When it comes to natural skin care, fresh is best!  All those potent natural nutrients in the gorgeous botanical oils, butters and extracts that give all the fantastic benefits, are prone to time-related breakdown and become less effective as time passes.  Think of it as food for the skin; and therefore treat your skincare as you would your food - as a perishable item. Our creations are handcrafted in micro batches every week, using only the highest quality, freshest ingredients, and are sent to reach you at their peak efficacy.   Every product has passed laboratory stability testing (necessary to determine the shelf life of a product) and could be given a 36 month shelf life.  However we choose to...

  A question I get asked a lot, especially at this time of the year, is whether you need to change your skin care routine as the seasons change.  As most estheticians, dermatologists and good skin care formulators will tell you, yes; the majority of people do indeed!  Now I'm not saying every one needs to of course; we all have different skin, skin care needs and life styles, but in the majority of cases a change of season typically means a change in the way skin behaves, so updating your routine is definitely a good idea if you want to keep your skin happy and looking and feeling great.      Layer it up This doesn't always have to...