Nourish

Over the years, I've noticed some customer confusion about the role of a toner in skincare.  Some women believe they shouldn't use a toner if their skin is dry, mature or sensitive. In fact, the opposite is true – a good toner will help hydrate, soothe and rebalance the skin, ensuring it is properly prepared to absorb the moisturiser....

Read more

Recently I've been reflecting on the importance of self-care in my life. I was inspired to think about the topic after reading an opinion piece on the validity and relevance of skincare. It's an entertaining and light-hearted article, but the gist of the author's comments - that for her the importance of skincare is all about feeling good - really resonates for me...

Read more

Without me actually being at my desk, surely things would go wrong? And if they did, could I leave it to others to manage? I quickly realised my anxieties were entirely needless and I learned to slow down in everything I did. Here are a few 'take aways' from my long break that I'm going to apply next time...

Read more

Focussing on achievable (and satisfying) small steps I can take to lead a more sustainable life, I've found a healthier alternative to plastic cling wrap, one of my old go-to's in the kitchen...

Read more

We see it strewn across the beach after a storm. We love how it sways in the underwater garden world and marvel how it comes in all shapes and sizes.  Seaweed refers to several species of macroscopic, multicellular marine algae. They're not plants, even though they do use chlorophyll for photosynthesis...

Read more