Frankie Orange. The creator of Minimalist.
'I created my own blends of facial products after having that new-mum 'freak out'. You know the one where everything in your house is poisonous + will kill your child? ;) I threw out anything that contained nasty chemicals, which was pretty much everything in the house. We started living more healthily, more naturally.
I had a closer look into all of my girly products + realized they needed to be thrown too. So I started researching about natural oil cleansing + anti-aging. Did you know that your body absorbs about 60% of what is put on the skin? I wanted something completely natural + organic + that didn't hurt any animals or the planet in the process. I wanted something that would give me the feel of a facial but would allow me to not have to change out of my trackpants. I have also suffered depression + anxiety for many years, which was a great concern for me running with a pre-disposition to post-natal depression, so I wanted something that could naturally support my mood too. This is where Minimalist. was born.
After I concluded my research, mainly done at the 2am feed, I created the recipes for what is now known as The Cleansing Oil, The Polishing Powder + The Super Serum. I spent longer than I'm willing to admit choosing my favourite apothecary style bottles for my own magic potions. I wanted them to look cool in my cupboard, after all they were bare now ;). Fast forward 4 weeks + for me, there was no going back. I cherished the 5 minute mini facial I'd get twice a day. I looked forward to it.... I actually looked forward to cleaning my face! And others seemed to notice the difference too, I'd get complimented on my flawless natural makeup when all I'd done was clean my face (although I'd just put it down to maybe getting a little more sleep the previous night.)
That BAM moment happened at the end of a trip of a lifetime to Ireland. We went via Japan, + as usual I washed my face while my kid, Max, was in the tub. I wasn't thinking + put the oils just within his reach on the end of the bathtub. I brush my teeth + turn around to find Mr Maximoo covered in delicious oils. Both bottles, completely empty. I end up using the most natural looking pharmacy stuff I can find + go 8 whole weeks without my magic potions. My skin condition deteriorates + my makeup consumption increases + I know that I've created something amazing.'
'I created my own blends of facial products after having that new-mum 'freak out'. You know the one where everything in your house is poisonous + will kill your child? ;) I threw out anything that contained nasty chemicals, which was pretty much everything in the house. We started living more healthily, more naturally.
I had a closer look into all of my girly products + realized they needed to be thrown too. So I started researching about natural oil cleansing + anti-aging. Did you know that your body absorbs about 60% of what is put on the skin? I wanted something completely natural + organic + that didn't hurt any animals or the planet in the process. I wanted something that would give me the feel of a facial but would allow me to not have to change out of my trackpants. I have also suffered depression + anxiety for many years, which was a great concern for me running with a pre-disposition to post-natal depression, so I wanted something that could naturally support my mood too. This is where Minimalist. was born.
After I concluded my research, mainly done at the 2am feed, I created the recipes for what is now known as The Cleansing Oil, The Polishing Powder + The Super Serum. I spent longer than I'm willing to admit choosing my favourite apothecary style bottles for my own magic potions. I wanted them to look cool in my cupboard, after all they were bare now ;). Fast forward 4 weeks + for me, there was no going back. I cherished the 5 minute mini facial I'd get twice a day. I looked forward to it.... I actually looked forward to cleaning my face! And others seemed to notice the difference too, I'd get complimented on my flawless natural makeup when all I'd done was clean my face (although I'd just put it down to maybe getting a little more sleep the previous night.)
That BAM moment happened at the end of a trip of a lifetime to Ireland. We went via Japan, + as usual I washed my face while my kid, Max, was in the tub. I wasn't thinking + put the oils just within his reach on the end of the bathtub. I brush my teeth + turn around to find Mr Maximoo covered in delicious oils. Both bottles, completely empty. I end up using the most natural looking pharmacy stuff I can find + go 8 whole weeks without my magic potions. My skin condition deteriorates + my makeup consumption increases + I know that I've created something amazing.'
