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Ingredient Spotlight: Damask Rose - Why the Queen of Flowers Earns Her Title
Ingredient Spotlight: Damask Rose - Why the Queen of Flowers Earns Her Title
November 4, 2026

Ingredient Spotlight: Damask Rose - Why the Queen of Flowers Earns Her Title

Every tradition of natural skincare, from ancient Persia to Victorian England, arrives at the same...
Dry or Dehydrated? Two Different Problems - and Why It Matters Which One You Have
Dry or Dehydrated? Two Different Problems - and Why It Matters Which One You Have
October 28, 2026

Dry or Dehydrated? Two Different Problems - and Why It Matters Which One You Have

It is one of the most common mix-ups in skincare, and one of the most...
The Aromatic Molecules of Essential Oils - Lively, Intuitive and Healing...
The Aromatic Molecules of Essential Oils - Lively, Intuitive and Healing...
October 21, 2026

The Aromatic Molecules of Essential Oils - Lively, Intuitive and Healing...

Have you ever woken up on a rainy morning and, upon catching the scent of...
The Right Order: How to Layer Natural Skincare So Every Product Works Harder
The Right Order: How to Layer Natural Skincare So Every Product Works Harder
October 14, 2026

The Right Order: How to Layer Natural Skincare So Every Product Works Harder

You can own the finest products in the world and still shortchange your skin —...
Floral Waters: The Quiet Heroes of Aromatherapy Skincare
Floral Waters: The Quiet Heroes of Aromatherapy Skincare
October 7, 2026

Floral Waters: The Quiet Heroes of Aromatherapy Skincare

Everyone knows essential oils. Far fewer people know their gentler sisters — floral waters, also...
Victorian Garden Anti-Aging Rejuvenation Series – Product Philosophy & Introduction
Victorian Garden Anti-Aging Rejuvenation Series – Product Philosophy & Introduction
September 23, 2026

Victorian Garden Anti-Aging Rejuvenation Series – Product Philosophy & Introduction

Understanding Skin AgingSkin aging is a complex process influenced by a wide range of internal...
Three Body Massage Oils, Three Rituals: Caring for the Skin You Live In
Three Body Massage Oils, Three Rituals: Caring for the Skin You Live In
September 16, 2026

Three Body Massage Oils, Three Rituals: Caring for the Skin You Live In

The skin on the body is the largest canvas we have, and it changes with...
Summer Aromatherapy Skincare
Summer Aromatherapy Skincare
September 9, 2026

Summer Aromatherapy Skincare

As the scorching summer approaches, the heat mixed with humidity often leaves us feeling sticky,...
Ingredient Spotlight: Rosehip Oil, the Skin-Healer of the Plant World
Ingredient Spotlight: Rosehip Oil, the Skin-Healer of the Plant World
September 2, 2026

Ingredient Spotlight: Rosehip Oil, the Skin-Healer of the Plant World

Some ingredients earn their reputation through marketing. Rosehip oil earned its reputation in clinics, in...
Proudly South African: The Botanical Treasures Growing in Our Own Backyard
Proudly South African: The Botanical Treasures Growing in Our Own Backyard
August 19, 2026

Proudly South African: The Botanical Treasures Growing in Our Own Backyard

When The Victorian Garden's founder, Lindsay Glover-Anderson, arrived in South Africa in the early 1980s,...
Development and Discussion of Victorian Garden Eye Oils
Development and Discussion of Victorian Garden Eye Oils
August 12, 2026

Development and Discussion of Victorian Garden Eye Oils

The delicate nature of the eye area requires professional formulations that prioritize safety and gentleness...
An Evening Wind-Down Ritual: When Skincare Becomes Self-Care
An Evening Wind-Down Ritual: When Skincare Becomes Self-Care
August 5, 2026

An Evening Wind-Down Ritual: When Skincare Becomes Self-Care

There is a reason so many skincare traditions center on the evening. Night is when...