By Melissa McCombs
Walk any coastal trail near St. Augustine and you will likely brush past it: a hardy, evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and a fresh, resinous scent. This is bayberry, also called wax myrtle. It has grown along Florida's coast for generations, shaped by salt air, sandy soil, and summer heat.
To us, it is more than a local plant. It is the heart of one of our most-loved mists.
A plant shaped by the coast
Bayberry thrives where many plants struggle. It handles wind, salt and humidity with ease. There is something fitting about bringing a plant this resilient into a daily skincare ritual, especially for skin that lives in the same coastal climate.
Its leaves carry a clean, green, slightly spicy aroma. When we distill them in our copper still, that character comes through in the hydrosol: bright, grounding, and unmistakably Floridian.
Why oily and acne-prone skin often reach for it
Our Bayberry mist is a light, water-based mist with no heavy oils, so it refreshes without weighing skin down.
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Clarifies: Helps skin look and feel clean and fresh after cleansing.
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For skin that feels oily: A refreshing step for skin that feels oily by midday.
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For acne-prone skin: A gentle, non-greasy option for acne-prone skin, even if your skin reacts to heavy products.
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Refreshes: A cooling burst during humid Florida afternoons.
How to use Bayberry mist
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Cleanse your face and pat dry.
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Mist Bayberry across your face from about 8 inches away.
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Let it settle for a moment, then follow with your serum or moisturizer.
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Re-mist throughout the day whenever your skin wants a reset.
Rooted in our home
We chose bayberry because it belongs here. It tells the story of Madame Moon in a single bottle: Florida coast, French botanical tradition, and the slow, careful work of the copper still.
Start your ritual: Start gently with the Calm Duo ($37), or try the full Clarifying Reset Box ($70) for a complete gentle routine.