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Honey, Oats & Zinc Soap: A Gentle Soap for Sensitive & Eczema-Prone Skin
Honey, Oats & Zinc Soap: A Gentle Soap for Sensitive & Eczema-Prone Skin
A gentle, fragrance-free honey and oat soap for sensitive and eczema-prone skin. Handmade in the UK with colloidal oatmeal and responsibly sourced British honey. Read more...
Farmstead Naturals and GinGingers are available in store at Handmade Fiesta from 2nd March 2026
Farmstead Naturals & GinGingers available at Handmade Fiesta from 2nd March 2026
From 2nd March 2026, Farmstead Naturals will be available at Handmade Fiesta in Honiton — alongside our friend Tina of GinGingers. A celebration of community, creativity and independent business. Read more...
Young woman holding mineral zinc sunscreen for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin
Chemical vs Mineral Sunscreen for Rosacea: What’s the Difference?
If you have rosacea, choosing the right sunscreen matters. Learn the difference between chemical and mineral SPF and why zinc-based formulas are often gentler for reactive skin. Read more...
Buttercream Whip: A Deeply Nourishing Moisturiser Inspired by Motherhood
Buttercream Whip: A Deeply Nourishing Moisturiser Inspired by Motherhood
Originally created during my first pregnancy, Buttercream Whip has become a deeply nourishing, fragrance-free moisturiser loved for dry, stretching and sensitive skin. Read more...
Wild yam cream for menopause
Wild Yam Cream & Menopause: Supporting Sensitive Skin Naturally
Menopause can bring surprising changes to your skin. Learn how Wild Yam Cream provides deep nourishment and helps comfort dry, sensitive skin during hormonal transitions. Read more...
Why Mineral Skincare Is Often Better Tolerated by Rosacea & Sensitive Skin
Why Mineral Skincare Is Often Better Tolerated by Rosacea & Sensitive Skin
If you have rosacea or sensitive skin, many products can feel overwhelming. Here’s why mineral skincare is often better tolerated — and how gentle formulas support calmer skin. Read more...
Spotlight on Handmade Fiesta: Celebrating Shopping Small & Creative Community
Spotlight on Handmade Fiesta: Celebrating Shopping Small & Creative Community
We’re excited to share that Farmstead Naturals will be available at Handmade Fiesta from 1st March. Discover why shopping small matters and meet this beautiful independent shop supporting creative makers. Read more...
🏆 Firming Egg Skin Soufflé Wins Silver at the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards
🏆 Firming Egg Skin Soufflé Wins Silver at the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards
We’re proud to announce that our Firming Egg Skin Soufflé has won Silver for Best Clarifying Face Mask at the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards — a global recognition of gentle,... Read more...
🍯 Why Manuka Honey Is So Good for Sensitive, Rosacea & Problem Skin
🍯 Why Manuka Honey Is So Good for Sensitive, Rosacea & Problem Skin
Manuka honey is known for its calming, antibacterial and hydrating properties. Learn why it’s ideal for sensitive, rosacea-prone and problem skin — and why it works so well in gentle... Read more...
🌿 The Best Rosacea-Friendly Skincare Routine (UK Guide + Calm, Natural Solutions)
🌿 The Best Rosacea-Friendly Skincare Routine (UK Guide + Calm, Natural Solutions)
Rosacea-prone skin needs calm, gentle care — not harsh actives. Learn how to build a soothing rosacea skincare routine using natural, fragrance-free products designed for sensitive skin in the UK. Read more...
Mineral sunscreen colour correctors for rosacea and redness
How to Use Mineral Sunscreen Colour Correctors to Tone Down Redness & Perfect Your SPF
Our Mineral Sunscreen Colour Correctors help reduce redness, minimise white cast and customise zinc SPF for sensitive, rosacea-prone skin — without makeup. Read more...
Spotlight on Aloe Vera: Why It’s a Hero Ingredient for Calm, Reactive Skin
Spotlight on Aloe Vera: Why It’s a Hero Ingredient for Calm, Reactive Skin
Aloe vera is a calming, hydrating ingredient ideal for rosacea and reactive skin. Learn why it plays a key role in our gentle skincare formulas. Read more...
Why I Created Our Wild Yam Cream: A Holistic, Ingredient-Led Journey
Why I Created Our Wild Yam Cream: A Holistic, Ingredient-Led Journey
Inspired by holistic living and traditional plant wisdom, our Wild Yam Cream was created with care, integrity, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Read more...
Papulopustular Rosacea: When Rosacea Looks Like Acne (and How to Care for It Gently)
Papulopustular Rosacea: When Rosacea Looks Like Acne (and How to Care for It Gently)
Papulopustular rosacea can resemble acne but requires a gentler approach. Discover symptoms, triggers, and soothing skincare tips for sensitive skin with Farmstead Naturals. Read more...
Award winning face mask
We’re a Finalist! Farmstead Naturals at the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards
We’re incredibly proud to share that Farmstead Naturals has been awarded a finalist badge at the 2026 Universal Beauty Awards for our Firming Egg Skin Soufflé. Read more...
Eczema vs Rosacea: Symptoms, Triggers & Gentle Skincare Tips
Understanding Sensitive Skin: Eczema vs Rosacea (and How to Calm Both Gently)
Sensitive skin isn’t a one-size-fits-all category. Many of us struggle with redness, irritation, discomfort, or flare-ups — but the underlying causes can be very different. Two of the most common... Read more...
A Gentle Rosacea Skincare Routine for Calm, Supported Skin
A Gentle Rosacea Skincare Routine for Calm, Supported Skin
Rosacea-prone skin needs calm, gentle care. Learn why zinc sunscreen and a soothing Manuka face wash are key to managing redness, sensitivity and flare-ups naturally. Read more...
Rosacea Skincare: A Gentle, Barrier-First Routine for Calm Skin
Rosacea Skincare: A Gentle, Barrier-First Routine for Calm Skin
Rosacea-prone skin needs gentle, calming care. Learn why zinc sunscreen and a soothing Manuka face wash are essential for managing redness, sensitivity and flare-ups naturally. Read more...
Celebrating Emma at Beauty Folio – A Genuine Voice in Indie Beauty
Celebrating Emma at Beauty Folio – A Genuine Voice in Indie Beauty
At Farmstead Naturals, we are incredibly proud to work with people who truly understand natural skincare — not just from an ingredients perspective, but from lived experience. One such person... Read more...
Pure Mineral Sunscreen for Rosacea, Acne & Sensitive Skin | Farmstead Naturals
Pure Mineral Sunscreen for Rosacea, Acne & Sensitive Skin | Farmstead Naturals
Why Sensitive Skin Needs a Different Kind of Sunscreen If you live with rosacea, acne-prone skin, eczema, contact dermatitis, or hormonal skin changes during perimenopause, finding a sunscreen that doesn’t... Read more...
🌞 Pure Mineral Sunscreen — Natural, Non-Toxic Protection for Problem & Sensitive Skin
🌞 Pure Mineral Sunscreen — Natural, Non-Toxic Protection for Problem & Sensitive Skin
Sun protection is essential every day, not just in summer — especially if you’re managing acne, rosacea, or using actives like retinol, AHA/BHAs or other exfoliants that make your skin... Read more...
Why Farmstead Naturals Exists: A Mother’s Journey Into Truly Gentle Skincare
Why Farmstead Naturals Exists: A Mother’s Journey Into Truly Gentle Skincare
Farmstead Naturals was born from a mother’s need to soothe her baby’s eczema, her own struggle with acne and rosacea during pregnancy, and years of supporting a loved one living... Read more...
✨ Clear Skin, Naturally: Why So Many UK Customers Are Switching to Farmstead Naturals for Acne, Eczema & Sensitive Skin
✨ Clear Skin, Naturally: Why So Many UK Customers Are Switching to Farmstead Naturals for Acne, Eczema & Sensitive Skin
Looking for natural, gentle solutions for acne, rosacea or eczema? Our bestselling Manuka Face Wash, Honey Soaps and Egg Soufflé Mask are helping UK customers achieve clearer, calmer, happier skin... Read more...
The Little Balm That Somehow Does Everything — And Now in 100ml!
The Little Balm That Somehow Does Everything — And Now in 100ml!
Our much-loved 100% natural Repair Balm is the little tin that does everything — from softening lips and soothing baby eczema to healing working hands and hydrating under-eyes. Simple ingredients,... Read more...
Gentle Manuka Face Wash: Your Skin’s New BFF for Acne & Rosacea
Gentle Manuka Face Wash: Your Skin’s New BFF for Acne & Rosacea
Discover the soothing power of our Gentle Manuka Face Wash — specially crafted for acne-prone, sensitive, and rosacea-affected skin. Packed with Manuka honey, Aloe Vera, and pore-clearing salicylic acid, this... Read more...
Farmstead Naturals Featured in Health & Wellbeing Magazine
Farmstead Naturals Featured in Health & Wellbeing Magazine
Farmstead Naturals is Featured in Health & Wellbeing Magazine! 🌿✨ We’re so excited to share some wonderful news — Farmstead Naturals has been featured in the latest issue of Health... Read more...
Why We’re Switching to Amber Glass Jars
Why We’re Switching to Amber Glass Jars
Our Pure Mineral Zinc Sunscreen is saying goodbye to plastic pumps and hello to amber glass jars. Better for your skin, better for the planet, and less waste. Read more...
Beauty Folio Magazine
We’ve Been Featured in Beauty Folio Magazine!
We’re Featured in Beauty Folio Magazine! 🌿 We’re beyond excited to share that Farmstead Naturals has been featured in the beautiful and conscious Beauty Folio Magazine! 💚 This special piece... Read more...
Why We Created Our Own Zinc Sunscreen (And Why You Should Ditch Chemical Sunscreens for Good)
Why We Created Our Own Zinc Sunscreen (And Why You Should Ditch Chemical Sunscreens for Good)
At Farmstead Naturals, we care deeply about what goes on our bodies — especially our children’s. That’s why we decided, years ago, to stop using store-bought sunscreens loaded with synthetic... Read more...
We’ve Been Featured in The Natural Beauty Bible 2025 – And We Won a “Best Buy” Award! 🌿✨
We’ve Been Featured in The Natural Beauty Bible 2025 – And We Won a “Best Buy” Award! 🌿✨
We’re absolutely delighted to share some exciting news from Farmstead Naturals HQ... One of our skincare products has been named a “Best Buy” in the skincare category by The Green... Read more...
🥚✨ Introducing: The Firming Egg Skin Soufflé ✨🥚
🥚✨ Introducing: The Firming Egg Skin Soufflé ✨🥚
By Farmstead Naturals After over 15 years of using egg in my own skincare and hair rituals, I’m beyond excited to finally share a refined, mess-free version of what I’ve... Read more...
🌿 Gentle Manuka Face Wash Wins FOUR Major Awards in 2025!
🌿 Gentle Manuka Face Wash Wins FOUR Major Awards in 2025!
We’re incredibly proud to announce that our Gentle Manuka Face Wash has won four industry awards this year—including the highly respected “Best Buy” from The Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards... Read more...
🧼 Is Face Wash the Same as Cleanser? Plus Tips for Acne, Makeup, Rosacea & Pregnancy
🧼 Is Face Wash the Same as Cleanser? Plus Tips for Acne, Makeup, Rosacea & Pregnancy
We get this question all the time — and we’re so glad you’re asking! Whether you're dealing with acne, rosacea, makeup removal, or need pregnancy-safe skincare, choosing the right face... Read more...
Face wash for acne
🌿 Understanding Acne: What It Is, Why It Happens & How to Support Your Skin Naturally
At Farmstead Naturals, we’re often asked about acne — what causes it, how to treat it, and whether natural skincare can really help. Whether you’re dealing with occasional breakouts, hormonal... Read more...
100% natural mineral zinc sunscreen
🌞 Safe Sun Care: Why Our Mineral Body Sunscreen Is the Best Natural Choice
Discover why natural mineral sunscreen is safer for your skin and the planet—free from chemical filters like oxybenzone and powered by non-nano zinc oxide. Read more...