Meet the Maker: Wild Spirit Naturally

INSPIRATION

My passion for holistic health was realised after I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2009. After gaining weight, dealing with depression, exhaustion, inflamed skin conditions, numerous medical visits and months of using antibiotics and mainstream medicine, I decided enough was enough. As a 17 year-old I was given an ultimatum - fix yourself or continue to live a ‘half’ life. I went to my first Naturopath who placed me on a full-body cleanse, using food as my medicine. It was then that I really learned how foods can affect the way my body looked and felt. This increasing awareness of my health pushed me to study massage, holistic beauty and nutrition, where I began actually listening to my body for the first time and giving it what it truly needed. I started eating whole foods, sleeping well, caring for my outer skin organically and began to feel more grounded than I ever had before. I felt a new connection and love for life and myself! In 2010, after feeling as though the mainstream beauty industry was no longer aligning with my new conscious way of living and after overcoming my health issues, I decided to dive deep into the world of Green Beauty. I wasn’t oblivious to the health concerns linked to conventional cosmetics, but it was only after a lot of research that I learnt the ramifications toxic ingredients played on our well-being. After testing so many amazing products that don’t contain the nasty chemicals, I felt no hesitation is switching over my entire life to eco and clean products. Since encompassing in green beauty, I felt compelled to help others confidently make the transition to eco-beauty, so for the last five years, I have shared my love and passion for toxic-free, natural and organic living via Wild Spirit Naturally. I have worked meticulously to create and preform bespoke organic rituals, masterclasses and workshops we know today, using only the very best organic, eco and toxic free skincare and makeup.

I am passionate about woman learning to love themselves silly, and I wanted to create a self-care ritual that reminded them of their own innate beauty and power. Wild Her was inspired by many things, it was inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds me in my new country home and how it makes me feel, but the most valuable inspiration of all is all my incredible clients I’ve had the pleasure to treat over the past 8 years. After working on hundreds of skins and with many different product brands, I felt there wasn’t an oil that performed how I wanted it to. Wild Her was born - a high-quality, hand-crafted organic oil made in small batches under the light, power and magic of the full moon. Each oil is set with the intention to embrace healing, relaxation and reconnecting with our self, empowering woman to love themselves silly.

BEST BEAUTY ADVICE

Always wear a smile - A woman is most beautiful when she smiles. Other than that, the most valuable tip I’ve learned is always use a Facial Oil as your hydration product for radiant skin.

DESERT ISLAND PRODUCT

Definitely coconut oil - is there anything this magical product cannot do?

WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOUR BRAND?

There are so many exciting things happening over at Wild Spirit Naturally, all inspired by woman glowing from the inside out! I am currently planning product number two, which will be a magical cleansing balm - more on this coming soon. I am also working really hard on launching an online Glow Program, all about educating and supporting woman to find their healthiest skin.

TAKE ACTION AT HOME

• Know Your Ingredients.

Pick up EVERYTHING and start reading the small ingredient fine print. There are some incredible apps making life easier when it comes to choosing the healthy and non toxic products including apps like: Think Dirty and The Chemical Maze. Both allow you to scan a product or type the ingredient list and will provide you with a rating from 1 to 10 based on the toxicity (including a handy happy or sad face for its safety on the skin).

• Don’t put anything ON your skin that you wouldn’t put IN your body.

When we apply nasty chemicals to our skin it’s actually more harmful than swallowing them. Toxins being absorbed directly through the skin are going straight into the bloodstream and skipping the all important digestion process which aids in filtering out some of the nasties.

• Explore the alternatives.

The natural beauty industry has come such a long way and there’s no reason we shouldn’t be using nourishing, natural, organic, ethical and cruelty free products, for our health and the health of the planet! We are honestly so spoilt for choice now!

• Replace old nasties for new naturals.

Start replacing! This can be a little overwhelming so make sure you do it gradually. As you use up one replace it with a healthier alternative and little by little you can start building up a new collection of beautiful, natural and nourishing beauty and personal care products.

MORE INFO

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