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Behind-the-Scenes Stories, Expert Tips, and Inspiration for Natural Beauty

Nicole Stafford Nicole Stafford

Meet the Maker Photoshoot

Whenever anyone visits our studio for the first time, they are almost always amazed to discover that we actually make all of our products here onsite. As a formulator and maker, I know that most brand owners have no hand in the development or production of their products.

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

Nature Conservation Day

Celebrating Nature Conservation Day, July 28th at Hawthorn Handmade Skincare. The Hawthorn Studio is surrounded by farmland rich in biodiversity. Growing up surrounded, I always had an awareness of the importance of conserving our natural heritage. This set me on the path that would one day lead to the launch of Hawthorn Skincare.

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Nicole Stafford Nicole Stafford

World Bee Day

We are celebrating World Bee Day on May 20th. Bees along with other pollinators sustain our ecosystems and produce our natural resources by helping plants reproduce. One of our favourite bee-friendly plants AND skincare ingredients is Borage.

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

International Women’s Day

Happy International Women's Day! 

Having left my job in London in 2015 to return to my family farm and set up a natural skincare business, I felt there was zero support for female start-ups. Especially, a wellness-based business like mine…

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

Elaine’s December Journal

The festive season is upon us again and it should be the most magical time of the year. I don’t know about you, but I often get so caught up in the build-up that I’m exhausted by the time the 25th comes around! This year I am giving myself permission to put me first and so should you.

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

Let’s keep it GREEN this Friday!

Let’s keep it GREEN this Friday! Buy local and support Irish makers. Here in the Hawthorn Studio, community is important to us. Whether it’s you, our customers, our stockists or other small businesses that we love to support…every connection is meaningful.

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

Winter Self-Care Guide

Always thinking of everyone else in the festive season? It's time to think about you! Instead of a gift guide this year, we have created a self-care guide for you.

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves…

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves…Between unveiling a vibrant new brand identity and launching gorgeous new products, the last few months have been a whirlwind of activity. So I think it’s about time for a reintroduction.

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

Irish Made Awards 2022

We are over the moon to be finalists in the Irish Country Magazine’s 2022 Irish Made Awards! And this year, we are in not just one category BUT two…Beauty AND Wellness.

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

Menopause Skincare Routine

Our Menopause range is the perfect solution to keep you glowing. Here is your ultimate guide to your skincare routine.

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

Skincare Meditation

Your daily skincare routine is the ideal time to add a little mediation to your day. It’s the perfect way to nourish both your skin and your senses.

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

Skincare Routine

There are three simple steps to your daily skincare routine: Cleanse - Hydrate - Nourish

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Elaine Kennedy Elaine Kennedy

A fresh NEW look!

A fresh NEW look! Spring has come early to the Hawthorn Studio! We are over the moon with our new branding and we hope you will love it as much as we do.

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