Blog | Self

04.06.2019

Three years of SELF: A look back on the past few years

It’s been three years since SELF became more than just a project in my head, the first jars were delivered and the first sales were made. Sometimes I don’t even realize how far we’ve come in those three years! A lot of things have changed during that time.

Let it go: multitasken als mama en vrouw

20.05.2019

Let it go, let it go...

While I’m writing this blog I’m trying not to think about all the new products I’ve yet to order, the preparations for out next SELF meeting, the two baskets of clothes I still need to iron, my appointment with the lab, remembering to pick Michelle up at 16:45 instead of 16:00 from school, the shipments I need to drop off at the post office and figuring out what we’ll be eating tonight.. No, right now I’m fully focused on this blog.

17.05.2019

Taking a closer look at aloe vera in skin care

Aloe vera or Aloe Barbadensis Miller has been known for it’s healthy qualities for centuries now. The plant is related to the lily flower. The gel inside the prickly leafs is filled with healthy elements, no wonder it’s such a loved ingredient in skin care! But what does it do for your skin and where does the plant come from?

Mooi zwanger: pure verzorging voor mama en baby

10.05.2019

Beautiful and pregnant: pure care for mommy and baby

Finally you can share the fantastic news... You’re expecting a baby! Such a special time in your life and it feels like a miracle too good to be true. That your body will go through some changes speaks for itself: hormones will play a big part and they can make it difficult for you. It’s a huge emotional rollercoaster, little things annoy you more and you’ll surprise yourself with your reaction to it.

02.05.2019

Plastic-free May: living consciously with plastic

This month celebrates the second edition of Plastic-free May, organized to banish as much plastic out of our lives as we can. Simply take a look at the pollution in our oceans and beaches and you’ll realize how much plastic we’re wasting.

Moederdagset SELF: natuurlijke en vegan huidverzorging

27.04.2019

Surprise your mom with the luxurious Mother's Day set by SELF

Yes! Draw a circle around the 12th of may on your calendar, because that’s the day to show your lovely mother some extra love. Mother's day is the ideal opportunity to show her what she means to you and to thank her for everything she does.

20.04.2019

SELF-talk: getting over mom guilt

If there’s one thing that never changes about being a mom, it’s the neverending feeling of guilt. ‘Am I doing it right?’ ‘Am I making the right choices for them?’. Suddenly your hit with doubt and you feel like you’re failing as a mother. But dear moms, you’re not alone. This ‘I-feel-guilty-all-the-time’ syndrome happens to the most of us and it’s perfectly natural. Yet it’s still annoying because it costs you tons of energy and influences your mood. Is it possible to conquer that guilt?

11.04.2019

Harmful substances in your daily skin care products

Shampoo, skin care, cosmetics and deodorant: products we come into contact with on a daily basis. But these daily products aren’t all that great for us. A lot of these contain harmful substances that can seriously damage your health, because our skin absorbs part of these substances.

05.04.2019

Day cream vs. night cream: what’s the difference?

Is there a difference between day and night creams? According to several online sources night cream is an unnecessary product because the differences in texture and ingredients are minimal. Our loyal SELF fans know we have both a day and night cream. That’s why I’d like to take a moment and tell you more about the differences between our creams and the nightly restoration process of the skin.