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Putting Life Balm To The Test... Kilimanjaro!

At the start of 2020 we decided to put our fan favourite ‘Life Balm’ to the test ! We love this multipurpose unisex balm SO much that we decided to send it up Kilimanjaro! And without further ado I am finally getting to share the results and feedback we received from two separate expedition teams who journeyed up the mountain earlier this year... Life Balm was originally inspired by our passion for travel and exploring – We wanted to create an all natural, all purpose balm that we could throw into our backpacks and not have to worry about packing various different products that take up heaps of space. Not only that, but one that could incorporate key organic ingredients...

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Turmeric & Ginger Immune Boosting Tea Recipe

We LOVE homemade recipes here at the Coconut Bee and right now we are all about natural remedies that can help support the immune system! So if you do anything today, we suggest giving our 'Turmeric & Ginger Super Boost Tea' recipe a go! It is 100% natural, easy to make and will definitely give your body a much needed boost of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants! With the added bonus of being pretty yummy too!  Turmeric is a really amazing ingredient providing numerous health benefits - This little root from the Curcuma Longa plant is native to south east asia and has been used for thousands of years in Ayuverdic medicine. It contains Curcumin, an immune modulator which helps regulate...

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DIY Aromatherapy Blends for Stress, Anxiety and Mood

Many of us are affected by stress or anxiety in our lives, and for some of us this can be a daily battle. But with the world currently facing a time of uncertainty & distress during the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, it is no surprise that many of us have been left with intense feelings of stress & anxiousness facing the coming weeks of isolation & quarantine. It can be quite daunting how to cope with the new circumstances we have been faced with & even those who may not exactly feel anxious, can still be left feeling low.  It is TOTALLY NORMAL & completely natural to experience overwhelming feelings at a time like this & it’s what makes us human....

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Christmas Gift Guides for Ocean Lovers

With Christmas just around the corner and the gifting season now in full swing we thought we’d share some of our favourite gift guides that we think are perfect for the ocean lovers in your life.. Or maybe you’re just feeling like treating your inner Salt water sally this festive season, either way, this ones for you!  〰️ SURF SISTAS - CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR LADYSLIDERS  We just love this collection of wonderful gift ideas inspired by the sea! There’s something for everyone and if you’re feeling really generous why not book your loved one on a Surf Sistas AMAZING surf retreat!?  Read the blog: http://www.surfsistas.com/womens-surfing/christmas-gift-guide-for-ladysliders/  〰️ MEET ME BY THE SEA - CORNISH GIFT GUIDE FOR THE MILLENNIAL This lush guide...

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Surf Girl's Meet the Maker

We recently featured in Surfgirl Magazines Meet the Maker Blog! Follow the link for the full Q & A -  https://www.surfgirlbeachboutique.com/blogs/the-surfgirl-beach-boutique-blog/meet-the-maker-the-coconut-bee Here's a sneak peek!  How would you describe your brand? ‘Natural Beauty by the Sea’ is our brand slogan, we live 2 minutes away from the beach in Cornwall and my love for the ocean and nature has always been a source of constant inspiration for me. I am passionate about creating a range of natural organic beauty alternatives tailored for coastal living. Our products have been developed to repair and nourish skin and hair exposed to the elements whilst having zero negative effects on the planet. How do you decide on new products? / Where does your inspiration...

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