The Wild Life
Follow Your Nose: Essential Oils
“Of all the senses, the sense of smell is the one that reaches most readily beyond us even as it most powerfully taps the wellsprings of our inmost selves. It has an unparalleled capacity to...
DIY After Sun Aloe Spray with Witch Hazel & Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm, Witch Hazel & Aloe After Sun Spray Yield: 8oz Level: Medium This is a recipe you will turn to again and again to soothe sunburns or dry, inflamed skin after lots of sun...
Spirulina Energy Drink Recipe | Mer-Made
Spirulina has been harvested and consumed worldwide for its nutritional benefits. It is extremely high in protein, iron, calcium, amino acids, B-complex vitamins, and antioxidants. With both internal and external benefits, spirulina helps eliminate toxins...
Protect Hair from Summer Dry-Out
Swimming, sunbathing, and beaches are the great joys of summer...heck, of life in our opinion, but can leave your hair and skin dry and spent. Here are a few tips for enjoying the pool and beach without over-exposing yourself to the elements.
The Sunshine Plant | St. John's Wort Summer Solstice Recipe
This recipe is a guest post from our founder, Jana Blankenship's new personal website, where you'll find DIY beauty and botanical recipes and everything you'll need to know about using plants to heal and use...
Saving the Sharks with OceanKin Founder, Alice Cimino
This World Oceans Day, we are highlighting the important work of Alice Cimino, founder of OceanKin which protects the earth’s shark populations and in turn the ocean’s ecosystems. Alice’s passion for sharks began at...
Generational Rituals written by Jana Blankenship: Growing up my mother and my grandmother taught me rituals of love and tenderness through self-care. My grandmother Milka was a folk herbalist who knew about the power of...
We Are MADE SAFE Certified We are proud to announce our newest certification with MADE SAFE, one of the most rigorous product assessments in existence that considers the impact of ingredients on the environment and...
Seaweed: Superhero for Hair & Climate
Our founder, Jana, has had a lifelong love affair with the sea, growing up spending summers in the coastal town of Sorrento, Maine. The salty air and rocky coast is a powerful inspiration behind Captain...
“Use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” ― Yvon Chouinard, co-founder of 1% for the Planet and founder of Patagonia Written by Captain Blankenship's founder, Jana Blankenship From its birth in...
Aloe, The Plant of Immortality
Ancient Egyptians called Aloe Vera "the plant of immortality" for its healing abilities. This amazing succulent is one of the oldest known medicinal plants and is used to treat skin conditions from sunburns, dermatitis, skin...