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Luxury botanical skincare advice
Browse the Thirns Journal and stay up-to-date on the latest botanical skincare advice and news, including product launches, skincare tips, and new treatment locations. Read the latest articles and features from the Thirns team and start your luxury natural skincare journey.
Browse the Thirns Journal


Why does your skin feel tight after cleansing? 5 simple fixes
Discover 5 skincare tip stop your skin from feeling tight after cleansing.

Olga Brennand
May 186 min read


Skincare for over 40: What actually works and how to build a routine that lasts
Explore how to build a skincare routine for over 40s, including what actually works.

Olga Brennand
May 108 min read


Rosehip oil for mature skin: the botanical that works with ageing skin, not against it
Rosehip oil for mature skin is widely recommended for improving dryness, elasticity, and the appearance of fine lines, but does it actually work? Clinical research suggests it can. Rich in essential fatty acids, provitamin A, and antioxidants, rosehip oil supports the skin barrier, encourages cell turnover, and helps reduce visible signs of ageing. At Thirns, rosehip is not an afterthought. It is one of the thorn-bearing botanicals at the heart of our philosophy, chosen not f

Olga Brennand
May 46 min read


Hormone-friendly skincare: How to support skin through change
Explore the benefits of hormone-friendly skincare products to gently support skin naturally through change.

Olga Brennand
Apr 157 min read


Skincare for spring: How to renew skin with natural, botanical ingredients
Spring is a season of quiet transformation. After the stillness of winter, the natural world begins to awaken. Across hedgerows and woodland paths, the first buds begin to appear on branches, fresh green shoots push through the soil, the air carries a softer warmth, and the UK’s rolling hills and ancient woodlands begin to return to life. Our skin often reflects this same shift in seasons. Months of cold air, blustery winds, indoor heating, and heavier winter skincare can lea

Olga Brennand
Mar 177 min read


The best natural cleansing balm: Do you need to double cleanse?
Cleansing is the very first step in a skincare ritual, but for mature skin, is it really necessary to double cleanse?

Olga Brennand
Mar 137 min read


Menopause skincare: supporting your skin through perimenopause and beyond
Learn how you can support your skin through hormonal change with our perimenopause and menopause skincare guide.

Olga Brennand
Mar 105 min read


Celebrating one year of Thirns at The Gainsborough Bath Spa
This month marks one year of Thirns at the Spa Village Bath at The Gainsborough Bath Spa, a partnership that has quietly and confidently brought our botanical skincare rituals into one of the UK’s most exclusive wellness destinations. Over the past 12 months, the Thirns facial has become a guest favourite at the five-star spa, located in the city of Bath, UK, offering visitors a deeply restorative treatment specifically designed for midlife skin. A natural spa home for Thirn

Olga Brennand
Feb 223 min read


Introducing the Thirns simple, 4-step natural skincare routine
At Thirns, we believe that beautiful skin comes from a thoughtful and uncomplicated skincare routine, one that is natural, effective, and easy to use. Our simple, easy-to-use four-step skincare routine for midlife and mature skin has been crafted specifically for skin that’s changing with age, navigating hormonal shifts, and evolving with the needs of the skin barrier. Designed as a spa-inspired ritual, each step transforms daily skincare into a moment of indulgence and relax

Olga Brennand
Feb 224 min read


The benefits of natural skincare for mature skin
Over the past decade, skincare has evolved dramatically, with new ingredients, technologies, and trends constantly reshaping the industry. But as skin matures, the conversation shifts. For women navigating midlife, skincare is no longer about following trends, it’s about understanding change.

Olga Brennand
Dec 5, 20254 min read
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