The Stillroom Ingredients Index
Botanicals
Blackberry Leaf
Botanical name: Rubus fruticosus
INCI name: Rubus fruticosus Leaf
Blackberry leaf has long been gathered in traditional herbal practices and is valued for its rich plant compounds and grounding, green character. In our stillroom, dried blackberry leaves are slowly infused into olive oil, allowing time for their botanical essence to unfold gently. This infusion becomes part of select formulations where depth, balance, and a connection to time-honored plant use are quietly woven into the foundation of our soaps.
Butterfly Pea Flower
Botanical name: Clitoria ternatea
INCI name: Clitoria ternatea Flower
Butterfly pea flower is a vibrant botanical traditionally valued for the rich blue pigments found within its petals. In the stillroom, the dried flowers are slowly infused into oil, allowing their natural color and character to develop gently over time. Used thoughtfully in select formulations, butterfly pea flower lends depth and visual interest while remaining aligned with our slow, infusion-led approach to crafting soaps rooted in botanical tradition.
Calendula
Botanical name: Calendula officinalis
INCI name: Calendula officinalis Flower
Calendula is a gentle, skin-supportive flower traditionally valued for its soothing nature. In our stillroom, dried calendula petals are slowly infused in olive oil, allowing time to draw out their natural qualities before the oil is used in our soap recipes.
Chamomile
Botanical name: Matricaria chamomilla
INCI name: Matricaria chamomilla Flower
Chamomile brings a sense of softness and comfort to the stillroom. Its delicate flowers are infused slowly to preserve their gentle qualities, making chamomile a thoughtful choice for bars designed with simplicity and care.
Dandelion Leaf
Botanical name: Taraxacum officinale
INCI name: Taraxacum officinale Leaf
Dandelion leaf is a resilient, nutrient-rich botanical traditionally valued for its grounding, earthy character. In the stillroom, dried dandelion leaves are slowly infused into olive oil, allowing their deep green qualities to gently unfold over time. Thoughtfully incorporated into select formulations, dandelion leaf lends a subtle herbal presence that supports balance and complements other botanicals without overpowering them, aligning with our slow, intentional approach to infusion and craft.
Lavender
Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia
INCI name: Lavandula angustifolia Flower
Rather than scenting our bars, lavender is used here purely as a botanical infusion. Dried buds are steeped slowly, lending depth and balance to the oil without added fragrance or essential oils.
Plantain
Botanical name: Plantago major
INCI name: Plantago major Leaf
Plantain leaf has a long history of use in traditional herbal practices and is valued for its resilient, restorative nature. In our stillroom, dried plantain leaves are slowly infused into olive oil, allowing time for their botanical qualities to be gently drawn out. This infusion forms part of the foundation in select formulations, reflecting our slow, infusion-led approach and reverence for time-honored plant traditions.
Rosemary
Botanical name: Salvia rosmarinus
INCI name: Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary) Leaf
Rosemary is a resilient, aromatic herb traditionally valued for its purifying and strengthening qualities. In the stillroom, dried rosemary leaves are slowly infused into olive oil, allowing their earthy character to gently transfer into the oil over time. Used thoughtfully, rosemary adds depth and balance to botanical infusions, supporting formulations that feel grounding, herbaceous, and rooted in traditional plant wisdom.
Roses
Botanical name: Rosa spp.
INCI name: Urtica dioica Leaf
Roses bring both beauty and intention to the stillroom. Petals and buds are carefully dried and infused, creating an oil that reflects the softness and romance of the flower — without added fragrance.
Sage
Botanical name: Salvia officinalis
INCI name: Salvia officinalis Leaf
Sage is a traditional garden herb valued for its grounding presence and longstanding role in herbal preparations. In the stillroom, dried sage leaves are slowly infused into olive oil, allowing their character to gently integrate over time. Used thoughtfully and in balance, sage contributes an earthy depth to botanical blends, supporting formulations rooted in simplicity, intention, and a quiet connection to the natural world.
Stinging Nettle
Botanical name: Urtica dioica
Stinging nettle is a deeply grounding plant traditionally valued for its strength and resilience. Once dried and infused, nettle becomes a rich, earthy foundation oil that anchors some of our most nature-forward bars.