Four stages. No unnecessary shortcuts.
Every Flora & Flame product is made in small batches, with time, care and attention at every stage.
Prepare
Everything starts with preparation.
Ingredients are measured, equipment is prepared and the workspace is set up before making begins. Taking care at this stage helps each batch stay consistent and considered.
What is checked
Botanicals dried to under 10% moisture first — any water in the jar will spoil the whole infusion
Clear glass, loosely lidded, turned every few days
Strained twice through muslin, then left to settle for 48 hours before decanting
Dated on the jar; nothing is used past twelve months
Make
Measured. Blended. Poured. Made by hand.
Each product is made in small batches, with ingredients measured carefully and combined according to its formulation. From skincare and body oils to soap and candles, every product has its own process.
What is checked
Scales to 0.1g, glass vessels only — no plastic, which holds fragrance between batches
A written batch sheet per make: date, quantities, lot numbers, yield
Essential oils added last, at room temperature, folded not shaken
Candle fragrance at 55°C, poured at 52°C into pre-warmed jars
Rest
Some things cannot be rushed.
Time is part of the making process. Soap needs time to cure. Candles need time to settle. Certain botanical preparations take longer still.
We allow each product the time it needs before it is ready for the next stage.
What is checked
Soap is cut and prepared for curing at the appropriate stage
Bars are placed on shelves with good airflow around them
Each batch is monitored throughout its curing period
Soap is checked before it is considered ready for packing
Candles are allowed to settle before final preparation and labelling
Pack
The final stage
Once your order is ready, every item is checked before being carefully wrapped and packed by hand.
Nothing is treated as an afterthought. From the product itself to the way it is presented and protected for its journey, each order receives the same attention.
What is checked
Every item is checked against the order before packing
Products and labels are checked before dispatch
Glass products are securely protected for transit
Gift messages are added where requested
The parcel is checked and weighed before dispatch
Tracking information is provided once the order has been dispatched
The details that matter.
Good making isn't only about what you can see.
Every batch has a record Ingredients, quantities, dates and batch details are recorded as part of the making process.
Ingredients are clearly declared Product ingredients and relevant product information are clearly provided, so you know exactly what you're buying.
Formulations are carefully controlled Each product is made to its intended formulation, with measurements and batch details checked throughout the process.
Candles are tested before sale Candle formulations and wicks are tested for their intended vessel and burn performance before being offered for sale.
Want to know more?
Because your order is prepared in small batches and packed to order. We allow time to complete the final checks, prepare your products and carefully pack your order before dispatch. Once it's ready, you will receive tracking information.
Small batch doesn't mean informal.
It means knowing what we're making, how we're making it and taking responsibility for every product that leaves the making room.
Start with something small.
Discover Flora & Flame Ritual at your own pace. From a beautifully made bar of soap to an everyday lip balm, our smaller products are an easy way to experience the care that goes into each batch.