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Josies Botanicals I'm Barbara, a Holistic Therapist over twenty years with a beautiful range of natural skincare 🌿💛
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20/10/2026

Was absolutely honoured and delighted to take part in a podcast with and .ie along with fellow local entrepreneur talking about my business and the wonderful supports I've leaned into through our Local Enterprise Office to help my business thrive 🙏

One thing I've always believed is that beautiful skin doesn't have an age.As we move through our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyon...
20/10/2026

One thing I've always believed is that beautiful skin doesn't have an age.

As we move through our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, our skin naturally changes. It might become a little drier, feel more sensitive or simply need something different from the skincare we've used for years.

And that's perfectly natural.

Through my years working as a holistic therapist and developing Josie's Botanicals, I've become particularly interested in how we can nourish and care for our skin as we grow older.

I believe in keeping skincare simple and choosing ingredients that work with our skin rather than trying to turn back the clock.

Beautiful botanical oils such as rosehip, jojoba and pomegranate can help nourish and soften the skin. Antioxidants help protect against environmental stress, while carefully selected peptides can help improve the appearance of firmness and fine lines.

And let's not forget hydration and daily SPF. Looking after our skin is just as important in autumn and winter as it is during the summer.

I've written a new blog exploring five important skincare ingredients and considerations for skin over 40, including some of my favourite botanical ingredients and simple ways to incorporate them into your everyday routine.

Because caring for our skin as we grow older doesn't need to involve complicated routines or an overflowing bathroom shelf.

Sometimes it's simply about listening to what our skin needs and giving it a little extra care.

With love, Barbara

If you're wondering which ingredients your skin might appreciate as you grow older, I've put together a guide that I hope you'll find helpful.

https://www.josiesbotanicals.com/blogs/natural-skincare-guides/Best-skincare-ingredients-over-40

Today is World Menopause Day, and this year's theme, Chronic Pain at Midlife, is something that particularly resonates w...
18/10/2026

Today is World Menopause Day, and this year's theme, Chronic Pain at Midlife, is something that particularly resonates with me.

As I've shared in my recent blog, menopause has brought its own challenges, from hot flushes and disrupted sleep to brain fog and emotional changes.

I've also experienced plantar fasciitis, which has made me much more conscious of the importance of looking after my body and paying attention when something doesn't feel right.

One thing I've learned is that we shouldn't automatically accept every ache or pain as simply part of getting older.

And we certainly shouldn't feel that we have to suffer in silence.

Persistent pain deserves to be taken seriously, properly assessed and treated appropriately.
As women, I think we're often very good at looking after everybody else. But we need to extend some of that same kindness and attention to ourselves.

Whether that means speaking with your GP, finding movement that feels comfortable, making time for rest or simply talking openly about what you're experiencing, please remember that your wellbeing matters.

And if there's one thing I'd love us all to take away from Menopause Awareness Month, it's that we need to keep these conversations going.

Every woman's experience is different, and every woman deserves to feel heard and supported.

Earlier this month, I shared my own menopause experience and some of the little things that have helped me.

If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, you're very welcome to:

https://www.josiesbotanicals.com/blogs/natural-skincare-guides/menopause-my-personal-experience

For information about this year's World Menopause Day theme, you can also visit:

https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day-2026/

A weekend of learning, deepening my knowledge and adding even more to the treatments I love offering.I've been practisin...
17/10/2026

A weekend of learning, deepening my knowledge and adding even more to the treatments I love offering.

I've been practising Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage and Natural Facelift Massage with lymphatic drainage techniques for many years now.

This weekend, I'm taking part in advanced training in Lymphatic and Fluid Flow for Detox and Pain Relief, exploring deeper lymphatic pathways, the nervous system, abdominal lymph flow and the fascinating connection between the brain and its fluid drainage systems. I love studying with the wonderful tutors at . Grainne is an amazing tutor. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge in such a grounded and interesting way.

It's wonderful to keep learning and building on years of hands-on experience, bringing new knowledge and techniques into my treatments to better support clients with swelling, fluid retention, tension and overall wellbeing.

There's always more to learn, and I absolutely love what I do!

Barbara x

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17/10/2026

Such an incredible creative, sustainable few hours for Create the Change at the wonderful with the very gifted . A fab turn out with incredible workshops. Thank you and for sponsoring us. Beautiful evening 🌿🧡🌿

Have you ever noticed how a particular scent can completely change the atmosphere around you?Sometimes it's a familiar a...
15/10/2026

Have you ever noticed how a particular scent can completely change the atmosphere around you?

Sometimes it's a familiar aroma that brings back a lovely memory. Other times, it's simply something that makes you want to slow down, close your eyes and enjoy a quiet moment.

That's one of the things I've always loved about aromatherapy.

My Chakra Body, Bath & Massage Oils bring together beautiful botanical carrier oils and carefully selected essential oil blends, each inspired by one of the seven chakras.

You don't need to know anything about chakras to enjoy them. Simply choose an aroma that appeals to you.

Perhaps you're drawn to the floral notes of rose geranium and neroli, or maybe you prefer the fresh, uplifting character of citrus.

You can massage your chosen oil into slightly damp skin after showering, add a few drops to your bath or enjoy it as part of a relaxing massage.

It's a lovely way to turn an ordinary part of your day into a little ritual.

And sometimes, taking a few minutes for ourselves is exactly what we need.

Take a little time to explore the seven Chakra Oil blends and discover the aromas that appeal to you.

https://www.josiesbotanicals.com/products/chakra-body-bath-and-massage-oils

So looking forward to teaching my Natural Skincare Workshop at at 2pm Saturday 7th November along with more wonderful e...
14/10/2026

So looking forward to teaching my Natural Skincare Workshop at at 2pm Saturday 7th November along with more wonderful events and workshops . We'll be having our pop up shops all weekend.

https://foodcultureireland.ie/samhain/samhain-tickets/
Link above to buy tickets for any of our events/workshops.

My Natural Skincare Workshop:

Celebrate the changing season with Josie’s Botanicals at this hands-on workshop inspired by Samhain, traditional plant remedies and sim

Discover how botanical oils, floral waters and other gentle, plant-based ingredients can help care for your skin during the autumn and winter months. I will demonstrate how to create a nourishing facial serum, a soothing eye gel and a cleansing balm, while sharing her knowledge of the natural ingredients used in each.

You’ll also learn a natural facial massage ritual designed to lift, tone and restore a fresh glow.

A lovely opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature and discover a more seasonal approach to skincare and wellbeing.

Meath Made

There are some ingredients in Josie's Botanicals that carry a little bit more than their botanical benefits. They carry ...
13/10/2026

There are some ingredients in Josie's Botanicals that carry a little bit more than their botanical benefits. They carry a story too.

And the comfrey I use in my Muscle & Joint Ease Balm has a very special one.

My wonderful sister Maggie Triskele Healing and her family have a holiday home in the beautiful Jura Mountains in France, where they spend much of the summer.

While she's there, Maggie organically harvests the comfrey for me. She gathers it, carefully dries it with so much love and dedication, and then sends it all the way back to me here in Ireland.

When it arrives, I use it to create my own organic comfrey oil infusion, which eventually finds its way into each batch of my Muscle & Joint Ease Balm.

I also make my own infusions of organic arnica and rosemary, before bringing these beautiful botanicals together with nourishing plant-based butters and a carefully chosen blend of essential oils.

Comfrey has a long history of traditional use in herbal preparations, particularly for soothing and comforting tired areas of the body, which is why I love including it in this balm.

But I think what makes it even more special to me is knowing exactly where it has come from.

From Maggie gathering the comfrey during her summers in the Jura Mountains, to me infusing it here in Ireland and eventually making it into a balm to massage into tired muscles and joints.

There's an awful lot of sisterly love and care in that little journey.
Thank you, Maggie. 💛

Sometimes a little pot of balm really does carry a much bigger story.

You can discover my Muscle & Joint Ease Balm and all the botanicals I've brought together in it here:

https://www.josiesbotanicals.com/collections/natural-wellbeing/products/muscle-and-joint-ease-balm

One thing I've come to appreciate as I've grown older is the importance of having women in our lives that we can talk to...
10/10/2026

One thing I've come to appreciate as I've grown older is the importance of having women in our lives that we can talk to openly.

And when it comes to menopause, I think those conversations are especially important.

I know from my own experience that it isn't always easy. Some days you're feeling absolutely fine, and other days you're exhausted after another broken night's sleep, struggling to concentrate or wondering why you're suddenly feeling so emotional.

And sometimes you just need somebody to listen.

Through my work, I've had so many lovely conversations with women who have shared their experiences with me. It's amazing how reassuring it can be to discover that somebody else understands exactly what you're talking about.

Of course, we're all different. What one woman experiences may be completely different from another, and what helps one person might not work for somebody else.

But I think there's enormous value in sharing our stories, listening without judgement and remembering that we don't have to navigate everything on our own.

And please remember, if your symptoms are affecting your everyday life, there's support available. You don't have to simply put up with them.

Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is start a conversation.

So I'd love to ask you something.

Has talking to other women helped you through menopause? Or is there something you wish you'd known before you started experiencing it?

If you're comfortable sharing, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. You never know who might find reassurance in your experience.

With love, Barbara

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