Dunford Apothecary

01/26/2026

✨ Let’s talk Mandelic Acid ✨

Mandelic acid is an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) derived from bitter almonds—and it’s one of the gentlest chemical exfoliants out there.

🔬 Why it’s different:
Mandelic acid has a larger molecular size, meaning it penetrates the skin more slowly. That = effective exfoliation with less irritation, making it ideal for beginners and sensitive skin types.

🧪 What it helps with:
• Acne & congestion
• Uneven texture
• Hyperpigmentation & discoloration
• Fine lines
• Ingrowns (yes, even post-wax 👀)

🌙 How to use:
Start 2–3 nights per week, always follow with moisturizer, and wear SPF daily. Slow + consistent wins here.

If glycolic feels too spicy and lactic isn’t cutting it—mandelic might be your acid.

01/12/2026

Retinoid Rookie Serum is officially here!✨
A beginner-friendly retinoid made to help smooth texture, boost glow, and support a more refined-looking complexion—without going straight to the “too much, too fast” phase.

Featuring 0.55% Retinyl Palmitate to ease you into retinoids the right way.

How to use:
🌙 PM only • pea-size amount
📅 Start 2 nights/week → increase slowly as tolerated
💧 Moisturize after
☀️ SPF every morning (non-negotiable)

Want help building your routine around it? DM me “ROOKIE” and I’ll tell you exactly how to start!

11/29/2025

🌿 Tinctures 101: Folk Method vs. Ratio Method

Understanding your plant medicine — the Dunford Apothecary way.

When it comes to making herbal tinctures, there are two main approaches: the Folk Method and the Ratio Method. Both extract the healing properties of herbs — but they’re not created equal when it comes to accuracy and dosage.

Here’s a simple breakdown for my herbal community 👇✨

🌾 The Folk Method

This is the traditional, intuitive way of tincturing.
You simply fill a jar with plant material, cover it with alcohol, and let it steep.

✔️ Great for beginners
✔️ Beautiful for home herbalism
✖️ But… not precise — every plant absorbs alcohol differently, so the final strength is unknown.

This means you can’t calculate exact dosage, and every batch will vary.

🔬 The Ratio Method (Used at Dunford Apothecary)

This method measures herbs and menstruum by weight, giving you a consistent extract every single time.

💧 Example:
• A 1:5 ratio means 1 part herb to 5 parts alcohol.
• A 1:2 fresh plant tincture = super strong and highly potent.
• A 1:1 extract = clinical-grade strength.

Because everything is weighed, we know the true concentration, which means:
✔️ Precise dosing
✔️ Reliable results
✔️ Repeatable batches
✔️ Professional-grade medicine

This is the standard used in apothecaries, herb schools, and clinical herbalism.

🧪 Why Dunford Apothecary Uses the Ratio Method

Your body deserves plant medicine that’s consistent, potent, and intentionally crafted.
Using ratios allows me to calculate:

• Exact mg/mL of active compound
• Potency per dropper
• Appropriate daily dose
• Strength for specific conditions or constitutions

Every tincture I produce is formulated with the same care I give to my cosmetic chemistry — measured, balanced, and built with purpose.

🌙 Interested in custom tinctures or learning how to make your own?

Send me a message or stop by Dunford Apothecary.
Let’s keep herbalism both rooted in tradition and grounded in science. 🌿✨

07/29/2025

💧 INTRODUCING: LIP DRIP 💧
She’s clear, she’s yummy, and she’s here to drip.

Say hello to our newest obsession — Lip Drip — a crystal-clear gloss that glides on silky, hydrates like a balm, and leaves your lips with that irresistible glassy shine 💋

✨ Non-sticky
🌸 Lightly floral
🌿 Infused with botanical love
💄 Perfect alone or over your favorite lip color

Now available in limited quantities at Dunford Apothecary. Grab yours before we sell out 😘

07/29/2025

✨ BIG SUMMER SALE ✨
We’re celebrating the season with tiered savings across the apothecary!

🌿 10% off Herbal Remedies
🌸 15% off all Skincare
💧 20% off all Essential Oils

Whether you’re restocking your wellness kit or trying something new, now’s the time to stock up and save.

🕰️ Sale ends July 31st at 11:59 P.M. CST
🛒 Shop now: dunfordapothecary.com
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07/26/2025

You can find our product at Farmer’s Market Connection!! 🙌🏼 Right now 10% OFF all products at this location!🫶🏼

Check out this deal from Dunford Apothecary! If you’ve been on the fence about trying their skin care items, now is the time.

07/14/2025

✨ Silken Eye Veil ✨
A featherlight botanical eye gel designed to hydrate, depuff, and smooth the delicate under-eye area. Fast-absorbing and ultra-soothing, this luxe formula is your daily veil of radiance.

Infused with:
🩷 Caffeine – helps reduce puffiness & boost circulation
🧡 Niacinamide – brightens and evens tone
❤️ Silk amino acids + panthenol – support elasticity & barrier health
💛 Squalane + rosehip – nourish without heaviness

🌿 Made with skin-loving chamomile & frankincense waters for a naturally calming touch.

💧 Your under-eyes, but brighter.

07/09/2025

You can always find our products at Harvest Hub of Piedmont or you can order online! www.dunfordapothecary.com 🔮

06/30/2025

You can get the full line up at Farmer’s Market Connection!!

Dunford Apothecary has shared their full daily skin care regimen with us. Come in a test a few of these wonderful products.

06/28/2025

✨ Exfoliate + Refresh your skin with this gentle foaming cleanser — crafted to cleanse 🧼 and hydrate 💧 without stripping essential moisture.

Formulated with 15% Willow Bark Extract (~1.5% salicylic acid equivalent ⚗️), this wash supports acne-prone and oily skin 🧖‍♀️ or works beautifully as a weekly exfoliating step 🌿 in any skincare routine. pH-balanced at ~4.5 for results without irritation 🔬.

🔁 How to use:
🧴 1–2x/week as part of a double-cleanse for gentle exfoliation
🌙 2–3x/week for oily, congested, or breakout-prone skin

Scented with a calming blend of essential oils 🌸 including lavender, copaiba, geranium, sweet marjoram, clary sage, fennel, and tea tree, this cleanser adds an aromatherapeutic touch to your skincare ritual 🧘‍♀️✨

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🌿 Why Willow Bark?
It’s a natural source of salicylates — a gentler, botanical alternative to synthetic salicylic acid (BHA) 🧪

💥 Lipophilic (oil-loving) — dives into pores to:
✔ Clear congestion + blemishes
✔ Calm inflammation + redness
✔ Fade dark spots + support a more even tone ✨

🌱 Even better? Willow Bark has been shown to be non-irritating, even at 100%, and can outperform salicylic acid in promoting skin renewal (24% vs 22%) 🔄

It also targets acne-causing bacteria 🦠 like Staph. aureus and P. acnes for clearer, smoother skin.

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🧴 Ready to glow gently?
Add this powerhouse to your ritual now 💙
Dunford Apothecary | Clinical Botanicals with Ritual Intent 🌙

06/22/2025

Super excited to announce that you can now find our products at the NEW Farmer’s Market Connection store! This Oklahoma local family is doing an amazing job providing access to locally grown and made products! Let them know we sent you their way!

We’re excited to share that Dunford Apothecary has joined our lineup of locally-produced and safe skin care and health products!

Come by and check out these high-quality and intentionally formulated items.

06/05/2025

🌿 Restorative Therapeutic Massage 🌿

This isn’t your average spa massage.
It’s a 60-minute journey for those carrying chronic tension, pain patterns, or emotional stress—and who are ready to reconnect with their bodies in a meaningful way.

💆‍♀️ Blending:
✨ Targeted deep tissue work
✨ Gentle holistic care
✨ Essential oils + intuitive flow
✨ Hot towels included

This focused session supports:
🧠 Nervous system regulation
💫 Body awareness
🌿 Pain relief & posture improvement

💜 New clients: $96 (reg. $120)
📍 Book at Dunford Apothecary on MassageBook
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