Herbelara

Has anyone else got into their 40s and thought… hang on, when did my skin change?

I literally woke up one morning and mine just didn’t feel the same anymore.

It was drier, a bit tighter, not as soft as it used to be… and the moisturisers I’d happily used for years suddenly didn’t seem to be doing enough.

I didn’t want a complicated skincare routine or loads of different products. I just wanted my skin to feel really lovely and soft again.

And that’s actually a big part of why I created Herbelara.

The Calming Face & Body Oil is the product I reach for when my skin feels like it needs that little bit more. Just a few drops and my skin feels soft, nourished and properly cared for.

If your skin doesn’t feel quite like it used to, this is for you.

Bring back the softness. 🤍

My Skin. My Self.

My gentle morning lower back stretch 🤍

I injured my back moving furniture years ago, and this is one small thing that helps me feel more comfortable in the morning.

As I fold forward, my hips and lower back bend, gently stretching the tissues along the back of my body. I let my arms hang for about 30 seconds and notice my hands gradually getting closer to the floor as I relax.

No pulling, bouncing or trying to touch my toes. I come back up slowly, then carry on with my day.

It’s a reminder that caring for your body can begin with 30 seconds of paying attention to it. If a stretch makes your pain worse, stop and seek advice.

I’ve spent 13 years working as a Bowen Technique practitioner, and one thing it’s taught me is just how rarely we actually stop and notice ourselves.

We’re very good at getting through the day, looking after everybody else and moving on to the next thing.

And that’s actually become a huge part of why I created Herbelara.

Yes, I make botanical skincare. But for me, it’s also about that moment when you stop, put your hands on your skin and give yourself a little bit of your own attention.

That’s what My Skin. My Self. really means.

Skincare can be something we rush through.

Cleanse. Apply. Bed.

But the product isn’t the only part of the ritual.

✨It’s the warmth of your hands.
✨The feeling of your fingertips against your skin.
✨The few seconds when nobody needs anything from you.

Midnight Calm Eye Balm was created for your skin.

The ritual is for you.💚

My Skin. My Self.

I’ve posted. I’ve Reelled. I’ve hashtagged.

The rest is between Instagram and the universe. 😂

For a few seconds, you weren’t thinking about what needs doing next.

You were simply noticing yourself.

We often think self-care needs time, planning or another thing added to the list.

Sometimes it can be much smaller than that.

A pause.
A sensation.
A moment of noticing.

A little moment, just for you.

HERBELARA
My Skin. My Self.

Sometimes the loveliest opportunities come from simply getting out there and meeting people. 🤍

I first met Monika from The Quiet Home Edit at the Denbies Summer Market, and we recently caught up again to talk about our businesses, our ideas and how we might work together.

I’ve loved discovering what Monika is creating, beautiful interiors, thoughtfully chosen pieces and a real appreciation for the little details that make a home feel special.

And I’m so pleased to share that Herbelara will soon be available through The Quiet Home Edit.

It feels like a very natural home for Herbelara and everything the brand stands for; creating small, beautiful moments to slow down and come back to yourself.

The Quiet Home Edit website is launching very soon, so go and follow .edit and keep an eye out for the launch. 🌿

A lovely new chapter for Herbelara. 🤍

My Skin. My Self.

Did your shoulders drop as soon as you read that?

We can spend so much of the day rushing, holding and getting on with things that we don’t notice how much tension we’re carrying.

This is your little reminder that self-care doesn’t always have to be something you schedule for later.

Sometimes it’s an exhale.
A softer jaw.
Dropping your shoulders.
A few seconds of noticing yourself again.

A little moment, just for you.

Herbelara
My Skin. My Self.