These days, self-care needs to be a priority for each and every one of us. In the hectic hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy - and unfortunately, commonplace - to overlook its significance. But self-care isn’t (just) about indulgence, it’s about prioritising and nurturing our physical and mental wellbeing, in a world that often demands more than we can give.

So let’s start small. Even the simple act of caring for hands and feet has a mighty impact on holistic wellness. In the scheme of things, it’s a little regular commitment that we can all feasibly fit into our busy lives, and one that has a wonderfully wide ripple effect, wellbeing wise.

Cue: Natio’s luxurious new hand and foot care range - Utopia. Harnessing nature’s nurturing wisdom with transformative botanicals and aromatic essential oils, the richly rejuvenating collection has arrived to not only refine and nourish skin and nails, but also, to shift practical self-maintenance routines into divine rituals for holistic renewal. Feels amazing, is amazing.

Here’s why - 

Attractive hands and feet, boosted confidence

First up, soft, supple skin and strong, healthy nails on our hands and feet contribute to our sense of confidence and self-esteem. When they look and feel great, we feel great, comfortable and proud in our own skin. Confidence boosted, we’re empowered to wear those vibrant nail colours, favourite jewellery and/or open-toed shoes that make us feel dynamic and polished. We’re primed to - literally and figuratively - put our best foot forward.

Mindful rituals, improved clarity and connection

As if boosted confidence is not benefit enough, caring for our hands and feet goes beyond physical maintenance and appearance; it also positively impacts our mental wellbeing. Engaging in regular and rewarding self care rituals - particularly those elevated with the aromatherapeutic benefits of pure essential oils - can serve as an exercise in mindfulness, grounding us in the present moment and fostering a deeper connection with our bodies. Gorgeously pampered hands and feet, massive zen benefits.

Ritual, reward

Daily, simply setting aside a few minutes to moisturise and massage the skin and nails will nourish hands and feet and create moments of indulgence and peace that dramatically rejuvenate the spirit as well.

Weekly, a revitalising mineral soak, exfoliation, moisturising massage and cuticle treatment will not only ensure hands and feet look their glorious best, but also promote relaxation throughout the entire body, reducing stress and tension. Double win!

Hot tip: incorporating positive affirmations during these rates can even further enhance their holistic health benefits. Affirmations like “I am deserving of this care” (you are!) and “I am grateful for the incredible gift of healthy hands and feet” can reinforce an attitude of self love, maintain a sense of gratitude and overall, contribute to a positive mindset that is the foundation of wellbeing.

There you have it. The next time you stretch out and wriggle your fingers and toes after a long and arduous day, remember to appreciate the miracles that are your hands and feet, and all they do for you. Show them some well-deserved pampering, and your spirit will thank you for it too.

When it comes to finding the perfect fragrance, why not look to the stars? Just like each zodiac sign has its own unique traits, Natio’s Southern Skies collection - Solar, Lunar and Stellar- captures the essence of celestial beauty with eau de parfums that are sure to align with your cosmic personality.

Whether you radiate warmth like the sun, embrace the calm of the moon, or sparkle with the grace of the stars, there is a Southern Skies scent that aligns with your astrological energy.

Ready to discover your signature scent that’s written in the stars? Scroll to find your zodiac’s fragrance match!

Aries and Leo

These fire signs have a zest for life and strong sense of self. The citrus notes in SOLAR provide an uplifting scent that matches their energy, while the spiced elements reflect their fiery, fun spirit, making the fragrance intriguing and memorable—just like them.

Sagittarius and Virgo

Sagittarius will love LUNAR for its invigorating blend of fruits and herbs, reflecting their adventurous spirit and desire for excitement. Virgo would appreciate its clean, crisp notes of apple and cedarwood, finding comfort in the subtle complexity and grounded, natural aromas.

Libra and Cancer

STELLAR aligns with the emotional warmth, romantic allure and love of beauty that Libra and Cancer both cherish. These signs will find themselves drawn to its harmonious blend of sweet, romantic and notes, evoking a sense of elegance and connection.

Scorpio and Capricorn

Scorpio and Capricorn will love SOLAR for its balance of aromatic freshness and earthy warmth which embodies a subtle yet powerful energy, which Scorpio and Capricorn both value in their pursuits and friendships.

Gemini and Aquarius

Gemini and Aquarius will love LUNAR with its dynamic and complex aroma which aligns with their love for freshness, variety, and intellectual stimulation. The zesty top notes match Gemini’s playful nature, while Aquarius loves the earthy base for its grounding feel.

Taurus and Pisces

Taurus, ruled by Venus, will love STELLAR’s sweet, luxurious notes which align with their love of indulgence. Pisces, being dreamy and sensitive, will be enchanted by STELLAR’s soft, ethereal blend which resonates with their imaginative nature.

What are you waiting for? Let the stars lead the way and explore your signature celestial fragrance in the Southern Skies collection now.

Earlier this month, Natio Managing Director, Mahesh Ross and Natio Global Sales Manager, Sky Briffa travelled to India as part of a wider trade delegation with Global Victoria, alongside Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan.

Speaking at the Global Victoria delegation, Mahesh spoke on his family’s deep connection to India and how the region resonates with the key ethos of the natural Australian beauty brand.

“Natio is a brand my father Max and I have put our lives into creating and is something we are both extremely proud of,” Mahesh said.

“Interestingly, the family’s history and bond with India runs deep. Before founding Natio, my father spent close to 20 years of his life dedicated to the establishment of Ashrams in Australia, India and America helping to share the movement's teachings with its followers through the great Indian exports of meditation, yoga and chanting,” Mahesh said of Natio founder, Max Ross.

“Through his disciplined practice, dad learnt the Hindu teachings of self-awareness, self-love and self-respect which strongly resonate within the Natio brand ethos.”

Cherish your uniqueness

See beauty in everyone

Love being you

Natio re-entered the Indian beauty market in late 2023 following the announcement the brand had appointed Luxasia as its official distribution partner for the region. The brand has seen an encouraging uptick in consumer interest for natural Australian beauty.

“Our hands-on approach to manufacturing allows us to keep our cost of goods down and offer exceptional value for money to our consumers,” Mahesh said.

“I believe India’s growing middle class also has a huge appetite for high quality beauty products that represent great value for money.”

During their stay in India, Mahesh and Sky visited key retailers and stakeholders in Mumbai and Delhi. Natio is now available in India at major stockists, Sephora, Nykaa, Tira, Tata Cliq, Amazon and Myntra.

At Natio we have always taken a holistic approach to self-care, with the belief that beauty comes from within. We have always understood that mindfulness and taking the time to rest and reset is good for the mind, body, soul – and in turn, your beauty. The new Natio Utopia range puts this concept into practise, promoting a sense of calming tranquillity through the act of taking a moment of pause. For the first time, we are extending our body care offering, so you can feel rejuvenated from top to toe (literally!) with a new collection focused on hand and foot care.

Our hands and feet the brunt of so much work throughout the day, taking us on our journey and lifting endless daily tasks. Natio Utopia offers relief for hardworking hands and feet with a range of products to revive and replenish with a meditative moment of self-care.

Hardworking hands

Whether they’re tip-tapping at a keyboard or laying bricks, your hands do plenty of hard work every day. Treat them to an at-home spa experience that will leave skin supple and protected from the everyday with these two luxurious formulas.

Over the years you may have tried one of our bestselling hand creams – they have been a mainstay in our core range (and in our gloveboxes, handbags, vanity cabinets... you name it). For the first time, Natio is introducing a hand balm to infuse vital moisture, rich with emollients like Olive, Almond and Shea. The Utopia Divine Nurturing Hand Balm is just that – divine! It smells like a day spa and offers hands long lasting hydration while improving texture and protecting against moisture loss.

You know when you get a manicure, and at the very end the manicurist adds a cuticle oil that make you feel *chef’s kiss*? We have captured that feeling in a 15ml bottle. The Utopia Rich Revival Cuticle Oil can be used daily, so you don’t need to wait for your next salon visit to feel refreshed. This fragrance-free formula nurtures cuticles with Vitamin E, Jojoba and Coconut Oil for a luminous sheen that supports nail growth. Brush onto clean, dry nails and nail beds with fingertips until absorbed, then wipe away any excess.

Self-care for the soles

Your feet aren’t just a vehicle to get you from A to B, they’re integral of your daily journey and they deserve consideration and care to support this. The Utopia collection has been designed to honour your feet with three rejuvenating and revitalising formulas, so you can tread joyfully.

The first step (haha, step!) in your self-care routine for feet is the Utopia Zen Energy Foot Soak. A coarse blend of restorative minerals, herbs and citric fruits, the foot soak dissolves into a warm foot bath, where you can rest for up to 30 minutes and take the time to reset from the ground up. Calming Camphor Bark blends with Olive Oil, repairing Magnesium and refreshing Peppermint in an uplifting aromatic blend designed to recharge and revive.

Dry and dehydrated feet? Skip the sandpapery pumice stone and reach for the Utopia Sublime Renewal Foot Scrub. This exfoliant opts for natural Pumice, with emollient Olive Oil and a Coconut-derived cleanser to remove expired skin cells. Simply apply to damp skin and massage particularly dry areas, taking a moment to breathe deep. Rinse thoroughly and enjoy resurfaced and renewed skin.

Similar to our luxuriously rich hand balm, we have created our first ever lusciously thick, restorative Nourishing Nirvana Foot Balm to tend to dehydrated soles. Intensely nutritive, this balm leaves a revitalising protective barrier, leaving skin smooth, soft and serene with the help of Olive Oil and Vitamin E. You’ll feel like you’re walking on sunshine – or maybe a blanket of skin-loving botanicals.

The Utopia hand and foot care range is available now. Want to feel the product for yourself? Find your nearest Natio stockist here.

The concept of conscious “self care” has ballooned in recent years, in response to the taxing pace of modern life and the physical, mental and emotional stresses it places upon all of us. It has experienced its fast uptick for good reason: it does wonders for a higher quality of life. Of course, there are countless forms of self-care - all of which look different for everyone but all of which can improve overall health and wellbeing for each and every one of us. Not just stressed executives. Not just tuned-in yoga instructors. And not just adults.

Yep, kids can practice and benefit from self care too.  

Self Care for Kids: What is it?

Self care for kids is exactly what it sounds like: its children looking after themselves and their wellbeing. This can and should encompass a number of different things from their hygiene and safety, through to their mental well-being, self-esteem and sense of self. A biggie, hygiene practice is the self-care gateway for kids. Teaching them how to clean their teeth, put on their clothes, wash themselves, maintain their hair and get good sleep actually forms the foundation of their self care journey.

It’s a mindset. It’s important. Its infinitely – ultimately - rewarding. But it’s not always easy, and this beginning stage requires effort, patience and trust and from caregiver and child alike.

Here are some well-meaning tips to smooth the way:

Encourage kids to do things themselves

First up, a warning: this tip will require you to drop your standards. Probably quite a lot... But its only for a little while, and it will be worth it in the long run. It can be incredibly hard to resist the urge to do things for your child - either to make life "easier" for them or for you if time efficiency and higher standards are at play (always) - but encouraging kid’s independence in looking after their own hygiene is the way to go. Why? Because it both helps them develop competence and also helps build their sense of self-worth. Compelling, right? Will there be chaos and lateness and frustration? Initially, probably. But progress will happen and in the wash-up you’ll have a child who knows how to self manage their hygiene basics - and is more confident for it. Snap!

Make it easy and accessible

Ok, so independence means not having to ask you to find, reach or do something for them. Think like a kid and ensure the things your child needs to look after themselves are visible and easily accessible. Small adjustments like a step stool at the bathroom basin and their own drawer or a shelf at their level where they can keep their things will give them the means to go it alone.

Bring the bathing fun!  

A clean bod and hair are critical components of self-care, but they’re not always on your child’s radar. Lathering textures, sweet, juicy smells and cute packaging can help get kids to take on their hygiene responsibilities with enthusiasm. Natio Kids “Hello Happy” and “Hello Clean" gift sets speak for themselves, offering kids a toolkit of fun-to-use hair and body formulas to bubble away bathing battles and shampoo blues. Confirmed: just-for-them bath and shower stuff that is fun and joyful to use will help get your child interested and invested in tasks that otherwise wouldn’t make their “favourite things to do” list.

Tame the tears and tangles

The curse of curious kids - twigs, knots and tangles in wild, windblown tresses are a daily given. So much so that hair brushing is a common daily source of tears and tantrums in households all over the world, and therefore worthy of a hack or two. Hack 1: Keep strands clean and silky to minimise troublesome tangles and debris. As cited above, a shampoo formulated with kids in mind is your best bet for compliance here. Some yummy smelling foaming lather will certainly help smooth the way – and the tangles – every time. Hack 2: Detangler, the guardian angel of tear-free tangle taming. Just spritz and enjoy a smoother ride from root to tip. Simply put, clean, neat and knot-free strands are essential for looking and feeling good: Natio Kids “Hello Silky” gift set will get you there. Bonus: the beautiful plant extracts and essential oils in the Kids Easy Peasy Hair Detangler help to keep head lice at bay, which is a very welcome perk indeed.

Lighten the mood

Fact: kids are emotional rollercoasters. Self regulation is a learned ability and it is a slow and steady race, meaning the highs and lows come quick and fast for kids, over and over every day. It is an exciting, exhausting, vital part of growing up. Helping your child to recognise, identify and seek support for balancing high emotion is an important and ongoing part of parenting. There is no short cut, but there is support at hand. Aromatherapy - particularly used in diffusion - can be great tool to create an ambience of calm, joy or comfort, with a world of pure plant scents to explore and enjoy. When it comes to kids, caution is required for specific oils so take care to do your research. Alternatively, purpose-blended child-friendly essential oils like Natio Kids Happy Days, Sweet Dreams and Sniffle Snuffle make it easy, with Natio’s adorable Olive The Owl Diffuser 100% bringing the cute.

Model It

Finally, the best thing you can do to help your child develop a healthy sense of self-care is to show them a good example. Modelling the behaviour you want your them to learn is arguably the best way to teach a child anything, so taking your own health and wellbeing seriously and investing in positive, pleasurable self-care will encourage the kids in your life to do the same. Whichever way you look at it, it’s a win-win.

Whether your child is a bub or big kid primary schooler, it’s a good time to start teaching them some valuable lessons in self-care and hygiene. And while the path will at times get splashy and spluttery, knotty, tangled and sometimes a little bit... messy... there’s a lot of joy to be had in the process if you can keep your good humour about you – and your kid-loving lathers, lotions and mood-boosters at hand. Best of luck and enjoy the journey.

Natio makes Father’s Day gifting a breeze with great, go-the-distance Father’s Day goodies that will have him feeling both seen and appreciated - and just that little bit more handsome every day.

This year, get Dad a gift that will make him feel good AND look good – and not just today, but every day. Yep, a Natio men’s skincare gift is a double win for Dads of all kinds (from the uses soap-from-head-to-toe type to the serum-using skincare sophisticate) and will leave him feeling fresh and looking fabulous every day. It’s easygoing yet effective self-care that keeps on giving, with a future of appreciative sidelong looks in the mirror, animated invitations to “touch my face!” and a confident extra pep in his prance guaranteed.

Trust us on this: basic blokes love self-care too. Easy to use, easygoing formulas that feel good, smell incredible and deliver tangible (read: touchable) and visible benefits – and compliments - will have him happily ditching his soap bar for a more purpose-formulated fare. The handsomely boxed Strength gift set - with its full size Natio For Men Hair and Body Shower Gel and complimentary body loofah -is guaranteed to add some fancier feel-good to his daily shower routine (and his skin), while Fortitude steps up his grooming game even further with a boxed swag of three fragrant, fuss-free formulas - full size Natio for men Daily Face Wash, Smooth Shave Gel and Antiperspirant Deodorant) to bring the easy luxury to everyday essentials.

For Dads who are no stranger to skincare or inclined towards an age-defying glow-up, elevate his personal grooming game with proactive skincare formulas that’ll up the ante on fighting premature signs of age and have him feeling smug in his skin and youthful good looks in no time. Featuring Natio’s new anti-ageing men’s range: men plus, Resilience gift set – with its full size men plus Age Protect Face Lotion SPF 50+ and Aromatherapy Moisturising Lip Balm SPF 50+, presented in a sophisticated toiletry bag – and Wisdom – with its bounty of full sized gear: men plus Fresh Face Foam Cleanser, Detoxifying Toning Tonic, Energising Eye Cream and Age Defence Moisturiser, presented within an elegant hanging toiletry bag - will have Dad confidently putting his best face forward every day.  

You can get your hands on a Natio Father’s Day gift set at Myer, David Jones, Priceline and selected pharmacies. Find your nearest Natio stockist via our store locator here. 

Happy Father’s Day!

For over 30 years, providing plant-powered skincare solutions guided by the principles of Aromatherapy has been part of Natio’s heritage. Our dedication to nurturing and caring for your skin with cruelty-free ingredients derived from nature, extends to protecting our environment and the unique eco-system we call home here in Australia for years to come.

We believe that our beautiful planet deserves the same love and protection we give our skin, which is why we’ve always been committed to treading lightly on the planet. From our sourcing of raw materials, packaging and ingredients required to make our products, sustainability and reducing our environmental impact has played a key role across all aspects of our operations.

We’ve always been passionate about creating beautiful cosmetics that not only make you feel good, but that reflect our commitment to the environment. That’s why we’ve crafted our SHINE FROM WITHIN, mineral eyeshadow palettes from recycled and recyclable packaging.

If you’re close to hitting pan on your favourite palettes from the collection, there’s no need to worry as we’re here to make recycling a breeze! We’ve created a step-by-step guide for easy and responsible recycling:

How to recycle your palettes

STEP 1

Begin by carefully scoring the edges of your eyeshadow palette with a blunt knife. This will help to loosen the components and make it easier to disassemble.

STEP 2

Pry apart the outer casing from the inner palette. Once separated, remove the elastic band that holds the palette closed.

TIP: reduce waste by upcycling the elastic band into a hair tie.

STEP 3

Using the same blunt knife, carefully score along the cardboard layers of the inner palette. This will allow you to separate the cardboard layers with greater ease.

STEP 4

With your blunt knife, carefully lift and remove the eyeshadow pans from the cardboard casing. Clean any residual eyeshadow powder by rinsing the pans in warm water. Ensure that all is removed to ensure effective recycling.

STEP 5

Once the components are all disassembled and cleaned, responsibly dispose of them into your curbside recycling. The metal eyeshadow pans and cardboard can be placed into your curbside recycling.

Well done! Your eyeshadow palettes can now successfully go on to live another life.

We hope you’ll join us in treading lightly on the planet to minimise our environmental impact, together.

Let’s protect this beautiful land we call home for many years to come. Do you have other Natio empties ready for a second life? No need to worry, simply head to our recycling page here for our simple guides on how to recycle your other well-loved Natio products. Plus, find handy GIFs to make recycling a breeze and fun, eco-friendly upcycling projects for you to try.

Be sure to tag @natiobeauty on socials if you try out our upcycling hacks!

Base cosmetics have come a long way in the past decade. Gone are the days of orange, caked foundation - I shudder to look at my high school photos - with formulations now offered in every finish and coverage option imaginable. While it’s a relief knowing every photo taken of me won’t result in Oompa Loompa levels of orange, it can be overwhelming finding the right base when there is a plethora of options to choose from. Fortunately, Natio has recently reformulated a range of our customer favourite base and foundation products. Here I break down which ones you can use to get your exact desired look.

Dewy and dreamy

If you’re after a base that gives you that “barely there” wash of colour, Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 offers a convenient skincare and tint hybrid for glowy, protected and hydrated skin. There’s a reason this tint constantly receives 5-star reviews on the Natio website – it’s the perfectly versatile, buildable light to medium coverage formula for every day. To apply for a makeup-free look, simply pat a small amount onto the forehead, nose, chin and cheeks, blending gently all over the face with fingertips.

For a higher level of sun protection, the new Mineral Tinted Moisturiser SPF 50+ also offers a glowy sheen without appearing greasy. Boasting very high broad spectrum protection with Zinc Oxide physical filters, this light blendable tint leaves a natural luminous finish. If you’re a fan of our Clear Zinc Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 and have been looking for a base makeup with the same effect, this one is for you.

Velvety smooth

Shine doesn’t appeal to everyone – and for those after a matte finish, we have you covered (literally)! For a creamy velvet finish with added sun protection, our customer-favourite Cream to Powder Foundation is the perfect buildable shine-free base with newly added SPF 20 protection. Now available in a Fair shade (a godsend for my pasty self) this neat compact is also perfect for touching up, or blotting out shine, while on the go.

If you are looking for a velvet finish in a cream format, the much-loved Flawless Foundation SPF 15 is ideal for veiling skin in a medium coverage base. Like the name suggests, this formula works to flawlessly conceal blemishes and even out pigmentation. If you have more mature skin, this might be the preferred medium coverage formula for you, it blends beautifully into skin without sinking into lines.

Light and luminous

Are you after the “no makeup” makeup look? The Pure Mineral Skin Perfecting BB Cream SPF 15 evens skin tone and brightens for healthy looking, glowing skin in a medium coverage format. This balmy texture blends to match complexion, allowing your inner beauty shine through. BB – blemish balm – provides the lightest level of coverage for those days where you want just a hint of colour for a natural look with colour corrective properties.

Going the extra mile

Sometimes one formula doesn’t do it all, but there are ways to make one base foundation go the distance. Primer can significantly alter the appearance of makeup, so if you’re wanting to add some glow to a matte formula, or blur pores beneath a light coverage foundation, one quick step can add some variety to your makeup look.

The Bronze Glow Perfecting Primer works in one step to add a touch of radiance during the otherwise washed-out winter months. Applied on its own or before a light coverage foundation or tint, this pigmented formula adds a touch of warmth for a year-round (and sun safe!) bronzed glow.

Back by popular demand, the Luminous Pearl Perfecting Primer provides a pearlescent, subtle glow without tint. Ultra fine mineral pearl pigments radiate light for that “glass skin” appearance. Better still, this balmy cream is infused with skincare benefits like antioxidant-rich Pomegranate, Vitamin E and Jojoba. This formula can also be worn alone as the final step in skincare, or underneath any of your favourite Natio base products.

Either way, seal your look with Makeup Setting Spray to add longevity to your makeup, and you have all bases covered!

See: Ceramides 

Few things in this world are certain, but one thing you can rely on is winter’s ability to disturb even the most balanced, well-maintained skin. Maybe not immediately, but certainly over time. Because when the temp drops, so does the moisture content in our skin. Add in biting winds, scalding showers and 24/7 heating and soon enough, it’s a dry skin disaster. Cue: winter weary skin that looks and feels dull, ashy and tight - at best.  

Fortunately, simple skincare formula swaps can help rescue your moisture barrier during the cold snap season (and beyond) and keep skin adequality nourished, comfortable and – even! - radiant.  How? Ceramides.  

We’ve touched on this hero ingredient before, but now – enduring the drying throes of Winter – Ceramides deserve a closer look. 

Ceramides 101  

So, what are Ceramides and what do they do? Well, they're a type of lipid (aka fat molecule) that naturally occurs in our skin cells.  Essentially, they work to help reinforce the skin’s barrier function, which is vital for keeping skin cells healthy, protecting against drying external aggressors and stopping bacteria and infections from entering the body. If you think of your skin cells as bricks, then ceramides are the mortar that bind them. They’re integral.  

And while harsh winter weather – as well as ageing, sun damage and certain skin conditions - can disrupt the natural ceramide levels in our skin (boo!), incorporating ceramides into your skincare regime can replenish levels topically (hooray!). In fact, with continued regular use of topical Ceramides in your skincare, you can expect to see and feel boosted moisture levels in as little as a week. So let’s get started. 

Ceramides Skincare Swaps  

Easy to incorporate at any – or every! - step, Ceramides can be found in a variety of skincare products, most typically moisture-focussed serums , creams/lotions and overnight balms. Though you’ll spot different types of ceramides on ingredient lists (such as Ceramide AP, NP, NG, NS or EOP, to name a few), ultimately, they all function very similarly to strengthen and support skin’s barrier. When it comes to skincare, all Ceramides are good Ceramides. And you can find them in the following Natio skincare products: 

• Treatments Plant Peptide Line & Wrinkle Serum 
• Treatments Hyaluronate Skin Hydration Serum 
• Ageless Plumping Renewal Serum  
• Ageless Radiance Day Lotion  
• Aromatherapy Extra Firming Night Time Moisture Balm 
• Aromatherapy Multi Action Neck and Decolletage Sculpting Cream 
• Treatments Skin Renewal Ceramide Line & Wrinkle Cream 
• Treatments Plant Peptide Firm & Smooth Eye Cream