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The summer and Christmas holiday period is fast approaching, and while this can evoke a sense of joy and gratitude, it’s fair to also feel some sense of foreboding chaos. As you put together your Christmas shopping list, be sure to “check it twice” and ensure you can tick off some well-deserved me-time. Here are some brief tips for incorporating essential oils into your holiday, for conscious wellbeing amidst the busiest time of the year.
Deck the house with aroma
The ornaments have emerged from storage and the rolls of gift wrap have started to pile up, how can you quickly return your home to a space of tranquility? Diffusing essential oils could be a quick solve.
Stressed? Look to Chamomile, Mandarin and Lavender to soothe the mind. The Natio Relax blend inspires a sense of calm. Breathe deep and take a moment to ground yourself in the benefits of this gentle aromatherapy blend.
Fatigued? Bright notes of Bergamot and Nutmeg work to awaken the mind and support a sense of vitality in the Natio Energy Blend. If you are feeling overwhelmed and need to declutter your brain, this is the perfect blend to offer some sense of clarity.
Not fatigued enough? Perhaps in the leadup to Christmas you’re struggling to doze off, your mind wandering with the lists of tasks still to be complete. The Natio Sleep Blend helps to relieve tension and promote restful sleep with a blend of Lavender, Bergamot and Chamomile.
For a customised aromatherapeutic experience, you can create your own essential oil blend. Simply add a combination of your preferred Pure Essential Oils to a diffuser and allow the aromas to drift you to a space of tranquility.
On the go essentials
The holiday season isn’t just within the home, and at Natio we understand that stress, tension and holiday fatigue can hit at any time. We have a range of convenient Roll On Blends, perfect for on the go aromatherapy support. Tucked into a handbag, or kept in your glove compartment, these 10ml vials are the perfect little helper you need while running errands this summer.
Give the gift of relaxation
Everyone deserves a moment of peace this holidays, give a loved one the gift of aromatherapy with our Peaceful Duo Gift Set. Part of our Christmas gifting collection, the set boasts two roll-on essential oils - Sleep and Stress - in a premium bamboo organiser with a mirror – a thoughtful gift for creating a space of tranquility.
Alternatively, if your loved one enjoys the comforts of candlelight, our Festive Spirit Gift Set comprises a large triple wicked candle scented with indulgent Caramel, Coconut and Cedarwood, the perfect fragrance to fill the home this Christmas.
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Can you believe Father’s Day is less than a month away? Where did all the time go? Now is the best time to secure the perfect gift for your Dad or father figure, so you can beat the last minute panic and give him the thoughtful gift he deserves.
Pre-picked and packaged to perfection
Are you looking for an already curated and boxed solution for your Father’s Day gift? Our 2023 collection has two handsomely simple gift box gift set options, comprising a thoughtful edit of self care formulas for him. Easy to wrap or ideal for slipping into a gift bag, it couldn’t be easier to surprise and delight him.
The Riverstone gift set contains our wild ranges for men Hair and Body Shower Gel - a double-duty cleanser to leave the skin and scalp fresh and revitalised, in the signature zesty wild ranges scent – as well as a quality body sponge.
For a comprehensive skincare solution for any father figure, the Rockpool gift box has a terrific daily trio packaged and ready to gift. The set contains a full-sized Natio for Men Daily Face Wash and Oil Free Moisturiser for a quick two-step routine, as well as a full-sized Spice of Life Body Wash to reinvigorate his shower routine.
Regardless of whether you’re avoiding the conundrums of gift wrapping, don’t forget to write a thoughtful card!
Ace accessories for him
Are you looking for something a little bit extra to treat your Dad or father figure this year? We have three thoughtfully prepared suites of skincare and body care formulas, packed within premium toiletry and travel cases. Designed in luxurious textured slate and charcoal, Dad will be sure to tote this gift with pride wherever his next adventure takes him.
Is he after a top up on his daily essentials? Then the Hinterland gift set is the gift for him. A dynamic duo of the Natio for Men Daily Face Wash and Oil Free Moisturiser, this pack is the perfect go-to for a fuss free, base-level daily routine.
The basics plus a body wash? We’ve got you! The Driftwood gift set features has our much-loved Oil Free Moisturiser, and also contains the wild ranges for men Shave Gel and Hair and Body Shower Gel, for a clean shave with lasting freshness.
Or... If Dad is starting his skincare routine from scratch, or looking to elevate his full routine, then the Woodland gift set will meet all of his skincare, body care and grooming needs. Woodland contains full-sized Daily Face Wash, wild ranges for men Shave Gel, Aftershave Balm and SPF 50+ Face Moisturiser, providing a close shave as well as integral sun protection.
Hopefully these gifting suggestions have left you stress-free and with valuable extra time to hang out with your favourite guy/s. Happy Father’s Day!
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This Christmas, many of us are approaching the Christmas festivities more sustainably. From giving gifts to what we eat, we are all playing a part in cherishing memories and moments with loved ones, whilst also being kind to Mother Earth. Here are some tried and tested ways to enjoy this season with friends and family without costing our planet.
Quality not Quantity
It’s a simple start, but when buying gifts, think “less is better” and focus on quality that will last, or offer a solution to the giver. With this in mind all Natio gift sets are made in Australia to reduce our carbon footprint and minimise shipping. Pick a gift that the receiver will love and use, and reduce the chances of gifts going to waste. Why not spoil loved ones with the gift of glowing skin and gift the Blossoming Beauty gift set with the Natio signature Aromatherapy 1-2-3 skincare routine.
Think about materials
World Wildlife Fund advises that we look at materials that gifts are made from to keep sustainability front of mind. Paper gifts and boxes can be made from recycled materials, or Forest Stewardship Certified (FSC) materials are a good sustainable choice. Avoid single use plastics items that cannot be recycled. The Forest Mist Natio for Men Gift set is a great option as it is presented in a recycled, locally made presentation box which can easily be recycled in your curbside recycling. The set includes a Daily Face Wash and 100% biodegradable konjac sponge which can be composted with your veggie, fruit and plant remains once you have finished using it!
Reduced packaging
You can also reduce waste by buying gifts that come in little to no packaging. Avoid plastic where possible and use reusable bags to carry your shopping home or choose online retailers who ship products to you in sustainable packaging options - like recycled paper or cornstarch beads in place of plastic bubble wrap. The Natio x Lamai Anne Christmas collection offers lovingly created gifts that include recycled or reusable components, and packaging to help you feel good about gifting to loved ones. Perhaps try Graceful Gum from the Natio Spirit range which features 3 full sized bath and body treats as well as a sisal exfoliating sponge in a reusable cosmetic bag.
Celebrating with food
When it comes to food waste in Australia on average, we annually waste close to 312kg of food per person, this has an impact not only on our environment but also our spending. Try to cut any waste by planning ahead – be realistic about how much food you need and plan ways to use up leftovers. If you can focus on seasonally available fresh foods, not only will this be a great way to minimise spending, but the food will be the freshest – also consider shipping and the environmental impacts of importing foods that aren’t in season locally.
Considered Decorating
Use the ethos of “quality not quantity.” Use, create and upcycle as many decorations as possible. Reusing ornaments is not only positive for the environment but also offer yearly family traditions that can be cherished. Try and avoid any single use plastics, focus instead on materials that can be reused season on season. And don’t forget to think about your Christmas lights! Using LED lights on your Christmas tree uses less energy, lasts longer, and looks just as effective as traditional lights.
We hope you can see how easy it is to make some simple swaps for a happy, and more sustainable Christmas this year. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and joy filled festive season.
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The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, along with the Christmas shopping rush. But never fear, Natio is here to help you tick off that Christmas list in no time with unique, sustainable gifts from nature to add a little sparkle under the tree.
We’re your one-stop-shop for all things Christmas gifting this year! We’ve put gifts together for all your loved ones, luxury gifts, a gift for Secret Santa and stocking stuffers all for under $50 to make Christmas shopping a breeze. You don’t have to break the bank to find a gift that’s merry, bright and bound to delight!
Gifts for your loved ones
Rosewater Hydration Night Bloom
For any skincare lover, having a simple but effective night time skincare routine is just as important as their day routine. Why not give the gift of evening bliss with Natio’s Rosewater Hydration Night Bloom beauty gift set? They’re sure to enjoy a night of beauty sleep, infusing their skin with the goodness of Rosewater to soothe, hydrate and soften.
Keep their bathroom well-stocked or get them set up for travel with our Natio for Men Silverstone gift set. This gift of skincare must-haves is designed to cater for all skin types and a variety of lifestyles. Making the perfect gift for the fuss-free, skincare newbies or those who enjoy the relaxation and ‘me-time’ that goes hand-in-hand with grooming, they’ll be looking sharp from tip to toe.
Makeup aficionados know that when it comes to achieving an effortless, natural makeup look, having quality products is essential. Awarded the preferred makeup cosmetics brand by Canstar Blue, you can trust that you’re gifting your loved ones products they’ll love when you purchase the Natio Colour Shimmering Light make up gift set. Having achieved five stars for longevity, texture, packaging, value for money and overall satisfaction, embracing one’s natural beauty is just one brush stroke away.
Luxury gifts
For the ultimate luxury gift, indulge them in a self-care care day with the radiance-boosting goodness of a Pomegranate pamper routine. Using our Wellness Shining Light gift set, they’re sure to enjoy a full-body, luxury shower (or bath) ritual with our enlivening Shower & Bath Gel and exfoliating body sponge, followed by our luscious Body Lotion, and finally our sumptuous Intensive Hand Cream for an aromatic glow for the holiday season.
Enriched with nourishing plant extracts to delight all the senses, Natio’s Spa Quiet Cove gift set brings that professional ‘spa day’ feeling home. Enriched with nourishing plant extracts like hydrating Coconut and aromatic Lemongrass, help them take me-time to the next level with a relaxing treatment for all their pampering needs. Using our Spa Quiet Cove gift set, they’ll feel like they’re on a tropical holiday with our uplifting Pep-Up Body Cleanser, followed by our skin-loving Coconut Milk Hydrating Body Lotion, and finally our nourishing Spa Heavenly Hand Cream.
Gifts for Secret Santa
Give the gift of polished perfection with our breathable, plant-based Dawn Blossom Nail Colours. With three elegant shades to choose from, add the finishing touch to any outfit with this beauty Christmas gift set.
For the versatile gift they’ll happily welcome into their home, look no further than our Happy Home scented candle. With the soothing aroma of Pear, Jasmine and Vanilla to envelop their home, you’ll have everyone hoping you’re their Secret Santa next year.
Stocking stuffers for everyone
Luxury awaits with the gift of this luscious, Pomegranate infused Wellness Exfoliating Body Bar. Not only is it the perfect size to fill up their stocking, but it makes for a beautiful surprise to wake up to on Christmas morning.
Perfect for the person you just aren’t sure what to gift, our Revitalise Spirit Manuka Honey + Oat Gentle Cleaning Bar is the indulgent gift they’ll be eager to open. This rich and nourishing cleansing bar is sure to bring Christmas cheer.
For the perfect stocking stuffer, you can’t go wrong with, gift them Natio’s Nourishing Trio of hand creams. Whether they’re a hand cream connoisseur or not, it’s a thoughtful gift that you know they’ll adore using on a regular basis with this selection of subtle scents to enchant the senses. Either break the trio up to gift in individually or treat someone to the whole set!
Gift shopping can understandably be a little daunting when you feel like there's a never-ending list to tick off before the whole family arrives to sit around the dinner table to exchange gifts, pavlova and boundless laughs for the holidays.
With only 7 weeks left until Christmas, make gifting as simple and easy as possible with a gift pack suitable for all your nearest and dearest. Let us take the stress out of ticking off that list!
To learn more about the beautiful artwork created by Lamai Anne featured on our Christmas gift sets this year, continue reading here.
To find out more about some of the fan favourite products and collections featured in our gift sets, explore our other blog articles here.
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Australia offers us a diverse landscape, a seemingly never-ending offering of unique flora and fauna. Natio has always been inspired by a deep respect for natural Australian beauty and talent. At Christmas time we all look to celebrating and embracing what matters to us most. That’s why we are so excited to share our Artist collaboration with the wonderfully talented Lamai Anne, whose magnificent Native artworks helps us to celebrate Australian and New Zealand floras this Christmas.
Lamai is a New Zealand born, Australian raised digital artist whose signature illustrations of native gums, ferns and flowers joyfully celebrate our home’s unique beauty. Her illustrations of Australian Natives are meticulously brought to life through her digital art, and the composition between the seasons to create vivid, colourful and eye-catching pieces that bring the Australian outdoors into focus.
We sat down with Lamai recently in her home studio, just outside of Melbourne, to meet her animals and have a chat about what inspires her most and how she translates her inspiration to capture the beauty of the world around us.
Click here to view our Christmas Gifting range.
How do you feel to be working with Natio on its Christmas gift set collection for 2022?
I am so excited for everyone to see this collection come to life! It has been a dream to work with Natio, the collection is just so wonderful, and I can’t wait to share it with you all.
What do you love about flora and fauna– what about it interests you?
It’s often the changing of the seasons that inspires me the most. The way a flowering gum will burst into life in summer and leave behind beautiful gum nuts by autumn.
Are there any other things that inspire you?
I am inspired by shapes and colours of flowers, especially Australian Natives, it will either be a colour that appeals to me, or a shape of a warratah. I will take lots of photos of the one flower and develop the illustration and composition from there. I spend a lot of time putting together colour palettes, for example I will walk past a banksia and notice the beautiful dusty blues on the back of the leaves, I will put that together with lots of different contrasting colour combinations and that can be sometimes how an illustration starts.
Which is your favourite artwork used in the Natio collection.. and why?
My favourite artwork used in the Natio Christmas collection is the flowering gum. It’s probably my favourite piece, because it started from a tree in our paddock when we moved into our property, and one summer it just flowered and it was so beautiful, the colours so rich, and that was my first Native Grace illustration, part of my Native Grace range – the flowering gum inspired me to start the range. That’s definitely my favourite.
What does Christmas mean to you and your family?
Christmas for me, means taking some time off, spending time with family and friends, spending time in my garden and with my animals. It’s that time of year that you can really have some time to embrace and spend time with family. My fondest Christmas memory was in 2008 when I gave birth to my daughter on Christmas Eve, at 11.20pm. I got to spend Christmas day with her and that was an amazing Christmas worth treasuring.
Where do you find beauty?
I find beauty, in things you can often miss when you first take a glance at something, for example a flowering gum – when you first you look at it you start noticing the beautiful red stems, the beautiful shapes and intricate details, that’s where I find beauty, by really observing and looking at things closely. We are surrounded by such beautiful flora and fauna in Australia, and I love the Australian birds- parrots, cockatoos, they are so much fun to illustrate.
Natio is proud to support a local artist and like-minded nature lover to elevate this year’s Christmas campaign. True to Natio’s origins all formulations in the gifts sets range are made in Australia. With a focus on increased sustainability all gifts are designed to last well beyond the Christmas season.
To see more of Lamai’s artwork please visit her website below and you can experience the wonder of her talent and artwork and be inspired as we have.
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Did you forget that Father’s Day is this Sunday? Don’t fret! Our considered gifting collection is available in stores all across Australia. From grooming to skincare, or the perfect travel kit, Natio has you covered. Designed to suit the needs of every modern dad, you’re sure to find exactly what he wants this year.
A refill for the must-haves
For the dad who has everything, stock up on the essentials he loves. Just like no man is an island, no man should go without body wash and deodorant. The Fresh Morning gift set contains a full size Natio for Men Antiperspirant Deodorant and Spice of Life Body Wash valued at AU$21.90.
Does this sound like the perfect solution? We thought so. The Fresh Morning set is available in Australia within Myer, Target and selected pharmacies. In New Zealand you can find the set in Farmers and also in selected pharmacies.
For the jet-setter
Being on the go should never cost Dad his skin. The Ready To Go gift set is perfect for everything from a weekend away, to a business conference, or perhaps travel for an upcoming long weekend…
Regardless of the destination, this pack is the perfect size for the jet-setter in your life. This set contains his favourite Natio for Men Face Firming Moisturiser and the new Wild Ranges for Men Shave Gel in a travel case ideal for the overnight bag or checked luggage.
Get set and go to Chemist Warehouse, David Jones, Myer, Priceline, Target and selected pharmacies in Australia, or for New Zealand, head over to Farmers and selected pharmacies.
Great dad? Great day!
Like the name suggests, the Great Day giftpack is the perfect way to make Dad’s day this year. Would he like a trio of daily shower essentials to awaken and refresh? Bingo.
Boxed in premium, sustainable packaging, Great Day combines the old faithful Natio for Men Daily Face Wash with new Wild Ranges for Men Hair and Body Shower Gel and Exfoliating Bar in the collection’s masculine and fresh signature scent.
Get the great day started by heading to David Jones, Myer, Priceline, Target and selected pharmacies in Australia, or Farmers and selected pharmacies in New Zealand.
A gift to shave the day
Does your dad treat his beard with the utmost care? Perhaps he prefers a clean-shaven look? Regardless of his grooming habits, the Smooth Start gift set will provide nourishing care into Dad’s shave routine with protective plant-based grooming essentials formulated to leave his skin smooth, soothed and subtly scented. Valued at AU$41.85, Smooth Start contains our new full sized Wild Ranges For Men Shave Gel, Aftershave Balm and Beard Oil in a premium travel bag he’ll continue to appreciate long after the bottles are empty.
Australian shoppers can head to David Jones, Myer, Priceline, Target and selected pharmacies to find this set while New Zealand customers can find Smooth Start at Farmers and selected pharmacies.
Spoil him rotten
Go the extra mile and give Dad the gift of a full grooming routine this year with Natio’s Complete Set. Containing a full size Natio for Men Daily Face Wash, Natio for Men SPF50+ Face Moisturiser, Wild Ranges for Men Hair and Body Shower Gel and Shave Gel, Complete Set is exactly that – everything he could need to feel fresh this Father’s Day and every day long after. Available in a premium large hanging toiletries bag, Dad will feel particularly spoiled this year when he opens this rather than the tried and tired jocks and socks.
Find these spoils at David Jones, Myer and selected pharmacies in Australia, or selected Farmers and pharmacies in New Zealand.
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