Summer brings to mind images of lying on the beach soaking up the sunshine (with sunscreen on, of course!), wearing breezy clothing, applying light coverage foundation, and letting your radiant summer complexion glow. Right? 

This is unfortunately not the reality for everyone. The fact is: summer weather causes us to sweat. Sweat can then clog pores and cause breakouts. 

To help with these seasonal flare-ups, we have provided our top 5 tips to help keep your blemishes at bay.  

1. Keep it clean 

During the party season, our skin is exposed to more humidity, air conditioning, makeup, and sunscreen. It is important to rinse away excess oil and pore-clogging impurities with a gentle cleanser in the morning, before bedtime, and after heavy exercise. Adding our Clear Oil Control Foam Cleanser can help combat this problem.  

Brimming with natural actives, the oil-free formulation uses Hemp Seed to help balance oil production and reduce shine. Witch Hazel and Willow Bark help remove impurities, naturally exfoliate skin and prevent future breakouts. 90% of people saw noticeably reduces redness and minimizes pores*.  

2. Nourish your body 

Eating a balanced diet loaded with antioxidants from fruits and vegetables can help keep the skin supple and nourished. It is also important to drink enough water throughout the day, especially in summer when our bodies are losing more water than normal. Drinking the recommended 3L per day will help aid in the digestion and absorption of food, keeping our skin smooth and soft.  

3. Resist the urge to pop  

Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, leading to more swelling and redness, and even scarring. But resisting the urge to pop pimples is easier with pimple patches or a spot treatment. Our Quick Fix Spot Treatment can be applied directly onto spots and blemishes. Formulated with botanical actives including Licorice Root, Witch Hazel and Salicylic Acid, the treatment rapidly helps to balance oil production and dissolve surface impurities to gently neutralise breakouts. 95% of people saw a noticeable reduction in redness*.  

4. Moisturiser  

Daily moisturising is a fundamental part of your skincare routine for maintaining and protecting skin moisture levels. It is also helpful for acne-prone skin, since once the skin becomes dehydrated, the body produces more oil, further clogging pores. 

Summer is a good time to move away from your thick winter moisturisers to something more lightweight. Our Clear Urban Defense Moisturiser is a multitasking must-have. Helping to defend skin against sun damage, dehydration and excess shine, this oil-free daily moisturiser with SPF 15 is perfect for the summer season. Formulated with Willow Bark to clear pores, Hemp Seed to balance oil and Aloe to cool and hydrate, skin is nourished and shine-free. 

5. Mask your way to calmer skin 

Mask your way to smoother, calmer and more balanced skin. Our Clear Deep Detox Charcoal Mask is deeply detoxifying, the Kaolin Clay-based formulation with Charcoal effectively draws away congestion and excess oil. Hemp Seed helps to balance oil production and Aloe calms redness. Skin is left feeling clearer, smoother and hydrated. 

To get you started on your skin journey, you can try the Natio Clear starter pack range. Natio Clear is for oily and problem skin, formulated specifically to help manage shine and targets breakouts or acne when they occur. This range of Australian-made, vegan-friendly skin solutions includes ingredients known to naturally assist with the effects of acne in teens and adults, for healthy clear skin that glows with health. 

It’s a new year! Time to re-centre, re-focus and set some goals for the next 12 months. For some of us, this might mean moving on from the challenges on the past year – when anxieties around health, wellness and a global pandemic occasionally crept their way in. 

So – how to get this year off to a ‘chill’ start? A natural way of creating an environment that promotes positive energy is by using essential oils.  

Aromatherapy is a holistic health practice that’s been used for thousands of years to boost the mood and improve wellbeing. Using these aromatic plant and flower extracts around the home can play a huge part in helping you calm both the body and mind. 

Creating daily rituals that inject peace and calm into your life can be as easy as taking 5 minutes to focus on your breath as you diffuse your favourite essential oil before your day really kicks into gear.  

How to use essential oils?  

Diffusion is one of the easiest ways to use essential oils at home. The first step is to select your diffuser – you can choose from a traditional ceramic burner with candle or an ultrasonic diffuser – then choose an essential oil, or a blend of oils.  

Different botanicals have different benefits but if your aim is to create an environment of peace, tranquillity and calm, consider the below Natio Essential Oils:  

Lavender – associated with relaxation and balancing the mind  

Orange – great for meditation – known for energising the spirit  

Patchouli – often used to calm and ground a busy mind  

Lemon – often used to energise the spirit  

Bergamot – a delicate floral aroma, associated with balancing body, mind and spirit 

Oils can be used individually or blended together (a few drops of each in your diffuser) to create a signature scent. 

Or take the guesswork out of mixing oils by selecting one of Natio’s pre-mixed Essential Oil Blends. There is a specialised Calm Essential Oil Blend, a Relax blend, or Focus On Stress Pure Essential Oil Blend to help you create a peaceful atmosphere, anytime, anywhere. 

For a focused, calm and ‘zen’ 2022 – incorporate Aromatherapy into your everyday routine. Your spirit and soul will thank you for it.   

The 90’s, a true juxtaposition in music and fashion. Whatever your style, you could find it splashed across the glossy mags of Cosmopolitan, Dolly and Women’s Weekly.     

TLC fans were rocking baggy jeans and tube tops, shimmering pastel eye shadows and frosted lips. Your foundation mostly likely did not match your skin tone, but it was a vibe.  

The grunge fans smelt like teen spirit with a touch of Dewberry Perfume Oil. Teenage angst was at an all time high and brow hair was at an all time low. Brown lipstick, thin brows, an over powdered complexion and chocker chains adorned the necks of 90’s youth. Then there were lip lacquers, body glitter, bronzing beads, bath beads, glitter hairspray and Impulse Body Spray…ahhh the glory days!  

So whilst we can put down the tweezers and forget about the Yellow Pages, the 90’s are officially back… with some slight improvements.  

Monochromatic make up looks, barely there beauty, over lined lips, Smokey eyes with nude lips and brick coloured lips that perfectly match your earthy toned outfits, are all back with a vengeance. A classic red lip with a bare face never goes out of style. So lets take a look at some of Natio’s 90’s inspired make up looks and how we have taken the best parts of the 90’s and bought them into the 21st century. These are the trends of 2022…  

The monochromatic make up look with a brick lip

Natio lip colour in Sienna

Smokey eyes with nude lips 

Natio naturally nude lip colour in Chai

 A classic red lip with a bare face 

 Natio lip colour in Crimson

Navigating your beauty purchases online can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if you’re not 100% sure what you’re looking for. One of the most frequently asked questions by customers is ‘is my skin dry or dehydrated’? These two often get confused as the same thing, however there are some integral differences that need to be determined before you should *add to cart.

So how can you easily identify if your skin is dry or dehydrated.

Let’s take a step back and talk skin types vs skin conditions. In short, skin types are for life, whereas skin conditions can change frequently and are in addition to skin types.  Normal, dry, sensitive, oily & combination, are all skin types. Skin conditions cover concerns such as acne, dermatitis, dehydration, sensitized skin, eczema & rosacea, just to name a few.  

Dry skin is a skin type, where the skin is lacking oils and lipids. A person with dry skin will have minimal visible pores, skin texture may appear thinner, finer with possible redness, flakiness and a rougher texture is not uncommon.   A true dry skin will enjoy textures that are rich, emollient and oily. Products with these rich textures work on more of a surface level and are going to be ideal of a true dry skin, protecting it like a barrier.  

Dehydrated skin is a skin condition where there is a lack of water in the skin. Dehydration can happen to all skin types, even oily acne prone skin – it’s actually very common in these skin types, due to the usage of products and active ingredients which help to eliminate acne. Some tell-tale visible signs of dehydration may be skin dullness, surface dehydration lines & skin itchiness. A dehydrated skin tends to enjoy water based, lightweight and fresher textures, that make your skin feel like they’ve had a big drink of water.  

Outlined below are a few products which would be ideal for dry & dehydrated skins.  

Dehydrated  

Treatments - Hyaluronate Skin Hydration Serum 

Deliver a daily boost of deep hydration to skin, with this skincare concentrate.  

Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) holds 1000 times its weight in water, so it’s extremely hydrating, plumping and will make skin smooth and hydrated. Use under your moisturiser for all day hydration.  

Rosewater Hydration - Moisture Boost Day Cream-Gel 

Keeping skin hydrated during the day is key to a youthful glow, less breakouts and excess oil production. Calming ingredients such as Rosewater can help to reduce redness, balance skin Ph & reduce acne scarring.  

Rosewater Hydration - Moisture Gel Sleeping Mask 

Skin repairs at night and replenishing ingredients such antioxidant Rosewater, plumping Hyaluronate and calming Calendula Flower deliver deep hydration and a softer, more supple complexion, whilst you sleep.  

Dry Skin  

Treatments - Goji Berry & Vitamin E Antioxidant Facial Essence 

Essences have been used for a long time in Asian skincare routines as an additional step to targeting intense hydration and a more radiant, plump complexion. Essences are traditionally used after your toner before your serum or moisturiser. The water like consistency, with the support of Hyaluronate, Goji Berries & Green Tea, provide hydration, strengthen the skins barrier function & reduce inflammation.  

Aromatherapy - Intensive Moisturising Day Cream 

Deliver essential daily hydration to your stressed and thirsty skin with this effective, concentrated plant-based cream. Botanical extracts and essential oils help to activate the skin's natural moisturising systems and promote a soft and supple radiance, leaving skin plump and nourished.  

Aromatherapy - Intensive Moisturising Night Cream 

Repair and replenish with this rich and deeply hydrating night cream. Nourishing plant oils and extracts promote supple skin and smooth fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful, rested-looking complexion.  

Precious Oils – Regenerative Face Oil 

A beautiful blend of pure botanical oils, including Jojoba, Rosehip and Hazelnut. This rich nourishing oil is high in vitamins and essential fatty acids to help increase skin's hydration levels and improve elasticity for a more supple, firmer-looking complexion. 

Application tip: use alone, layer with a moisturiser or mix in a few drops into your moisturiser, on the back of your hand before applying to boost slip and efficacy, of your chosen moisturiser.  

As we peel off the winter layers and start to enjoy the sunshine amongst newfound freedoms, for many Australian's just getting out of lockdowns, appointments at your favourite salon are few and far between. Taking beauty into your own hands (literally) will help you to feel and look fabulous for the festive season.

An area which is the fastest to show ageing and is usually most neglected, tends to be your neck and décolletage. This is an area that is highly exposed to the elements and visible sun damage is common. Below is your recipe for a smoother, brighter and younger looking décolletage.

Neck & Décolletage Rejuvenation

Step 1. Gently buff the delicate neck & dec area with the treatments Bamboo & Papaya Rejuvenating Micro-Exfoliant. Using circular motions, massage the exfoliant into the skin and rinse with lukewarm water.

Step 2. Onto Damp skin apply the Ageless Hydrating Mask onto the freshly exfoliated area. Light a candle, make a cup of tea and put your feet up for 10 minutes while the mask works its magic, then rinse with lukewarm water.

Step 3. Apply the treatments Replenishing Neck & Decolletage Cream in upward sweeping motions to encourage lifting of the skin. Now it's time to enjoy your post treatment glow.

Note – you should always apply SPF on the neck & dec area during the day. My favourite is the Rosewater Hydration Moisture Balance Day Cream SPF 50+. This same treatment can be used on hands, simply replace the neck & dec cream with our favourite Natio hand cream.

Is your skin is looking tired, dull and lacking radiance? The below at home treatment will gently repair and replenish your skin in 15 minutes. The perfect routine as a pre party skin prep.

Repair, Replenish & Glow

Step 1. After cleansing your face, whilst skin is still damp, apply the Aromatherapy Gentle Facial Scrub in circular motions. Massage for 30 seconds before rinsing with lukewarm water.

Step 2. Apply the treatments Marine Mineral Overnight Repair Sleep Mask – this mask can be used as an overnight mask, however it can also be applied as a 10 min treatment mask. Apply a generous layer of the mask, leave on for 10 minutes and remove with lukewarm water.

Step 3. Revive tired eyes by applying the  treatments Plant Peptide Firm & Smooth Eye Cream with the rounded paddle applicator. This cooling paddle relives tension and puffiness, whilst the cream brightens and soothes the eye area.

Step 4. Deliver a boost of deep hydration with the  treatments Hyaluronate Skin Hydration Serum. Massage a few drops of the serum into your face, neck and décolletage area.

Step 5. Follow with your chosen Natio moisturiser. A good all round, anti-ageing moisturiser is the treatments Skin Renewal Ceramide Line & Wrinkle Cream. Formulated with skin-firming Ceramides and Omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fatty acids, this luxurious cream offers gentle yet effective smoothing and replenishment for ageing skin.

For those with oilier or on occasion problematic skin, the below at home treatment will leave skin deeply cleansed, hydrated and balanced.

Deep Cleanse & Balance

Step 1. Gently sweep the treatments Radiant Skin Exfoliating Wipe over a cleansed face and neck, avoiding eye area. Wait 1 minute, then rinse away with water. The wipes contain Plant PHAs (Poly Hydroxy Acids) which gently dissolve away dead skin cells without abrasion, helping to smooth skin texture and reveal a healthy, radiant glow.

Step 2. Apply a thin layer of the Clear Deep Detox Charcoal Mask, avoiding the eye area. Leave to dry for 5-10 minutes, less if you have sensitive skin. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and wipe with a face cloth.

Step 3. Warm a few drops of the Clear Skin Balancing Face Oil in your hands and gently press into the skin. The replenishing blend of targeted plant oils and extracts will help bring calm and harmony to unbalanced skin. With Hemp Seed to help balance oil production, Tea Tree to minimise redness and Salicylic Acid to dissolve surface impurities. Your post treatment skin should look clearer, brighter and more radiant.

Mascara is a vital part of any simple makeup routine, and these days there are a myriad of mascara formulations to suit any preference. You can choose from waterproof formulas, mascaras that lift, curl, separate or lengthen. And the next-generation of mascaras are Tubing Mascaras. Tubing mascaras are ideal for achieving a natural makeup look, that’s easy to apply and lasts all day. They differ in their formula to traditional style mascaras, which need to be removed with cleansers, oil or makeup removers. Instead, tubing mascaras ‘wipe away’ with water – no smudging, flaking or mess!

How do tubing mascaras work?

Formulated with high tech polymers (to create the 'tubing' effect), these mascaras wrap lashes in no-mess, long-wearing tubes that set quickly, amplify lashes and stay in place all day. It makes them a comfortable and low-maintenance option that won’t smudge on application or budge from humidity, sweat or natural oils.

Who do tubing mascaras suit?

The short answer – anyone! They can be used on lashes of any length, are easy to apply and remove, and create a soft natural look. More specifically however, tubing mascaras are great for people who find traditional mascaras smudge or transfer due to sweat, watery eyes or oily eyelids. This also makes them great for humid environments (hello beach holidays!) or for wear during exercise. Natio’s Tubing Mascaras range includes two brush options in two shades. The formulas are cruelty free, vegan friendly and feature natural ingredients to care for lashes: Candelilla and Carnauba Waxes, as well as extracts of Elderberry, Blackcurrant, Peppermint and Cassia Bark.

How do I use tubing mascaras?

These types of mascaras are great for lengthening and thickening, rather than providing curl. So, it’s a good idea to start by curling your eyelashes first. Then choose between the two brushes and two colors available: Natio’s Precision Tubing Mascara features a slim line brush designed to locate and individually wrap each and every lash - no matter how short - in micro fine tubes of volume-building fibres for a natural look.  Best for reaching the inner corners or short, straight lashes - without any mess. Available in Black and Brown/Black.

While the Infinite Tubing Mascara features a larger, domed brush which cleanly and generously builds length and volume for a more dramatic fringe effect.

Now it’s time to apply! For separated and defined lashes, zig-zag/wiggle the wand at the base of the lashes to build volume before pulling through the lengths. For added lift, apply to the underside of lashes, rather than the top. 

Apply 2 coats while the mascara is wet - don't let it dry between coats. 

How do I remove my tubing mascara?

The easy removal of tubing mascara is one of its main benefits. Tubing mascaras don't require any makeup remover; simply saturate a cotton pad with warm water and hold it against your lashes for 30 seconds, then gently wipe mascara off lashes. No mess, no smudging, no hassles!

Not sure which Tubing Mascara to try?

Generally speaking, if you have short or straighter lashes - go for the Precision Mascara. Its small brush will help you locate and wrap each and every lash for a naturally defined look. If you want general volume and lengthening, try the Infinite Mascara. And if you experience watery eyes, oily eyelids, or sensitivity to some traditional mascaras or makeup removers, you’ll love both brushes and the non-slip tubing style of this clever mascara formulation!

beautyheaven's annual Best in Beauty Awards for 2021 have been announced. This year's awards were divided into 10 categories, with consumers voting for their cult favorites and hero beauty products. We're thrilled to announce we won five awards. Our award winners include the Best Body Exfoliant, Deodorant, Hand Wash, Best Made for Men Skincare Product, and our most exciting award, Best Aus Homegrown Product.

Winner of Homegrown - Best AUS Homegrown Product

Spirit Hemp + Muntrie Hardworking Hand Cream

As a proud Australian-owned company, we are honored to have won the award for Best Australian Homegrown Product with our Spirit Hemp + Muntrie Hardworking Hand Cream.

With Hemp Seed Oil, native Australian Muntrie Berry and Lilly Pilly, this intensive cream restores the softness and strength of hardworking hands.

We would like to thank the Natio community for voting, and for their continued support ♥️

Christmas has always been a time for giving, but this year there’s a growing trend for thinking deeper about what that really means and finding joy in more meaningful ways.

A considered Christmas is one that might still capture the hearts of little ones and see the family gather to share in the joy of the festive season, but each and every one of us also has the opportunity to do our part to minimise waste, care for the planet and those less fortunate in the community. Whether you set aside some spare toys, food at the local supermarket or think about ways to reduce waste as the presents pile up under the tree, there are many things we can all do to spread the love and tread lightly on the planet this Christmas.

One small way that Natio is contributing to a more sustainable Christmas this year, is by ensuring that our new ‘Made for Giving’ gift set collection packaging is free from PVC and single use plastics. Each set has been mindfully created with beautiful bags and boxes, designed to be re-used well beyond the festive season. All our gift sets include recycled packaging components and recyclable or reusable packaging to help reduce our impact on the environment.

We may not be saving the planet, but again, it’s another step in the right direction toward helping create a more considered approach to the most wonderful time of the year, and beyond.

Coupled with our commitment to never test on animals, running our headquarters on solar power and our support for a number of charitable causes, we hope to inspire others in the community to think of ways we can all contribute to a more sustainable future.

Smudge proof, sweat proof, life proof makeup? Enter the new generation of Tubing Mascaras from Natio. Say bye bye to panda eyes and hello to unforgettable lashes. 

Formulated with a mix of both high tech polymers and natural botanicals including Candelilla and Carnauba Waxes, extracts of Elderberry, Blackcurrant and Cassia Bark, these new tubing mascaras offer the best of both science and nature.

Tip: Tubing mascara requires no makeup remover, simply saturate a cotton pad with warm water and hold it against your lashes for 30 seconds. Then gently wipe mascara off lashes.

All hail the ‘do it all’ Pure Mineral Skin Perfecting BB Cream SPF 15.

This BB or Beauty Balm will not only hydrate your skin, help protect against UV rays but also unify the tone of your skin and help reduce the appearance of redness.

It is a universal mix of tinted moisturiser and luminous foundation to take you from morning to night.

Give your skin a sun-kissed glow with Natio’s cult classic Mineral Pressed Powder Bronzer in Sunswept. This Bronzer creates a healthy and natural-looking sun-kissed radiance in the convenience of a luxurious, easy-to-use, oversized palette, with a generous mirror and rubberised casing. Sweep it across the forehead, nose and high points of the cheeks for a sunkissed glow or all over the face, neck & decolletage for a warm, healthy radiance.

Naturally fuller, brushed up, fluffy brows continue to dominate the runway, but this ongoing trend will have you looking polished and primed…naturally.

Designed to hold your unruly brows in place all day with the swipe of a wand, this quick and easy to apply gel will give you hold and create fullness in seconds.

For those who don’t want added fullness, only hold - the Clear Brow Gel would be ideal. If you’re looking to add more definition, colour and fullness, then opt for the coloured version which comes in a Light or Dark Brown Gel.

SPF Always!

The best SPF is the one you’re happy to wear… for me this is the SPF 50+ Moisturiser...for Men. Am I a man, no…but for me, this SPF ticks all of the boxes…non-greasy, quick-dry formulation, delivers a clean-feeling, wears comfortably alone or under makeup, whilst giving me high UVA & UVB protection and the added bonus of being the best anti-ageing product a girl can ask for. Don’t forget to look after your lips too with a Moisturising Lip Balm SPF 50+ - it’s a summer essential.