red flower

long before wellness became a practice, nature was the place we turned to instinctively — for nourishment, renewal, beauty and belonging.

red flower is guided by the biophilia hypothesis: the idea that humans possess an innate affinity for living things and the natural world.

a hand brushing through petals. sunlight through leaves. the texture of plant oils on skin. the scent of a fresh rose. the quiet presence of trees.

these small encounters can reconnect us to something ancient and essential.
as naturalist edward o. wilson wrote, “splendor awaits in minute proportions.”

sometimes, wellness is simply noticing what has been around us all along. 🌿

consider this your reminder to step outside. and send this to someone who join you.

why are there petals on top of each red flower candle?

this red flower signature has remained since the first candles were sold at barney’s new york in 1999.

yael set out to provide a moment of presence. instead of quickly lighting the candle and moving on, you are greeted with something real, something alive.

once you remove the petals to light the candle, the ritual becomes yours. toss them into a bath. delicately scent a drawer. add them to a sachet and toss in a suitcase, so your favorite scent joins you on your adventures.

what would you do with your petals? tell us below.

summer leaves a trace on the skin. sun, salt water, heat — prepare for the season ahead with a simple reset.

pure, unfiltered sea salt buffs away what the season left behind, while safflower, avocado and sweet almond oils soften what remains. nothing stripped. nothing rushed.

skin feels renewed, the simple way.

are you ready for the end-of-summer reset, or are you holding on to the last rays of the season?

the best hotel scents stay with you long after the trip is over. a fragrance in a lobby, the scent of a spa, or the subtle aroma in a guest room can become woven into the memory of a place—and the emotions you felt while you were there.

the most memorable hotel scents are not necessarily the strongest. they are evocative, balanced and distinctive enough to become part of the experience.

because scent has a way of bringing you back: to a favorite hotel, a faraway city, a summer morning or a feeling you thought you'd forgotten.

what hotel scent or travel memory has stayed with you?

a mist made for for golden hours, salty swims and the last light of summer.

gamma v***r mist was recently featured in T Magazine’s guide to the perfect beach day—and there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy the benefits.

a botanical blend of rose hydrosol, aloe vera juice, eucalyptus, rose, clary sage, chamomile and tangerine peel, gamma v***r mist brings a cool, aromatic refresh to sun-soaked afternoons, salty swims and lingering golden hours.

for an extra-refreshing ritual, chill gamma v***r mist in the refrigerator before heading to the beach.

mist whenever you want a cool moment between swims, a grounding breath of aromatherapy on a rocky boat or winding coastal drive, and an herbal refresh when the insects emerge at dusk.

one more swim. one more sunset. one more mist.

soak up every last drop of summer → link in bio.

thanks to T: The New York Times Style Magazine for the reminder to always have gamma v***r mist in our beach bag.

extra love to two of our favorite beach reads by jenny slate and cat marnell 📖

what makes a body lotion feel rich without ever feeling heavy?

for yael, it was all in the balance. flowers hold life softening lotion was formulated to feel rich and buttery when applied, then melt lightly into skin—leaving it soft, supple, and deeply hydrated without a trace of weight.

the answer lived in three ingredients. aloe brings instant, cooling hydration. shea butter lends the lotion its signature buttery depth. olive fruit oil ties it together, to help soften and soothe skin.

months of adjusting ratios, testing on skin, adjusting again, all in pursuit of a single sensation: skin that feels cared for, not coated.

watch yael walk through the process, one pump at a time.