By Melissa McCombs
"Sustainable" is one of the most overused words in beauty. Everyone claims it. Few explain it. So instead of a label, we would rather share what sustainability actually looks like in our St. Augustine home, and where we are still learning.
Making only what we need
We distill with care and make what our community will use, rather than producing far ahead of need and storing large amounts of product. Less overproduction means less waste.
A process that is simple by nature
Steam distillation is one of the oldest and simplest ways to capture a plant's character. It uses plants, water and heat. Our traditional copper stills are built to last for years, used again and again.
Choosing our botanicals with care
Many of our botanicals are locally grown and harvested. We are especially proud of our Florida-native bayberry. Working with plants that belong to our region keeps our products rooted in place.
After the still, and our packaging
The process itself is simple: plants, water, heat, and glass. We keep packaging as straightforward as we can, and we will share more about bottles, shipping materials, and spent botanicals as we formalize those practices. We would rather be precise than fill this page with promises we have not yet made public.
Local by design
Madame Moon is made in St. Augustine and sold at our local Saturday market as well as online. Buying from a Florida maker, copper-distilled in St. Augustine, supports the community and keeps your skincare close to its source.
Where we are still growing
No maker is perfect. We are scaling into a larger production setting while keeping copper distillation in St. Augustine. We want to keep improving how we source botanicals and how bottles are reused or recycled, and we will keep sharing that progress here in The Editorial.
We believe honesty matters more than perfection.
How you can help
- Use every drop. Our mists are made to be used daily.
- Reuse or recycle your bottles where possible.
- Shop local when you can, at markets and neighborhood shops.
- Choose bundles to reduce separate shipments.
Shop thoughtfully: Our bundles bring your favorites together in one order. Try the Calm Duo ($37) or the AM/PM Ritual Collection ($77).