ABOUT OUR KOMBUCHA MOISTURISER

This Natural Body Lotion is from our KOMBUCHA range is a fabulous all over moisturiser, from the face to the feet !

We use only plant based natural and organic ingredients in all our Kombucha lotion formulations and only NATURAL SPRINGWATER that is collected from a spring that runs through the North Downs behind our studio.

" Beautifully smooth lotion, that soaks into the skin quickly leaving no stickiness. I use this every day and as it is a natural body lotion, with active Kombucha, I feel it is a lotion I could not do without!"

We Have 6 Variants For Different Skin Situations Summer Apple / CucumNature / CaribbeaRum / AromaNaturale / MintTea / Citrus Sunset.

What is Kombucha Lotion?

Kombucha Suprfruit Tea is huge in our lotion.. We make the Kombucha using more of our natural springwater. Fermented Kombucha tea has excellent skin softening and moisturising benefits. It penetrates the skin well and is good for your face and hands.

It is high in Vitamin A and essential fatty acids and works well for all types of skin.

What Other Ingredients Are In Our Kombucha Lotion And How Do They Work?

We have 6 variations of the Kombucha Lotion which each deliver additions to the amazing lotion. There is a lotion that will perfectly compliment your skin, but let's have a look at the basic formulation first !

One amazing ingredient is Organic Coconut Oil. It moisturises and is easily absorbed by the skin bringing important properties of hydration whilst having the additional antibacterial and anti-fungal benefits too.

We also use Organic Aloe Vera which brings many amazing properties to the lotion. It is super moisturising, soothes irritated and sensitive skin, has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, so a definite for any lotion formulation !

Black Cumin Seed Oil from the seeds of the fennel plant promotes the skin’s reparation and regeneration, facilitating a smoother, clearer, and brighter skin. There are many toxic ingredients used in hand cream and lotion formulation, but we use only plant-based ingredients in everything we make.

Our Kombucha Lotion is ideal for all skin types, including those with sensitive or allergy prone skin. "Fermented skincare ingredients are especially beneficial for the skin’s microbiome, since they lead to a more favorable, stable microbiome on the skin's surface. “Furthermore, it helps to keep the skin's pH healthy and balanced, supports skin's protective barrier, and alleviates irritation and dryness,” adds Dr. Zubritsky.

“Fermentation helps to keep the skin in a balanced state.”." This is the opinion of Dr Zubritsky. (Lindsey Zubritsky, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in general medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, cosmetics, and pediatric dermatology)

We have 6 Kombucha Lotions with additional active ingredients to enhance the formulations making them perfect for different skincare needs !

Summer Apple - Organic Lingonberry Glycol Lingonberry is considered to be a super fruit in Scandinavia where it grows wild and is the most harvested wild berry. The berry extract contains large amounts of flavonoids, phenolic compounds and antioxidants. The good level of antioxidants help to protect all skin types from free radical damage. Use in daily defence creams and lotions. It can be soothing to the skin so can be included in products for all skin types, including irritated skin and acne prone skin. A light apple blossom scent, with added apple fruit extract, giving a high level of Vitamin C, natural polyphenols and trace minerals.

Citrus Sunset - A) Vitamin A B) Bisabolol A) This is amazing for conditioning the skin and can help to increase the skin’s natural elasticity and to repair the damage to the skin. A powerful antioxidant, it helps to protect the cell membranes from free radical damage, nourishing the skin and soothing for skin complaints. Very useful in anti-acne products as clears the pores to help stop breakouts. It also improves the appearance of blemishes to give the skin a more even tone and luminosity. Even skin that has been damaged by too much sun can be revitalised! B) Bisabolol - Naturally sourced from the Brazilian Candeia Tree, used for calming down problem skin whether from acne-prone, rosacea, sunburn or dry-type skin conditions. A great choice for sensitive skin where it protects from daily stress and the effects of pollution and gives a smoothness to the skin. We have added pink grapefruit essential oils and grapefruit fruit extract has great anti microbial and anti oxidant properties, it reduces skin irritation and brings free radical scavenging properties to the lotion.

Flower Power - With lavender and geranium for a distinctly summer floral scent. Hyaluronic acid is also featured in this moisturiser which is know to support the skin and improve elasticity in the skin reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

AromaNaturale - Chamomile and Calendula Both Chamomile and Calendula are known to be soothing to irritated, inflamed skin in conditions such as eczema and erythema. Often used in lotion for sunburn to soothe and moisturise sun damaged skin. With no essential oils in the lotion, this reduces the potential irritation to already delicate skin.

CaribbeaRum - Bay Rum with EcoMarine Extract And Peptide A Eco marine extract offers a nourishing effect to this lotion, rich in omega 3 and sterols, that soothe the skin, especially after shaving. The algae is harvested from purpose built eco facilities ensuring purity of the extract and with no environmental impact. Improves skins natural suppleness and radiance.

MintTea Luxe - Organic Comfrey With Peppermint Essential Oils and Vitamin E The perfect mix for a delightfully moisturising foot lotion. Organic Comfrey leaf glycerol adds an added element to the lotion to moisturise and soothe

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ABOUT HELEN

Im sure Im not the only one that wants to know how a business started, why they do what they do. Starting a business is not easy, no one said it would be and having solid reasons builds a solid business! I remind myself everyday where I have been and where I am now!

CAKE DESIGNER DISNEY

I started out being a cake designer. I made cakes for Disney, wrote books about making cakes, sugar modelling, made wedding, birthday, christening and was a whizz at modelling... The image here is one of my Disney cakes, the front cover.

8 YEARS IN SPAIN

When my youngest was 10, he was getting to be a great tennis player but it was interfering with his schoolwork so we decided to take him to a tennis academy in Spain, train there and homeschool.

I tried to continue my cake business but with mixed results. The delivery time of day was tough... delivering 1\2 way up a mountainside at 9pm at night with no streetlights and more importantly no cliffside barriers was the final straw and I folded the business.

But, not the kind of person to sit at the side of the tennis court twiddling my thumbs I thought about what would be a net step. I loved making cakes, being creative. I tried making cloth bags, interesting but not captivating. I noticed that I was having trouble with my skin... the sun, the water, so much dryness that I decided to try making a more moisturising soap.... and My Cottage Cosmetics was born!

Whilst still living in Spain I worked on formulations for soap, hand cream, body butter, moisturisers but with very specific parameters in mind. It must remain artisan using traditional methods, no chemicals, all plant based, vegan, no plastic, probiotic.

As time went on I had some robust formulations.

Then covid struck, we had to return to the UK and in some ways this was when my business could take shape. I complied with UK cosmetic regulations in that my formulations were toxicologically and laboratory tested so I could start selling!

We are a small business in Harrietsham, at the bottom of the North Downs. We are so lucky to live and work in such a beautiful area and due to this we have been inspired by nature to create skincare and homeware products that do not harm our environment. We create probiotic skincare for Men and Women - face, body, and foot moisturiser, handcreams, deodorants, natural perfumes and soaps alongside oyster shell soap dishes that are made using the byproducts of the oyster shell industry in Whitstable so we have recycled them into elegant soap dishes for our probiotic soaps.

We use springwater from the North Downs in our probiotic moisturisers, soap and handcreams. Our ethos is to use only 100% plant based ingredients, including scents and colour. We use no plastic, ethically source all our ingredients, include ultra-effective botanicals to enhance the probiotic ingredients.There are no chemicals used in any of our skincare or homeware products. And not only that, we use solar power in the production of our products( as much as possible in the UK)

We sell in the UK and USA at fairs and festivals, pop up shops, The Refinery (Canterbury) with many more opportunities on the horizon!

WHAT VALUES DO WE UPHOLD?

OUR INGREDIENTS We use various oils and butters, many of which are sourced in the UK and every check is made to ensure these are not tested on animals and are 100% plant based and vegan.

NATURAL PROBIOTICS: We use natural probiotics in all our skincare products, making our caffeine free kombucha using the springwater from the North Downs and then following through with production of the soap, handcream, moisturisers.

BOTANICALS. Our products have further botanicals added that are a powerful addition to skincare, providing natural, plant-derived benefits that can support healthy skin.

CERTIFICATIONS Many ingredients are COSMOS certified organic.

PRODUCT TESTING: All our products are toxicologically tested with chemists to ensure that we are both fully compliant to UK, US and EU regulations and also fully laboratory tested as we use only plant based ingredients including natural preservatives in our products containing springwater.

INGREDIENT CHOICES. The benefits and origins of our ingredients are explained in more detail on the 'About Pages' and this shows how they contribute not just to skin health but also to the planet's well-being.

ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING We use biodegradable, recyclable, or reusable materials such as glass containers, recycleable cardboard, aluminium and recycled bottles.

MINIMAL PACKAGING: We have reduced unnecessary packaging to help limit the environmental impact. The packaging we use is all biodegradable including the cellulose cellophane wrapping our soaps.

LOCAL SOURCING: When possible, we source raw materials locally as much as possible, such as our glass bottles.

GREEN MANUFACTURING PROCESSES: We use eco-friendly, energy-efficient traditional artisan production methods, choosing to use traditional moulds etc. We have solar panels for our power and 9 months of the year this is our only source of power during those times. We also use electric transportation.

FULL INGREDIENT DISCLOSURE: We provide full details on what’s in your formulations so that you know exactly what we are putting in our products. We do not use words like fragrance but explain exactly what we do. All our products contain 100% plant based ingredients, right down to our preservatives, colours and scents.

BEHIND THE SCENES We show how your products are made, from ingredient farming to packaging and shipping. We document the journey of your products giving you an insight our commitment to transparency.

We pride ourselves in our sustainability whilst producing amazing quality in our products. Natural skincare has become a thing in recent years and it is hard to stand out in a market that is saturated with natural skincare products, which is why we have decided to state our business here, being transparent in all areas, and include the use of probiotics within the natural skincare range.