The 50g Universal Balm jar and the 30ml Seed Glow Face Oil bottle held up side by side to the light

balm vs moisturiser

Balm, oil or moisturiser: what to use, and when

The honest difference between a balm, a face oil and a moisturiser, which your skin actually needs, and whether you n...

Aug 03, 2026 Β· 5 min read

An open amber jar of Universal Balm seen from above, resting on wet monstera leaves

barrier

Occlusive, emollient, humectant: which one your dry skin actually needs

The three ways a product can treat dry skin, what each one actually does, how to tell which your skin is missing, and...

Aug 02, 2026 Β· 5 min read

An open 15g tin of Universal Balm held in one hand, with a small scoop of balm on a fingertip

cracked hands

How to fix cracked hands and split cuticles

Why hands crack and cuticles split in winter, why hand cream keeps failing, and the overnight routine that actually r...

Aug 01, 2026 Β· 5 min read

A smear of soft yellow Universal Balm on a white surface, showing its melted, glossy texture

barrier

Slugging, without the petroleum jelly

What slugging is, what it genuinely does for dry skin, and how to do it with a plant based balm instead of petroleum ...

Jul 31, 2026 Β· 6 min read

Green Glow founder Pooja holding the 50g Universal Balm jar on an open palm in a low, side-lit room

barrier

Why skin cracks in winter, and what actually stops it

Cold air, heating and hot showers strip skin from three directions at once. What winter actually does to your barrier...

Jul 30, 2026 Β· 5 min read

A pool of golden facial oil beside a swirl of cream moisturiser on a stone surface

Face Oil vs Moisturiser: Do You Need Both?

If you already use a moisturiser, do you really need a face oil too? They're not interchangeable β€” here's what each o...

Jun 08, 2026 Β· 5 min read

otanical skincare ingredients β€” pomegranate, rosehip, prickly pear and olive - around an amber dropper bottle

5 Best Oils for Dry & Sensitive Skin - and Why They Work

When I was formulating Seed Glow, I spent years studying which botanical oils truly make a difference for dry, sensit...

Jun 01, 2026 Β· 4 min read

Why Cold-Press Matters

Ingredients

Why Cold-Press Matters

The same "rosehip oil" can cost $8 or $80 β€” and at a molecular level, be almost entirely different. The reason is ext...

Mar 19, 2026 Β· 4 min read

Ayurvedic Self-Care for the Modern Pace

Ayurvedic Self-Care for the Modern Pace

Self-care doesn't have to mean another item on the to-do list. Drawing on Ayurvedic wisdom, here are simple, minutes-...

Jul 02, 2025 Β· 3 min read

How to Use Facial Oil: The Right Way

Ayurveda

How to Use Facial Oil: The Right Way

Facial oil can transform your routine β€” but only if you use it the right way. Here's how to choose the oil for your s...

Jul 27, 2024 Β· 2 min read

What is Ayurveda

Ayurveda

What is Ayurveda

Ayurveda β€” the ancient Indian "knowledge of life" β€” has guided holistic wellbeing for over 3,000 years. Here's a gent...

Dec 16, 2023 Β· 2 min read

The Powerful Benefits of Prickly Pear Oil

dry skin

The Powerful Benefits of Prickly Pear Oil

Prickly pear oil is one of nature's most prized facial oils - rich in vitamin E, fatty acids and antioxidants to hydr...

Sep 08, 2023 Β· 2 min read

The Myth of Chemical-Free Natural Skincare

Chemical Free

The Myth of Chemical-Free Natural Skincare

"Chemical-free" skincare doesn't really exist β€” everything, even water, is made of chemicals. Here's how to see past ...

Aug 06, 2023 Β· 3 min read

Seed Glow: Nourish, Repair, Anti-Ageing

dry skin

Seed Glow: Nourish, Repair, Anti-Ageing

Two years and fifteen trials in the making β€” a closer look at Seed Glow Face Oil, our cold-pressed blend of antioxida...

Jul 28, 2023 Β· 2 min read

Is body oil part of daily routine?

body oil

Should body oil be part of daily routine?

Your body is the largest organ you have β€” so why stop skincare at the neck? Here's why body oil is worth adding to yo...

Oct 07, 2022 Β· 3 min read

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