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Calm Body Care

With the long, light-filled days of summer often feeling nonstop, I’ve been gently reminding myself to slow down and carve out little pockets of calm. Last night, I did just that with a soothing soak in the bath. While the water ran, I took a few mindful minutes to exfoliate—buffing in gentle, upward circles to boost circulation and refresh sun-kissed skin. Then I dropped a few bath bombs into the tub and let the soft fizz and summer scents melt the day away. Pure peace.

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Meet our new Menopause Facial Oil

NEW to the Hawthorn range, our Menopause Facial Oil is specially formulated to support skin through the changes of peri-menopause and menopause. This lightweight yet deeply nourishing oil features powerful botanicals like hawthorn extract, bakuchiol, and borage seed oil to restore hydration, boost collagen, and enhance elasticity.

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Introducing our new Rejuvenate Cleansing Balm

NEW to the Hawthorn range, our Rejuvenate Cleansing Balm is a luxurious balm-to-oil cleanser designed to gently cleanse and restore radiance to all skin types, especially dry and mature skin. Infused with hawthorn and calendula extracts to soothe and protect, this balm melts away impurities while jojoba and castor oils replenish moisture and support the skin barrier.

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Explore our Face Balms

Our Face Balms, enriched with luxurious ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, grape seed oil, and hemp seed oil, are specifically formulated to deeply nourish, hydrate, and protect the skin. These carefully selected ingredients work in harmony to restore moisture, soothe irritation, and create a protective barrier against environmental stressors.

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Craft Month | National Heritage Week

As I embark on Craft Month, I am reminded of the winding road that has led me to where I am today - passionate and driven by a desire to share my love for skincare with the world. It's a celebration of creativity and self-care, where my passions come together in perfect harmony. The journey has been filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, but it's been worth it to get to this point.

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The Skincare Benefits of Grape Seed Oil

When it comes to natural skincare ingredients, Grape Seed Oil stands out as a versatile and powerful elixir. Extracted from the seeds of grapes, typically those used in winemaking. This lightweight oil is packed with…

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Uplift your Bodycare routine this World Bee Day 🐝

World Bee Day! We are buzzing here in the Hawthorn Studio for World Bee Day tomorrow! I find bees particularly fascinating, from their highly organised social structure and the way they communicate, to the vital role they play in our local biodiversity and agriculture.

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Wellbeing in the workplace

As we bid farewell to the month of March, I hope that you've been enjoying the delights of Easter and springtime as much as we have here at Hawthorn Skincare. Here is our top tips for restoring your body this Spring.

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Restore your Body this Spring 

As we bid farewell to the month of March, I hope that you've been enjoying the delights of Easter and springtime as much as we have here at Hawthorn Skincare. Here is our top tips for restoring your body this Spring.

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Let's Celebrate the Wonderful Women in our lives

As we gear up to celebrate both International Women's Day and Mother's Day, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate all the incredible women in our lives. Whether you are a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, or a colleague, your strength, resilience, and kindness never go unnoticed.

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Handmade with Love this Valentine's Day…

Happy Valentine’s Day to you. I wanted to take a moment to remind you to show yourself some love and kindness this Valentine's Day. While we often focus on showering our loved ones with affection and gifts, it's equally important to take care of ourselves and practice self-care.

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Birthday Celebrations in January

This month, I took time away from the studio to celebrate an important event - my 40th birthday!

January is not only the month of my birthday (which is always a reason to celebrate!), but it's also a time for fresh beginnings and new adventures. This year, turning 40 feels like a major milestone, and I've decided to approach it with an attitude of gratitude and positivity.

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Celebrate with us this GREEN Friday…

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you - Hawthorn Skincare is now a proud member of Guaranteed Irish! This is a significant milestone in our journey, and it represents our dedication to quality, authenticity, and supporting local businesses.We're proud to be part of an organisation that shares our values and passion for all things Irish Made.

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Calm Winter Rituals

With all the hustle and bustle at this time of year, I have to remind myself to take some time out to recharge. So last night, I had a relaxing soak in the bath. While the bath was filling, I took a few minutes to exfoliate, buffing in upward circular motions to help boost my circulation. Then I popped in a few bath bombs in the tub and spent the next while letting the peace and tranquillity wash over me.

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Nourishing Your Skin Through Menopause: A Guide to Radiant Ageing

Menopause is a transformative phase in a woman's life, marked by hormonal fluctuations that can impact various aspects of health, including skin. In this blog post, we'll explore how menopause affects the skin and how our Hawthorn Menopause Skincare range can provide natural solutions to maintain healthy, glowing skin during this transition.

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Balance your senses this September

September has been a bustling month for us here at the Hawthorn Studio. We are thrilled to introduce fantastic new stockists and that's not all! We're gearing up for an exciting customer event next month, with more information on the way.

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