Peach kernel oil is another of my favourite, hero ingredients in our  range of pure plant oil formulas. There’s something so beautiful about a perfectly ripe peach.  I planted an espaliered tree against a sunny south-facing wall at home, and the fragrance of both the blossom in the spring and the ripening fruit on summer afternoons makes it one of…

Clear your blemished skin by putting more oil on it? It may sound crazy but stay with me… Breakouts are an obvious sign that your skin is stressed out and unhappy.  Spots, blocked pores and blackheads are all indications that skin is congested and overwhelmed. The causes may be hormonal, emotional, nutritional or environmental, but whatever they are, your skin…

Votary is all about strong, healthy, hydrated skin. It’s as brilliant for skin that’s prepped for a shoot as it is for skin that’s exposed to extreme sport. Votary is a unisex brand, and I am especially proud of the demanding conditions that some of our #Votarists put our pure plant oils through. Will Satch MBE rows for the GB…

Double cleansing has a real buzz about it at the moment, with lots of products designed to clean the day off your face in two stages. One of the reasons I created our original Rose Geranium and Apricot Cleansing oil was because I hadn’t been able to find anything which cleaned my skin properly and left it feeling comfortable in one…

When I first began formulating Votary, my background as a make-up artist made me very aware of how it needed  to work brilliantly as the perfect prep for cosmetics. That’s why I’m always so thrilled when I  learn that renowned MUAs consider Votary to be an essential part of their kit. In the second of our series, here I am…

  Raspberry seed oil is one of my favourite plant oils. Not only is it a really clever little worker for your skin, but it brings to mind gorgeous summer days and huge bowls of raspberries eaten outside with family and friends. I grow raspberries in my garden, and every time I look at their plump, perfect beauty I’m reminded…

  Votarists will be familiar with Frances Phillips. Nutritional therapist, skin care expert, and beautiful Votarist, she is a gorgeous example of curating both skincare and nourishment to achieve fabulously glowing, healthy skin. In this Q & A,  she shares tips on eating with your skin in mind, having a healthy relationship with social media and why she’s passionate about natural,…

  Building a brand always has a captivating story behind it.The brilliant spark of the initial idea, the first steps to making it happen, the paths to working collaboratively, the inevitable bumps in the road, and the dazzling wins which make the heart sing. As part of celebrating International Women’s Day, here’s a candid and refreshing interview on how to…

  Votary Rose Geranium and Apricot Cleansing Oil featured as part of Jess Glynne’s set at the 2019 Brit Awards tonight. Jess’s song Thursday opens with the lyrics “I don’t wear makeup on Thursday, I’m sick of covering up.”  Choreographer Lynne Page and Set Designer Es Devlin decided to created a response to this and to the growing phenomenon of…

  Votary started from the belief that great skin begins with properly clean skin and our Rose Geranium and Apricot Cleansing Oil was the first product that I blended at my kitchen table. I wanted a cleanser that cleaned my face properly, removed every trace of make-up, and left it feeling smooth, soft and plumped-up rather than taut and tight.    …