islanders for many hundreds of years. Ylang-ylang is a studied aphrodisiac, known to increase libido and activate feelings of desire. Its widely appreciated for its potent anti-depressant and uplifting effect on the mood.
Beyond the remarkable beauty and seductive fragrance, this gift of nature also offers a variety of powerful medicinal and therapeutic benefits for the skin. Recent studies have shown ylang-ylang contains a wide variety of beneficial compounds which exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal activities. These properties help to effectively reduce skin irritations and redness by regulating sebum production and treating the infection itself. Ylang-ylang is said to be especially nourishing for rough and dry skin, while its antioxidant-rich compounds help reduce environmental cell damage.
Sourcing note:
Our ylang-ylang essential oil comes to our kitchen directly from the manufacturer, a family-run company and respected producer of this glorious extract. Their 445-acre ylang-ylang farm, located on a volcanic island on the northwestern coast of Madagascar, produces Certified Organic essential oil. The biodynamic, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly distillery is powered with wood from the fast-growing trees planted throughout the property. Upon completion, the essential oil is analyzed through their laboratory, guaranteeing its analytical integrity and its compliance with applicable regulations.
Featured in: The Jasmine Garden, The Honey Mud, The Pendulum Potion, The Happy Galaxy & The Good Stuff
Vanilla
There are not many aromas that evoke the instant sensation of desire and comfort, like that of vanilla. Whether the star of the hunger-inducing scent of freshly baked cookies or the seductive fragrance of your favorite perfume, vanilla is treasured by many. The sweet smell of vanilla has been shown to be a highly effective antidepressant, mood enhancer, and health booster due to a component called vanillin hydroxybenzaldehydem. Soothing and harmonizing, vanilla has been shown in studies to help comfort, stabilize, and induce feelings of relaxation.
This sacred spice has been used in ritual offerings and as medicine and perfume by the Aztecs. This is where the irresistible and hopelessly addicting blend of vanilla and chocolate was born, as the Aztecs flavored their cacao-based drink with this prized, tropical bean.
Cuttings of this ancient orchid were eventually taken to Africa by the French, where now 80% of the world’s natural vanilla is produced. It generally takes three to five years for the vanilla plant to produce any blossoms. Not only does each flower require hand pollination, but it takes many additional months following harvest for curing to occur. Vanilla is one of the most labor-intensive of our ingredients to produce and is now the second most expensive spice in the world (following saffron).
Highly sedative, vanilla helps to reduce skin inflammation and its powerful antibacterial components aid in clearing skin infections. Rich in skin-nourishing vitamins and minerals, vanilla naturally reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Its high content of antioxidants helps protect the skin from environmental damage, ensuring an even skin tone.
Sourcing note:
Unfortunately, today less than one percent of “vanilla” you find in food or fragrance comes from the vanilla flower itself (yes you read correctly – not even one percent), rather from synthetic reproductions. Our organic vanilla CO2 extract boasts an impressive 26% vanillin content, the component which gives it its rich, natural aroma. The manufacturing process of a CO2 extract involves none of the heat or moisture associated with steam distillation. The result is a deep and gentle extract, free from any chemical residue. Ours is a genuinely spectacular product made strictly from Madagascar beans. We are incredibly selective with each of our ingredients, but especially so when it comes to the standard of our difficult-to-obtain vanilla. With extremely limited stock available, we invest at a premium cost to ensure we can always maintain our obsessive quality commitment. Our same maker provides us with our fresh ground vanilla bean powder, equally expensive, and exceedingly delicious. It’s my favorite bin in the kitchen to lean into for a big breath of heaven mid-day!
Featured in: The Clean Dirt, The Honey Mud, The Jasmine Garden, The Problem Solver, and The Blue Cocoon
Learn more about each ingredient and why we love it on our ingredients page.
You need this mist in your ritual. :)
Unlike most facial mists, The Jasmine Garden is not fragranced, preserved water.
Colloidal silver and organic rose water from Bulgaria marry with two varieties of jasmine to deliver cooling, soothing, hydrating relief to acne-prone, sensitive, and easily irritated skin.
The Jasmine Garden’s unique formula adds just a touch of light moisture while infusing skin with antioxidant protection, restoring elasticity and freeing delicate complexions of redness and inflammation.
The Jasmine Garden also works as a penetration enhancer for The Youth Dew and The Blue Cocoon, amplifying their results and allowing for the assimilation of both fat and water-soluble nutrients.
Simply put, The Jasmine Garden helps your skin to better assimilate and make use of the plant oils in The Blue Cocoon and The Youth Dew.
To maximize your experience:
•Massage The Blue Cocoon and The Youth Dew into fully WET skin immediately after cleansing and treatments, skipping your towel entirely.
•Follow with a generous mist of The Jasmine Garden to saturate skin.
•Complete your skin care ritual with more massage until all feels soft, plump, and alive.
Making a water/oil/water sandwich like this is a game changer for enhanced absorption, particularly if your skin barrier is disrupted or you have difficulty absorbing oils.
The Jasmine Garden is ideal for skin prone to inflammation of all kinds, including acne.
This formula’s soothing, anti-inflammatory properties make it one of our first recommendations for those struggling with oil imbalance or breakouts.
I encourage our clients with active acne and picking tendencies to always carry The Jasmine Garden. When you feel the onset of a new breakout or pimple coming to the surface, a quick mist may help you to cease picking at or itching your face, often stopping the progression or lessening its severity.
Absolutely!
The anti-inflammatory powers of colloidal silver and our rose cellular water in The Jasmine Garden are the perfect addition to your Problem Solver treatments. This is a highly adaptable formula that brings out the best in every piece of the collection.
You can also try:
•The Clean Dirt + The Jasmine Garden
•The Blue Cocoon or The Youth Dew + The Jasmine Garden - or my favorite, all three!
•Misting before/during your treatments with The Problem Solver, The Clean Dirt, & The Honey Mud.
Yes! This treatment is my go-to when my skin is feeling inflamed, red, broken out, sweaty, or simply in need of a treat.
•Measure out a Tablespoon of The Jasmine Garden and pour into your ice cube tray and freeze until solid.
•Once frozen, run your frosty golden cube gently over your skin, making small circles as you go, after cleansing, exfoliating, or masking.
•Massage in the melting icy goodness before adding hydration and further healing power with The Blue Cocoon and The Youth Dew, applying while your skin is still fully wet.
"The Jasmine Garden is unparalleled in the realm of mists. A lot of mists are merely hydrosols and botanical tonics and sometimes just water (gasp!). Then there’s Jasmine Garden, who’s frankly in a league of her own (and the price certainly reflects that!). Although I have steered away from my beloved balms and oils lately (an unforeseen and sudden onset of Perioral Dermatitis is to blame), this highly soothing mist has worked wonders to deliver hydration for my parched skin almost overnight, significantly brought down the inflammation and almost miraculously healed the painful and unsightly patch surrounding my mouth. Yes, she’s pricier than your average hydrosol but with wonderfully reparative results, it’s the sort of extravagance I am SO happy to have splurged on right now."
—Zarah
"From first opening the box, to first spritz, Jasmine Garden is enchanting. I love face mists, I've used everything from the ever so popular Evian and Avene to ones purchased in Tokyo, however, Jasmine Garden is special. On the skin, it's not the most hydrating, but it does a wonderful job of toning and balancing out the skin. It's great after a serum and locking down your makeup. That being said, facial mists shouldn't be the only step in your skincare routine to hydrate (use a good serum and moisturizer!).
It is scented, which was odd at first, but it's become a refreshing routine. The scent lingers into a refreshing jasmine that lasts all day - which I've also been complimented on, on the days I go perfume free. When I take a hot shower at the end of the day, I can still smell the beautiful aroma, and it's like getting a second hit of the calming scent."
—Joyce
"Today I cleansed & replenished with Pendulum Potion, Blue Cocoon, Youth Dew & Jasmine Garden and it was radically different from what I had envisioned, in the most surprising way.
I had expected a more jasmine, floral dominant olfactory experience, instead it was uniquely verdant, lush and earthy. My naked skin feels intoxicated and resplendent with deliciousness - I’m reluctant to put on any makeup! I was taken aback by the potency of peacefulness & the grounding in myself during & after using this collection. I felt like a forest nymph in an ancient wild woodland, awash in delight and the sacred. Utterly enchanted. "
—Jaswinder
"Never would have thought I would spend so much on a mist, let alone realize just how much it is worth every penny. Calms and refreshes, seems to have slowed and minimized breakouts, the scent and feeling are luxurious, centering, and calming. All that combined with the pleasure of supporting such a phenomenal company with incredible values and ideas, I couldn't be happier. Purchased this and The Problem Solver, both of which are so so worth every penny and help me to slow down and connect with the chore of caring for myself and my skin. Thank you for your products and the care behind them."
—Brianna
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart and depth of my skin, May. You. Are. Amazing. I am smitten with The Jasmine Garden! The gates to heaven just opened for my face. You can add me to your forever fan club. I will never buy another product from here on out. I've searched high and low for something to save my aging stressed 40 year old skin. How the heck does skin clear up completely with one spray of this magic elixir?!?!?!?! Thousands of dollars, time, tears, depression. Embarrassment over what my skin had become. All gone now."
—Emily
"The Jasmine Garden is all chocolate and vanilla and love in a bottle. It's sweet and refreshing at the same time. I prefer mine refrigerated....or frozen cubes of it to help cystic acne or soothe inflamed, overheated skin in hot summer months in India. The colloidal silver soothes all breakouts!! What many miss is that this mist should be massaged into the skin for maximum results and increased hydration. I cannot live without this gem!!"
—Avni
"Oh my god, I never in a million years would have bought this if I hadn’t tried the sample. I have a million face sprays, why would I need another?! Because this BLOWS them all out of the water. I couldn’t believe it. I rushed as quickly as possible to buy the full size. This spray smells absolutely amazing! It makes me feel like I’m at the spa when I spray it. It makes my skin feel and look great. It’s not too heavy and not too light. It sinks right into my skin and leaves it feeling as amazing as this spray smells!"
—Rachel
"The Jasmine Garden is the ultimate luxury! Just zen in a bottle... calms and restores my skin, my mind, my soul. May, your elixirs benefit so much more than just the skin."
—Melynda
"If I was on a deserted island, my only must-haves would be my beloved, ice and the Jasmine Garden. Oh my lord."
—Andrea
"It’s going to be really hard to use other mists up now that I have The Jasmine Garden. I don’t want to sound completely mad, but it’s what I imagine a thousand butterfly kisses must feel like. It’s truly posh and truly a treat!"
—Natalie
"Addictive. Be warned ... Once you use this, you won't want to ever use any other spray...ever. It's completely addictive, it adds such luminous clarity to my skin ... it smells like heaven had a chocolate jasmine pancake ... and it calms and soothes the spirit. I adore this spray. I never really put much emphasis on a spray - I mean seriously, it's mainly water. Not with May's Jasmine Garden it's not. Witch Hazel and Silver soothe and calm the skin, and the scent (have I mentioned that before?!) calm the soul. Its phenomenal. I can't be without it, ever."
—Pia
"Caught by surprise It's absolutely breathtaking! I never really valued tonic or floral waters and haven't ever spent much money on this step. Now, I must admit that it's not only good for the skin, but also good for the soul. This is by far THE BEST floral and hydrating water I have ever used in my routine. The smell, the feel on the skin..it's poetry in a bottle!"
—Oana
"I've always been pretty skeptical when it comes to face mists. I have dry skin, so people recommend them to me all the time, but I never really understood the point to spending so much money on a product that didn't seem essential.
I'm not going to lie to you and say this particular mist will change your routine - but it will better it. First off, there's the scent, which is a stunning bouquet of florals that just puts you in the peace headspace. Right off the bat the aroma won me over, and if May decided to make a perfume of it I would be the first in line.
But let's talk about the actual results. I personally don't find this mist to be overly hydrating. Spraying a bit of it does certainly help my skin absorb any serum I apply after, but for dry skin like mine I would never use this as just a lightweight moisturizer alone. The real star quality for this formula comes in its treatment of blemishes. The ingredients of colloidal silver and witch hazel are fantastic at reducing redness and providing antibacterial properties to your complexion, and I have definitely noticed a reduction in blemishes since adding this."
—Morgan
"The Jasmine Garden is just perfection. The only toner (I've helplessly tried so many organic variations) that adds hydration without giving a shine to my skin. I was so delighted to find an effective toner without aloe or hyaluronic acid! And the scent- oh my. So beautiful!!"
—Lydia
"I love this toner - smells LUSH, calms redness, soothes sensitive or blemish prone skin, and preps skin gorgeously for oils and moisture to go on top. I am totally on board with spritzes and spray toners, though I don't usually go for ones this luxurious (read: expensive). I actually do see a difference in the clarity of my skin and the absorption of my oils when I use this, though. Lovely as an addition for an already great skincare regime and recommend for fellow face spritz addicts!"
—Maggie
"The Jasmine Garden is out of this world amazing. The scent is unlike any other hydrosol or facial mist I've ever tried, and I've tried many!"
—Shannon
"Love/hate. I hate that I love this stuff. I mean, $70 for a face mist!? I bought it as a splurge but really this is a glorious product. The smell of course is amazing but that is not what makes this a great product for me. I believe the silver helps prevent breakouts. I haven't had one pimple since using this spray. I ran out and am back to dealing with the random pimples that plague me. So even though I wasn't planning on making this a staple, I guess I will be repurchasing."
—Helen
"I have now been using the May Lindstrom line for many months, my skin has never looked better. I've tried so many different brands and none have given me the even, clear, glowing, skin I've been after till now. So I'm a huge May fan!
I wondered whether this spray toner was really necessary but as it's by May I thought I'd give it a go. Oh my, I'm so so pleased I did. It smells beautiful, really gorgeous, I'm desperate for her to make a perfume that smells just like it!!! What's really odd is I really dislike gourmand fragrances but this is unlike anything I've ever come across, yes you can smell cocoa but yet it does not smell sweet or cloying like chocolate; yes it's Jasmine but not too really heady and floral; it's definitely exotic, almost oriental but yet it's lovely and light. I wish I could describe it better, it's just perfectly balanced like a very very beautiful perfume. So I'd buy it just for the smell but at this price it needs to actually be of benefit to my skin, being by May of course it works wonderfully.
I have really sensitive skin, suffer badly from Eczema and my skin can become irritated very easily, leaving it hot, red and sore. This really works to cool and calm, it locks in extra moisture and leaves my skin looking and feeling dewy and fresh. I use it after cleansing or exfoliating and before the blue cocoon or youth dew. If I'm using both I always add a spritz between to lock in as much moisture as possible. If I get hot or feel the need to freshen up, a quick spray and my skin feels cool and clean. If my skin is being particularly sensitive or feeling irritated this is just wonderful, instantly calming. But I especially love it at night, once I'm completely ready for bed, even though I've already used it in my nighttime skin routine, I really lightly mist this all over, both me and my pillow and find I'm so much more relaxed and ready for sleep.
Being an avid Caroline Hirons fan I have many, many toners, I've tried most of Caroline's favorites hunting for the right second tone, my search is definitely over as my other toners have sat on my dressing table gathering dust ever since first trying this, even my Queen of Hungary Mist which I love. But I'm so totally hooked, I just can't not use this, best of all it really lasts, I've been using it for nearly three months, several times, every day and I've still got nearly half a bottle left!!!"
—Jo
"I got this as part of a deal, I expected to love it and I do. As others have said it smells wonderful (think Mehtab Bagh at dusk), it's pricey (so are some of the ingredients) and it lasts a long time (it really does). I think beauty products are like food and you should vary your diet but I will buy this again at some point in the future - indeed, I'll buy the whole range next time, The Blue Cocoon sounds really promising…"
—Veronica
"The Jasmine Garden - pure euphoria :)."
—Patrice
"I am truly happy I purchased the Jasmine Garden, I use it before and after makeup. It's amazing, it's so refreshing and calming. My skin is at its greatest because of this product. I would find myself scratching my face because I HAD irritated skin but not anymore because of this baby. :)"
—Mary
"Finally a toner without alcohol or glycerin (though I'm sure there must be others). It is soothing and hydrating, absolutely lovely. I keep mine in the fridge for extra freshness. I use it for my hair, too. Love the smell."
—Jessica
"…with the Jasmine Garden I realized the power of a good spray to lock in moisture - which I had never thought to do."
—Stephanie
"I love spritzing my face with this "garden"! After cleanse, after makeup, in the middle of the day 'just because'... Love the smell and the way it feels on my face. Will purchase again!"
—Catarina
"Amazing, divine, heavenly. This is the best facial spray I have ever used: very hydrating and soothing for my dry and sensitive skin, and the scent. Oh the dreamy-jasmine-chocolate-scent. It is just divine. I will definitely repurchase."
—Karina
"My Holy Grail. I will never use another Toner/Mist again. I use this in my skincare routine and it is calming. It's a good primer for heavy moisturizers. I love it and please don't ever EVER discontinue."
—Sophia
"A staple product. This was the first purchase I intentionally made when moving into a natural skin care regime. It also not only sold me on May Lindstrom's line but was the first spray I've ever used that softened my very dry skin before I'd even moisturized. This is my second time purchasing and I fully intend to not be without it and doubt any other could do as much for my skin's needs. The scent may seem odd at first, cocoa and jasmine, but is the most beautifully scented skin care product I own. A perfume with this scent would never leave my side. It's soothing, dreamy. It sprays very fine and makes it easy to not use up too much. I love this."
—Mar
"This is my favorite facial mist/ toner around. I probably use it a little too much given the $$$, but the smell and the feeling when it hits my face is worth it. I also really think it's helped with my acne and the tone of my skin."
—Elisabeth
"Absolutely love this product. Its mist is very fine and the scent swoon-inducing. A beautiful and subtle floral. I spritz it on first thing in the morning before my face oils. Divine!"
—Heather
"Wow, this is exactly what I needed. I never knew what a toner was or why I needed one. I just got it in the mail and spritzed it on my face at work. The smell is amazing, and the softness that it leaves to my skin is so perfect. I feel like I finally have the perfect skin care products."
—Zoey
"Really has the scent of Jasmine! Lovely scent, refreshing on the face! I spray it on before makeup, after makeup or whenever I need to refresh my face! I spray it on my pillow case at bedtime, and it's going to travel with me in a few weeks! Just love it so much!"
—Sylvana
"This is my standout spray, the 'gonna get me through this master's degree deadline spray'!"
—Julie
"I got this as a gift, would not have bought it because of the price. But it is lovely, I could bathe in it. Smells like true, sweet jasmine, not like perfume, which I love. And I have seen a difference when using with the Youth Dew. The two products work incredibly well together. My skin looks brighter and well balanced. Will buy when I've run out of this bottle."
—AC
"I use this as spray to calm my skin down whenever I have a burning sensation after my skincare routine. This is truly a holy grail and a must for all."
—Sophia
"LIFE IN A BOTTLE. This is the best facial spray I have used. I cannot praise it enough. It smells amazing, the packaging is amazing - IT IS AMAZING! Super Hydrating and leaves your makeup/skin refreshed and hydrated."
—Ailis
"Oooohhh, aaaahhh!! Amazing hydrating spritz with the perfect delivery system distributing a fine even mist of this incredible smelling bottle of awesomeness. Set my skin up nicely to receive the following serums/moisturizers. Seems pricey but soooo worth it!!!"
—Carol
"This is the queen of facial sprays, I have tried them all. It's moisturizing, smells incredible and the spray nozzle saturates your face in moisture. Amazing."
—HB