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Josies Botanicals I'm Barbara, a Holistic Therapist over twenty years with a beautiful range of natural skincare 🌿💛
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Have you noticed how your skin sometimes starts asking for a little more nourishment as the weather gets colder?As we mo...
27/10/2026

Have you noticed how your skin sometimes starts asking for a little more nourishment as the weather gets colder?

As we move towards November, the combination of cooler air, central heating and changing temperatures can leave our skin feeling a little drier or less comfortable than usual.

And sometimes our skincare needs to change with the seasons too.

One of my favourite ways to finish the day is with a gentle evening skincare ritual.

After cleansing, I love taking a little extra time to massage a nourishing cream into my face and neck. It's such a simple thing, but those few quiet moments can feel especially lovely after a busy day.

Our Nourishing Night Cream is designed to provide rich, comforting nourishment while you sleep, helping your skin feel soft, supple and cared for.

And although we often talk about developing good skincare habits, I think it's equally important to enjoy them.

Your evening routine doesn't need to involve lots of different products or take half an hour.

Sometimes a gentle cleanse, a nourishing moisturiser and five quiet minutes to yourself are more than enough.

After all, looking after our skin should feel like a pleasure rather than another job on our list.

With love, Barbara

If your skin is beginning to appreciate a little extra nourishment as the evenings get colder, you can discover my Nourishing Night Cream here:

https://www.josiesbotanicals.com/collections/womens-natural-skincare/products/nourishing-night-cream

There's something about this time of year that makes me want to slow down a little.Tomorrow the clocks go back, and befo...
24/10/2026

There's something about this time of year that makes me want to slow down a little.

Tomorrow the clocks go back, and before we know it, those long summer evenings will feel like a distant memory.

But I think there's something lovely about embracing the changing seasons rather than wishing them away.

A quiet evening at home, a good book, a favourite candle, a warm cup of tea or simply taking a little time to yourself.

We spend so much of our lives rushing from one thing to the next that sometimes we forget how important those quieter moments can be.

And they don't have to involve anything elaborate or expensive.

Perhaps it's getting out for a walk while there's still some daylight, preparing something nourishing for dinner or putting your phone away for an hour and enjoying a proper conversation.

I've always believed that looking after ourselves is about much more than skincare or treatments. It's the little things we do every day that help us feel good in ourselves.

So, as we move towards the darker evenings, perhaps we can look at this season as an invitation to slow down and enjoy some of life's simpler pleasures.

I'd love to know, what's your favourite thing about a cosy autumn evening?

Tell me in the comments. Are you someone who loves the darker evenings, or are you already counting down the days until spring?

Isn't it lovely how a familiar scent can bring back a memory or completely change the atmosphere of a room?That's one of...
22/10/2026

Isn't it lovely how a familiar scent can bring back a memory or completely change the atmosphere of a room?

That's one of the things I've always loved about aromatherapy.
As the evenings become darker and we're spending a little more time indoors, I find myself appreciating those small things that make home feel especially welcoming.

Lighting a candle, enjoying a beautiful botanical aroma or simply sitting down with a book and a cup of tea.

My Aroma Collection includes essential oil blends, botanical candles and wax melts, each offering a different way to enjoy scent in your home.

Perhaps you love the comforting aroma of lavender, the freshness of citrus or the beautiful, grounding character of frankincense.

Sometimes choosing a scent is simply about how you're feeling that day and what you're naturally drawn to.

You might enjoy an uplifting aroma while you're pottering around the house or something softer and more comforting when it's time to unwind.

For me, these little rituals are about creating moments of calm and making our everyday surroundings feel that bit more special.

And autumn is a particularly lovely season for doing just that.

If you enjoy filling your home with beautiful natural aromas, have a little browse through my Aroma Collection and see which scents appeal to you.

https://www.josiesbotanicals.com/collections/candles-melts-and-room-sprays

So looking forward to joining some more fellow Meath Made members for a beautiful craft fair all weekend 7th & 8th Nov. ...
22/10/2026

So looking forward to joining some more fellow Meath Made members for a beautiful craft fair all weekend 7th & 8th Nov. For Samhain down in Kells. Promises to be a lovely weekend with lots of workshops also to get involved in 🌿💛
Meath Made Samhain Festival of Food & Culture LEO Meath

20/10/2026

Was absolutely honoured and delighted to take part in a podcast with and .ie along with fellow local entrepreneur talking about my business and the wonderful supports I've leaned into through our Local Enterprise Office to help my business thrive 🙏

One thing I've always believed is that beautiful skin doesn't have an age.As we move through our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyon...
20/10/2026

One thing I've always believed is that beautiful skin doesn't have an age.

As we move through our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, our skin naturally changes. It might become a little drier, feel more sensitive or simply need something different from the skincare we've used for years.

And that's perfectly natural.

Through my years working as a holistic therapist and developing Josie's Botanicals, I've become particularly interested in how we can nourish and care for our skin as we grow older.

I believe in keeping skincare simple and choosing ingredients that work with our skin rather than trying to turn back the clock.

Beautiful botanical oils such as rosehip, jojoba and pomegranate can help nourish and soften the skin. Antioxidants help protect against environmental stress, while carefully selected peptides can help improve the appearance of firmness and fine lines.

And let's not forget hydration and daily SPF. Looking after our skin is just as important in autumn and winter as it is during the summer.

I've written a new blog exploring five important skincare ingredients and considerations for skin over 40, including some of my favourite botanical ingredients and simple ways to incorporate them into your everyday routine.

Because caring for our skin as we grow older doesn't need to involve complicated routines or an overflowing bathroom shelf.

Sometimes it's simply about listening to what our skin needs and giving it a little extra care.

With love, Barbara

If you're wondering which ingredients your skin might appreciate as you grow older, I've put together a guide that I hope you'll find helpful.

https://www.josiesbotanicals.com/blogs/natural-skincare-guides/Best-skincare-ingredients-over-40

Today is World Menopause Day, and this year's theme, Chronic Pain at Midlife, is something that particularly resonates w...
18/10/2026

Today is World Menopause Day, and this year's theme, Chronic Pain at Midlife, is something that particularly resonates with me.

As I've shared in my recent blog, menopause has brought its own challenges, from hot flushes and disrupted sleep to brain fog and emotional changes.

I've also experienced plantar fasciitis, which has made me much more conscious of the importance of looking after my body and paying attention when something doesn't feel right.

One thing I've learned is that we shouldn't automatically accept every ache or pain as simply part of getting older.

And we certainly shouldn't feel that we have to suffer in silence.

Persistent pain deserves to be taken seriously, properly assessed and treated appropriately.
As women, I think we're often very good at looking after everybody else. But we need to extend some of that same kindness and attention to ourselves.

Whether that means speaking with your GP, finding movement that feels comfortable, making time for rest or simply talking openly about what you're experiencing, please remember that your wellbeing matters.

And if there's one thing I'd love us all to take away from Menopause Awareness Month, it's that we need to keep these conversations going.

Every woman's experience is different, and every woman deserves to feel heard and supported.

Earlier this month, I shared my own menopause experience and some of the little things that have helped me.

If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, you're very welcome to:

https://www.josiesbotanicals.com/blogs/natural-skincare-guides/menopause-my-personal-experience

For information about this year's World Menopause Day theme, you can also visit:

https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2026/

A weekend of learning, deepening my knowledge and adding even more to the treatments I love offering.I've been practisin...
17/10/2026

A weekend of learning, deepening my knowledge and adding even more to the treatments I love offering.

I've been practising Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage and Natural Facelift Massage with lymphatic drainage techniques for many years now.

This weekend, I'm taking part in advanced training in Lymphatic and Fluid Flow for Detox and Pain Relief, exploring deeper lymphatic pathways, the nervous system, abdominal lymph flow and the fascinating connection between the brain and its fluid drainage systems. I love studying with the wonderful tutors at . Grainne is an amazing tutor. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge in such a grounded and interesting way.

It's wonderful to keep learning and building on years of hands-on experience, bringing new knowledge and techniques into my treatments to better support clients with swelling, fluid retention, tension and overall wellbeing.

There's always more to learn, and I absolutely love what I do!

Barbara x

www.josiesbotanicals.com

17/10/2026

Such an incredible creative, sustainable few hours for Create the Change at the wonderful with the very gifted . A fab turn out with incredible workshops. Thank you and for sponsoring us. Beautiful evening 🌿🧡🌿

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