SASSAFRAS

Sassafras is a micro apothecary situated in the heart of the Golden Horseshoe in Southern Ontario.

We carefully handcraft our products using botanical ingredients that are organic, wildcrafted and locally sourced whenever possible. We choose our ingredients thoughtfully: they must be natural and nourishing, gentle yet effective, and provide a restorative experience to both self and spirit. Our formulations are both simple and luxurious, because to us, that’s how it should feel to take care of oneself.

We try to tread carefully on the earth. We avoid plastic in our packaging, instead choosing to invest in glass or metal containers that can be reused by you or recycled easily. Making informed and empowered choices is important to us as well and for that reason, we offer regular DIY workshops (sometimes for free!). And well, making things is fun.

Apart from being a lovely word, Sassafras is a tree native to the Carolinian forest of North America, with the largest cluster being found in Hamilton, Ontario, a place we call home. It’s a beautiful tree with wacky leaves and a rich history. To us, it symbolizes the kindness this city has shown and the relationships we have built here along the way. These are important experiences that we want to always remember and carry with us.

We hope you will enjoy our collection of handmade, relentlessly natural, botanical elixirs, balms and soaps that were created with a commitment to you, the earth and the beautiful ingredients that inspired the products.