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Christmas starts in September. 🎄

Not the decorating. Not the mince pies. And definitely not Mariah Carey just yet. 😂

But getting organised? Absolutely.

This year I'm making Christmas shopping as easy as possible.

Tell me who you're buying for and your budget, and I'll help you find some lovely Tropic gift ideas — whether it's a little stocking filler, a Secret Santa present or something rather special.

And don't forget YOUR wish list too. If there are a few Tropic treats you'd rather find under the tree than another pair of slippers, I can help with that as well.

I can even send you a simple Christmas shopping & wish list to get you started.

Message me CHRISTMAS and I'll send it over. 🎄

Let's get Christmas sorted before December Donna starts panicking.

It's here… and Christmas suddenly feels a little bit closer. ✨

The Tropic Christmas Advent Calendar has arrived, and if you've been waiting for this one, I wouldn't wait too long.

Behind those doors is a little piece of Tropic magic to discover each day — skincare, beauty and gorgeous treats to make the countdown to Christmas feel even more special.

This is limited edition, and the Advent Calendar is always one of those launches that creates a LOT of excitement. Once it's gone, it's gone.

Buy it for someone you love… share it (if you're feeling generous!)… or do what I'd be tempted to do and make December one long present to yourself.

Because quite frankly, why should children have all the fun with advent calendars?

If this is on your Christmas wish list, don't leave it sitting there for too long.

🎄✨ The countdown starts now.

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Fresh manicure = instantly feeling a little more put together

But having my nails done has also reminded me of something I’m VERY guilty of forgetting to use regularly… my Organic Nail Nectar.

A little swipe around my nails and cuticles helps soften and condition the cuticles and keep my nails feeling strong and cared for.

With almond oil, olive squalane and grapefruit oil, it’s such a simple little addition to my routine — and at just £8, one lasts absolutely ages.

So this is my reminder to myself to actually USE IT rather than just owning it. 😂

And perhaps your reminder too?

If your nails and cuticles could do with a little TLC, drop me a message and I’ll happily get one ordered for you.

£8 | Organic Nail Nectar 🌿

If the skin on your body is starting to feel drier, rougher or just a little less comfortable, this is one of the simplest changes you can make.

Body oil + slightly damp skin.
That's it.

I apply mine straight after a shower, while my skin is still damp, to help lock in that moisture and leave my skin feeling beautifully soft, smooth and nourished.

I use this all year round, but as we head into autumn and our skin starts dealing with cooler weather, central heating and hotter showers, it becomes one of those little things I really notice the difference from.

And no complicated body-care routine required. It literally takes seconds.

If body oils have always felt a bit messy or you've wondered how you're actually supposed to use one, drop me a message or comment OIL below and I'll happily help.
Your September Skin Reset isn't just about your face. 🍂

🍂 SEPTEMBER SKIN RESET — DAY 2

When we think about skincare, most of us immediately think about our face.

But our skin is our largest organ — and there's a whole lot more of it below our neck!

As we head into autumn, it's not just the skin on our face that can start feeling drier, tighter or in need of a little more nourishment. Our arms, legs, hands and feet deserve some attention too.

And the good news? Looking after the skin on your body doesn't need to mean adding another complicated routine to your life.
Tonight I'm going to show you one really simple thing I do to support and nourish the skin on my body — particularly as we head into the cooler months.

It's quick, it's easy, and my skin absolutely loves it.

See you tonight 🍂

What if your cleanser could do more than just take the day off?

As we move into autumn, this is one of the products I'm bringing into my September Skin Reset — Renewing Cleanser Ceramide Cleansing Butter.

And this isn't your ordinary cleanser.
It starts as a luxurious balm, melts into an oil as you massage it into your skin, then emulsifies with water to lift away makeup, SPF, excess oil and the grime of the day.

But here's the clever bit.
It's formulated with ceramides and murumuru butter to help nourish and support the skin barrier rather than leaving your skin with that tight, stripped feeling after cleansing. And that's particularly interesting for skin that's changing through our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, when dryness and dehydration can become much more noticeable.

Because your cleanser isn't just the thing that takes your makeup off.
It's the first step of your skincare routine.
And if your skin is feeling drier, tighter or simply different as we head towards autumn, it might be time to rethink what you're cleansing it with.
If you'd like to know whether Renewing Cleanser would suit your skin, comment RENEW below or send me a message. I'll happily talk you through it — no pressure and no complicated 12-step routine required.
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The ber months are here. Hello cooler mornings, cosy jumpers, Gilmore Girls… and skin that may suddenly start behaving a little differently.

This morning I shared three little signs that your summer skincare might not quite be cutting it as we head towards autumn:
• Your skin feels tight after cleansing
• Your usual moisturiser doesn't seem to be doing enough
• Your skin is looking a little duller and less fresh
And there's something I forgot to say in the Reel…

If you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, you may notice these seasonal changes even more. As we get older, our skin naturally produces less oil, which can leave it feeling drier and less able to hold onto that lovely comfortable, nourished feeling.

But here's the important bit:
Please don't take this as your cue to go out and buy an entirely new skincare routine.
That's not what my September Skin Reset is about.
Throughout September, I'm going to show you the small changes I make as the weather changes — what I add, what I swap and what I pay a little more attention to.
Because sometimes your skin doesn't need more.
It just needs a little more of the right thing.

So tell me — have you noticed your skin beginning to change as we head towards autumn?

And if you're not sure what your skin needs, comment RESET or send me a message and I'll happily help you work it out.

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SEPTEMBER SKIN RESET 🍂

August rather disappeared in a haze of sunshine, gardening and slightly neglected routines… but tomorrow it's back to work, September begins, and I'm pressing the reset button.

And I'm starting with my skin.

As we move from summer into autumn, our skin can start asking for something a little different. More hydration. More nourishment. A little more care for our skin barrier.
So throughout September, I'm going to be sharing simple, realistic skincare advice for changing, mature skin — no complicated 12-step routines and no chasing perfection.