The Herbs Are Waking
Natural skincare, plant remedies, sacred perfumes. Gathered fresh from the monastery garden.
The Easter Edit
Founder's Note
"What I wanted was simple: the timeless wisdom of monastery gardens, in the hands of modern women. Every formula is rooted in documented Catholic heritage. They're invitations to gratitude for God's providential care, to new friendships with ancient saints."
–Mary Fernandez
Our Philosophy
There is an older way of caring for the body. Before the factory, before the ingredient list you cannot pronounce, there were monastery gardens — and the religious who tended them knew what each plant was for.
Chamomile for the nervous. Rosemary for the tired. Jasmine for grief. They passed this knowledge down quietly, in the margins of herbals and the memory of hands.
Humble Housewives was born from that tradition. We make natural bodycare and botanical perfumes inspired by the saints — not because we think beauty is the point, but because we think the daily rituals of a woman's life deserve to be made of something real. Something that grew in the ground. Something steeped in a hero's story.
We name our products after saints because their stories live in the ingredients: in the jasmine climbing the walls of Clare's Assisi, in the oak groves and green fields where Brigid walked, in the apples and roses Dorothea sent from paradise.
We are a small Catholic women's brand. We work in small batches. We are named for Our Lady, the humble housewife of Nazareth. And we believe that holiness and beauty were never as separate as we were told.
Letters from the Monastery Garden
There are things worth knowing about the old ways of caring for body and soul. We write about them. Join us.
(Your first letter includes a welcome discount.)
From the Journal
Bathing Like a Medieval Nun (Yes, Really)
Were medieval nuns better at self-care than we are? Bath houses, washing protocols, herbal soaking—maybe so. Discover the self-care ritual medieval nuns loved.
St. Dorothy's Basket: Help for Winter Seasons
He mocked her as she walked to her death. She gave him a gift from the garden of Paradise. Meet St. Dorothy: help for poverty,...
Who Was St. Brigid of Kildare? The Untameable Mary of the Gael
Do you know the saint who turned bathwater into beer? She drove everyone mad — and all Ireland loved her for it. Meet St. Brigid...
Long, Glorious Hair Is God’s Design: The Witness of St. Agnes
In an age when short hair is sold as liberation, the virgin martyrs kept theirs long. They understood something about feminine nature that we’ve forgotten—and...
Sea Moss for Hair Growth: 6 Proven Benefits + 3 DIY Recipes
Sea moss for hair growth has become one of the most popular natural remedies for strengthening hair, reducing shedding, and promoting healthy growth. But what...
The Herbalist Trained by Heaven (Saint Hildegard von Bingen)
Saint Hildegard von Bingen, Medieval herbalist and Doctor of the Church, possessed unparalleled knowledge and insight into human health, the universe, and the natural and...
Trusted by women who keep the old ways.
Here are some of their love letters.
All mamas should have this salve on hand. I’ve used this for my daughter since she’s been roughly 3mo. She’s 6 mo now. It is the fastest working salve for chaffed skin from teething, excessive drool, chewing on hands. She has extremely sensitive skin and is not bothered by this product at all. Once I place on irritated and flaky skin it immediately heals. I put it on multiple times a day. Making sure it stays hydrated. This has been a blessing for my family and is ALWAYS with me. It smells heavenly as well. My boys love the salve as well. Makes them feel close to mama Mary. Highly recommend for mamas cabinet.
We use this oil all the time. I gave it to my daughters and friends. It is a comforting smell.
I absolutely love this product! I use it on my hair after washing it and it doesn't become frizzy or dry. The hair is very easy to brush through the next day after waking up.
Absolutely adore this roll-on!!! One bottle lasts quite awhile making it such a worthwhile purchase!
Thank you for the wonderful Good Samaritan oil! We used it when traveling to Italy and never got sick. God bless you!
I have had a cold for over a week and recently received my order for Ebba Oil! It really seems to calm the coughing and helps with the sinus congestion. Of course, it smells divine.
I have ordered the Mercy Defense Oil for 2 years now. Love the smell and wear it whenever I leave the house. It also makes a great gift.
It’s the first time I’m using this but it feels and smells great and I felt like my hair is getting nourished! Great quality beautiful to look at too and all natural.
This salve is so soothing and healing. Smells like a dream. I love the humble housewives’ products.
Absolutely beautiful prayer book filled with all the prayers I have wished to all be in one place! We organized and a treasure to me! Thank you for compiling this gem!