Journal articles on skincare, fragrance, wellbeing and news

The Sensory Effects Of Home Fragrance
The air is getting chillier, and the leaves are beginning to crisp, which can only mean one thing; autumn has arrived. According to the astronomical calendar the official start to the new season was the 22nd September, known as the Autumn Equinox, a brief moment in the year when day...
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Changing seasons, caring for your wellbeing
Seasonal changes always affect our day-to-day lives in some way, no matter whether we live in the middle of the countryside or in the heart of a busy city. Having recently moved home from central Manchester to the Derbyshire countryside, I’ve had more opportunity to slow down and appreciate the...
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Capturing the essence of autumn
As the days of summer give way to a cooler season, autumn begins its slow transformation in the Lake District. As we travel to our stores to replenish the shelves and deliver new products, we notice the rowan berries and wild fruits ripening in the border hedgerows, and the leaves...
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Shea butter, a skincare wonder
Shea butter’s nourishing magic has certainly stood the test of time, and its wealth of benefits have long reaped by the diverse and ever-evolving skincare industry. Boasting numerous moisturising fatty acids - not to mention its fair share of vitamins – it’s no secret that Shea butter is a true...
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Created with care: why our moisturisers begin with their ingredients
Not all moisturisers are made with intention. Many are made to fill shelves, designed by committee, mass-produced to suit everyone and no one. They are often led by trends rather than truths. At Bath House, we began with a different question: What does the skin really need? And then: What...
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A quiet triumph, Bath House becomes a Certified B Corporation
Some milestones aren’t celebrated with loud proclamations. They unfold slowly, shaped by persistence, care, and an unwavering belief in better. After twenty-four months of deep examination, steady refinement, and honest conversations, we are proud to share that Bath House is now a Certified B Corporation™ a recognition that confirms our...
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In the pause: on menopause, skin and the ritual of returning
A reflection on hormonal skin, the shifts beneath the surface, and how hydrosols, botanical waters can hold us in the inbetween… There are seasons the body passes through quietly. Not always in the manner of arrival, but in the spaces left behind. Menopause is one such season – not an...
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Rewild your skin, with the calm strength of nature’s actives
There’s a moment, just after sundown, when everything softens. The pace of the day dissolves. The noise quietens. The air cools. It’s this shift – subtle but powerful – that inspired our new night creams. Because our skin, much like the seasons, responds to rhythm. And at night, it begins...
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Beyond essential, why hydrosols deserve the spotlight
Shifting the conversation from oils to waters in plant-based beauty… In the quiet corners of apothecaries and botanical gardens, there lies a substance often overshadowed by its more potent sibling: the essential oil. Yet where oils dominate with intensity, hydrosols speak in whispers. Subtle, aqueous, and often misunderstood, these botanical...
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Cleansing Bars, the ritual of restoration
In the age of ten-step routines, and shelves stacked with skincare that promises transformation, the humble act of cleansing is often overlooked. But in our view, it’s the most important step of all. To cleanse is to begin again – a ritual of restoration as much as removal. It clears...
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