#WildHarvestWednesday time. Today's star: yarrow. This wild herb is one of the most powerful natural astringents around, and a key ingredient in The Good.
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It's been used for centuries for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties (rumor has it that Achilles used it to treat his soldiers' wounds in the Trojan War), and modern-day studies have confirmed that yarrow oil extracts have significant effect in rebalancing the pH and hydration levels of irritated skin.
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We sustainably wild harvest ours in the Teton mountains this time of year, when they're in season and at their most potent — better for the planet, and better for your skin.