Our Process
Handcrafted, small batch skincare with a positive impact.
At Yellow Bird Herbs, our products are intentionally crafted with soothing natural ingredients to hydrate, nourish, and protect your skin. The simple yet powerful plant-based formulas deliver a dose of golden vitality.
We are a small batch, hands-on operation. Each batch is made using a blend of herbs and oils, with ingredients chosen for its affinity to the skin.
Batches sit on a sunny windowsill to infuse for at least 28 days. This slow, intentional process draws out the herbs' beneficial properties, creating a potent base packed with nutrients.
When the infusion is complete, the oils are carefully strained to remove the organic matter, which is then composted to give back to the earth. The infused oils are bottled as nourishing body oils or blended with melted beeswax to create our soothing salves.
Found on each label is the product’s batch number and the number of days infused.
We take great care in sourcing our ingredients, prioritizing herbs grown in Colorado to support local growers and apothecaries. Our sourcing focuses on quality ingredients that are responsibly wildcrafted, or grown by small, independent farmers who embrace organic or regenerative growing practices.
Every step of our process is rooted in sustainability and quality, with respect for the plants, ensuring that every product we craft is as kind to the earth as it is to your skin.
Calendula officinalis
Calendula
REGENERATIVE | WOMAN OWNED | DURANGO, CO
Ruled by the sun, calendula is a cheerful yellow/orange flower that has been used for centuries to soothe minor wounds, bruises, burns, and stings. It discourages scarring as the skin works to mend, creating new, healthy tissue.
Plantago major
Plantain
WILDCRAFTED | BOULDER, CO
Consider this a great skin ally. It helps soothe dry, irritated skin and eases minor burns and insect bites. The fresh plantain leaf can be crushed and chewed to be used topically on wounds.
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow
WILDCRAFTED | GENESSE, CO
This widely-grown plant is the master of blood. It coagulates blood to stop bleeding quickly, contains flavonoids to ease redness, and contains moisturizing properties that makes it our go-to choice for soothing skin. Stories say yarrow got its name from Achilles, a Greek mortal hero who used the plant to stop the bleeding in his wounded soldiers.
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower Oil
FAMILY OWNED | BERTHOUND, CO
Its name says it best – this beloved flower follows the sun. Brimming with beneficial Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, it helps to soothe wounds, protects the skin from the sun, and provides a dewy, golden glow.
Sesamum indicum
Sesame Oil
NEW MEXICO
Filled with Vitamin E and fatty acids, this “liquid gold” helps moisturize and protect the skin and offers a deeply grounding effect—ideal for meditation. Warming, thick, and nourishing for the mind and body, sesame oil is a trusted ally in Ayurveda.
Simmondsia chinensis
Jojoba Oil
FAMILY OWNED | DATELAND, AZ
Made from the nut of the jojoba plant, jojoba oil is a trusted ally when it comes to skin health. The chemical make up mimics our skin's natural oil, so it absorbs deeply and effectively. With cleansing, antioxidant properties, it contains Vitamin E and essential minerals to help hydrate and support the skin’s elasticity.
Cera alba
Beeswax
ORGANIC
Used in our Everything Salve, this “bee gold” is a powerful moisturizer that adds a protective layer over our skin barrier. Beeswax can help calm irritated skin, and has found its way into European and Asian holistic formulas for centuries.
Colorado Proud
With over half of our ingredients are grown and processed here in Colorado, we support small, independent farmers who embrace organic or regenerative growing practices. By supporting Yellow Bird Herbs, you are also supporting these dedicated farmers.