Notes on Nature

Aloe vera juice is pretty amazing stuff. The clear gel, found inside the spiky leaves of the aloe vera plant, has been used in cosmetics for thousands of years. Aloe vera gel is renowned for having a cooling and soothing effect on skin – and is often used in after-sun products. But this natural wonder is also known to do good things for hair and scalp...

It’s B Corp Month – the first one since we became a Certified B Corp (hooray!) The theme of this year is ‘This Way Forward’. In the spirit of that, our Sustainability Director, Laura Ford, is sharing some of the things we’ve learnt about reducing the social and environmental impact of business – now, and in the future.

If you’re wondering how often you should bath your dog, the answer might just be ‘not as often as you think’. Good old Nature means canine coats can usually take care of themselves – but that doesn’t stop some dogs leaping into muddy puddles (or worse!) at any opportunity. Sometimes, you just need to reach for the dog shampoo – but every dog is different, and there are some important points to bear in mind when it comes to bathing your furry friend.

If Nature’s guardians are lawyers, Nature on the Board has a very legal skew. But if Nature’s guardians are poets, Nature on the Board becomes more poetic. The reality is that different companies will likely need a different ‘flavour’ of Nature on the Board depending on how far along they are in the process. And so perhaps the question is not ‘Who speaks for Nature?’ but ‘Who needs to speak for Nature now?’

Autumn is the probably the most well-known time to plant bulbs ready for spring, but planting certain bulbs in February can give you spectacular flowers in summer. Tuck these bulbs into the earth now for beautiful blooms and an abundance of important pollinators this summer.

So, you’re the proud owner of a Faith In Nature X Rainkiss Poncho – congratulations! Your new, sustainable rainwear is designed to keep you dry for many rainy days to come. To keep it doing its job and looking its best, you’ll need to take good care of it. Here’s how to do just that…

We love birds. And looking after these crucial members of our ecosystem is rewarding not just for them but for yourself.  Whether you’ve got a sprawling garden or live in a flat with no outdoor space, you can feed the birds. Here’s how.

Welcome to Culture Forager, where we forage for Nature-y cultural happenings and other good things, so you don’t have to. In this edition, there’s a big bird-watch, a brilliant free course and some lovely stuff to listen to, amongst others…

Hear the phrase ‘National Parks’ and you’d be right to think of rural places like The Lake District, Exmoor and Eryri (Snowdonia). But a pioneering programme is making urban areas greener, healthier and wilder – by awarding them National Park Cities status. It’s a global initiative, but the very first National Park City is London. We spoke to London National Park City’s Executive Director Mark Cridge to find out more.

Hooray for shea! This natural nut butter comes from the kernel of the shea tree (A.K.A. the mysterious-sounding Vitellaria paradoxa). It’s native to the savannah belt of West Africa, but makes its way into haircare products the world over. Why? Because it’s mega-moisturising and packed with benefits for hair. Here’s the lowdown on one of Nature’s greatest hair heroes.

Hip hip for rosehips! These tiny fruits of the spiky wild rose shrub give us rosehip oil. Not to be confused with rose oil, rosehip oil is known for being a nutrient-rich tonic for skin and hair, straight from Nature. But what exactly does this beloved plant ingredient do for skin, scalp and strands?

Is it February yet? Because January is reeeally dragging. A combination of cold weather and a lack of daylight can make everybody feel down at this time of year. But putting aside time for yourself, even just a few minutes every day, can make all the difference to your mood. Behold our winter self-care tips, designed to make the wait for spring a little more bearable…