Our Journal

Welcome to our botanical wellness exploration of natural beauty and the wisdom found in time-honored ingredients.
As an expert herbalist with over 25 years of traditional botanical healing experience, I am sharing practical discoveries from the road, ancestral remedies with proven benefits, and botanical healing insights.

Herbalist Evelyn Kelly holding The Royal Kellys Body Powder

The Science Behind Botanical Beauty

Why do whole-plant extracts often outperform isolated compounds in skincare? The answer lies in what scientists call the "entourage effect", and it's revolutionizing how we understand botanical medicine and self-care.

Samhain + Halloween Wellness Tonic

This traditional tonic combines herbs used in ancient Celtic Samhain celebrations. Learn how to make this wonderful tonic to support your wellness through the cold months ahead.

Herbs of Legend: Samhain, Halloween + Botanical Folklore

The herbs used in ancient Samhain earned their place through centuries of folklore, each carrying stories of protection, remembrance, and healing.

A glass bottle with the words Beauty Starts

Quality Skincare Containers Matter: Why Glass Protects Your Health

Research reveals plastic skincare containers leach hormone-disrupting chemicals linked to infertility and cancer in both men and women, making container choice crucial for health.

Herbalists Jessica and Evelyn Kelly holding herbs

Does Herbalism Work? The Plant Medicine Already in Your Daily Life

You're already practicing herbalism every day without realizing it. From your morning coffee to evening chamomile tea, these daily habits prove plant medicine works.

Herbalists Jessica and Evelyn Kelly Exploring the Great Basin

Medicine Hidden in Plain Sight: Great Basin

We are currently exploring the Great Basin and are amazed by the incredible medicinal plants that surround us. Nature's pharmacy hiding in plain sight across these rugged landscapes.