Scent, dementia, and happy memories

Scent, dementia, and happy memories

There is a close connection between the sense of smell and memory, with certain scents taking us right back to our earliest years. For those who suffer with Dementia, the inability to retain special moments can be both frustrating and upsetting.
May 01, 2023
Taking care of your wellbeing in pregnancy

Taking care of your wellbeing in pregnancy

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience for many women, a time filled with
excitement and anticipation, and new studies now focus on the importance of pregnant women prioritising their mental health, as well as looking after themselves physically.
April 24, 2023
The effect that undetected allergies can have on medical procedures

The effect that undetected allergies can have on medical procedures

BBC Radio 4 news reported this morning that "life changing allergies" can be triggered by some gel nail polishes, citing Dr. Deirdre Buckley, Consultant Dermatologist and allergy expert.
April 14, 2023
Spring and Consumerism - Environmentally Conscious ways to enjoy Easter.

Spring and Consumerism - Environmentally Conscious ways to enjoy Easter.

As we’re transitioning into spring, Easter weekend gradually approaches. Easter provides a wonderful opportunity to unwind and connect with loved ones over the long weekend. 
March 27, 2023
Is Perfume for everyone? By Ella-Rose Cleaver

Is Perfume for everyone? By Ella-Rose Cleaver

Perfume is a significant global market which has remained resilient and successful for hundreds of years and continues to evolve. The industry is increasingly prioritising environmentally conscious practises in response to a growth in demand for “natural” cosmetics. 
March 20, 2023
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Our Top 5 gift ideas to promote Self-Care and Wellness by Ella Rose Cleaver

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Our Top 5 gift ideas to promote Self-Care and Wellness by Ella Rose Cleaver

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show your mum that you love and support her. Mums can be notoriously bad at stepping back and taking time for themselves, so a gift which promotes relaxation and self-care will likely be something she never knew she needed! 
March 07, 2023
What we think about Black Friday

What we think about Black Friday

A tribute to Haeckels for its vision and values in challenging the run of the mill approach to the impending Black Friday fervour.

This Friday Haeckels are not discounting.
Instead they are clearing the shelves in their stores to promote sustainable small businesses.
November 22, 2022
Solutions for in home air pollution

Solutions for in home air pollution

Research recognises that air quality is now the world's largest environmental health threat, responsible for around 40,000 early deaths a year in the UK alone, and that the air indoors, where we spend over 80% of our time, can be 2-5 times more polluted than the air outside.
November 18, 2022
california poppies with perfino atomiser jewellery

Greenwashing: nature vs chemicals

There is much confusion in this area.

Everything is chemicals, down to the most benign H2O, and nature, as we all know, can be dangerous.

July 06, 2022
pollution in Los Angeles

Vehicle emissions = Fragrance emissions...read on

In the 1980’s the anti-cigarette movement really began to take hold.

A combination of ever-increasing class action lawsuits, the increase in scientific evidence against nicotine leaving nowhere to hide, and an emerging alternative in the form of e-cigarettes, created a perfect storm and proved to be a force for good.

Now we have Imperial Tobacco rebranded as Blu and Philip Morris pioneering lung health. 

June 22, 2022
large porcelain nose art work

Celebrating the sense of smell – top 10 scents

It’s in the air. A certain exhilaration has come upon us as we look forward to a post covid spring, the future, and enjoying life at its fullest.

For me there is one thing that I really want to celebrate and that is the sense of smell, for those of us who still have it and no longer feel at threat of losing it.

February 18, 2022
chanel no 5 ad with nicole kidman

Why are perfume adverts so weird?

Well, it seems that you combine a celebrity with a large fan base, top quality visuals and sound, and more than a hint of sexual possibility, all of which position the fragrance as a luxury product…but none of which help you to know what it smells like… and you will certainly never know what is in it.
February 16, 2022