Boreal Folk Apothecary
founder: Raphaelle Gagnon
course: Diploma in Organic Skincare Formulation
Graduation year: 2016
location: Canada
Hero product: Huckleberry lip butter
Brand overview
Boreal Folk Apothecary is a unique company handcrafting natural skincare products inspired by Canada’s wilderness. Raphaelle Gagnon, founder of the brand, creates plant based products made from sustainably gathered wild botanicals and Canadian ingredients. Boreal Folk handcraft their line of goods in a mobile 99 square foot workshop called the ‘Wilderness Lab’. Its creations are inspired by the beautiful Canadian boreal forest and their products reflect its local essence. Completing the Diploma in Organic Skincare Formulation from Formula Botanica has given Raphaelle the knowledge and confidence she needed to launch her brand.
