OUR CERTIFICATIONS
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to acknowledge that the Province Apothecary Clinic, Office, and Production Facility are situated upon traditional territories of First Nations Peoples.
The territories include the Anishinabek Nation, the Huron Wendat Confederacy, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase Treaty 13 of 1805. Prior to contact with Europeans, the sovereign First Nations developed an agreement called "The Dish With One Spoon" to share the land and its resources equally, respectfully, and with the understanding of taking only what we need to live and giving thanks for the bounty of Mother Earth.
May we work together in harmony, may we respect one and another, may we honour the Original Peoples of this land and thank them for caretaking on behalf of future generations and all of us present today. May we learn from their relationship with the natural world.
May we join with the First Peoples in the protection of the natural world.
Thank you,
Land Acknowledgement is written by Diane Longboat, www.soulofthemother.org
Julie Clark
After struggling with allergies and eczema all her life, Julie Clark began crafting natural, organic beauty products out of her kitchen. Despite her busy schedule as a costume designer and stylist, Julie found herself drawn to holistic skincare, using her time off to experiment with oils, waxes and herbs- all in pursuit of the perfect skin care regime. In 2010 Julie began studying Aromatherapy, Holistic Health and Esthetics in Toronto. Here she formed the foundation of her skincare expertise, experimenting with raw materials and natural ingredients.
For Julie, natural beauty goes beyond simply organic ingredients; natural beauty means a pledge to helping clients feel good in their own skin. “I gather so much inspiration from my clients, the weather, and the seasons,” says Julie, of her individually-tailored approach to skin care. Her facial treatments often include hand-blended masks using local produce and seasonally appropriate, farmer-friendly ingredients. While PA has long outgrown the kitchen, Julie’s devotion to fresh, seasonal, and organic beauty continues. Now a certified holistic esthetician and aromatherapist, Julie remains committed to innovation, sustainability, and small-batch skin care of the highest quality.
MISSION
What Julie wants most is to create pure, effective products that benefit even the most sensitive complexions so that you can feel beautiful in your skin. Province Apothecary began with the mission to produce the best skincare products using only high quality, certified organic ingredients sourced from each of the Canadian provinces. Julie expertly formulates, blends, and packages all products by hand in small batches, ensuring the highest quality skincare for you.
ORGANIC CANADIAN BEAUTY
WE ARE LEADING THE WAY IN GREEN BEAUTY
Our products are made from the highest quality certified organic ingredients and are always free from: petroleum, parabens, synthetic fragrances and ingredients, endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, dyes, alcohol, solvents, pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), palm oil or derivatives, cosmetic grade ingredients and toxins of any kind.
WHAT'S IN A NAME
Province Apothecary sources the highest quality organic ingredients from each Canadian Province, and handblends these ingredients in small batches to create skincare that will nourish + balance your skin. Some of Julie’s favourite ingredients are organic seaweed from Nova Scotia, maple syrup from Quebec, organic sunflower oil from Ontario, organic beeswax from Alberta, organic lentil flour from Manitoba, and organic raspberry oil + glacial clay from British Columbia.
GIVING BACK
Province Apothecary donates a percentage of sales to several different organizations each year. These organizations are selected by our team and strive to benefit our community and the planet at large.
In the last few years we have made donations to the following organizations: Black Lives Matter TO, The Care Collective - Frontline Workers, Planned Parenthood, Toronto, Native Women’s Resource Centre, Toronto, Supporting Our Youth (SOY), Toronto, Canadian Honey Council, Earth Roots, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Canadian Organic Growers, and 1 % for the Planet.
Thank you for your help in making this possible.
Tested for Purity
Naturopath recommended
Cruelty Free
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to acknowledge that the Province Apothecary Clinic, Office, and Production Facility are situated upon traditional territories of First Nations Peoples.
The territories include the Anishinabek Nation, the Huron Wendat Confederacy, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase Treaty 13 of 1805. Prior to contact with Europeans, the sovereign First Nations developed an agreement called "The Dish With One Spoon" to share the land and its resources equally, respectfully, and with the understanding of taking only what we need to live and giving thanks for the bounty of Mother Earth.
May we work together in harmony, may we respect one and another, may we honour the Original Peoples of this land and thank them for caretaking on behalf of future generations and all of us present today. May we learn from their relationship with the natural world.
May we join with the First Peoples in the protection of the natural world.
Thank you,
Land Acknowledgement is written by Diane Longboat, www.soulofthemother.org