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To all the amazing women in my life I celebrate & thank you!

The colour is creeping back into the garden!

Hello March!

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Galentine's Day to all the amazing women in my life!
'I choose to surround myself with phenomenal women who are confident & secure enough to know that there is room for all of us to make it to the finish line!'

I love my books, I've just recently finished The Remarkable Life of the Skin by .lyman followed by Black Skin the Definitive Skincare Guide by and now 3/4 of the way through The Wild Remedy by which is just beautiful! I would recommend all three! What are you reading?

I adore coloured skincare! From Malachite to Blue Spirulina, I love them all, have you any blue colourant favourites?

If Only... Happy Blue Monday

My love for Sapogel Q continues. Inspired by a touch of homesickness for Island life and a love of the sea. Sea Dreams - An overnight moisturising masque with skin barrier helping loveliness, antioxidant, anti-ageing powerhouses and containing:-
Sapogel Q
Jojoba - Regenerating, Acid Mantle Regulator
Rice Bran Oil - Regenerative, soothing, softens
Evening Primrose Oil - Soothing, conditioning GLA's
HOA Sunflower Seed Oil - Soothing, inflammation reducing, anti-ageing
Algapur - Skin barrier supporting algae oil high in oleic acid from the sap of the chestnut tree
Sea Lavender with Irish Moss - Anti-ageing, radiance enhancer, softens and smoothes
Algaktiv Zen - Microalgae blend, anti-ageing, softens and soothes
MalaKite - Antioxidant, skin barrier pollutant and environmental stressor protector and that colour!!!
Vit E & Rosemary CO2
EO Blend of Cedarwood, Lime, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang (sounds weird but really works and is so subtle)

I love this quote and feel it is representative of the Indie/artisan natural skincare community. There is so much support, encouragement, knowledge sharing and general non-competitive chat and help from other formulators, brand owners, entrepreneurs, bloggers and writers it really is fantastic. Big shout out to each and everyone of you - go buy a product, book or mini course, subscribe to a newsletter or even collaborate! You all rock!

Happy Halloween or Hop Tu Naa from us all at Acushla Apothecary. May your formulae always be magical and your lanterns always lit!