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Feel Good Skin Food

Feel Good

Skin Food

BEVERLY LIGMAN EXPLORES LOCAL LOTIONS AND POTIONS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR SKIN SMILE.

LIKE MANY OF us, I’m always looking for skincare that’s natural, delivers the goods and actively helps with the anti-ageing process; so when it’s a local brand I know I can trust, it makes life oh-so much easier.

Tap into the Magic of Tinderbox

Many of you will be familiar with the name Tinderbox, the Balingup brand has been around since 1982 and is known for its organic, small-batch skin care, massage oils and herbal products, which have a huge following.

Best sellers such as Face Nectar Oil, the Aphrodisi range, and Protection Oil feature pure essential oils and smell divine.

Tinderbox has been part of the Balingup landscape for the past 40 years and the team love to “ignite a spark of knowing” in their loyal fans, with instantly recognisable products that are coveted all over Australia. Visit the purple Tinderbox HQ at 37 South Western Highway, Balingup or discover more of its secrets at tinderbox. com.au

Explore Aromatic Essentials & The Little Soap Shop

Also in the BunGeo region is Aromatic Essentials & The Little Soap Shop, who have been keeping it real in Mullalyup since 1989. The team is passionate about giving the locals (and tourists) nasty-free beauty essentials that provide a calming end or start to your day with soaps, skincare, and haircare that make your bathroom your sanctuary.

You can find products such as natural deodorants, calming sprays, kiwi fruit scrubs, magnesium creams and natural soaps at the store, which prides itself on being 100% natural, vegan, cruelty-free and providing luxurious skincare products to the people of the South West. Find Aromatic Essentials & The Little Soap Shop at 4 Balieu St, Mullalyup or explore online at aromaticessentials.com.au

Glow Inside and Out With Olivia Grove

Olive oil has many benefits, and not just for cooking, the Italians have been using it for years as a lip salve, in skincare and as a general health tonic. Its properties are many and plentiful and the team at Olivia Grove in Kirup have harnessed its anti-oxidant power by making a range of beautiful skincare products from their organic and spray free olives that you won’t be able to get enough of.

Owners Jann and Derek Louw’s dream was to live off the land and create products using natural goodness. They’ve succeeded with a beautiful range of skincare including Night Dew and Morning Mist moisturising lotions, Replenishing Lavender products and a nasties free Bub’s Own range. They also make natural soaps and of course gourmet extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), straight from the grove to you. Find Olivia Grove at 238 Ravenscliffe Road, Kirup or shop online at oliviagrove.com.au

Live the Organic Life with Lowden Ridge

Lowden Ridge is another local spot worth a visit on your hunt for delightful scents and skincarte. A small farm that prides itself on taking the time to farm things naturally, it sells olive oil, organic beef, preserves, gorgeous local soaps and candles which smell sublime.

Lowden Ridge uses organic principles to farm its animals and has a small olive grove which produces oils all year round. You’ll find ‘Berry Delightful’, grape and lavender scented soy candles; plus special soaps scented with patchouli and ylang ylang, each with an amethyst gemstone embedded inside for you to keep forever. Find Lowden Ridge at 311 LowdenGrimwade Road, Donnybrook or visit lowdenridge.com.au