{"title":"The Simple Routine - Gentle Natural Skincare Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo serums. No actives. No ten-step routine. Just the simple, gentle basics I'd suggest, handmade in small batches with every ingredient listed, because there's nothing to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Cleanse, morning and evening.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lotus-cleansing-gel\"\u003eLotus Cleansing Gel\u003c\/a\u003e melts the day off without leaving skin squeaky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Exfoliate, 1-2 times a week.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/miracle-cleansing-polish-face-body\"\u003eMiracle Cleansing Polish\u003c\/a\u003e is a gentle polish for face and body, not a harsh scrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Moisturise.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lotuslightcream\"\u003eLotus Light Cream\u003c\/a\u003e is a light, nutrient dense cream for face and body. Prefer no scent? Choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cloud-light-cream\"\u003eCloud Light Cream\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThen the unsexy bit.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good, varied diet, more protein in your meals, plenty of water and enough sleep. Skincare is more than what you put on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/naturalliving\"\u003ethe Journal\u003c\/a\u003e for my plain-speaking guides to what's normal for skin, and what you can skip.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"miracle-cleansing-polish-face-body","title":"Miracle Cleansing Polish - Face \u0026 Body","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiracle Cleansing Polish is my handmade, gentle exfoliating cleanser for face and body - fine bamboo powder and white clay in grape seed and apricot kernel oils, that turns into a silky, creamy scrub when you add water. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy skin can be congested and dull, and most exfoliators are too harsh for it. So I made this one gentle - it polishes rather than scratches, and leaves skin clean, soft and smooth rather than tight. One product for face and body, so you don't need separate scrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow I use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-3 times a week on my face. I scoop out a grape-sized amount, add a little water in my hands and mix it into a creamy scrub. I massage it over my face and neck, under my jawline and into my lips, then use what's left on my hands, nails, cuticles, arms and legs. It rinses away easily with warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for you if...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyour skin feels dull or congested and you want a gentle polish, not a harsh scrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emost exfoliators leave your skin red or tight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want one exfoliator for face and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou're pregnant or breastfeeding and want an exfoliator that's suitable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot quite you?\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefer an exfoliating bar for the shower? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/olla-exfoliating-body-wash-bar\"\u003eOlla\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry\"\u003eCherry Exfoliating Bar\u003c\/a\u003e. Want the full Miracle routine? Follow with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/miracle-light-oil\"\u003eMiracle Light Oil\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/miracle-body-balm\"\u003eMiracle Body Balm\u003c\/a\u003e. Still deciding? Start with the 30g tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle exfoliating cleanser · face and body · all skin types · soft citrus floral scent · 60g or 30g tin · vegan, cruelty free, palm oil free · plastic free · handmade by me in small batches in Devon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients and what they do\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape seed and apricot kernel oils\u003c\/strong\u003e - light, nourishing oils, so it cleanses without drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine bamboo stem powder\u003c\/strong\u003e - a gentle, natural exfoliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite kaolin clay\u003c\/strong\u003e - soft and gently cleansing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium cocoyl isethionate\u003c\/strong\u003e - a mild, coconut-derived cleanser that turns creamy with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlive-derived emulsifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e - make it silky and easy to rinse away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalmarosa, may chang and ylang ylang essential oils\u003c\/strong\u003e - the soft citrus floral Miracle scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull ingredients (INCI):\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitis Vinifera (grape) Seed Oil, Kaolin (white clay), Prunus Armeniaca (apricot) Kernel Oil, Bambusa Arundinacea (bamboo) Stem Powder, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate^, Cetearyl Olivate*, Sorbitan Olivate*, Cetyl Alcohol^, Tocopherol (vitamin e), Cymbopogon Martini (palmarosa) Oil, Litsea Cubeba (may chang) Oil, Cananga Odorata (ylang ylang) Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential oils contain: Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* derived from olives · ^ derived from coconut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScoop a grape-sized amount out of the tin with dry fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a little water in your hands and mix until it turns into a creamy scrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage gently over damp face and neck, avoiding the eyes, then over hands, arms, legs or anywhere that feels rough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it 1-3 times a week on your face, and as often as you like on your body. It's non drying, so you may find you need less moisturiser afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep water out of the tin so it stays fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep it somewhere cool, out of direct sunlight. Safe to use for 12 months once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSuitability\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains apricot kernel oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any new skincare, patch test first and don't use on broken skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it too harsh for sensitive skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's made to be gentle - fine bamboo powder and soft clay in nourishing oils, so it polishes rather than scratches. Start once a week and see how your skin feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-3 times a week on your face. On your body, as often as you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it remove make-up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt cleanses as it exfoliates. For heavy or waterproof make-up, take it off first with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/miracle-light-oil\"\u003eMiracle Light Oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable during pregnancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's suitable to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan and plastic free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - vegan, cruelty free, palm oil free and plastic free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"CONCHUS - Natural Soap \u0026 Skincare","offers":[{"title":"30g Trial \/ Travel Tin","offer_id":39685754814537,"sku":"111","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g Main Tin","offer_id":39685754847305,"sku":"110","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/5622\/4819\/products\/4_10e89777-c270-411a-914f-67fdfb627ad4.png?v=1645192379"},{"product_id":"cloud-light-cream","title":"Cloud Light Cream","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloud Light Cream is my unscented, handmade face and body cream for sensitive, very dry and eczema-prone skin - gentle enough for babies and children too.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI made Cloud for skin that reacts to almost everything. No essential oils, no added fragrance - just calming chamomile water, oat kernel oil and shea butter, whipped into a cream so light it sinks in within a minute or two. One tin for your face, body, hands and feet, and for the whole family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for you if...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyour skin is sensitive, reactive or easily upset by fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou have very dry or eczema-prone skin and want something simple and unscented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want one gentle cream the whole family can share, babies and children included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou're pregnant or breastfeeding and want a cream with nothing added for scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou don't like the feel of heavy, greasy creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot quite you?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your skin is normal to dry or mature, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lotuslightcream\"\u003eLotus Light Cream\u003c\/a\u003e. Want the matching deodorant? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cloud-deo-cream\"\u003eCloud Deo Cream\u003c\/a\u003e is unscented too. Still deciding? Start with the 10g trial tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin gone reactive in midlife?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/naturalliving\/perimenopause-skin-changes\"\u003ePerimenopause skin changes: what's happening and what helps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e unscented · face and body · 10g trial, 50g or 150g · vegan, cruelty free, palm oil free · plastic free aluminium tin · handmade by me in small batches in Devon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients and what they do\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoman chamomile floral water\u003c\/strong\u003e - a calming, gentle base for sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOat kernel oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - soft and soothing, rich in fatty acids that help support the skin barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden jojoba oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - very close to skin's own oils, so it absorbs easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnrefined cocoa butter and shea butter\u003c\/strong\u003e - nourishing butters that keep dry skin comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/strong\u003e - a natural antioxidant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Cloud is water based, it contains a gentle preservative to keep it safe to use. Like every other ingredient, it's listed below - nothing hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull ingredients (INCI):\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua (water), Anthemis nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Floral Water, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, glycerin, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScoop a small amount out of the tin with clean, dry fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm it between your fingertips and smooth it over your face and neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a moment - cover your face with your hands, breathe in, breathe out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse what's left on hands, cuticles, elbows, legs or feet - anywhere that feels dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it morning and night. It sits nicely under make-up, and it's lovely after a bath or time in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a tin last?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 50g tin used just on your face lasts around 1-2 months. Used all over it goes faster, so the 150g tin is the one for all-over use and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce opened:\u003c\/strong\u003e safe to use for 12 months, and at its freshest within 3-6 months. Store somewhere cool, out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSuitability\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for sensitive, dry and eczema-prone skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for babies and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnscented - no essential oils or fragrance added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any new skincare, patch test first and avoid broken or flaring skin. I can't claim any cream will treat eczema or psoriasis - if your skin is worrying you, speak to your GP or pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cloud Light Cream completely unscented?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing is added for scent - no essential oils, no fragrance. You might notice a very soft natural scent from the chamomile water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on my face and my body?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's light enough for your face and nourishing enough for hands, feet and dry patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it greasy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It's whipped and light, and it absorbs quickly, so it won't leave your skin feeling slick or heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 10g trial tin to try it, 50g for your face, and 150g for all-over use or sharing with the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan and plastic free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - vegan, cruelty free and palm oil free, in a recyclable aluminium tin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONCHUS - Natural Soap \u0026 Skincare","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":45900520554771,"sku":"","price":10.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":45900520587539,"sku":null,"price":25.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trial Size 10g","offer_id":45900520522003,"sku":"","price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/5622\/4819\/files\/1_e0cf883a-bfc5-4329-9601-9c286c32b2f5.png?v=1689933347"},{"product_id":"lotuslightcream","title":"Lotus Light Cream","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLotus Light Cream is my handmade face and body cream for dry, tight or changing skin, with blackcurrant seed oil, golden jojoba oil and cocoa butter, scented with clary sage, bergamot, ylang ylang, sweet orange and Roman chamomile. One of my Autumn Rituals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the cream I want on my skin when the weather turns - nourishing enough for hands and legs once the heating goes on and everything starts to feel a bit tight. I created Lotus in autumn 2024, while I was planning my trip to Bali - renewal, from the ground up, like the lotus flower blooming clean out of the mud. It's my favourite for my own skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's whipped and light, absorbs quickly, and isn't sticky or greasy - light enough for your face under make-up, nourishing enough for hands, legs and feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for you if...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyour skin feels drier, tighter or more changeable than it used to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou love a grounding, softly floral scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want one cream for face, body, hands and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou don't like the feel of heavy, greasy creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot quite you?\u003c\/strong\u003e Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cloud-light-cream\"\u003eCloud\u003c\/a\u003e (unscented, for sensitive or very dry skin), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/olla-light-cream\"\u003eOlla\u003c\/a\u003e (normal to dry, dull skin) or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/peach-tea-light-cream\"\u003ePeach Tea\u003c\/a\u003e (normal to combination, suitable in pregnancy). Want the full ritual? Pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lotus-deo-cream\"\u003eLotus Deo Cream\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lotus-cleansing-gel\"\u003eLotus Cleansing Gel\u003c\/a\u003e. Still deciding? Start with the 10g trial tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin changing in your 40s or 50s?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/naturalliving\/perimenopause-skin-changes\"\u003ePerimenopause skin changes: what's happening and what helps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e for dry skin · grounding citrus floral scent · face and body · 10g trial, 50g or 150g · vegan, cruelty free, palm oil free · plastic free aluminium tin · handmade by me in small batches in Devon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients and what they do\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackcurrant seed oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - rich in omega fatty acids, it helps skin feel soft and comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden jojoba oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - very close to skin's own oils, so it sinks in without feeling heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocoa butter\u003c\/strong\u003e - rich and softening, for skin that feels tight or dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClary sage, bergamot, ylang ylang, sweet orange and Roman chamomile essential oils\u003c\/strong\u003e - the Lotus scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's water based, it contains a gentle preservative to keep it safe to use. Like every other ingredient, it's listed below - nothing hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull ingredients (INCI):\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua (Water), Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential oils contain: Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScoop a small amount out of the tin with clean, dry fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm it between your fingertips and smooth it over your face and neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a moment - cover your face with your hands, breathe in, breathe out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse what's left on hands, cuticles, elbows, legs or feet - anywhere that feels dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it morning and night. It sits nicely under make-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a tin last?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 50g tin used just on your face lasts around 1-2 months. Used all over it goes faster, so the 150g tin is the one for all-over use and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce opened:\u003c\/strong\u003e safe to use for 12 months, and at its freshest within 3-6 months. Store somewhere cool, out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSuitability\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for dry, tight or changing skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding - choose Cloud, Peach Tea or Flora Light Cream instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScented with pure essential oils - no synthetic fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any new skincare, patch test first and avoid broken skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Lotus smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh citrus-floral to start, settling into something earthy, sweet and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on my face and my body?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's light enough for your face and nourishing enough for hands, feet and dry patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable during pregnancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, Lotus Light Cream isn't suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cloud-light-cream\"\u003eCloud\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/peach-tea-light-cream\"\u003ePeach Tea\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/floralightcream\"\u003eFlora Light Cream\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 10g trial tin to try it, 50g for your face, and 150g for all-over use or sharing with the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan and plastic free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - vegan, cruelty free and palm oil free, in a recyclable aluminium tin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONCHUS","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":53489624088957,"sku":"Lotus_Light50","price":10.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":53489624121725,"sku":"Lotus_Light150","price":25.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trial 10g","offer_id":53489624056189,"sku":"Lotus_Light10","price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/5622\/4819\/files\/3cmstickerLIGHTCREAM10g.png?v=1738254830"},{"product_id":"lotus-cleansing-gel","title":"Lotus Cleansing Gel","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLotus Cleansing Gel is my handmade oil-to-milk cleanser for dry, mature and everyday skin - it melts away make-up, SPF and the day, then rinses clean with water, never tight, never stripped.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy autumn take on the cleansing gel so many of you already love. Same clever texture - a silky oil-gel that melts away make-up, SPF and the day, then turns into a soft milk the moment it meets warm water. It rinses clean. It never leaves your skin feeling tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's changed is what's inside. When the weather swings from hot and dry to cold, wet and windy, and the heating goes on, skin tends to feel tighter and thirstier. So I built this one around \u003cstrong\u003eblackcurrant seed oil, plum kernel oil and golden jojoba\u003c\/strong\u003e - comforting oils that leave skin feeling soft and cared for after cleansing, not stripped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's scented with my Lotus blend - clary sage, bergamot, ylang ylang, sweet orange and Roman chamomile. Fresh citrus-floral to start, settling into something earthy, sweet and calm. Two minutes at the end of the day that feel like yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI created Lotus in autumn 2024, while I was planning my trip to Bali. Renewal, from the ground up - like the lotus flower blooming clean out of the mud. This is the first new Lotus product since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for you if...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyour skin is dry, mature or everyday, and feels tighter once the heating goes on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou wear SPF or make-up and want it properly off at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want a cleanser that leaves skin soft, not stripped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou'd like an evening cleanse that feels like two minutes for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou love a citrus-floral scent with an earthy, calm finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want a plastic free cleanser you can keep refilling - keep your pump and order the cap next time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot quite you?\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily or combination skin, pregnant or breastfeeding? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reef-cleansing-gel\"\u003eReef Cleansing Gel\u003c\/a\u003e - bright, citrus-fresh and light, with the same oil-to-milk texture, and suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Both are here to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil-to-milk cleanser · Dry, mature and everyday skin · Removes make-up and SPF · Lotus citrus-floral scent · 100g pump or cap, 10g trial tin · Vegan · Plastic free · Handmade in Devon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients and what they do\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackcurrant seed oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - rich in omega fatty acids, it helps skin feel soft and comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlum kernel oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - silky and light, it leaves skin feeling smooth without heaviness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden jojoba oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - a liquid wax very similar to the skin's own oils, so it cleanses without stripping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApricot kernel and fractionated coconut oils\u003c\/strong\u003e (Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride) - the light, slippy base that melts make-up and SPF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCastor oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - helps lift away stubborn make-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyglyceryl-4 Oleate\u003c\/strong\u003e - the emulsifier that turns the oil into a milk when you add water, so it rinses clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerin and Propanediol\u003c\/strong\u003e - humectants that help skin feel soft rather than tight after cleansing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit extracts\u003c\/strong\u003e - bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLotus essential oil blend\u003c\/strong\u003e - clary sage, bergamot, ylang ylang, sweet orange and Roman chamomile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol\u003c\/strong\u003e - the preservative, there because the formula contains water and fruit extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull ingredients (INCI):\u003c\/strong\u003e Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Aqua, Tocopherol, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential oils contain: Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage 2-3 pumps into dry skin, working gently over make-up and SPF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have time, leave it on for 5-10 minutes as a pre-cleanse treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a splash of warm water and massage again - it turns to a soft, creamy milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly, or lift away with a warm flannel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat dry and follow with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lotuslightcream\"\u003eLotus Light Cream\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g aluminium bottle with a reusable pump or aluminium cap, or a 10g trial tin. Keep your pump and order the cap closure next time to cut waste further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e somewhere cool, out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSuitability\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, because the Lotus blend contains clary sage - choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reef-cleansing-gel\"\u003eReef Cleansing Gel\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Patch test before first use if your skin is sensitive, as it contains fruit extracts and essential oils. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Contains apricot kernel and plum kernel oils - please check with your GP or pharmacist first if you have a nut allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic free, vegan, cruelty free and palm oil free. 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