Notes on Nature
After nearly fifty years in the natural products movement, we've learnt a thing or two along the way and we've certainly got plenty of stories to share.
 
            
          24, September 2025
The Benefits of Shea Butter for Skin
Incredible skincare ingredients do grow on trees – and shea butter is one of the best. This rich oil from the nuts of the African shea tree has a longstanding reputation as a skin saviour. Here's why.
 
            
          3, July 2025
The Soap Bar: Gentle, Effective and Zero-Waste
There's something joyful about unboxing a bar of soap. Our zero-waste soap bars are plastic-free, 100% natural origin and come in a choice of 12 aromas. Get to know our best-loved bars.
 
            
          2, October 2024
The Benefits of Lavender
How we love lavender. It attracts bees and other pollinators, it smells amazing – and its essential oil is loaded with benefits to body and mind.
 
            
          20, June 2024
Ingredients that Give Back
By appointing Nature as a voting member of our board, we’ve been able to listen to and understand the needs of the natural world. With that in mind, we’ve carefully sourced ingredients for our new 99.5% natural origin range that don’t only work beautifully, but give something back.
 
            
          20, June 2024
Even More Active Naturals: Our Expertly Formulated Base Blends
So, we listened to Nature and made our products even more natural (up from 99% natural origin to 99.5%!). In response to Nature’s role as a voting director on our board, we’ve packed even more active naturals into our liquid haircare, hand and body wash. It all begins with two expertly formulated base blends of organic ingredients – one for haircare and one for hand and body.
 
            
          11, October 2023
What to Look for in a Natural Body Lotion
When it comes to skincare routines, body lotion is sometimes overlooked. Often, we choose our facial moisturiser very carefully, selecting separate products for day and night. But the skin on our body gets thirsty too – and moisturising it is the perfect excuse to build a little pampering into your daily routine. Here’s what to look for in a natural body lotion.
 
            
          9, October 2023
Autumn Skincare Tips
There’s no denying it: autumn has arrived. While conkers, leaves, rain and temperatures are falling, it’s time to give your skin a much-needed seasonal lift. Here’s how…
 
            
          12, September 2023
Nature's Mintiest Mint Body Wash
Everyone loves a fresh new fragrance, and they don’t get fresher than this: our new Mint Body Wash has arrived. Our founder, Rivka, blended this one with extra-minty English peppermint oil, to pep up your shower (and your mood). Because mint, especially this mint, has a lot going for it. Here’s why we’re here for this heroic herb.
 
            
          1, September 2023
5 Benefits of a Natural Soap Bar
How do we love soap? Let us count the ways… There are so many reasons to adore bar soap, especially natural bar soap. But this humble household hero is often overlooked – and underrated. So, in the spirit of Soaptember, here’s our ode (or should that be sonnet?) to the good old bar of soap.
 
            
          21, June 2023
Summer Skincare Tips
Summer is amazing. Longer, warmer days mean more time spent in Nature, which is looking (and smelling!) pretty good at this time of year. But all those hours spent in the great outdoors can create chaos for your skin. From harsh sun to itchy insect bites, there are plenty of skin issues to contend with in the hotter months. Here are some of our skincare tips for calming things right down.
 
            
          8, December 2022
Skincare for Winter
We love winter, but it can throw skin into disarray. Chilly temperatures outside, central heating inside, low humidity in both – it’s a recipe for sensitivity, irritation and dryness. Follow these tips to give your skin the extra kindness it needs this season.
 
            
          8, September 2022
Soap Savers: Get the Most Out of Your Soap
When your bar of soap has reached the end of its life and it starts to slip and slide right out of your hands, don’t give up on it just yet. Instead of tossing it into the bin, here are some ways you can save those slivers of soap and give them a new lease of life.
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