Spring is on the way and it’s time to enjoy lighter and longer days, the beauty of spring flowers and the promise of sunshine. The long, dark winter days are behind us and it feels like everything is calling for a refreshing spring clean. This is a great time to revitalise and lighten your skincare routine too – I’m certainly …
The darkness is finally lifting and it’s that time of year when we welcome the return of the light, with open arms! With the increasing light, comes increasing energy. We only need to look to nature to see the resurgence has already begun around us in earnest. Splashes of spring flowers are making a welcome appearance in my garden after …
Deep mid-winter is here and I am in full hibernation mode. There is nothing better than shutting the door on the world and the weather and creating your own cosy sanctuary at home. If you live in an old cottage like I do, you’ll know that the battle with the elements is real and lots of effort is spent fighting …
The nights are drawing in, the fires are lit and there is time to be still, reflect and journey inwards, just like mother nature. It’s the perfect time of year to bring out your grounding oils, to help you anchor your energy, reclaim your roots and enjoy feeling supported and fortified for the approaching winter ahead. Some of my favourite …
There is nothing quite like a good scrub or exfoliation ritual to brighten up the skin and the senses. Whenever I feel a bit run down and my skin is looking a little lack-lustre, I treat myself to a good facial scrub and some dry body brushing. It is a wonderful way to wake up the skin and the senses …
I have a lot of love for bright, juicy fruit oils that not only radiate summer energy, they help to enliven and refresh the skin. Did you know that fruit oils are usually distilled from the peel or the skin of the fruit? It’s really interesting that these very oils are fantastic at promoting healthy skin for us too. Fruit …
It isn’t always easy to find time to recharge or escape the stresses of living in this chaotic world. However, if I don’t make time to spend in nature, my mind, body and spirit really suffers. If like me, you can’t always escape to your garden, park or beach, using essential oils can be a wonderful way to get closer …
What a year we’ve had so far. 2022 marks our 19th birthday (wow!) and we’re still as passionate as ever about making natural skincare and botanical ingredients. We’re always learning new things and there is always so much to discover. Today, we’re as devoted as ever to our natural principles. We care passionately about the natural world and the people who live …
March is all about celebrating women and as Akamuti is a predominantly female team (with one great guy of course), it’s a great opportunity to introduce you to the Akamuti ladies. We all work hard at different aspects of the business from taking the orders to making the products and then shipping them off to all our lovely customers. We …
How is our gorgeous rosewater made? Herbal distillation has a very long history, spanning many hundreds of years. However, it is Avicenna, the 10th century Persian alchemist who is credited with perfecting the art, in particular the steam distillation of rosewater, with the invention of the cooling coil. Rosewater is made using the finest, freshly picked rose blooms. They must …
To celebrate Earth Hour 2018 we’ve put together a pledge to reduce our plastic footprint. We’re excited to make a start and hope you can join us! Why a plastic pledge? We want to show our commitment to making a lighter impact on the natural world. We don’t want to be part of the problem! While it isn’t possible for us …
I always look forward to spending time by the sea, it is one of my favourite places! I am very lucky to have Pembrokeshire on my doorstep – it is a beach lovers paradise. I have always loved the open space of the sea and the moody changes of the sky and water. Standing there, dipping my toes in the …
I work with so many lovely oils, it is almost impossible to pick a favourite. However, on a dark winter day I will always choose what I like to call, my sunshine oils. Whether it be zesty lime,
Happy Earth Day! We are passionate about nature, it inspires us every day! We’re committed to living a lifestyle that promotes health and well being for everyone – we hope that our love for healthy living and nature shines through each of our products 🙂
Late nights, emotional stress and self neglect can often reveal themselves in sad, tired skin around the eyes. There are a whole host of natural ingredients ready to take care of the delicate
Are you looking for something to help bring back some natural glow to your skin? Whenever we’re designing mature skincare products, we look for ingredients which are renowned for their excellent rejuvenating and revitalising properties,
Are you looking forward to going on holiday or maybe even a staycation? I have to admit that I’m not the most organised of people when it comes to packing for holidays. I always find myself wishing I’d brought a particular pair
Therapeutic Massage I went back to yoga class the other day (after a long break!) and couldn’t understand why I felt so stiff, inflexible and downright achy afterwards. But then I remembered how much time I spend sitting
Whenever it gets dark outside and the winter months close in, I almost instinctively find myself drawn to the bright, sunshine nature of lemon. This fresh, invigorating essential oil