June 14, 2026 · Lisa Sterling

The ingredients that inspire Railflower.

One of my favorite things about making products is learning about ingredients. Not just what they do, but where they come from, how they have been used and the traditions surrounding them.

At Railflower, you will find ingredients and inspiration from many different parts of the world. Some come from Morocco, Chad, Brazil, Honduras, India and Asia. Others come from right here in the United States. Some are familiar. Others may be completely new.

What interests me most is not how rare or exotic an ingredient is. It is the history behind it, the people who have used it, and the role it has played in everyday life.

This journal is a place to share some of what I am learning along the way. We will talk about ingredients, traditional beauty practices, product ingredients and the things that catch my attention and send me down another rabbit hole.

Whether you are here because you enjoy skincare, hair care, botanical ingredients or simply learning something new, I am glad you are here.

Lisa, Railflower