About Aurora Nyx Apothecary
Aurora Nyx Apothecary is a one-woman, intersectional feminist business based out of Greenville, South Carolina. As a perpetual student of herbalism and natural healing, Aurora Nyx Apothecary has taken years of research and experience to create all-natural products with holistic ingredients that you can see, smell, and feel. Unlock a deeper sense of wellness through finding your own inner enchantment with Aurora Nyx Apothecary.
Humble Beginnings…
As a lifetime lover of plants and nature, I have always felt drawn to the earth and relished getting my hands dirty in my family’s garden or whilst simply pulling pretty “weeds” up in the woods around my childhood home to make “potions”. My mother’s herb garden was always my favorite part of the yard- such an intoxicating blend with sweet and spicy aromas of thyme, basil, and above all, three different kinds of mint. Eventually, this childhood love of herbs and plants was the catalyst for my interest in further studying herbal medicine and paganism, particularly types of kitchen and green magic.
The Start of our Vending Journey
The idea for Aurora Nyx Apothecary began33 in 2016 when I started a more formal independent study of herbalism and natural wellness after high school. After five years of studying, researching, and finally creating and testing recipes, the business vended at our first market in October of 2021 in Greenville, South Carolina. With the first local market being a hit, we decided to continue on with our vending journey where ++ver opportunity has taken us! Since October 2021, Aurora Nyx Apothecary has traveled to several different major cities such as Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, and Atlanta, Georgia. We frequently vend with the traveling South East Punk Flea Market circuit, Paper Moon Studios and Workshops’ monthly Weirdo Market, and Studio Unknown’s First Friday Art Walks. We thank these businesses for giving our company a place to flourish from the very beginning! For more information about these studios and businesses, visit the links below or visit the Upcoming Events Tab in the main navigation bar to see where Aurora Nyx Apothecary will be vending next!
Punk Flea Market, Atlanta, April 2023
Paper Moon Studios Weirdo Market, Greenville, Summer 2022
Punk Flea Market, Charleston, April 2023
Travelers Taproom PRIDE Party, Greenville, June 2022
Our Mission
Aurora Nyx Apothecary was founded with several goals in mind. First, we only craft products that are as useful as they are gentle for the body, using absolutely no chemicals or preservatives. Second, we mindfully craft each of our products with gratitude and positive energy so that each consumer can bathe in luxury, cook with joy, gently nurture their bodies, and adorn their homes with benevolence and harmony. Wanting our products to remain accessible to the whole community, we proudly adhere to our reasonable pricing and recycling discounts for loyal returning and thrifty new customers alike. Most importantly, we strive to create inclusive products for clients of all ages, races, genders, sexualities, abilities, and walks of life. We hope to foster a sense of kindness and collaboration within our community by working with several local nonprofit organizations and supporting other small businesses in the Upstate of South Carolina. (To read more about our charitable partnerships, please visit the Donate Tab in the Main Navigation Bar.)
QUESTIONS ABOUT ALLERGENS OR PRODUCTS USED?
Just ask! Aurora Nyx Apothecary is happy to provide information regarding full ingredient lists included in any of our products. Please send all ingredient questions to auroranyxapothecary@gmail.com and allow for 3-5 business days for a reply.
ABOUT OUR RECYCLING PROGRAM
Aurora Nyx Apothecary cares about preserving our environment and keeping our carbon footprint as small as possible. With this in mind, we offer a $3 recycling discount to customers that return the containers from previously purchased products from our business. This minimizes the amount of plastic the apothecary contributes to our environment and ensures lower product costs! We also collect uniquely shaped bottles to recycle for our botanical bath elixirs! Customers that bring a bottle for the witch’s closet will receive 25% off any one item from the shop as a Thank You for helping us use pre-loved materials!