About Two Sprigs Terra Shoppe
Our Story
What started as a small hobby, making candles as gifts for family and friends, has become a great passion. Centered around using the cleanest, most simple ingredients in the most environmentally responsible way possible. What this means is that there will never be any harmful additives used to cut corners or cost. This also means that you will have the assurance of knowing that every product purchased is crafted with the environment being a top priority. Almost every single vessel/container used is either thrifted or upcyled from elsewhere. While thrifting these uniquely beautiful vessels definitely gets rather costly, as opposed to purchasing plain ones in bulk; it is far more than worth it for the distinctive beauty that comes with each candle being one of a kind and ethically sourced. As for our soap, each bar is cold processed and made right in my kitchen; using only the most basic ingredients.
Many of the salves/tinctures/oils etc... are made from local, responsibly foraged botanicals. And again contain minimal ingredients (ones that you will actually understand). It is my core belief that we wildly over complicate things when this earth has given us remedies to so many of our troubles and ailments. I strive to live my day to day life working more in sync with our planet rather than against it and that is why i've established Two Sprigs Terra Shoppe 🌱
Essential oil vs. Fragrance oil and whats right for you
What is the difference between an essential oil and a fragrance oil and why does it matter?
Here at Two Sprigs Terra Shoppe, we believe it to be absolutely crucial to have a basic understanding of what goes into your candles. While it is burning, whatever your product is made up of, is being released into the air that you and your loved ones breathe. One huge difference most people are unaware of is the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils. Let's talk about it.
What is an essential oil?
Essential oils are a liquid form of concentrated plant extracts derived from a natural source. The two most natural and common extraction methods are via steam distillation or cold pressing. It is important to know the extraction method because on occasion the extraction process is done using chemicals such as hexane or petroleum ether. If an essential oil manufacturer is using an organic extraction method, then they are almost always happy to include said method in their label. Because these oils are obtained from organic matter they are not quite as fragrant as fragrance oils. Their scent will be softer and slightly more subtle. All essential oils used in our products are 100% pure essential oil and come only from trusted companies who list the method in which they were obtained.
What are fragrance oils?
Fragrance oils are manmade oils composed of a blend of aromatic compounds, both natural and synthetic. Formulated with the intent of mimicking a scent not found in nature. For example, sugar cookie, fresh linen, cashmere etc... While fragrance oils are generally considered safe, some have been found to contain 80+ ingredients. Unfortunately for us as the consumers, manufacturers are not required to disclose all ingredients in their fragrance oils because they are considered "trade secrets" under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Luckily there are some manufactures who make an effort to keep their oils as clean as possible and here at Two Sprigs we work hard to find them. We make sure that any F/O used is phthalate free, paraben free, carcinogen free, vegan, and cruelty free