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Blue Butterfly Pea: The Flower of Renewal in Skincare

This season’s Laʻau Oil is infused with Blue Butterfly Pea, the flower of renewal. Known for its brilliant indigo hue and centuries-old use in herb...

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A hand with two gold rings holds up a cluster of white pua kenikeni flowers, worn like a ring on the fingers. The background features lush green foliage and a bright blue sky with light clouds, capturing a tropical garden setting in warm natural light.

How to Make Flower Essences: Garden Medicine for the Heart and Spirit

Flower essences are more than remedies—they’re relationships. In our Kaua‘i garden, I make essences from blossoms like pua kenikeni, plumeria, and ...

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✨ You Don’t Need a 10-Step Routine — You Need the Right Plants

Rethinking Skincare Through the Eyes of a Garden on Kaua‘i

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From Garden to Skin: Ethnobotanical Skincare Secrets from Hawai’i

Learn how Hawai‘i’s plants become natural skincare gold. Discover ethnobotanical beauty secrets like kukui nut oil and aloe that have kept island s...

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