Cold water swimming: the benefits, and gifts for swimmers
There's nothing quite like that post-swim feeling. Many cold water swimmers describe feeling happier, calmer and more energised after a dip.
Journal
Skincare
Notes on seaweed, sea salt and slow skincare from Ynys Môn: the ingredients, the rituals and the science behind them.
Menopause skincare: caring for dry, changing skin
Menopause brings changes to our skin, and not just on our faces. As oestrogen levels decline, skin can become drier, thinner and more sensitive, leaving arms, legs, hands and elbows feeling tight or uncomfortable, but a few simple, nourishing acts can make a real difference.
How to have a seaweed bath at home
There are two lovely ways to enjoy a seaweed bath at home, depending on whether you're after a quick midweek wind-down or a more traditional seaweed bathing experience.
Skincare from a mother and daughter team
Watching guests sink into warm water filled with seaweed, surrounded by the Welsh landscape, and emerge feeling relaxed and with beautifully soft skin, got Alison and her daughter Jess thinking. Could we bring a little of that feeling into people's homes?
The ancient ritual of seaweed bathing
The experience of seaweed bathing was one of the inspirations behind Wild Môn, our natural skincare range anchored in the seas surrounding Ynys Môn.
The perfect 30-minute bedtime routine
A good evening ritual doesn’t need to be elaborate. In fact, if it involves twelve steps and an hour of free time, it probably isn’t going to happen very often. Half an hour is enough.
Why use seaweed in skincare?
We use marine-derived bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus), a brown seaweed known for its lovely skin-conditioning properties.
Why use sea salt in skincare?
At Wild Môn, we're incredibly proud to use Halen Môn sea salt in our skincare - from an exfoliating body scrub to favourite relaxing bath salts, we use it to bring the power of the sea into your everyday skincare routine.
Why use sea buckthorn in skincare?
Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, sea buckthorn is the most vital ingredient in our Sailor’s Healing Balm.