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08.06.2020

Tackle those summer breakouts

Good hydration is the key to healthy skin. An important point of attention, especially in this period of the year. After all, the sun has a drying effect on your skin.

01.06.2020

SELF is 4. Celebrate with us!

SELF is blowing out four candles this month. How much has happened in the last years! A lot of beautiful moments, but also lessons along the way. I would like to take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

09.04.2020

Exfoliating keeps your skin healthy

Every day, your skin sheds thousands of old skin cells and makes new ones. It's constantly renewing. That's why regularly exfoliating your skin is key. It removes that layer of old skin cells and contributes to a healthy, radiant complexion. But did you know that exfoliating offers many more benefits?

01.04.2020

Dry skin from all that washing? 5 tips for healthy skin

Now that we mostly stay indoors and disinfect our hands a dozen times a day, our skin is going through a hard time. The dry air indoors, the lack of fresh outside air, aggressive alcohol gels and the frequent washing take their toll. Every day I receive emails from customers asking me for tips & tricks to make their dry skin healthy again. I would like to share my 5 golden tips with you too!

22.03.2020

SELF's Survival Guide in Corona times

To make this bizarre period a little bit easier, at #TeamSELF, we put our virtual heads together and collected our best selfcare tips for at home. Because while there is no better time to put self-care higher on the priority list, relax and reconnect with yourself, you may be lacking inspiration right now. That's why this survival guide is packed with tips that can help you get started right away.

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.