ABOUT NORN BOTANICALS

Norn Botanicals was born from my deep love for nature and a lifelong fascination with the ancient traditions of Norse and Scandinavian herbalism. I started this journey with a simple desire—to reconnect with the natural world and harness the healing power of plants. Over time, that passion evolved into a commitment to crafting high-quality, herb-infused oils that nourish both the body and soul.

For me, self-care is more than just a routine; it’s a sacred ritual, an act of tending to oneself with the gifts that nature provides. Each bottle I create is made with intention, honoring the old ways while offering something meaningful for the modern world.

MY STORY

Back in 2014, I was struggling with strange skincare issues. I had these mysterious bumps on my forehead that wouldn't pop (or go away) and no matter how much money I spent on expensive products my skin was always oily and acne-prone. 

I sought out the opinion of a dermatologist and left dissatisfied. Not only did the dermatologist not have an answer for the mysterious bumps on my face, but her only solution was to prescribe me a medication that would have made me allergic to the sun. This is when I started to take matters into my own hands. 

Over the next year, I did a deep dive on homemade, nontoxic skincare and became increasingly concerned with how unregulated commerical skincare is. I learned that many skincare products (including the ones that claim to be "green") have harmful chemicals in them, such as parabens, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phtalates, oxybenzone, and PFAs.

After that, I started to experiment with making my own body wash, face wash, moisturizer, exfoliant, deodorant, and toothpaste. In my years of experimentation, I have learned that the best skincare is simple skincare, and the best thing for your skin is high-quality oil. 

Given that many homemade skincare products contain essential oils, I then become more curious about herbs and health. I had been a practicing witch and norse pagan for some time and was familair with using herbs in ritual, but it wasn't until I revolutionized my own skincare that I became curious about the power of herbs in our health, too.

After over ten years of self-education and experimentation, I have perfected my recipes and process, and am happy to share them below. 

PROCESS

I take great pride in my sourcing and crafting process. Whenever possible, I hand-forage local plants, honoring the land that I harvest them from and giving offerings in return. Offerings look like song, prayer, tobacco, cornmeal, barley, or bits of my hair.

For herbs I cannot grow or gather myself, I partner with trusted suppliers to ensure they meet my high standards for purity and sustainability. I work with the spirit of the dried plants and send gratitude to the hands that harvested and processed them so they could make it to my door.

Each oil is slowly infused over time using the alcohol allowing the plant’s essence to fully integrate and provide the most nourishing experience possible. Despite the fact that there are no fragrances or essential oils, my oils are still fragrant due to my extraction process. 

At Norn Botanicals, I believe true beauty and wellness come from aligning with nature’s rhythms. My mission is to create products that support your well-being—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

I believe that the energy you bring to a product is important, and each product is made with the utmost gratitude for the plants and the medicine they give freely. I believe plants love us and want to help us thrive in mind, body, and spirit. Each product is made from plants who happily give their medicine.