The Essentials

Skincare

Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines, Hyperpigmentation and More

Amber glass bottle with dropper filled with orange-colored retinol. Shown against a marble counter.

Skincare

Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines, Hyperpigmentation and More

Perhaps you’re a long-time fan of retinol and know all about it. But if you’re like me and waited until your mid-forties to get serious about cell ...

Hana-koh handcrafted incense cones by KODO Collection

Perfume

A Beginner's Guide to the Wonderful World of Incense

Incense is a beautiful way to add fragrance and ambiance to your home. Read on for a primer on incense: what it is, where it comes from, how it's m...

Aromatherapy

Essential Oils in the Shower: 3 Reasons to Try Shower Steamers

Looking for a way to enjoy an aromatherapy soak, but don't have time for a bath? Shower steamers are the perfect solution. They provide the therape...

Perfume

What Makes a Perfume Natural?

We'll get to that in a moment. First, I have a bit of news... I’m now a certified natural perfumer. It's always been my M.O. to use only botanical ...

Modern bohemian bathroom with a freestanding white tub, rustic wood stool with towels, and a palm tree.

Aromatherapy

6 Reasons to Take A Warm Bath

Whether you’re sore from working out or stressed from the day’s events, taking a warm bath may be the answer. The benefits of a hot bath are plenti...

Shopkeeper, Elise Wishlow, standing in front of her aromatherapy display at Press & Still.

Updates

We are O P E N! Come say hello.

I just joined the Great Resignation to pursue my botanical perfumery side hustle full-time and get back to deep, creative work and self-care. As of...

Wellness

Sweet Dreams: How to Get Better Sleep and Stay Healthy

Did you know that consistently getting less than 5-7 hours of sleep a night can cause weight gain, diabetes and put you at risk of a heart attack? ...

Perfume

First Press for Press & Still

The Seduction of Scent: Elise Wishlow of Press & Still perfumery turns essential oils into wearable art. A story by Lex Nelson.

Aromatherapy

The Wait for More is Over

After toiling in the lab for the better part of two years, we’re pleased to share 12 new perfumes and aromatherapy blends.

Press & Still's Despair is Folly all-natural perfumed botanical body oil

Aromatherapy

Jasmine = Despair is an Illusion

Jasmine itself uttered, "Despair is a mistake. My penetrating odor excels the perfume of other flowers."

Updates

The Branding of Press & Still

What’s in a name? In our case, it’s everything. It represents the purity of our ingredients. Our goal is to make unique, beautiful botanical perfum...

White and black shop front at Press & Still on State St in Boise.

Updates

Welcome to Press & Still

Welcome to Press & Still. Earth Day is our birthday! Today we celebrate both Earth Day and the launch of our botanical perfumery. Our first pro...