Summary
I’m Minelle, a qualified herbalist trained in Western Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy with over a decade of study, clinical insight, and hands-on formulating experience.
I founded Herbal Gardens to bring the wisdom of plant medicine into modern skincare—after discovering the transformative power of plants for myself.
For years, I struggled with my own skin. I experienced constant sensitivity and breakouts, and every product I tried—no matter how natural or high-end—seemed to make things worse, either immediately or over time. I wanted something that would truly work with my skin instead of masking issues, causing new side effects, or relying on questionable ingredients for long-term health.
That frustration led me to experiment with herbs at home. I began creating my own blends—simple infusions and oil-based remedies inspired by traditional plant medicine. To my surprise, my skin began to calm. The dryness, the stinging, the cystic acne—they all gradually faded as my skin found balance again.
Seeing that transformation changed everything. I needed to understand why these herbs worked—what was happening beneath the surface. So I spent the next decade studying herbal medicine: working closely with expert practitioners, training professionally, and refining my skills through years of hands-on formulation. I dived deep into how the body and skin respond to different herbs and compounds—and how to turn that knowledge into effective formulations.
Herbal Gardens was born from that journey—a line of skincare that combines herbal wisdom and modern science to create formulas that help your skin regain its strength, comfort, and radiance over time, without ever disrupting the body’s natural rhythm.
Every formula begins with one truth: plants hold extraordinary power—and when that power is guided by the trained hands of a herbalist, it becomes precision—turning plant wisdom into real, lasting results for the skin.
Why a Herbalist Matters
Through my years of study and practice, I’ve learned the anatomy of both plants and people—the delicate chemistry that allows nature and skin to truly communicate.
That’s what makes Herbal Gardens different: every product is herbalist-formulated, grounded in knowledge, care, and deep respect for your skin’s biology.
The Herbalist’s Touch
Many skincare brands start with an ingredient trend. I start with understanding what real skin goes through.
After years of struggling with my own skin, and listening to other people’s stories—women struggling with breakouts that only got worse after using harsh “acne” products, or those whose “anti-ageing” creams left their skin tight and sore—I realised something important: most irritated or acne-prone skin is actually dry, depleted, and sensitive.
This wasn't about finding gentler products—it was about addressing root causes instead of symptoms. My herbalist training showed me that when you restore the skin's underlying terrain (its barrier integrity, its natural lipid balance, its ability to defend itself), the symptoms resolve on their own. You're not suppressing breakouts or forcing cell turnover—you're giving your skin what it needs to function properly again.
That insight shaped how I formulate. Instead of stripping the skin, I focus on restoring its barrier: Chamomile to calm irritation, Rosehip to renew elasticity and comfort, Bakuchiol to regenerate.
Every product I create is built on one principle: transformation starts with nourishment, not aggression.
Each formula is crafted with botanical precision to support your skin’s natural renewal—delivering results that deepen over time rather than quick fixes that compromise your barrier.
A Garden Philosophy
I trained in Western Herbal Medicine because I wanted to understand how the skin responds to different plants—and how to translate that knowledge into effective yet gentle formulations.
In a garden, every plant has a purpose: some soothe, some strengthen, others protect. I approach formulation in the same way—creating harmony between herbs to nurture the skin when it feels dry, sensitive, or out of balance.
That philosophy inspired the name Herbal Gardens—because, like a garden, every ingredient serves a purpose, working together in balance to bring strength and renewal to the skin.
A Garden for Every Season
Just like nature, your skin moves through its own seasons. Dryness, sensitivity, and breakouts—even the hormonal shifts of pregnancy, postpartum, or menopause—are all part of its rhythm.
My goal is to create formulas that respect those changes and work in harmony with your skin and body, not against them. When you hold one of my creations, you’re holding more than skincare—you’re holding years of herbal wisdom and formulation experience.
Each product I create carries the same quiet confidence as a garden—made to support your skin’s natural ability to heal and thrive when treated with patience and care.
With love,
Minelle Mussa
Dip. Herbal Medicine & Dip. Naturopath (ND), College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM)
Founder & Herbalist, Herbal Gardens
