There are 3 options:

• If you are planning to gift the products yourself, you can add a free branded gift bag to your cart so no gift wrapping is required. 
• You can opt to send the products directly to the person you want to gift them to. In the shipping address just enter the address of the person and in the checkout notes you can request to attach a personalised note that I will handwrite on the branded stationery.
• You can purchase a digital gift card that will be emailed to you immediately after the purchase. You can either email the gift card to the person you wish to gift it to or print it out and personally hand it over.       

The formulas offer super food nutrition for skins of all ages (young and mature) and all types, including problematic skin that is too dry or oily, sensitive, damaged, inflamed, easily irritated or prone to breakouts, lines or broken capillaries. The products help restore the skin's natural balance and help tackle multiple skin issues at once.

This skincare collection is for those who:

• Want to get healthy glowing skin with less effort as the products help you get better skin with fewer steps in the skincare routine and with less products.
• Struggle with challenging skin and wish to regain & maintain the skin’s natural balance.
• Wish to avoid potentially irritating and harsh ingredients in mainstream skincare products.
• Want to take one step forward towards more sustainable living.

The products are free from synthetics and perfumes that most often trigger skin irritation and allergy reactions so the products are kind to delicate and sensitive skin. However, some people may be allergic to certain substances even though they are natural. For example, some people may be allergic to coconuts or natural components of essential oils. Therefore, I always recommend doing a patch test before using a new skin care product to make sure it’s suitable for you. All ingredients are listed on the label of every product and you shouldn’t use it if you know that you are allergic to any of them. 

Yes, Sana Naturals skincare products work in full support of your skincare goals, and you can choose to use them on their own or in conjunction with your other favourite mainstream or natural and organic skin care products.  

They are handmade in my studio in the Cavan countryside. I design the products myself, starting from creating and testing the formulations, sourcing the finest natural ingredients, to filling each and every jar and bottle and labelling them.

Every product has best before end date stated on the label. As the products do not contain preservatives, they generally have a shelf life between 6 to 12 months. Under optimum conditions, the products can safely last well beyond this timeline, however I recommend treating them like skin food and indulging in them frequently once opened, to enjoy the benefits of the highest possible level of nutrients. 

To lengthen the shelf life of your products keep the containers airtight and store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, ideally in the attached pouch. Do not allow water into the containers. Always use clean hands to apply and do not share the products with others.

Heavenly Balm: using a spatula to take out from the container will help lengthen the shelf life. 

Given the natural nature of the products, the batches may slightly differ, as do every new harvest of fresh ingredients used. While the listed ingredients and the formulas rarely change, each individual plant, expressed oil, mineral rich clay etc. is unique.

I do not use fillers, stabilisers, artificial colouring or synthetic fragrances to ensure consistency in appearance and texture. Instead, I focus on improving the nutritional content by sourcing even higher quality ingredients, in order to deliver the most active, potent and effective skincare products. I encourage you to embrace any variances as they represent everything I stand for with Mother Nature as my boss.

Ingredients used to make the products are natural, mostly food grade and generally safe to use, however it doesn’t mean that they are right for every person. Avoid any product that contains a known allergen. Perform a skin patch test before first use. If an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately. Ensure that all products are kept away from children. 

The entire skincare collection is vegan and neither the finished products nor the ingredients are tested on animals. The products are not sold in any countries that require animal testing. All the skincare products are tested on humans only and are cruelty-free. 

I’m committed to help redefine the beauty industry standards by creating high performance natural skin care products that are effective and support the body wellness, with minimal impact to the planet and no harm to its inhabitants.

I do my best to integrate conscious choices into every aspect of the business. 

The products are housed in recyclable glass packaging without outer boxes to reduce waste. They come with a reusable cotton eco- pouch for easy storage. The pouch is designed to help with sustainable living. Take it with you while shopping for loose fruit and veg and other loose groceries.

I’m committed to use as little plastic as possible. Any insert paper, tissue, filling chips or bubble wrap that may be present in your postal order is reused from the ingredient and container packaging I receive. The e-commerce boxes are made of recycled cardboard and are fully recyclable.

I’m constantly learning how to improve and I welcome any opportunity for further growth. 

Most of the ingredients are certified organic (it is stated on the list of the ingredients for each product on the website) however not all of them can be certified organic as they are non-agricultural products, e.g. clay, sodium bicarbonate or salt.

Also, in some cases the suppliers source wild harvested ingredients or ingredients cultivated ethically and with environmental consciousness by farmers who can’t afford the process of receiving the official organic certification.

It is my promise to source the finest natural ingredients that I can find and ensure their freshness and ultimate potency, delivering the most effective final products.

The raw natural ingredients in natural and organic skin care products are more expensive than synthetics manufactured in labs which are used in most mainstream products. Such products are also produced by big companies in factories at mass scale.

I like to think of skincare as a food category. Organic food produce is slower and more expensive to grow as no fertilisers and pesticides are used. They are also half the size of non-organic produce but the organic one is more nutritious and supports better our immunity and body wellness.

The same refers to skincare products. If you wish to feed your skin with the best possible nutrients, you will choose natural and organic skincare products.

Also, unlike mainstream skincare products, Sana Naturals products are handmade in micro batches to preserve the freshness and potency of active ingredients, ensuring best possible nutrient content and efficacy.

Read here if you wish to learn more about how natural and organic beauty products are better for the skin and health.  

Since our skin is the biggest organ that absorbs into the body whatever is put on it, I encourage my customers to consider their health in the long term and avoid potentially harmful ingredients in skincare products.

In my experience, there are many ingredients in mainstream skincare products that may be harsh for the skin. You may be using mainstream skincare products for years trying to address skin concerns not realising that some ingredients, such as synthetic stabilisers, preservatives, parfums and other texture and scent enhancing additives, may be upsetting the skin and aggravating or actually causing skin issues.

Also, I completely understand the inclination to use stronger products, such as retinoids, peels and acids to quickly address skin concerns such as acne or aging. Such products may upset the natural integrity of the skin’s barrier, resulting in unexpected skin issues such as breakouts, sensitivity, dryness etc., that may be then difficult to address, especially when it comes to sensitive skin.

I’m an advocate of minimalist and natural skincare that is highly concentrated, yet gentle and nourishing, focusing on restoring the skin’s natural healthy balance, with minimum product dependence. So even when you struggle for time, you know that you care for your skin in the very best possible way.  

When it comes to ‘anti-aging’ skincare products, there is no such product to stop the passing of time appearing on our skin. All we can do is to make our skin look as healthy and radiant as possible at this moment in time

I believe in a holistic approach to skincare. Our skin’s health is influenced by 3 factors, our eating habits, our lifestyle and our skincare routine. If we do everything right, the skincare products work to maintain the skin’s natural healthy balance. If we have a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle but use skincare products that contain ingredients that may upset the skin’s natural balance, our skin may have difficulties to thrive.

And if you use natural skin care products but don’t do the basics right, our skin’s health is still challenged.