SINCE 1997
About Sunflower Apothecary
Established in 1997 in honour of Susan Etherington, an Aromatherapist and Reiki Practitioner dedicated to healing and service, Sunflower Apothecary continues a tradition of creating holistic products designed to support wellbeing on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels.
Susan originally developed a range of creams and oils which she prepared and shared with friends, therapists and clients. Following her sudden passing, her close friends Sonia Canning and Dorothy Priestley continued her work, naming the project Sunflower Apothecary after Susan’s favourite flower. Their vision was to make these unique healing preparations available to all who could benefit from them.
Over the years, the range has expanded from those original creams and oils to include Aura Sprays, Gem Chakra Remedies, Gem Healers, and other products designed to support personal healing and energetic wellbeing. Today, the Sunflower Apothecary remains true to its founding principles while continuing to develop new products inspired by holistic healing traditions.
How we make our products
All Sunflower Apothecary products are lovingly hand-made using carefully selected, high-quality ingredients, with organic ingredients chosen whenever possible. Our creams and oils blend pure base creams and light coconut oil with quality aromatherapy essential oils to offer support, comfort and positivity.
Preparation of every product takes place in an energy-managed environment. Our volunteers have an understanding of holistic healing and take care to ensure both personal alignment and a harmonious working space. This attention to intention and process reflects our commitment to creating products that embody the highest standards of care and positive energy.
Our Gem Chakra Remedies and Gem Healers are infused with the qualities of carefully selected crystals and are intended to support balance within the body’s energy field. Our Aura Sprays are designed to refresh and uplift personal energy, while the Rose Quartz Heart of Light has become a much-loved symbol of peace, love and harmony.
Caring for the environment
As part of our commitment to responsible stewardship, we use glass containers wherever possible, recyclable plastics where required, and paper-based labelling to minimise our environmental impact. We encourage all customers to recycle or reuse containers after use.
Our not-for-profit work
Sunflower Apothecary is a not-for-profit project within Light of Hope CIC and is currently held in the custodianship of Dr Anna Rewilak and John Astbury. All proceeds support the continuation and development of this work.
We wish you every blessing on your personal healing journey and hope that the products of Sunflower Apothecary bring comfort, balance and wellbeing into your life.
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