The Herbelara Story
Herbelara began with a very simple moment.
One day I was standing in front of the mirror applying a moisturiser I had bought from a shop - something I had used for many years without really thinking about it. The effects of this product had weakened and I started to question it. As I looked more closely at the label, I realised I didn't actually know what most of the ingredients were. The list was long and full of unfamiliar names, and it made me pause and wonder what I was putting on my skin every day.
At the same time my own skin was beginning to change.
As many women discover in their 40s, the hormonal shifts of perimenopause start to show on the skin. What once felt balanced and resilient can become drier, less elastic and sometimes sensitive. My complexion looked duller and my skin often felt uncomfortable.
It made me question why I wasn't using something more natural.
I have always believed in living as organically and naturally as possible, and it suddenly felt important that the skincare I used reflected that too. After all, the skin is the body's largest organ, and just as we prioritise the health of our heart or brain, it deserves the same thoughtful care. If I try to live in a way that supports my body and wellbeing, then the products I put on my skin should do the same.
For more than a decade I have worked in the wellness industry as a practitioner of the Bowen Technique - a gentle holistic therapy that works with the body's natural ability to restore balance and support its own healing. Through this work I have always believed that when the body is given the right support, it often knows how to help itself.
That philosophy became the foundation for Herbelara.
I wanted to create natural skincare designed specifically for skin evolving through the hormonal years - using organic plant oils, nourishing butters and carefully chosen botanicals known for their restorative properties.
The intention is simple: products that gently support the skin, helping to restore softness, elasticity and radiance while bringing comfort to skin that may feel dry, delicate or unsettled.
Each product is thoughtfully handcrafted in small batches, drawing on traditional botanical methods that allow the natural properties of plants to infuse slowly and work in harmony with the skin.
At the heart of Herbelara is a simple guiding principle: to nourish and calm both body and mind through daily skincare rituals. Taking a few moments each day to care for your skin can also become a moment to slow down, breathe and reconnect with yourself.
"I honour the woman in the mirror today,
the years she has given, the care along the way.
Now comes her calm, her moment to find
time to breathe, to rest, to care for her mind."
Rachel Mills, Founder of Herbelara