Old City Apothecary

Old City Apothecary Small-batch herbal, mineral, and skincare goods made with intention. Ingredients matter. Handmade in Portsmouth, Ohio.
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Y’all know I love you, right?I’m all about natural remedies… plants, minerals, nourishment, common sense.But there is so...
01/02/2026

Y’all know I love you, right?

I’m all about natural remedies… plants, minerals, nourishment, common sense.

But there is something about the new year that makes my For You Page absolutely feral. The most outlandish “wellness” ideas crawl out of the woodwork.

So let me be clear:

Do. Not. Drink. P*e.
There. I said it.

If you’re that “natural,” “crunchy,” or “holistic”… that’s where you lose me.

And yes, I’m judging a little.

Not because I’m anti-natural, but because I’m pro-educated. If you actually understood why people claim urine has “benefits,” you’d know there are far better, safer, and more effective ways to get those same compounds without recycling waste your body already rejected.

Holistic doesn’t mean uncritical.
Natural doesn’t mean do anything TikTok tells you.
And detox doesn’t mean ignoring basic biology.

Drink water. Eat real food. Use plants wisely.

And please… leave the p*e out of it.

Happy New Year!No resolutions over here… just continuing to show up, make really good products with transparency & inten...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

No resolutions over here… just continuing to show up, make really good products with transparency & intention, and be a little awesome while I’m at it.

Also, I don’t trust odd numbers, so I’m already excited for 2026.

Y’all are SLEEPING on my astaxanthin serum… Sunveil.My skin barrier was destroyed.My confidence was gone.Nothing was wor...
12/30/2025

Y’all are SLEEPING on my astaxanthin serum… Sunveil.

My skin barrier was destroyed.
My confidence was gone.

Nothing was working… until I stopped searching for a miracle and started listening to my skin.

April is where these photos start.
June was the worst month for me.
By the end of June, I finalized my formula… not for customers, but for me.

What you see isn’t filters or luck.
It’s consistency.
It’s barrier repair.
It’s astaxanthin doing the slow, quiet work it does best.

Sunveil wasn’t created as a trend product. It was created out of necessity.

These photos go from April to December… and every one of them tells the same story:
healing isn’t instant, but it is possible.

If you’re struggling with compromised skin, inflammation, or that “nothing works anymore” feeling… I see you.
I was you.

There’s a rough flu like virus going around right now, hard and fast onset, body aches, heavy congestion, lots of mucus....
12/30/2025

There’s a rough flu like virus going around right now, hard and fast onset, body aches, heavy congestion, lots of mucus. I’ve heard it from family, neighbors and customers alike.

During times like this, oil of oregano is one of the first herbal tools I reach for. It has a long history of traditional use to support immune and respiratory health, especially during seasonal illness.

It’s strong, best used intentionally, and one of those staples I don’t like to be without when something is making the rounds.

Herbs are meant to support the body, not replace medical care. Rest, hydration, warmth, and nourishment matter too.

This is why oil of oregano stays in my apothecary!

I know this isn’t my usual Old City Apothecary content… but when you buy the wrong size Christmas gift, you pivot 😂Posti...
12/26/2025

I know this isn’t my usual Old City Apothecary content… but when you buy the wrong size Christmas gift, you pivot 😂

Posting here because I know this page reaches a lot of local folks.

Details in the comments 👇

Last-minute gift idea…that still feels thoughtful. Old City Apothecary gift certificates are available instantly and let...
12/24/2025

Last-minute gift idea…
that still feels thoughtful.

Old City Apothecary gift certificates are available instantly and let them choose exactly what they need… rest, relief, or a little everyday comfort.

Because the best gifts don’t come from big boxes.
They come from small batches.

12/23/2025

And don't anyone come at me for the foil, dye, or the store bought icing... Momma was tired this year!

Trying out the viral candied oranges this year!
12/23/2025

Trying out the viral candied oranges this year!

Sometimes people call you “customers.”But that word has never fit what you are to me…You’re the woman who lost her daugh...
12/21/2025

Sometimes people call you “customers.”
But that word has never fit what you are to me…

You’re the woman who lost her daughter to cancer…and somehow still shows up with grace I can barely comprehend.
You’re the wife caring for a sick husband, carrying more than anyone should have to carry.
You’re the young mama rubbing magnesium on tiny legs at bedtime, just hoping for sleep…for both of you.
You’re the man who called me to tell me his chronic cough finally eased because of mullein…and I could hear the relief in your voice.
You’re the woman who knocked on my door at pickup because you didn’t want to email…you wanted to tell me face-to-face how these products changed your life.
You’re the grandma buying magnesium spray for her athletic grandson because you love him enough to notice his aches.

I remember your stories.
I think about you…often.

You are not just people who “buy things from me.”
You are people who trust me. Who invited me into your homes, your healing, your hardest seasons.

And the truth is…you’ve changed my life, too.

This little apothecary has brought me the most incredible friendships, the deepest gratitude, and a sense of purpose I never take lightly.

I am so deeply blessed by every single one of you.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for letting me be part of your lives.
You mean more to me than you’ll ever know.

I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas!

— Sarah
Old City Apothecary

12/17/2025

We only have 6 shipping days left before Christmas!

🚨 Christmas Shipping PSA 🚨This is your “order now or roll the dice” moment.I ship fast.USPS does what USPS does.No guara...
12/16/2025

🚨 Christmas Shipping PSA 🚨

This is your “order now or roll the dice” moment.

I ship fast.
USPS does what USPS does.

No guarantees… just prayers and magnesium 🤍

12/15/2025

We’re wishing less for ourselves and more for others.

Old houses.
Quiet nights.
A few friendly ghosts.

And something comforting under the tree.

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Portsmouth, OH
45662

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+19892858208

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