Juniper Apothecary

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Another year older, and I'm feeling incredibly grateful. For my husband, our 6 kids, and this store that continues to su...
12/08/2025

Another year older, and I'm feeling incredibly grateful. For my husband, our 6 kids, and this store that continues to surprise me in the best ways.

Nearly every day, someone discovers Juniper Apothecary for the first time and tells us how much they love how cute the store looks or what great products we have. We get Google reviews and emails from people every week whose lives have been genuinely improved by what we make here. As the person behind every formula, that never gets old.

For my birthday sale this year, I'm sharing my personal favorites at 33% off. These favorites aren't necessarily our top sellers, but they're the ones I reach for daily. The older I get, the bigger the discount!

My 2025 Favorites:
1 Cashmere Shampoo Bar
2 Cashmere Exfoliating Whipped Soap
3 Vanilla Tallow (2oz size)
4 Nettle Elixir
5 Rishi Elixir
6 Glow Polish
7 Grow Liquid Conditioner
8 Scarlett Lip Gloss

TODAY ONLY - online and in-store.
https://juniperapothecary.com/product-tag/birthday/

I'm out celebrating with my husband today, planning big things for 2026 while our incredible team runs the shop. Stop by and they'll take great care of you.

Thank you for making this work so rewarding.
—Brittany Sopko Owner & Maker, Juniper Apothecary

We've been sharing a lot lately about the heart of our business. One of those core values is baked right into our missio...
12/05/2025

We've been sharing a lot lately about the heart of our business. One of those core values is baked right into our mission: to make everyday wellness simple and intentional, through small-batch products crafted with care.

But during the holidays, we start forgetting. We get wrapped up in buying the next thing for the next person instead of focusing on gifts that actually matter. Gifts that are intentional. Gifts that don't end up in the trash or tucked away in the back of a shelf.
It's why we put so much effort into creating a variety of gift boxes to fit almost every need and almost every price point. We're not striving to capitalize on your dollars. We're striving to help you find products that will make a difference for whoever you're gifting them to.

We want to make our products available to everyone. This weekend, for the next three days, all our gift sets are 15% off. This runs today (Friday), Saturday, and Sunday (Sunday is online only).

If you've been wondering what to get for your teachers, coaches, teens, and preteens, (and any other hard-to-buy-for people), something that's not going to end up in the trash or regifted at the next white elephant, stop in or shop online and browse our gift sets. Need gift ideas? Shop our holiday gift guide! We put together a great list of products that work for a variety of people and made it easy to shop online.
Check out the links below:

Shop All Gift Sets (15% off)
https://juniperapothecary.com/product-category/gift-sets/

Need gift ideas? Shop our Holiday Gift Guide:
https://juniperapothecary.com/2025-holiday-gift-guide/

Shopping for teens can feel impossible. They’re picky, they’re opinionated, and they know exactly what they like… until ...
12/03/2025

Shopping for teens can feel impossible. They’re picky, they’re opinionated, and they know exactly what they like… until they suddenly don’t. But one thing that’s always a win? Gifts they’ll actually use every single day, especially ones made with ingredients that are gentle on their still-developing skin.

That’s why we put together a little “Teen Gift Guide” this year, filled with natural, safer alternatives to the heavily fragranced, chemical-loaded products you see in big box stores. Their skin (and honestly, their hormones) deserve better than that.

Some favorite teen-friendly picks:
Lip Gloss - Non-sticky, hydrating, and subtle. The perfect everyday gloss they’ll keep in their backpack or locker.
Teen Face Cleanser - A gentle, balanced cleanser that supports young skin instead of stripping it. Perfect for beginning a simple routine.
Teen Moisturizer - Lightweight, nourishing, and non-greasy. Because fewer breakouts start with healthier skin barriers.
Body Spray - Naturally scented, without the headache inducing chemical fragrance cloud. Fresh, clean, and teen approved! We've even brought back a lot of our teen favorite scents for gifting this season!
Car Diffuser - For new drivers or future drivers or even in their room/locker! A fun way to make their space smell good without aerosols or overpowering scents.
Exfoliating Whipped Soap - A little luxury for their shower routine that leaves skin soft, not irritated.

Natural products aren’t just a “nice idea”, they truly matter for teens. Their skin absorbs more than we think, and choosing gentle, safe ingredients is one small way we can support their health as they grow. Plus, they love having products that feel special, smell good, and actually work!

So if you’re stuck on what to wrap up for the teens in your life this year, these are the gifts that won’t go unused, won’t end up on a shelf, and won’t come with the harsh ingredient list. Just simple, clean, everyday essentials that are made with care, for the kids we care about most.

https://juniperapothecary.com/2025-holiday-gift-guide/

It was a blowing and a snowing yesterday. If the weather kept you cozied up at home, or maybe you missed the online sale...
11/30/2025

It was a blowing and a snowing yesterday. If the weather kept you cozied up at home, or maybe you missed the online sale while shoveling your sidewalk and making hot cocoa, we're extending the sale thru the end of the day today!

This is the last storewide sale of the year. So don't wait! No code needed, just shop. Savings apply at checkout.

juniperapothecary.com/shop

Tomorrow is Black Friday! We have our BIGGEST storewide sale we offer from 7-9am our entire site will be 25% off!!! Afte...
11/28/2025

Tomorrow is Black Friday! We have our BIGGEST storewide sale we offer from 7-9am our entire site will be 25% off!!! After that, it's 20% off for the rest of the day & Saturday!

We hope you can shop either in person with us this weekend or online. If the weather has you staying home, our website has free in store pickup or free shipping over $75!

Finally, we're announcing our Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sales! Black Friday: 20% off storewide (both online...
11/27/2025

Finally, we're announcing our Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sales!

Black Friday: 20% off storewide (both online & in store) all day long! EXCEPT for during our Black Friday Doorbuster.
Doorbuster Deal: From 7-9AM CST, our website will be 25% off! This deal applies only during those hours and to online orders only. You can choose in store pickup at checkout.
We are open in store from 10-5pm, with 20% off all day long!!

Small Business Saturday: The 20% off sale continues for both online & in store! To celebrate small businesses, we will have a FREE GIFT for all IN STORE purchases (while supplies last!).

We hope you have a restful Thanksgiving tomorrow & we cannot wait to see you virtually or in store this weekend!

You met the maker, and you heard our why. Now I want to share our how. How it’s made.When you walk into our little shop ...
11/26/2025

You met the maker, and you heard our why. Now I want to share our how. How it’s made.

When you walk into our little shop on 8th and RR, you see shelves lined with product, warm wood tones, a register, the quiet hum of a mixer stirring in the back. But along the back wall sits a small arched opening. If you look through it, you’ll see where everything really happens. That window looks into our makery. It’s the heartbeat of this whole place. It’s where ideas turn into jars and bottles. It’s where the room always smells like herbs, oils, and something gently warming on the stove. It’s where our work feels the most honest.

Seven years ago, this looked very different. Back then, we made whatever we could, however we could, and hoped someone would like it. We guessed a lot. We experimented a lot. We paid attention to what people came back for because that was the only way we knew what mattered.

Some things have changed since then, but the most important things have not. We still small-batch every single product. We still use clean, natural, and organic ingredients because we still believe that simple can be powerful. And our mission has shifted into something deeper. We no longer make products just to sell them. We make products to help people.

God gave us herbs and plants with real purpose, and we try to honor that. We craft formulas that help calm headaches, support acne-prone skin, fight fungus, soothe anxious hearts, and make the everyday things people already use a little safer and a little gentler. These are ingredients we’re comfortable using on our own kids. That standard sits above everything else.

Our products cost more than the rows of bottles at Walmart. They will not last forever on a shelf. But they also will not disrupt your hormones. They will not interfere with fertility. They will not be filled with ingredients that ask your body to pay the price later. And more often than not, they work in the quiet, steady way that real plants do.

If you ever stop by Sioux Falls, peek through that window. You’ll see herbs lining the wall, oils warm and infusing, jars everywhere, and usually me, with a couple of little kids right beside me, pouring a salve or piping a lotion. Everything you see back there comes from the heart of our mission: to make everyday wellness simple and intentional, with small-batch products crafted with care.

That’s our how. That’s how it’s made at Juniper Apothecary.

Thanksgiving week is always a little extra busy. We know you're busy prepping for the meals, family & friends.Here are o...
11/24/2025

Thanksgiving week is always a little extra busy. We know you're busy prepping for the meals, family & friends.Here are our hours for the week so you can swing by for any last minute gifts, cozy scents, or wellness essentials before the holiday. We hope your week is filled with warmth, good food, and moments of rest with the people you love.

Yesterday, you met the maker. The "behind the business" of Juniper Apothecary. Today, I want to share our Why. Why do we...
11/24/2025

Yesterday, you met the maker. The "behind the business" of Juniper Apothecary. Today, I want to share our Why. Why do we create?

Most of you reading this know what the word 'crunchy' means. We don't claim any ties to this word and the culture that can be associated with it. But years ago, before we started Juniper Apothecary, I became a mom. And what I knew first and foremost was that the stuff from the store wasn't good for us.

As a new mom, I was hyper-aware of the ingredients that touched my baby. Preservatives, PFA's, phthalates, etc. I was learning about hormone disruptors and ways the mainstream products could affect our fertility. No way was I letting my newborn girl around that stuff.

But we were broke. I mean, broke broke. The natural stuff, the 'crunchy' stuff, was way out of my price range. It was enough to avoid the processed foods, let alone find soap that I felt was safe for my family. So I started making our own. Using natural ingredients. The way soap has been made for hundreds of years.

When we started Juniper Apothecary, we toyed with what kind of business we wanted to be. We dabbled with fun colors, but they used dyes. Then we found clays and alternatives that weren't as vibrant, but they were safer. And that felt good.

We started finding more and more ways to incorporate plants and alternative ingredients into all kinds of everyday products. Soaps, creams, lip balms, even shampoo bars and liquid conditioners. We found that many of these plants have a history of actually helping our bodies fight infection, reduce inflammation, and so much more.

The more products we make with herbs, the more customers keep wanting more, and the more comments we hear that appreciate our approach. Why we make is embedded into our mission: to make everyday wellness simple & intentional, through small batch products crafted with care.

From our miracle muscles to herbal tinctures, we have something for everyone.

It's always awkward to talk about myself. Our marketing plan says I need to post a "Meet the Makers' post to drive engag...
11/23/2025

It's always awkward to talk about myself. Our marketing plan says I need to post a "Meet the Makers' post to drive engagement. Instantly, I want to throw up. But here we are. So, who is behind Juniper Apothecary? Me.

What started as making products for our family turned into a full-fledged retail store with nearly 300 SKUs, a whole staff of people, and a horde of new kiddos along the way. Back then, there were just 5 of us total: me, my husband, and our three littles. I made bath bombs for a little sales gimmick over 7 years ago and never thought I'd make another one again until the messages came. "How did you make those?" "These are amazing. Can I buy some from you?" And off we went. Opening a storefront in the Empire Mall, waiting for money to pile in. But instead, it was us piling money into a fire just to keep it going.

Those were the days. 🤪

Fast forward, and we've moved to our spot at 8th and RR, added a few more kids, and started to grow our team. This is what feeds our family and allows us to homeschool our kids. Oh, wait, this was supposed to be about me, right?

I'm a mother of 6, a wife, business owner, and home barista. I dabble in fancy coffee and sourdough. My dream is a La Marzocco espresso machine in my kitchen, but for now, my Breville will suffice. And someday I'm going to start Sourdough Saturday at the shop. But not until Lettie, our youngest, decides she can live without being attached to me for more than an hour.

In the meantime, I'm just trying to raise a family and grow our business. Show our kids what it means to work hard and create something for themselves. To do better today than yesterday, and love Christ with all my heart.

I don't have any idea how we'll get there, but each day shows me it's possible. Each day, a customer comes in and tells me how our product, my product, helped them. I remember the day a customer asked me for an eczema remedy. I thought about it and said, "I can probably make something with herbs!" She came back crying. She was able to stop using the steroid cream for their young child, and it changed the game for her...and me.

I've taken online herbal courses, read all the herbal books, and have fallen in love with formulating products. From scent creations to new herbal concoctions, it's what fills me up at the store. And when we launch a new product, the feedback is just the icing on the cake.

So yeah, about the maker. I'm Brittany. And I make kids, good home mochas and herbal remedies. ❤️

The holidays are wonderful, but they’re also a lot. Long days, full schedules, late nights, and that constant feeling of...
11/21/2025

The holidays are wonderful, but they’re also a lot. Long days, full schedules, late nights, and that constant feeling of trying to keep up. This is so taxing on anyone, but especially as a mom. In the middle of all of it, your body works overtime and it deserves real support, not just another thing on the to do list.

I've found using our magnesium cream really helps restore my body. It’s a simple, grounding way to take care of yourself during the busiest season of the year. Magnesium helps ease tension, soothe tired muscles, support deeper rest, and calm that “wired but tired” feeling that shows up this time of year.

A small amount massaged into your legs, shoulders, or feet before bed can make a noticeable difference. It's a quick routine that helps your body reset so you can wake up feeling more rested and ready. And it's something I can actually commit to doing each night!

It’s self care that doesn’t require extra time, extra steps, or extra effort. Just a jar filled with ingredients that actually help you feel better through the holiday rush.

https://juniperapothecary.com/product-category/magnesium/

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401 East 8th Street Suite 122
Sioux Falls, SD
57103

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Juniper Apothecary was born from the products our family had been making for years. When we had our firstborn daughter over 6 years ago, we became more aware of the ingredients in the products we were using. This led us to create natural, wholesome products with safe ingredients for our family. Years later and many testimonials from friends and family, Juniper Apothecary emerged.

All our products are hand-made in-store by our family for your family. We put extra focus on using safe, natural herbs and oils and use environmentally safe packaging wherever possible. We're here to support you on your natural health and wellness journey.

We are a palm oil-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, and phthalate-free company. We leave in only the good stuff.