Behind the Batch: What It Really Means to Make Skincare by Hand

Every product in the Practice shop was made by one person. By hand. In small batches. That person is me, and I want to pull back the curtain a little on what that actually looks like.

The Process

Making skincare by hand is part science, part intuition, and a lot of patience. Before any product gets made, there's research, sourcing, testing, and reformulating. I'm looking at things like ingredient compatibility, pH balance, preservation, texture, and how a formula actually feels on skin, not just in theory, but in practice.

When it's time to actually make a batch, I'm weighing ingredients to the gram, melting and mixing at specific temperatures, testing consistency, and checking stability. A batch of body butter isn't just throwing shea and coconut oil in a bowl. It's a process that requires attention at every step.

Why Small Batch Matters

Making in small batches means I can catch issues early, adjust formulas based on real feedback, and ensure that every unit that leaves my hands meets the standard I'd want for my own skin. It also means I'm never sitting on mountains of excess product, which aligns with everything we believe about reducing waste.

There's also something I can't quite quantify. When something is made by hand, in small quantities, with care, you can feel it. I genuinely believe that.

What This Means for You

When you order from Practice, your product is fresh. It hasn't been sitting in a warehouse for months. It was made with attention, packed with care, and sent to you by the same hands that formulated it.

That's not something you get from a mass-produced brand. And it's something I'll never stop being proud of.