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In the world of skincare, there is one ingredient that stands out for its incredible hydrating properties and sustainable profile - Abyssinian Oil. This blog will cover why this powerhouse ingredient should be the star of your skincare routine. The Science Behind the Glow Abyssinian Oil's biological makeup mimics human sebum, allowing it to penetrate the epidermis rapidly and deeply nourish the skin. This "skin-like" property makes it a perfect fit for all skin types, from dry and sensitive to oily and combination. Key Benefits: Deeply hydrates with Vitamin E Contains erucic acid to prevent transepidermal water loss Rich in Omega fatty acids (3, 6, and 9) to regulate oil production and improve hydration   The Eco-Conscious Choice Sourced from Crambe Abyssinica, a regenerative plant native to the Ethiopian Highlands, Abyssinian Oil is a sustainable powerhouse. Unlike some popular oils, it: Has a short growing cycle (around 100 days) Requires minimal water Nourishes the soil it grows in Supports natural ecosystems by attracting diverse pollinators   Your Step-by-Step Abyssinian Oil Routine Step 1: Cleanse with our Prime Time Cream Cleanser Gently melts away impurities without disrupting oil balance Enriched with shea butter and sweet almond oil for silky-smooth skin. Pro Tip: Pair with a Facial Cleansing Konjac Sponge for gentle exfoliation   Step 2: Target and Treat with our Eye and Deep Line Super Serum Fragrance-free formula ideal for sensitive skin Deeply moisturizes to reduce the appearance of fine lines A little goes a long way  Step 3: Moisturize and Protect with our Hydra Boost Day Cream Lightweight yet deeply hydrating Made with shea butter, sweet almond oil, and coconut oil Step 4: Overnight Transformation with our Night Halo Potent Sleep Mask Infused with blackcurrant seed oil for an antioxidant boost Replenishes skin overnight for a radiant morning glow The Abyssinian Oil Difference: Why It's Your Skin's New Best Friend Balances natural oils, perfect for oily or combination skin Soothes dry or irritated skin for instant relief Supports overall skin health by mimicking natural sebum Abyssinian Oil isn't just another trendy ingredient - it's a sustainable, effective solution for achieving your best skin yet. By incorporating this powerhouse oil into your routine, you're not only nurturing your skin but also supporting biodiversity and eco-conscious beauty practices. Ready to transform your skincare routine? Explore our entire Abyssinian Oil range and experience the difference for yourself. Your journey to radiant, balanced, and sustainably beautiful skin starts here!

Have you ever wondered if you're giving your skin the care it deserves? You're not alone! Let's dive into the world of day and night creams, and discover how to keep your skin glowing from morning to night.   The Moisturizer Myth Debunked If you think you can skip moisturizer because you have oily skin, you're not alone! Even so, that's not the case - even oily skin needs hydration! Oily skin is often dehydrated skin in disguise, and trans-epidermal water loss affects everyone - so, proper hydration is essential to keep skin feeling and looking supple and youthful.   Day Cream: Your Skin's Daily Defender Your day cream is your skin's first line of defense. Here's what to look for: Lightweight texture for comfortable wear Pollution-fighting ingredients (like our Really Radiant Moisturiser with plant-based microalgae) Quick absorption for easy makeup application    Night Cream: The Overnight Skin Savior While you're sleeping, your skin is busy repairing and rejuvenating itself. Skin regeneration can be up to three times faster at night! Here's how to maximize this: Choose a richer texture for deep nourishment Look for collagen-boosting ingredients (like the marine extracts in our Bright Night Intensive Cream) Apply to both face and neck    Day & Night Cream Duo So, although both day and night creams have goal to hydrate your skin, they can't be used interchangeably as they target your skin differently. A day cream will nourish your skin while keeping it protected against daily pollution, and a night cream will deeply hydrate you skin while addressing skin concerns.   Your skin deserves round-the-clock care, and now you know how to provide it! By understanding the unique benefits of day and night creams, you're well on your way to achieving that coveted healthy glow. Remember, skincare is a journey, not a destination. Ready to revolutionize your skincare routine? Explore our Day & Night Kit and give your skin the 24/7 care it deserves. Your future self (and skin) will thank you! 

In a world of 10-step routines and endless product options, sometimes less is more when it comes to skincare. Discover how a simple yet effective routine can transform your skin. Step 1 - Cleanse: The Double-Cleansing Method Did you know that pollution is one of the top causes of premature aging? That's why proper cleansing is crucial. A double-cleansing method will thoroughly clear your skin of impurities. First Cleanse: Use our Revitalising Gel Cleanser to melt away makeup and surface impurities. Second Cleanse: Follow up with the same cleanser and our Konjac Sponge for gentle exfoliation. To help to support blood flow and thorough cleansing, massage for about 60 seconds using lukewarm water.    Step 2 - Tone: The Microbiome-Balancing Step    Toning isn't just an extra step, it's essential for pH balance and prepping your skin for maximum absorption of the products applied after. Try our Super Soothing Toner, packed with seaweed extracts and essential oils. Packed with probiotics, this toner helps support your skin's microbiome. Apply with our Reusable Cleansing Pads for an eco-friendly boost to your routine.   Step 3 - Moisturise: The Hydration Layer   Lightweight, multi-tasking moisturizers are the future of skincare. Our Really Radiant Moisturiser is a powerhouse of hydration and protection. Its plant-based microalgae, shield your skin from pollution while boosting collagen production. Apply in thin layers and patting gently for maximum absorption, to ensure deep hydration without any heaviness.    This 3-step routine isn't just skincare – it's self-care. By focusing on these essential steps and using products packed with clean, effective ingredients, you're not just treating your skin – you're transforming it. Remember, consistency is key. Stick with this routine, morning and night, and watch as your skin becomes clearer, brighter, and more radiant. It's not about having perfect skin – it's about having your healthiest skin possible. Ready to revolutionize your skincare routine? Our 3 Step Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise Kit has everything you need to get started on your journey to glowing, healthy skin. Share your skincare journey with us! Tag @BeautyKitchen in your before and after photos – we can't wait to see your radiant results!

Sustainable. Natural. Compostable. The Konjac Sponge is making a huge impact in the beauty industry as the eco-friendly cleansing tool. The notorious 'wet wipe' is the queen of convenience right? However…these little skin saviours are perhaps not as innocent as they seem. Due to their popularity, the UK goes through a staggering 11 billion wet wipes in just one year and often, aren’t being disposed of properly; causing 93% of blockages in UK sewers. The single use nature of wipes leads to many of us simply throwing them out, but this is causing a detrimental effect on our environment. In fact, there has been a 400% increase in the number of wipes found on beaches in the UK, with 80 of them being found for every mile of beach we cross! Okay...so what about cotton face pads, they're versatile and plastic free right? On one hand, they may be a step up from face wipes, however they are still single use. When cotton isn't organically sourced, the chemicals used in the farming of cotton can impact our ecosystems and pollute the environment. In fact, the cotton farming industry uses almost one quarter of the world's insecticides. It also takes a huge amount of water to produce regular cotton (one kilo can take more than 20,000 litres of water to make). This excessive amount of water taken from natural habitats can impact on the surrounding wildlife. Not only that...the chemicals contained in the finished product will eventually leach into our environment once the pad is disposed of.  Here at Beauty Kitchen, we want to try and eliminate waste all together so that it's easier for you make sustainable decisions in the first place! So as an alternative to single use wipes and cotton pads...say hello to the Konjac Sponge! Vegan, cruelty free, all natural and no added colouring's in sight. The colour of our Konjac Sponges come from charcoal, red clay and blue chamomile we add for extra skin benefits. Pronounced Kohn-Jack, these little cleansing tools last a good 2-3 months and once finished you can simply throw them in your compost bin. They are 100% compostable, from the sponge itself to the packaging it comes in. Compared to a single wet wipe which could take up to 100 years to breakdown… “To make the sponge, we take the roots and grind them to a powder before placing in moulds and re-hydrating with a small amount of water. We then dry them in an oven to avoid adding any chemicals. Sea sponges are often considered as the go-to natural sponge, but with over harvesting and no way to repopulate what has been taken, they’re not necessarily the most sustainable. With konjac sponges, we can keep replanting the vegetable to create a more sustainable supply and so, a more sustainable sponge” - Jo, our Founder These miracle sponges work on even the most sensitive of skins, cleansing away dirt and impurities whilst gently exfoliating skin to leave it feeling soft and glowing. Simply rinse and hydrate the sponge in warm water (your sponge will get silky soft and grow to around twice the size), squeeze out any excess water and prepare your skin for a cleanse like you’ve never experienced before. Pair with a light natural cleanser like our Seahorse Plankton+ Revitalising Gel Cleanser or if you’re needing something a bit more nourishing, our Abyssinian Oil Prime Time Cream Cleanser adds extra hydration to your routine. Our larger Body Konjac Sponge is perfect for using the shower with your favourite Beauty Kitchen Body Wash too! Abyssinian Oil Facial Cleansing Konjac Sponge Infused with rose and red clay. Shop Abyssinian Oil Facial Cleansing Konjac Sponge Seahorse Plankton+ Facial Cleansing Konjac Sponge  Infused with chamomile and blueberry. Shop Seahorse Plankton+ Facial Cleansing Konjac Sponge  Fragrance Free Body Cleansing Konjac Sponge  Infused with bamboo and charcoal. Shop Fragrance Free Body Cleansing Konjac Sponge

There’s something reassuring about knowing you have more time and space to enjoy the comfort of your own home. It’s time to pick up old hobbies, or time to create a new one. It’s time to read that book you’ve left on the side and forgotten about. It’s also time to relax, take it easy and reconnect with yourself. Here’s how all of us at Beauty Kitchen will be spending our new time… Get Creative Are you one of those people that feels as though there isn’t enough time in the day to get back into their drawing? Or are you one of those people who has always found inspiration in creativity, but never had the chance to dedicate themselves to it fully? Whether it’s art, music, writing or crafting…this is your chance to get involved again! Spending your time putting your new-found energy into something creative can put your mind at ease and calm anxiety. If you have kids, this is a great opportunity to get them on board and keep them occupied too! Recreate a Spa Experience…In Your Own Home So, you’ve got a few extra hours in the morning and evening, right? Of course, we’re being a bit biased here working at Beauty Kitchen and all that, but everyone deserves some self-care at home to disconnect from the daily stresses of life. We created The Sustainables range for moments like this in mind. We’ve used organic ingredients including spa-like essential oils so you can add a bit of relaxation to your day-to-night routine, or whenever you need a little lift. Run the bath, light a candle, dim the lights…and prepare to unwind. We can guarantee you’ll be ready for that early night sleep. Oh, and we’ve just included these in our Sustainable Subscription so you can get them delivered directly to your door! Bright Spaces Spending so much time inside can seem odd to those of us who haven’t done it before, but it’s a great chance for us to fall in love with our homes again. Keep on top of clutter, spruce up your surroundings and Feng Shui your living space simply by moving your furniture about to give your room a new feel. If you’re working from home now, a top tip from the BK team is to work near a window so you can experience a bit of natural light. Be sure to open your window to experience nature, get some fresh air and hear the birds singing outside if you can! Take A Trip to The Past Speaking of time…this is the perfect opportunity to spend a few hours sifting through your old photos and reminiscing about memories. Get your family and friends on a video call and share your treasures while catching up over a coffee. You could even create a scrapbook! Get Lost in Another World Bring out the inner child in you and cosy up with that book you’ve been meaning to read (or stick a movie on if you prefer something more visual). No matter what genre: Sci-Fi, Romance, Mystery and so on, let your imagination go wild and escape to another reality. We love slathering on a nourishing face mask while we’re doing this too! The soothing scents of our Abyssinian Oil Sleep Mask are inspired by walks through a wildflower meadow. Packed full of calming essential oils, including Rose, Cedarwood and Magnolia, this hydrating mask will help you drift into pure relaxation. Listen to Something Inspirational We’ve ticked off reading and watching a movie, but something that we’re really enjoying tuning into right now are podcasts! You can listen to them while you snooze, have a shower, clean your house or even listen to one in the background while you work. There’s something for everyone, and if you’re in need of some work motivation, our Founder Jo Chidley was recently invited onto the Leaders Council podcast talking about how we run things here at BK. You can listen to the full podcast here. Yoga Since going to a yoga studio is out of the question, this a great time to recreate a relaxing atmosphere, put on some soothing music and do some at home yoga or meditation. Whatever your level of practice, we love following YouTube tutorials or apps like Down Dog where you can be a part of an active yoga community. These following apps are currently free to download until April 1st so make the most of it while you can: Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout. So, those are our top ways to turn our current experience into something positive and making the most of this extra time. Don’t forget, we’re always here to answer any questions or if you need a chat! Catch up and stay in touch with us on our social platforms @beautykitchen