Creating a beauty brand is never easy, least of all now, when consumers are fickle and the beauty marketplace heaving with activity. Yet when you are young & determined, the world is your oyster,[...]
Beauty brand in the spotlight: Naya
Interviews
Rosalena Skincare: In-conversation with Helena Chapman & Maja Griffith
My first meeting with Helena Chapman & Maja Griffith, founders of the British natural brand Rosalena Skincare, happened during London Fashion week[...]
Need to know: The Hayo’u Method, part one
We all reach a point in life where we either learn to trust the universe or continue surging ahead thoughtlessly, like a bull towards the matador. It probably takes certain frame of mind to become comfortable[...]
Q & A with Elena Babayeva & Anastasia Markova, founders of Botanic Garden
My dear readers, finally I can share with you a Russian natural beauty brand worth shouting about. My own Botanic Garden journey started last[...]
Dafna’s personal secret
As natural beauty segment of the market continues to grow, it’s interesting to observe the differences between brands launched around the world and how they navigate increased competition from[...]
Fairy godmother of plant beauty: Amanda Saurin, founder of AS Apothecary
The beauty of life stems from the unknown that we face from the moment we are born – what’s going to happen, who is going to shape us up as people and members of society, what trials and[...]
Guest Post: Linda Booth, founder of Just For Tummies – ‘it takes guts to be healthy’
Digestive health and issues relating to our gut health seem to be common place, so I thought it would be interesting to invite Linda Booth, a natural digestive health practitioner[...]
Winter Wellness Series: in-conversation with Zoe LVH, founder of Wunder Workshop & Boob’s Essential
There are lots of wellness startups that come up to my attention on a regular basis and it is always interesting to connect with people, who have the vision & drive to follow their dream and choose[...]
Winter Wellness: in-conversation with Skin & Tonic London founders
When we are young, we are eager to explore the world and to try & experience absolutely everything. We are also more susceptible to following trends when it comes to fashion[...]
The magic of soap-making with Organic Freak
Soap-making is an ancient craft that is very much alive in our day and age, even though some of us are replacing soaps with liquid hand washes[...]