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Why I’m Changing Oleo: A Personal Update After 18...

Posted on 20/03/2026

After 18 years of running Oleo, I’m making some big changes as I head toward retirement. From new...

Four Ways Your Skin Changes in Cold Weather

Posted on 25/11/2025

As the temperature drops and the central heating clicks on, it is not just your wardrobe that needs...

The Benefits of Jojoba Oil

Posted on 30/10/2025

Jojoba oil has become a staple in the world of natural vegan skincare. Prized for its versatility, nourishing...

Protect Your Skin Against Autumn Weather

Posted on 30/09/2025

With the arrival of autumn, it's time to talk skincare! It's always best to approach skincare seasonally,...

Why It’s Time to Rethink ‘Anti-Ageing’ in Skincare

Posted on 26/08/2025

In the quest for eternal youth, “anti-ageing” has become a buzzword in the beauty and wellness industry....

All You Need to Know About Plastic Packaging

Posted on 18/07/2025

As a manufacturer of cosmetic products and a company that cares deeply about the impact that plastic...

How to Look After Your Skin This Summer

Posted on 18/06/2025

When you picture your skin in summer, you might imagine it tanned, smooth and glowing. But the reality...

Look Less Tired with Refreshing Skincare Tips

Posted on 12/06/2025

If you find yourself staring in the mirror and wondering how to look less tired, don’t worry – there...

The Benefits of Coconut Oil

Posted on 07/05/2025

Read on to discover why coconut oil is such a miracle ingredient and so widely used in the vegan Oleo...

Understanding Humectants, Emollients and Occlusive...

Posted on 07/04/2025

When it comes to skincare, hydration is key to maintaining healthy and glowing skin. There are three...

Tips For Improving Your Spring Skincare Routine

Posted on 31/03/2025

Spring has finally sprung − and while you’re shedding your winter layers, it’s important to consider...

Dry Skin Versus Dehydrated Skin – What's the Difference?

Posted on 28/02/2025

When it comes to effectively moisturising your dried-out body and face, you might be overlooking one...

Natural Alternatives to Petroleum Jelly

Posted on 31/01/2025

While petroleum jelly has been used for various household needs for many years, consumers have started...

Aromatherapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Posted on 27/12/2024

Aromatherapy can help bring relief to some symptoms of Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD) by promoting...

Simple Tips For Better Daily Skin Care

Posted on 12/11/2024

Simple daily skincare tips for healthy, glowing skin. Discover Oleo's vegan moisturisers, rich in natural...

Floral Waters: Benefits and How They Are Used in Skincare

Posted on 24/10/2024

For those looking for a natural way to revitalise and refresh their skin, floral waters can be an essential...

How to Use Essential Oils for Enhanced Meditation...

Posted on 11/09/2024

When essential oils are integrated with meditation, they can enhance your practice by centring, grounding,...

The Journey Behind My SPF Cream

Posted on 08/08/2024

I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new Protect & Hydrate SPF30 Face Cream. After navigating...

Complete Guide to Carrier Oils

Posted on 08/07/2024

Unlock the potential of carrier oils in your skincare routine. These natural plant oils are essential...

Understanding & Managing Cellulite: A Comprehensive...

Posted on 18/06/2024

Cellulite often complicates our relationship with our bodies, altering our self-image as we compare...

What is Neroli Essential Oil? Uses & Benefits for...

Posted on 20/05/2024

Neroli essential oil, derived from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, is renowned for its enchanting...

Understanding Your Skin Type: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted on 11/04/2024

For a skincare regime to be effective, it's crucial to be familiar with your skin type. This guide delves...

Embracing Self-Care: A Journey to Wellbeing

Posted on 01/03/2024

Self-care is a deliberate choice to gift yourself with people, places, things, events, and opportunities...

Sensual Essential Oils & Tips For Valentine's Day

Posted on 05/02/2024

This Valentine's Day, why not try something different? Dim the lights put some seductive essential oils...

Embracing Natural Skincare Resolutions

Posted on 03/01/2024

As we progress through the year, it’s important to uphold the skincare resolutions we've embarked...

Vegan Skincare for Veganuary

Posted on 01/01/2024

Veganuary is an idea that promotes veganism by encouraging people to follow a vegan lifestyle for the...

The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Beauty Gifts This Christmas

Posted on 07/11/2023

Christmas resonates differently with everyone – some see it as a time for spiritual connection, others...

The Power of Neroli Essential Oil

Posted on 03/11/2023

Rejuvenating, relaxing, and restoring—Neroli essential oil is not just a feast for the senses with...

7 Essential Oils That Will Make Your Home Smell Like...

Posted on 19/10/2023

What exactly defines the scent of Christmas? Festive fragrances can vary widely depending on your family's...

Everything You Need To Know About Geranium Essential...

Posted on 21/09/2023

In the ever-evolving world of vegan skincare, certain essential oils stand steadfast, consistently proving...

Understanding Citrus Essential Oils

Posted on 15/08/2023

The next time you eat a fresh orange, squeeze a portion of the peel with the colourful side out. You'll...

How Aromatherapy Can Help Stress Headaches

Posted on 04/08/2023

Sadly, we can't resolve the problems that face the world today, but our therapeutic aromatherapy blends...

Guide: Vitamin E and Skincare

Posted on 26/06/2023

Uncover the potential of vitamin E in skincare. Explore its ability to combat free radicals, moisturise,...

Why Choose Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Posted on 17/05/2023

The word "acids" often intimidates people when it comes to skincare, but fear not. Alpha Hydroxy Acids...

How I Use Essential Oils to Keep My Eczema Under Control

Posted on 09/05/2023

This blog comes from an Oleo convert, who reveals why essential oils and Oleo have helped keep her eczema...

A Fresh Look at Deodorants: How to Avoid Harmful Chemicals...

Posted on 03/04/2023

We'll take a look at the ingredients and what they do for commercially produced antiperspirants against...

What Does Moisturising Do? The Long-term Benefits...

Posted on 23/03/2023

When it comes to skincare, there are a few things that everyone knows: cleanse, tone, and moisturise....

More Than A Beautiful Fragrance

Posted on 03/03/2023

Fragrance can actually play a role in enhancing your well-being as the power of scent can be used to...

Using Essential Oils To Help During Exam Time

Posted on 01/03/2023

Why not utilise the powers of essential oils to help calm the mind and aid concentration during exam...

What are the Benefits of Choosing Handmade Vegan Soap

Posted on 07/02/2023

If you've ever thought about using handmade vegan soaps, many benefits should convince you.

Skincare Resolutions To Make For The New Year

Posted on 01/01/2023

2023 is almost upon us and that can only mean one thing - it's time to start those New Year's resolutions.

Adjusting Your Skincare As You Age

Posted on 01/12/2022

Ageing is a fact of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to sit back and let the passing of time play...

Support Local This Holiday Season

Posted on 22/11/2022

It would be something of an understatement to say that we are living in uncertain times. In light of...

What Is The Difference Between Vegan, Natural And...

Posted on 07/11/2022

Is your moisturiser natural? And is your shampoo actually vegan? How do you really know whether or not...

Warming Essential Oils For Colder Months

Posted on 31/10/2022

Essential oils can awaken your senses, lift your spirits and warm cold feet through winter, and since...

How Aromatherapy Oils Can Help With Anxiety

Posted on 05/10/2022

Let us look at the benefits of aromatherapy oils and how their natural essence can help ease stress...

The Only Hand Skincare Regime You'll Ever Need

Posted on 13/09/2022

Our hands are one of the first places to show signs of ageing. Most of us understand the need for a...

What Are The Best Vegan Hair Products For Curly Hair?

Posted on 02/08/2022

We will look at the advantages of using vegan hair care products and conditioners for curly hair. Explore...

5 Ingredients to Avoid in Skin and Body Care Products

Posted on 11/07/2022

We take a look into the chemicals and ingredients that we think you should avoid in body care and skincare....

What is Bakuchiol & Squalane Oil? Everything you need...

Posted on 10/06/2022

If you use skin care products regularly, you've probably heard of retinol for the wide array of benefits...

How Choosing Vegan Products Is Better For The Environment

Posted on 04/05/2022

While it's true that animal cruelty is a major concern when it comes to animal-based beauty products,...

Is Beeswax Vegan-Friendly? Everything You Need To...

Posted on 11/04/2022

Beeswax is used extensively in cosmetics which are often labelled as 'natural'. It's important to remember...

Tips to Help Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Posted on 21/12/2021

Like any scar, stretch marks are permanent, but treatment may make them less noticeable. Treatment can...

Natural Ingredients to Help with Dry Skin

Posted on 21/10/2021

A complete guide for the best natural ingredients to help with dry skin.

Top Tips for Healthy Winter Skin

Posted on 04/10/2021

Winter can wreak havoc on your skin - making it dry, itchy and irritated. Cold, blustery conditions...

Massage In Pregnancy

Posted on 28/09/2021

Prenatal massages are adapted for the anatomical changes you go through during pregnancy. As your shape...

Dealing with Stress

Posted on 14/08/2021

Stress has become a ubiquitous part of our world these days. Longer working hours, being constantly...

Moving Out of Lockdown

Posted on 20/07/2021

The outbreak of Covid-19 has disrupted normal life. With the imposed restrictions, our daily routines...

The Benefits of Sports Massage

Posted on 18/06/2021

Like it or not, the sporting season is well and truly upon us. Whether you are a keen participant in...

The Challenges of a Small Business Trying to be Eco...

Posted on 25/05/2021

As a relatively small manufacturer of beauty products, it would be easy for me to think that any effort...

Top 10 Tips For The Perfect Skincare Routine

Posted on 13/04/2021

Top tips to help you develop a skincare routine that works for you and, most importantly, one that you...

A healthier life & a more eco-friendly future

Posted on 07/04/2021

I think I live a fairly sustainable lifestyle, but I also think, probably like many people, that it...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Posted on 18/03/2021

It goes without saying that recycling plays an important role in the day-to-day running of Oleo. The...

Gifted Wrapped and in time for Mother's Day

Posted on 05/03/2021

Whether you are buying for your mother, are a mum yourself, or know someone who might be missing theirs,...

Cherish her always

Posted on 25/02/2021

Don't wait for one day a year to show your Mum how much you love her.

Buying for your significant other on Valentines

Posted on 05/02/2021

I’m definitely not taking the insane risk of buying either jewellery or clothing… so, if you’re...

Lockdown 3.0 Update

Posted on 06/01/2021

Another lockdown has been announced and is in effect here in the UK. With that said, Oleo Bodycare will...

Last Order Dates for Christmas 2020

Posted on 09/12/2020

You can still purchase your fragrant, therapeutic toiletries from us online. Whether it's for yourself...

Lockdown 2.0 Update

Posted on 03/11/2020

Following the new government guidelines, Oleo Bodycare will continue to provide a full online service....

Benefits of Aromatherapy

Posted on 23/10/2020

Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy that treats the mind, body and spirit. When essential oils are applied...

The importance of environmentally friendly packaging...

Posted on 17/09/2020

Never before has the degradation of our environment been such a burning issue. We know that human behaviour...

Bridport Market Update

Posted on 02/06/2020

I'm delighted to finally be able to return to Bridport Market with a brand new pitch on Bucky Doo square,...

Why Being Palm Oil-Free Matters

Posted on 28/05/2020

Originally from Africa, oil palms were introduced to Southeast Asia over a century ago, initially as...

Why are vegan beauty products important?

Posted on 27/05/2020

We’re a pretty easy-going bunch here at Oleo—but we do have a few strict rules. Firstly, we don’t...

Ordering By Phone

Posted on 24/03/2020

We will be taking phone orders on 01308 427651 Mon - Sat between 1pm and 7pm

Working With Plymouth University

Posted on 09/03/2020

Amy Fry is a third year photography student at Plymouth University creating a magazine full of sustainable...

How To Keep Your Hands Healthy During Cold Winter...

Posted on 06/11/2019

Our hands work hard throughout the day, and keeping them healthy and moisturised is really important...

Introducing FREE Next Working Day Collections

Posted on 19/08/2019

Now you can collect your Oleo Bodycare order free of charge on the next working day from Bridport, Dorset.

Why Using Natural Skincare Is The Best Route For Healthy...

Posted on 02/08/2019

Almost 60% of what we use on our skin gets absorbed into the body. Using natural skincare is not only...

Everything You Need To Know About Citrus Essential...

Posted on 30/11/2018

CITRUS ESSENTIAL OILS – The next time that you eat a fresh orange, take a portion of the peel and...

Frankincense Essential Oil

Posted on 31/10/2018

Frankincense is an essential oil that has been in demand since ancient times. From the Ancient Egyptians...

Rose Essential Oil, All You Need To Know!

Posted on 21/09/2018

Rose essential oil has an unmistakable intoxicating aroma, it’s rich, sweet and flora. But aside from...

Perfecting Your Hair with Natural Products

Posted on 18/12/2017

High street hair care products can be full of synthetic chemicals that strip the natural oils from your...

The Health Benefits Of Frankincense Essential Oil

Posted on 29/11/2017

Frankincense is a woody, earthy, spicy and slightly fruity aroma is both calming and relaxing and is...

Tips and Recipes For Natural Face Masks

Posted on 04/11/2017

The truth about face masks. Why you should use them, how often and how to make your very own at home!

What You Need To Know About Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

Posted on 27/09/2017

Did you know that on average woman adds more than 200 chemicals to their skin daily, and more than 60%...

This Is Why You Should Be Using Facial Oils

Posted on 24/06/2017

Today’s wave of eco-conscious beauty has sparked a surge of interest in facial oils

Using Natural Remedies To Help You Sleep

Posted on 30/05/2017

As the evenings get lighter, you or a family member might be finding it more difficult to drift off...

Creating the perfect massage routine at home

Posted on 12/03/2017

Not everyone can regularly fit a professional massage into their routine, but massage has invaluable...

Why You Should Use Natural Deodorants

Posted on 15/02/2017

As somebody with sensitive and eczema prone skin, I’ve always struggled to find a gentle deodorant....

Stress Relief with Essential Oils

Posted on 18/03/2015

From time to time we can all experience stress and anxiety. Our busy lives can stop us taking a moment...

Oleo’s Top 6 Anti-ageing oils for Beautiful Skin

Posted on 03/03/2015

The beauty industry bombards us with ads for youth potions, scientifically proven formulas and jargon...

Preventing/Treating Blackheads

Posted on 21/02/2015

Olivia, Oleo’s professional Aromatherapist, imparts some her wisdom on the subject of preventing/...