PRESS | 7 SUSTAINABLE SELECTIONS ON EARTH DAY

"Growing up in Australia, you’re very connected to the land,” says Tess Albrecht-Schmitz. Though she’s now called New York City home for seven years, the founder behind Poetica Botanicals is never far from nature, whether she’s vacationing at a regenerative farmstay in Menorca or spritzing on one of her own transportive hand, body, and garment-care mists. 

Each of Poetica’s fragrant formulas is made with fine plant extracts sourced from biodiverse landscapes far and wide—and meant to elevate the everyday:  An earthy lemon myrtle and cardamom hand wash calms the skin and mind, for instance, while a purifying veil of frankincense and wild mint on bed linens creates a serene setting come nighttime. “Small daily rituals are where we have the power to instill a respect for the earth,” says Albrecht-Schmitz, whose passion is palpable—and backed by a Master’s degree in sustainable business development from New York University."

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