FAQ

What are the chemical names at the end of my ingredient list?

We have provided complete ingredient lists for you so you know exactly what's in your product. At the end of the list, you may see some ingredient names that are not common or easily recognized, like Limonene, Isoeugenol, and Benzyl Alcohol. These are naturally occurring terpenes found in essential oils that can cause dermal sensitization in certain individuals. We've done the proper safety assessment for each product to ensure that essential oils are used in accordance with the IFRA code of practice. Although Canadian regulations do not require these fragrance substances to be declared, we choose to follow the practices prescribed in the EU and include them voluntarily for transparency and safety. 

 

Hi. I'm Sylvia.

Welcome to my little corner of the world, where passion for plants meets hands-on craftsmanship. I've grown a successful career as a Food Scientist and Quality Assurance Person in the food, NHP and cannabis industries, but my heart has always been with the land and in making botanical products. Foraging, working with plants, and creating natural skincare is where I truly come alive. The best part? The physical connection with the plants—from the harvest to the final product—it grounds me and brings joy to my work. While I’ve been encouraged to scale up and wholesale to retailers, I’m choosing a different path. I want to maintain a direct connection with my customers, rather than handing that relationship over to a corporate middleman. As a professional agrologist, my goal is not just to create beautiful skincare, but to inspire others to grow more food and medicine, contributing to a sustainable ecosystem. By keeping my business small-scale, I can stay rooted in sustainability, ensure I’m not over-harvesting, and maintain that deep connection to the land through every botanical ingredient in my products.

Your path to natural wellness.

Forage and Soothe is my micro-scale, Canadian home-based business that I operate right here in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. I make small batch handcrafted wellness products inspired by the wisdom of herbs and botanicals.

I am passionate about harnessing the power of plants to help you reconnect with nature and find balance in your everyday routine. Every product we create is a reflection of our dedication to simplicity, sustainability, and the healing properties of the natural world.

Handcrafted with care.

Each item in the collection is made by hand with love and attention to detail. I take pride in being hands-on in every step of the process from wild-crafting botanicals to seeing customers face-to-face at local markets.

All of the products available to you here have been thoroughly tested by me, my friends and my family. I am confident you will love my products as much as we do!

My promises to you.

  • HERBAL

    My products feature herbal active ingredients.

    I only use herbs that I know are safe and efficacious.

  • VEGAN

    Forage & Soothe is a plant-based brand, and the majority of my products are vegan.

    Look for the Vegan symbol which denotes Vegan products.

  • NATURAL

    I believe in total transparency about the nature of ingredients.

    Look for the natural symbol which shows the exact % of natural ingredients in each product. I strive to keep the % of natural ingredients as high as possible - most products are 100% natural.