Fais Botanicals

A little “how is this actually my life?” moment 🥹📦

It’s only been two weeks since Fais launched on Holland & Barrett online, and I genuinely wasn’t prepared for the response.

Seeing the orders come through — and then seeing all these parcels ready to go out to actual people who have chosen to spend their money on something I created — feels a little surreal.

A few years ago, I honestly wouldn’t have believed you if you’d told me my little brand would one day be stocked on Holland & Barrett, or that I’d be standing here surrounded by orders from you lovely lot. 🥹

Building a small business can be slow, messy and full of moments where you wonder if you’re getting anywhere at all… so I’m trying to stop for a second and actually appreciate how far Fais has come.

Thank you SO much to everyone who has ordered, shared, messaged, recommended Fais or quietly cheered me on from the sidelines. Every single order still means so much to me. 🤍

And if you’ve ordered Fais through Holland & Barrett and loved what you received, I’d be incredibly grateful if you could leave us a review. Reviews make such a difference to a small brand, especially when we’re finding our feet on a new platform.

Now… back to the parcels 📦✨

Buy Women Built

A little “how is this actually my life?” moment 🥹📦

It’s only been two weeks since Fais launched on Holland & Barrett online, and I genuinely wasn’t prepared for the response.

Seeing the orders come through — and then seeing all these parcels ready to go out to actual people who have chosen to spend their money on something I created — feels a little surreal.

A few years ago, I honestly wouldn’t have believed you if you’d told me my little brand would one day be stocked on Holland & Barrett, or that I’d be standing here surrounded by orders from you lovely lot. 🥹

Building a small business can be slow, messy and full of moments where you wonder if you’re getting anywhere at all… so I’m trying to stop for a second and actually appreciate how far Fais has come.

Thank you SO much to everyone who has ordered, shared, messaged, recommended Fais or quietly cheered me on from the sidelines. Every single order still means so much to me. 🤍

And if you’ve ordered Fais through Holland & Barrett and loved what you received, I’d be incredibly grateful if you could leave us a review. Reviews make such a difference to a small brand, especially when we’re finding our feet on a new platform.

Now… back to the parcels 📦✨

Thanks Buy Women Built for making it happen

A little “how is this actually my life?” moment 🥹📦

It’s only been two weeks since Fais launched on Holland & Barrett online, and I genuinely wasn’t prepared for the response.

Seeing the orders come through — and then seeing all these parcels ready to go out to actual people who have chosen to spend their money on something I created — feels a little surreal.

A few years ago, I honestly wouldn’t have believed you if you’d told me my little brand would one day be stocked on Holland & Barrett, or that I’d be standing here surrounded by orders from you lovely lot. 🥹

Building a small business can be slow, messy and full of moments where you wonder if you’re getting anywhere at all… so I’m trying to stop for a second and actually appreciate how far Fais has come.

Thank you SO much to everyone who has ordered, shared, messaged, recommended Fais or quietly cheered me on from the sidelines. Every single order still means so much to me. 🤍

And if you’ve ordered Fais through Holland & Barrett and loved what you received, I’d be incredibly grateful if you could leave us a review. Reviews make such a difference to a small brand, especially when we’re finding our feet on a new platform.

Now… back to the parcels 📦✨

Thanks Buy Women Built for making it happen

Turns out, “figuring it out as you go” is a fairly accurate small business strategy 😂

Fais has changed a lot since I started it — and so have I.

There have been products I was convinced were a brilliant idea (they weren’t), things I nearly gave up on that went on to do really well, packaging changes, website changes, opportunities I never saw coming and approximately 847 moments of wondering what on earth I was doing.

And I still don’t really know what Fais will look like in five years.

I used to think that meant I wasn’t planning enough.

Now I think it’s just part of building something of your own.

Because some of the best things that have happened to Fais weren’t on any vision board or business plan. They happened because I tried something, changed my mind, followed an opportunity or just kept going long enough to see what happened.

So this is your reminder — and mine — that changing direction isn’t the same as going backwards.

Sometimes you’re just somewhere you haven’t been before 💫💪🏻💕💃

And for now, I’m quite curious to see where Fais goes next.

Kinda chic, Fais edition ✨

Knowing what’s actually in the products you put on your skin.

Making things in small batches, by actual humans.

A label that’s occasionally a tiny bit wonky because said human applied it.

Packing your order approximately 12 seconds after the notification comes through.

Making your home smell beautiful with essential oils rather than synthetic fragrance.

And keeping a lip balm in every bag because apparently being prepared is chic now.

Basically, all the little things we’ve been quietly doing at Fais for years have finally become a trend.

Who knew? 💅

What’s kinda chic in your world?

I’m still pinching myself… ✨

After months of uploading products, tweaking listings, fine-tuning every little detail and waiting patiently, Fais is finally live on the Holland & Barrett Marketplace.

It feels like such a special milestone to see our little independent brand alongside so many names people already know and trust.

You can now shop our collection of candles, room mists, incense and natural skincare through Holland & Barrett, with delivery across the UK 🤍

As always, every product starts with the same intention: creating simple rituals that help you slow down, reconnect and bring a little more calm into everyday life.

A huge thank you to Buy Women Built for believing in Fais, recommending us to Holland & Barrett and helping make this opportunity possible. Supporting female-founded businesses creates a ripple effect, and I’m so grateful to be part of that community.

And finally, thank you to everyone who has supported Fais over the years. Every order, share, recommendation and kind message has helped us reach this point. This really does feel like a milestone we’ve achieved together.

Here’s to the next chapter 🌿

A little reminder that you don’t always need a passport to completely switch off 🌊

We escaped to Tenby in Wales for a few days and honestly, it had everything we needed.

Colourful little streets, quirky cafés, hidden caves, a boat trip to spot seals basking on the rocks, long beach days, and watching my son happily digging in the sand for hours with absolutely no agenda.

It reminded me how restorative nature can be when we actually slow down enough to notice it.

As someone who spends so much time talking about wellbeing, this kind of break felt like a reset. Fresh sea air, less rushing, more walking, more laughing, and fewer screens.

It’s also a lovely reminder that choosing somewhere closer to home can be a conscious choice too. Not every holiday has to involve airports, queues and flying across the world. Sometimes the most memorable adventures are right here on our doorstep.

If you’re looking for a family-friendly escape that feels good for both you and the planet, I’d wholeheartedly recommend the Welsh coast.

I’d love to know, what’s your favourite UK place to completely unwind?

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Summer is always a little different when you run a small business ☀️

Things naturally slow down (which, if I’m honest, is quite nice after a busy spring!) and it gives me the chance to step back, get creative and work on the business instead of always being in it.

Over the last few weeks I’ve been…
🌲 Bringing our beautiful new Evergreen collection to life with my mum’s illustrations.
🏡 Giving my workshop and home some much-needed love.
🎧 Rediscovering my love of DJing and exploring where that might take me.
💛 Making time for friends and remembering how important that is too.

While things feel quieter now, Christmas is a completely different story…

Workshops for November and December are already starting to fill up, and every year I’m reminded how quickly those dates disappear🎄✨

If you’re thinking about booking a private workshop for your team, friends or community group this winter, now’s a great time to get a date in the diary.

Just send me a DM and we can chat through the options 🩷

If essential oils came as ice cream flavours… 🍦🌿

We’re calling it: the only acceptable way to enjoy essential oils during the UK heatwave. 😅☀️

🍋 Peppermint + Lemon for the chaotic bestie who’s somehow late, caffeinated and thriving.

🌸 Ylang Ylang + Rose Geranium for the hopeless romantic whose life has its own soundtrack.

🫚 Ginger + Sweet Orange for the friend wearing a jumper despite it being 31°C.

💜 Lavender + Vanilla for the soft-life queen whose entire home is fifty shades of beige.

🌿 Lemon + Rosemary for the 6am Pilates enthusiast who has already had a productive day before you’ve opened one eye.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Before anyone asks… no, we do not recommend eating, licking, scooping or turning essential oils into ice cream. 😂

We’ll stick to diffusers, candles and bath soaks, thanks.

👇 Which flavour are you?

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