Michelle's Naturals

Tomorrow’s Clive Rugby Market Day might be a little cold, a little wet and a little windy… but behind every market stall you see, there’s a local maker doing their very best to be there anyway. 💜

All across Hawke’s Bay tonight, makers and crafters (a long with praying for the weather to clear) will be putting the finishing touches on products, packing boxes, loading tables and chairs, display units, stock, signage, gazebos, weights, sandbags… and all the other bits and pieces it takes just to turn up and create something worth coming to see.

There’s a lot of work, energy and heart that goes into a market before the gates even open.

So if the weather is a bit miserable tomorrow, wrap up warm, grab a jacket, maybe bring the brolly, and come along anyway. 🌿

Your support really does mean more than you probably realise — whether you buy something, ask a question, discover a new local business, or simply stop for a chat.

We’ll be there, doing our best to create a lovely market day for you despite the weather.

📍 Fardon Park, Clive
📅 Saturday 17 October
🕘 9am–3pm

Come and support local. We’d genuinely love to see you there. 💜

Ōtāne Spring Fling

This Sunday I’ll be heading to Ōtāne for the Spring Fling Artisan Market 🌸
I always enjoy these smaller village markets — they have such a lovely feel to them, with local makers, a relaxed atmosphere, and time for a proper catch-up.

I’ll have the full Michelle’s Naturals range with me, plus Little Botanics, so if you’re in Central Hawke’s Bay, come along and have a browse.

📍 Ōtāne Hall & Village Green
📅 Sunday 18 October
🕘 9am–1pm

If you’re out and about on Sunday morning, pop in and say hello. I’d love to see you there 💜

Afterpay is now available at Michelle’s Naturals 🤍

If you’ve had a few favourites sitting on your wishlist, you can now shop online and choose Afterpay at checkout — Pay in 4.

Whether you’re restocking your everyday skincare, putting together a full routine, or treating yourself to something extra, you can now spread the cost across four payments.

Shop online anytime.
Natural skincare, made in small batches here in Hawke’s Bay 🌿

Clive Rugby Market Day

This Saturday I’ll be at Clive Rugby Market Day 🌿

I’ll have the full Michelle’s Naturals range with me, along with Little Botanics for the little ones, so if you’ve been wanting to top up a favourite, have a browse in person, or start thinking about gifts, this is a lovely chance to do that.

📍 Fardon Park, Clive
📅 Saturday 17 October
🕘 9am–3pm

It’s a nice long market day, so there’s plenty of time to come along, wander through the stalls, and stop by for a chat.
I’d love to see you there 💜

Two facial oils. Two different approaches to caring for your skin. 🌿

Botanic Radiance or Balance & Repair — what's the difference? 🌿

Facial oils aren't all formulated for the same purpose, and choosing one can feel a little confusing when you're not sure what the ingredients actually do.

Both of our facial oils contain thoughtfully selected ingredients, but they have slightly different formulation focuses.

Botanic Radiance Vitamin C Oil Serum brings oil-soluble Vitamin C into your skincare routine. It's formulated with 5% THD Ascorbate to provide antioxidant support and help promote a more radiant, even-looking complexion.

Balance & Repair Facial Oil focuses on botanical nourishment, bringing together camellia, jojoba, rosehip, pomegranate and black cumin seed oils to help soften the skin and support its natural moisture barrier.

Both can be incorporated into your skincare routine. It comes down to which ingredients and benefits you'd like to prioritise, along with how the oils feel on your skin.

Not sure which one to choose? You're always welcome to send me a message, and we can talk through what you're looking for.

Explore the range at Michelle's Naturals

We’re at the Taradale Village Market today 🎄✨

If you’re starting to think about Christmas, come down and get a little shopping ticked off early. I’ve got a lovely selection of Michelle’s Naturals skincare, facial oils, serums, moisturisers, hand creams and more — perfect for thoughtful Christmas gifts or a little treat for yourself.

There are plenty of beautiful handmade and local goodies to browse, so come along, have a wander and support small local businesses this Christmas. 💜

📍 Taradale Village Market
🕘 Today, 9am–1pm

Come say hi — I’d love to see you!

The eye area is delicate — so the ingredients matter.

Our Botanic Renewal Eye Serum was created as a lightweight treatment for the skin around the eyes, combining hydrating ingredients, botanical extracts and nourishing seed oils.

A few of the ingredients I particularly like in this formula are:

* Cucumber Hydrosol for refreshing hydration.
* Green Tea Extract for antioxidant-rich botanical support.
* Liquorice Root Extract to help support a brighter, more even-looking appearance.
* Green Coffee Bean Extract for antioxidant care, particularly when the eye area is looking tired.
* And raspberry, blueberry and pomegranate seed oils, together with squalane, to provide light nourishment and help keep the skin feeling soft and comfortable.

It’s a good example of the way I like to formulate — combining botanical ingredients with a clear purpose rather than adding ingredients simply to make the formula sound complicated.

Use a small amount and gently pat around the eye area as part of your morning or evening skincare routine.

Made in small batches here in Hawke’s Bay.

Why use a facial oil when you're already using a moisturiser?

It's a question that often comes up when talking about skincare.
While moisturisers typically contain both water and oils, a facial oil provides an additional layer of emollient nourishment that can help soften the skin and reduce moisture loss.

That's the idea behind our Balance & Repair Facial Oil.

I've combined camellia and jojoba oils with rosehip, pomegranate and black cumin seed oils to create a blend rich in skin-conditioning lipids and naturally occurring antioxidant compounds.

Each ingredient has been selected for what it brings to the finished formula, rather than simply adding oils for the sake of having a long ingredient list.

I particularly like the idea of using a facial oil as the final step in an evening routine, gently pressing a few drops over moisturiser.

It's a simple way to give skin a little extra nourishment, particularly when it feels dry or uncomfortable.

Made in small batches in Hawke’s Bay.

Discover Balance & Repair at Michelle's Naturals

It’s only October… and yes, I’m already talking about Christmas 🎄😂

This Saturday I’ll be at the Taradale Village Market, and it’s the perfect excuse to get a little Christmas shopping started early.

If you’re one of those beautifully organised people who has Christmas sorted weeks in advance, I admire you.

If you’re usually shopping in a mild panic at the last minute… this could be your chance to surprise yourself 😆

I’ll have the full Michelle’s Naturals range with me, along with Little Botanics for the little ones, so there’ll be plenty of thoughtful, locally made gift ideas to browse.

📍 Taradale Town Hall
📅 Saturday 10 October
🕘 9am–1pm

Come along, have a look, get a head start on Christmas, or just stop by for a chat.
I’d love to see you there 💜