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Welcome to the Valley Mist family, where we believe in the power of nature to cleanse and revitalise your home. Our range of pure and natural essential oils isn’t just for relaxation or aromatherapy – they’re also potent allies in your quest for a cleaner, greener home environment. Today, we’re thrilled to share with you […]
In a world that’s becoming increasingly conscious of the chemicals we use in our daily lives, turning to natural alternatives for household cleaning has gained immense popularity. One such powerhouse of nature’s goodness is pure essential oils. Not only do they emanate delightful fragrances, but they also harbor potent antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, making […]
In a world increasingly concerned with sustainability and reducing exposure to harmful chemicals, it’s no wonder that many people are turning to natural alternatives for household cleaning. One such solution is a simple yet effective floor cleaner made from natural ingredients like water, white vinegar, Castile soap, and the powerhouse addition of lemon essential oil. […]
Our natural soy wax Citronella candles are back for summer with us and our wonderful stockist Peace with the Wild! We have three variations of wonderfully summery scents to fragrance your sunny memories this summer; Meadow, Herb Garden and Hedgerow. Read on to find out more about why citronella is such a popular summer scent […]
You might have already seen our recent blog post about our Sleepy Time Pillow Mist but we’re back with more good news already with the release of our vegan De-Stress Room Ambience Spray! Made with our wonderful natural essential oils, this home fragrance spray aims to help you relax, giving you a spa-like experience at […]
New product news! If you have trouble sleeping, or winding down after a stressful day, or even just love to fill your house with luxurious, natural, wonderful scents, then this new product will be right up your alley. Formulated especially with aiding and supporting you to get a restful night’s sleep in mind, we’re thrilled […]
If you’re a keen follower of the Valley Mist business you might have noticed that we’ve recently added a few new sections to the website, including a ‘From the Shop’ section. This section is where you can find all of the amazing zero waste products that we stock from other brands that have been available […]
A few months ago we published a blog post on essential oils that are good for anxiety and panic attacks and after receiving such a positive response we thought that it would be a good idea to discuss some of the other things that essential oils can be useful for. There are a huge range […]
As you might have noticed, we have recently added steam distilled essential oils to our collection. We have a large range of oils for a range of different purposes, all distilled here in the UK and, where possible, grown and hand-picked onsite at the distillery too. How we make our Steam Distilled Essential Oils All […]
Recently, I attended a networking event at Home Restaurant in Buckshaw Village, where I had the pleasure of meeting lots of fellow small businesses. Public speaking has always been something I have avoided, it’s up there with my biggest fears in life, however this was wonderful chance to network and learn more about likeminded local […]
One of the most common uses of lemon essential oil is in homemade cleaning recipes. Lemon essential oil has a wonderfully fresh and clean smell that helps your house to smell as clean as it looks, as well as having an amazing natural ability to cut through grease and some antibacterial properties. How to use lemon essential oil […]
Are Valley Mist Lip Balms, Skincare and Beauty Products Cruelty Free? This is one of our most commonly asked questions and of course, the answer is yes. As an ethical and sustainable skincare and wellness brand we consider testing on animals to be morally wrong. So, we are proud to say that our renowned lip […]
Valley Mist featured in the Green and Ethical Checklist Did you see? It made our day, no week, no scrub that, it made our year. Our little ethical brand in The Guardian Recognition as an ethical brand Our efforts as a sustainable and ethical brand have been under the spotlight. Please believe me when I […]
We use only high grade oils, butters and waxes in our British made organic and baby safe skincare range. The roots of Valley Mist has always been to create an ethical and sustainable business. At the very core and foundation of our ethos we strive to do better every day. The idea that we would […]
If you have met me over the years at the many events I have been to you’ll probably have been surprised to hear me talk about composting! It’s likely that I will have talked about compost just as much as about Valley Mist skincare, if not more. Composting is a big subject at Valley Mist […]
A quick update Our sustainable business Valley Mist is open despite the current lockdown situation. Lockdown3 is here and life is much the same as it was since October, living the life of lockdown has become our norm. Valley Mist is currently operating as a single person machine, that would be me Jo, founder of […]
Seasonal natural face mask: September Keep it simple One of the best and most satisfying ways to incorporate a natural face mask into your beauty routine is to flow with nature. By using what is available from your near green spaces automatically reduces your carbon footprint immediately. August and September bring a bounty of berries […]
Hello, for those of you that don’t know I’m Jo, maker and creator of most things Valley Mist. I’ve never really given an insight to me and so with all that’s flying around in my head and what’s happening in the world I thought this was the only way to start back after the time […]
For personal reasons I have had to cancel my exhibition at the upcoming Spring Fair in Birmingham’s NEC. I am still taking orders and answering emails but at this time and for the unknown foreseeable future I cannot be far from home and my family. Valley Mist is a small operation, I (Jo) currently see […]
Black Friday went absolutely crazy some years ago, people went beyond what is acceptable behavior just to get a few notes off some over priced goods. Black Friday is no longer a day its a week and it’s just not our bag. For the next three weeks we are including surprise free gifts with all […]
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