Notes on Nature

Soap, glorious soap! Aside from the obvious, a bar of soap has so many uses in and around the house, so here are our favourite hacks for putting your bars to good use.

Isn’t there something so satisfying about making things from scratch? That feeling when a few humble ingredients come together to stir-up something amazing. No, we’re not talking about cake. Although, making your own DIY face and body scrubs can be just as delicious.

Whether you’re recreating a spa retreat or squeezing in five mindful minutes before bed – dry brushing suits every kind of self-care routine. It’s quick. It’s effective. And it’s satisfyingly simple. Here’s how to take your skin from glum to glowing in a matter of minutes with this natural (and inexpensive) exfoliation technique. 

As summer days come back around and nature buzzes in the balmy heat, it’s a given that we’re spending more time adventuring outdoors. Soaking up the sun is great news for mood-boosting vitamin D, but too much of the bright stuff can be hard on our skin and hair – then there’s the sea water, chlorine, dust and sweat to deal with. Keep your hair healthy and your skin glowing all summer long with these hot weather hair and skincare tips.

When was the last time you thought about your circulation? Don’t worry, there’s no wrong answer – for most, it’s not everyday chit chat. If you’ve got five minutes to spare between zoom calls and emails, these are some reliable ways to keep your circulation cc’d, naturally. 

Outside, the winter landscape may look sparse, but behind the scenes, nature knows what it’s doing. Look at the cherry tree, it actually needs the winter chill for its buds to burst open come spring. This really is the season for slowing down and preparing to bloom, and for us humans, that means moisturising!

Sometimes it’s good to keep things simple, and a bar of soap is as simple as it gets. Soap isn’t glamorous. It’s humble, reliable, and in its very nature, plastic free.