The inner champion for acceptance, release, and resilience / 1 oz

Self-Compassion Elixir is the go-to Bach flower supplement for quieting self-criticism, letting go of stress and anger, inviting acceptance, and building resilience. 

There’s no place like the world of beauty for self-criticism, whether we’re peering at our faces in the mirror and wondering why they’re not as poreless as the ones we see on Instagram or fighting with hair that refuses to sit just so. Even when you look fantastic on the outside, your emotions might lead you to a different conclusion on the inside.

Self-Compassion Elixir was designed to help your mind catch up to what your heart already knows, quieting self-criticism and other limiting beliefs. It’s our favorite tool for the practice of leaning into ease, peace, and empowerment (which can radiate—beautifully—on the outside, too).

How it works

Because they’re taken for specific emotional states, the efficacy of Bach flowers can be as much about the process of taking them as it is about the contents of the bottle.

Think of this blend as a tool to support a practice shown to be effective in multiple peer-reviewed studies: noticing how you feel, naming it, and taking a deliberate, kind action in response. 

What's in the bottle

The magic of this blend can be found in the way its seven essences are designed to work together:
- Agrimony and Crab Apple help inspire the courage to face reality and the clarity to accept what you find
- Pine and Oak help ease the guilt and self-judgment that keep so many of us stuck, making room for a sense of ease and flexibility
- Centaury and Willow help support the boundaries and sense of ownership that turn self-acceptance into action
- Holly helps restore the balance required to give and receive love more freely—toward yourself and everyone around you 
Because Bach flowers were originally developed by Dr. Edward Bach with a sense of openness and transparency, we always share what’s in each blend. However, due to the level of quality you’ll find with our essences, their specific harvesting locations and processes, and the generous dilution ratio we use (originally set forth by Dr. Bach, but decreased by other brands over time), it will be difficult to replicate this formula using single essences you might find elsewhere.

Where we source our ingredients

Dara worked with her friend Gérard, whom we consider to be the world’s most skilled and thoughtful Bach flower practitioner, to create this blend—traveling with him deep into the French Alps, far from any GPS or cell signal, to watch his process firsthand. His insistence upon the highest quality flowers and the most uncompromising process reflects a level of rigor and exactitude that goes far beyond what most would imagine to be possible.

The brandy we use to preserve the flowers is organic, biodynamic, and made in our home state of California by a firecracker of a woman named Gena. (The amount of alcohol in each serving is less than you'll find in a single slice of bread.)

Learn more about how it all came together on Dara’s Substack.

What it does

Over the course of a week or longer—while you take drops of Self-Compassion Elixir in glasses of water, place drops under the tongue, add drops to your bath water, or all of the above—its benefits will unfold in a beautiful way that might make you want to keep taking it forever. (You can take it as long as you wish.)

Self-Compassion Elixir is a comforting hug, sure…but it isn’t an invitation to go back to bed, pull the covers up, and opt out. It’s a gentle hand on the shoulder, turning you toward your next step with courage, ease, and self-respect.

The need for more self-compassion can come from many different places. This blend is designed to meet you wherever you are, whether you’re dealing with a harsh inner critic, a habit of comparison, or exhaustion from being hard on yourself for too long.

Self-Compassion: a ritual to follow

Use the Self-Compassion Elixir as a tool to remind you to practice these steps, inspired by the work of Dr. Kristin Neff.

1. MINDFULNESS
First, notice what you're struggling with; can you physically feel that discomfort? Try to name it. Then, add your drops to your water, your bath, or under your tongue.

2. COMMON HUMANITY
As you drink your drops or ease yourself into your bath, remind yourself that other people have experienced this, too. Putting your hands over your heart can help.

3. SELF-KINDNESS
Finish by asking yourself, “What do I need to hear right now?” It might be:
- I can accept myself as I am.
- I can forgive myself.
- I am strong enough to take this on.
Say it to yourself as much as you need to, feeling it in your core.

And remember: repetition is what helps self-compassion become second nature.

Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.