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How to Travel with Sensitive Skin and Actually Enjoy It

Airports, air conditioning, different water, broken sleep. Travel throws everything at sensitive skin at once. Anita shares how to keep your routine simple, your skin calm, and your holiday actually enjoyable. Because you deserve to go away without your skin becoming the main event.

Anita Robinson 11 June 2026 5 min read

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De-Stress Your Skin: Why Our Illuminating Face Oil is Your Secret Weapon

De-Stress Your Skin: Why Our Illuminate Face Oil is Your Secret Weapon Life throws curveballs, and our skin often bears the brunt...

27 May 2024 4 min read

Embracing My Skin Journey: Overcoming Eczema and Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Dealing with eczema has been a total nightmare – it's not just about the physical discomfort, but the toll it takes on my confidence and self-esteem.

I can still remember the sympathetic looks from friends and family as they noticed the red, flaky mess on my face.

22 April 2024 3 min read

Less is More: Combating Product Overload

Discover the transformative power of less in skincare. Say goodbye to product overload and hello to simplicity with Apothecary & Me's gentle yet effective formulations.

11 March 2024 3 min read

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The Natural Solution

The Natural Solution: Overcoming Product Overload for Sensitive Skin 6th Sept, 2023 by Anita Robinson Share: Do you struggle with sensitive skin?...

4 September 2023 3 min read

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Jojoba Oil for Glowing Skin: Unveiling its Skin Benefits

Jojoba is our top pick of botanical oils and every skin type can enjoy the rewards of this versatile superstar. We look at the composition and skin benefits of jojoba oil, and why its our skin saviour ingredient in all our Apothecary & Me Skincare range.

3 May 2023 4 min read

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Pro-Age: Loving your Mature skin

Embracing the natural journey of ageing is a beautiful and liberating experience.

Instead of viewing the ageing process as something to fear or resist, let’s celebrate our skin and the wisdom it reflects at every life stage. With the right pro-age mindset and a holistic approach, I believe we can nurture, accept, and treasure our changing faces.

20 March 2023 2 min read