Cocoon Apothecary

We created this post to remind you that some cosmetic ingredients , food, medications, and supplements can make you more vulnerable to the sun which leads to damage and dark spots.

Cocoon is all about maintaining your skin's natural barrier which is why we don't use chemical exfoliants and we avoid stripping your skin in our spa treatments.

What’s Making Your Skin So Sensitive to the Sun? (It’s More Than You T We all know the obvious advice: wear sunscreen, avoid midday sun, reapply like your future depends on it (because it does). But there’s a quieter, more interesting story happening beneath the surface—literally. Sometimes it’s not just the sun that’s the problem. It’s what’s on your skin,...

Our annual sale has dropped!

COCOON APOTHECARY’S ANNUAL SALE IS HERE!!! Use the listed codes at checkout for the following discounts: Spend over $75 - 15% off with code greenfriday15 Spend over $150 - 20% off with code greenfriday20 Spend over $250 - 25% off with code greenfriday25 PLUS a gift! The sale will run November 27 - 30 while supplies last. It’s the perfect time to stock up on all your favourite goodies! ❤️❤️❤️

Our Back to School sale ends today (Sept 5). Get 25% off all cleansers with coupon code school25, and a free Spot Dabber is automatically added to every order over $100.

Gentle Natural Facial Cleansers | Cocoon Apothecary Cleanse and refresh your skin with natural, plant-based facial cleansers that remove impurities without stripping. Perfect for all skin types.

🌿 Retinol. Bakuchiol. Beta-carotene. Three very different ingredients, all linked to vitamin A benefits for your skin — but only one aligns with our philosophy of gentle, plant-based skincare.

In our latest blog, I break down the differences and explain why Cocoon Apothecary always chooses beta-carotene as our vitamin A source. Spoiler: it protects, it nourishes, and it lets your skin decide how much to use.

Retinol, Bakuchiol, and Beta-Carotene: Why We Choose the Gentle Path If you’ve spent any time in the skincare world, you’ve probably noticed that every few years a new “miracle” ingredient takes the spotlight. For the last couple of decades it’s been retinol. More recently, the natural crowd has been buzzing about bakuchiol. And then there’s beta-carotene...