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Aromatherapy & Fragrance 20th April 2020

Utama Spice Nebulising Diffuser for waterless, heat-free essential oil diffusing

Welcome back, friends! Let me introduce you to something that’s lifting my social distancing blues. Say hello to my new Utama Spice Nebulising Diffuser! Isn’t it beautiful? I was delighted to discover Utama Spice and their gorgeous natural aromatherapy products! Aromatherapy is super interesting to me, and I’ve used essential oils for many years. Why? I love their pure natural scent – just a few drops can be calming, soothing, uplifting, or energising! And although studies are yet to confirm that aromatherapy can make a physical difference, we do know that inhaling essential oils activates the limbic system, the part of the brain that controls emotion, behaviour, and memories (1). Utama Spice, based in Bali, draws from ancient Balinese herbal knowledge to enhance skin’s natural beauty and boost emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Only 100% pure and natural ingredients are carefully crafted to retain Bali’s traditional herbal knowledge. The brand follows…

Skin Care 14th April 2020

Nordic natural skincare for all

I was so pleased to meet Jenny from Koti Lifestyle. Although her Nordic natural skincare store, Koti Lifestyle, is now closed – the introduction opened up the world of Nordic natural skincare to me. Nordic skincare is some of the most beautiful and effective skincare available. It’s deeply influenced by the desire to protect the environment, with many products leaning toward plastic-free zero waste options. Many of us recognise the simplicity of the Nordic lifestyle and its focus on nature to heal and rejuvenate. Nordic children are raised to be thankful to nature. Nature also provides such powerful ingredients, although we sometimes tend to forget them in our chemical-infused lives. Jenny Nordic You’ll find skincare with multiple uses, that’s environmentally conscious, and harnesses all the power of Nordic natural ingredients. And what power! Nordic skincare is hard working and tough! The plants from which Nordic ingredients are derived endure extreme…

Aromatherapy & Fragrance 22nd November 2019

Natural beauty Christmas gift guide 2019

Welcome to my natural beauty Christmas gift guide! This year, I want natural beauty that’s really going to make a difference to my skin and hair. Gentle cleansers with benefits. Luxury moisturisers. Toners and serums to bring about real change in my skin. And lavish hair masks to give me soft and healthy hair. Is this you, too? I hope to bring you all this and more in my natural beauty Christmas gift guide! These are the natural beauty Christmas gifts I am lusting after, or have been lucky enough to secure from the lovely brands I work with. Read on to find out all about them, and happy gifting! Natural beauty Christmas gift guide Cleansers The Rose Tree Carrot & Mango Cleansing Butter Top of my Christmas gift guide this year is this wonderful cleansing butter from The Rose Tree. The beautiful luxury brand is always one of my…

Skin Care 7th May 2019

o.Moi Skincare – elegant me-time

Today, I’d love to introduce you to a very special brand whose skincare I’ve had the privilege of using. o.Moi Skincare creates luxury Danish skincare with an elegant French twist. The brand really cares about helping you take some “me-time”. Not only that, but they create wonderful products to nurture your little ones, too. This desire to help you take me-time is a core tenet of the brand which is even reflected in the name – o.Moi comes from the French words “Oh Moi”. o.Moi Skincare helps you feel good about using only pure, healing essential oils as part of an aromatherapy experience. The range will take great care of both your skin and your well-being. It’s good to know that all products are free from parabens, silicones, mineral oils, and synthetic fragrances. The brand was created by Kristèle Sun, a fully qualified aromatherapist who was born in Mauritius and…

Postpartum 26th October 2018

Postpartum essentials & hospital bag

Welcome back, my friend! Wondering what’s essential in the postpartum period? Take the guesswork out of your post-pregnancy planning – here are the postpartum essentials you’ll want to stash at home and pack in your hospital bag in the UK. As an experienced mum of four children, I love sharing what worked for me postnatally. I took so much needless stuff to hospital with my first child – I wish I knew then, what I know now! The postpartum period is such a beautiful and special time. But it can be overwhelming, too – especially as a first time mum. After all, not only have you just given birth – whether vaginally or via c-section, you’re experiencing huge physical changes too. A drop in hormones often leads to mood swings – baby blues are a real thing! And not to mention – you now have a brand new little one…

Pregnancy 14th September 2018

Natural perfume for pregnancy

You’re pregnant – this is amazing time full of change. But can you still use your favourite perfume? And what if you want to make a switch to cleaner and more natural perfumes? If you need help finding natural perfume for pregnancy, here are my top picks, plus tips for choosing your own natural perfumes in pregnancy. Contents: Can I use perfume now I’m pregnant? Mainstream perfumes are generally considered safe during pregnancy, but there are still some factors to bear in mind. Perfume ingredients are a trade secret, so it’s hard to pin down exactly what’s in your perfume. Perfumes can contain phthalates, known to disrupt the reproductive system – especially in baby boys. Other ingredients include hormone disrupting octinoxate, potentially cancerous BHT and benzophenone. These ingredients are considered safe when used at the recommended levels in fragrances, however some people prefer to avoid such ingredients when pregnant. Pregnancy symptoms are…

Skin Care 23rd August 2018

The Rose Tree De-Stress Body Oil review

Regular readers of my blog will know I’m a huge fan of The Rose Tree natural beauty products. So far I’ve tried their Radiance Facial Essence and Intensive Balm. Recently, the brand launched a range of luxury body oils – I’ve been trying The Rose Tree De-Stress Body Oil with Juniper and Grapefruit. I really love The Rose Tree brand and their natural beauty products. The brand is spot on – luxury and classy, yet completely down to earth. You’ll find no false promises or flashy buzzwords. Here’s a quick introduction to The Rose Tree De-Stress Body Oil from The Rose Tree: Disclosure: I received The Rose Tree De-Stress Body Oil to review by The Rose Tree. My opinions are honest and my own. A luxuriously scented, light yet nourishing dry body oil which leaves skin subtly scented and silky soft, made with 92% organic ingredients. The oil comes in a sleek,…

Children's Skin Care 27th March 2018

Natural products to help your toddler sleep

In this post, I’m talking about creating a gentle toddler sleep routine, and I’ll be looking at some of the best natural products to help your toddler sleep. A sleep routine has nothing to do with strict bedtimes and sleep training, but is a calming way to help your toddler to relax and pick up on the cues that bedtime is near. Jonah’s biggest sleep association is, of course, the boob. But we’ve found it helpful to introduce a routine that he recognises and has come to expect. For instance, bath, nappy, massage, story, breastfeed, then bedtime. Natural bath and bedtime products can be a huge part of such a routine. Bathing, massaging, and enjoying familiar fragrances together creates a lovely bond between parent and toddler, and the practise is very comforting and soothing. I’m talking about massage and foot oils, pillow mists, and bath products to help calm and relax…