A single-origin, bioregional hydrosol distilled by hand in the Tidelands House historic atelier.
THE FORMULA | A limited 2026 reserve, steam-distilled in a pure copper still and bottled with care, this biodynamic hydrosol captures the full seasonal expression of the land in each drop. Wild Melissa, long revered for its calming and clarifying properties, is known in old herbal texts and folk tradition as Honey Balm, a name that likely comes from its sweet, lemony scent and centuries of use in soothing both bees and people. It was tenderly harvested at peak bloom from the hedgerows of the maker’s stone carriage house garden. This year’s offering also includes fermented spring violets from their organic allotment, together yielding a soft, herbaceous tonic that is cooling, floral, and gently uplifting.
Prepared only once a year in limited quantities, and free of essential oils.
PHILOSOPHY OF FLOWERS | Organic Melissa Officinalis, Viola Papilionacea
ACTIVE BOTANICALS |
Antioxidant-Rich
Honey Balm | Brimming with protective plant compounds, Honey Balm offers firming and toning benefits while helping the skin resist oxidative stress, inviting a brighter, more resilient complexion.
Wild Violets | Abundant in flavonoids and gentle antioxidants, these delicate blooms shield the skin from environmental wear, supporting luminous aging and vitality.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Honey Balm | Rich in rosmarinic acid and calming polyphenols, Honey Balm soothes irritation, reduces visible redness, and comforts reactive skin with its gentle, restorative touch.
Wild Violets | Naturally anti-inflammatory, these violet petals ease inflammation, soften breakouts, and bring comfort to eczema-prone or reactive skin, encouraging clarity and balance.
Deeply Moisturizing
Honey Balm | Known for its gentle humectant properties, it helps the skin hold moisture, enhancing softness and suppleness with every mist.
Wild Violets | Their mucilage-rich nature imparts a dewy, hydrated glow, infusing dry or depleted skin with long-lasting moisture and delicate refreshment.
Healing & Soothing
Honey Balm | A known nutritive nervine, it offers somatic calm as well as visible skin benefits, helping to ease stress-related flare-ups and return the complexion to equilibrium.
Wild Violets | With their natural antimicrobial and vulnerary gifts, violets gently assist in the healing of minor irritations, sun exposure, and inflammation- bringing cool, petal-soft relief.
Lymphatic Supportive
Honey Balm | Energetically stimulating to the lymphatic system, this herb promotes fluid movement and detoxification, aiding in reduced puffiness and improved skin tone.
Wild Violets | Their quiet lymphatic action supports healthy circulation and flow, assisting in the reduction of stagnation and unveiling a fresher, more enlivened appearance.
Somatically Calming
Honey Balm | Long celebrated as a tender, calming plant ally, it acts as a nutritive nervine- soothing the nervous system and inviting a softened, more rooted state of being.
Wild Violets | Traditionally used to ease sorrow and soften the heart, violet offers a quiet emotional balm- gently calming the body and spirit in times of grief, overwhelm, or inner tension.
All ingredients are organic, wild-crafted, sustainably, ethically and regionally sourced | 30ml | Made in Canada