Journal

Journal

Notes on skin, botanicals and the places our ingredients come from — written by the people who make the formula.

Biting Insects UK: A Field Guide to What Bit You (2026) 9 min read

Biting Insects UK: A Field Guide to What Bit You (2026)

Midges, horseflies, mosquitoes, ticks and fleas all bite differently in the UK. Here's how to tell them apart, sourced to NHS and UKHSA guidance. What Smell Do Mosquitoes Hate? Every Claim, Checked (2026) 9 min read

What Smell Do Mosquitoes Hate? Every Claim, Checked (2026)

Citronella, lemon eucalyptus, lavender, garlic, coffee grounds. Which smells mosquitoes actually avoid, how long each lasts, and which ones are myths. What Is an Anti-Mosquito Moisturiser? The Skincare Category Beauty Editors Are Writing About (2026) 6 min read

What Is an Anti-Mosquito Moisturiser? The Skincare Category Beauty Editors Are Writing About (2026)

An anti-mosquito moisturiser hydrates skin and deters mosquitoes in one daily cream. What goes into one, how to judge it, and when it isn't the right pick. Sunscreen and Bug Spray: Which Goes On First? (2026) 8 min read

Sunscreen and Bug Spray: Which Goes On First? (2026)

Sunscreen goes on first, insect repellent second. Why the order matters, how long to wait between layers, and how to time reapplication on a hot day. Citronella Insect Repellent: What It Does and Where It Stops (2026) 7 min read

Citronella Insect Repellent: What It Does and Where It Stops (2026)

Citronella insect repellent genuinely works, and it works for a lot less time than most people assume. Depending on the concentration and formulation, published testin...