Olive & joyce

Well… this is awkward. 🙃
Our website has decided to take a little unscheduled spa day and is currently down. We’re working hard behind the scenes to get everything back up and running as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, if there’s anything you’d like to order, please just DM me and I can send an invoice over directly. Old school, but effective ✨
Huge apologies for the inconvenience and thank you so much for your patience while we sort it all out.
All my love,
Emily 🤍

This weekend my beautiful boy turns 10, which honestly feels both lovely and slightly rude because I’m fairly certain he was four about five minutes ago.

Every year I write my children a letter about their latest year and this time, whilst filling in the blanks with my son, I turned and watched him glow with genuine pride hearing the story of himself, the kindness he shows people and the lovely person he is becoming.

And honestly, it made me realise how rarely we do that for ourselves.

I recently started one of those “five minutes a day” journals and I’ve genuinely been loving it, so I bought another one for a lucky winner 🤍

So this weekend, every order will receive £5 off (Evan my son wanted to treat you) and be entered into a giveaway to win the journal.

Use code: 10EVAN5
Emily x

“You look good for your age.”

It sounds like a compliment. But is it?

In my latest blog, I talk about why this phrase doesn’t sit right with me, and how it quietly reinforces the idea that ageing is something to measure, judge, or apologise for.

Because what does a certain age even “look like” anymore?

Maybe it’s time we dropped the qualifier altogether.
You don’t look good for your age.
You just look good.

Read more here:
https://www.oliveandjoyce.co.uk/blogs/news/the-problem-with-saying-you-look-good-for-your-age

“As my skin changed, so did my relationship with myself. And that’s where the real transformation happened.” — Emily, founder of Olive & Joyce

There’s something so powerful in that shift.

Not chasing who you were, but understanding who you’re becoming.

Because the real change was never just in the skin. It was in the way you see yourself.

“I do not spend a moment trying to look younger on any level, ever. I have just completely surrendered to the fact that this is the face that I’ve earned. And it tells me so much.” — Linda Hamilton

There’s something powerful happening right now. Women in the spotlight are quietly rebelling against the media that have scrutinised them for years, their looks, their age, their weight. And instead of chasing youth, they’re choosing something far more powerful. Ownership.

Lines, texture, expression. Not flaws, but proof of a life fully lived.

Maybe the real rebellion isn’t looking younger. It’s finally looking like yourself.

“Your skin absorbs 60% of what you put on it…”
We’ve all heard it. But is it actually true?

In my latest blog, I take a step back from the noise and look at what’s really happening when we apply skincare. No scare tactics, just honest, grounded information.

Because your skin isn’t a sponge.
It’s a barrier. And understanding that changes everything.

If you’ve ever felt confused about what your skin is “absorbing”, this is for you.

Read it here:
https://www.oliveandjoyce.co.uk/blogs/news/is-your-skin-really-a-sponge-the-truth-about-what-we-absorb

Emily x

Happy Easter from Olive & Joyce 🤍
However you’re spending today, whether it’s busy, quiet, chaotic or slow, I hope you find a little moment just for you. A moment to breathe, to soften, and to feel calm.
A little reminder that slowing down, even for a moment, can feel really good.
For me, it’s been my first Easter on my own. Properly on my own… and not quite what I expected. I’ve been dog sitting Milo, a little cockapoo, and between long walks, sea air and a quiet nap, it’s turned into something surprisingly lovely.
Wishing you a peaceful, blissful, joy-full Easter 🤍

We’ve always believed skincare should be natural, nourishing, and rooted in tradition.
So when we discovered the benefits of pug tallow, everything just made sense.
Pugs are known for their soft, collagen-rich skin. All those folds are not just adorable, they’re packed with goodness your skin can truly benefit from.
Our new jasmine whipped skincare set blends organic jojoba oil, vitamin E, and ethically sourced pug tallow to deeply hydrate and leave skin feeling beautifully supple.
And yes, we’re still cruelty-free.
Our pug tallow is a byproduct, meaning nothing goes to waste. It felt like the natural next step in our sustainability journey.
Skincare that’s effective, responsible, and just a little bit unexpected.
Available to shop via https://www.elwooddogmeat.com/shop
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One of my favourite rituals is applying body cream after a bath or shower, when skin is still warm and the day is winding down.

The Olive Rose Natural Body Cream was made for that moment. A rich blend of natural butters and oils that nourish deeply while leaving skin soft, smooth and beautifully scented with gentle rose.
A small jar, but a lovely little act of self care.
Emily x

20% OFF for Mother’s Day 🌸

From now until Mother’s Day, enjoy 20% off our gift sets, hair oil, bath salts, face scrub and nourishing creams with code 20MUM.

Olive & Joyce were real people. They were my two grandmothers and the reason this business exists. They were complete opposites. Olive was barely five foot but full of confidence, roses and strong opinions. Joyce was calm, resilient and somehow never worried, no matter what life threw at her.
Every product is inspired by them and the care they always showed our family.

So whether you’re treating your mum, someone special, or simply yourself, enjoy 20% off with code 20MUM.

www.oliveandjoyce.co.uk

Emily # # # 🌸