KiteNest, 11 Middlebrook Road, Lincoln (2026)

30/05/2022

HOW IS EVERYONE’S HALF TERM GOING?

The KiteNest trio have been balancing business, family and nature time this week.

Markus managed to captured these beautiful bird shots at 👏

Have you ever been there before? It’s a puffin hotspot!

How are you spending this week?

28/05/2022

How to use a konjac sponge? 🧽

1. Use it regularly
Konjac sponges can do really great things for your skin, but they’re not a one-time-use miracle product (secret: no product is). For konjac sponges to work their magic, you need to use them often and consistently. For most skin types, you should be able to use them daily. However, if you have super sensitive skin, you might want to limit your use to just once or twice a week so that you can still reap the benefits without having to deal with any potential irritation.

2. Use with a splash of water and your favourite cleansing soap bar
Before you use your konjac sponge, allow it to soak in lukewarm water until it has expanded and is super soft and lovely. Then give it a quick but firm squeeze, lather on your favourite cleansing soap bar, and wash away any dirt, excess oil, makeup, or sunscreen. If you have been wearing makeup and sunscreen throughout the day, then a second cleanse is usually recommended by dermatologists to make sure your skin is thoroughly clean.

3. Work in circular motions
Working around your face in circular motions is a great way to ensure you clean away all makeup and daily grime. Take extra care with your nose area, hairline, and jawline. These are all areas that often get neglected in our cleansing routines.

4. After cleansing, give your sponge a good squeeze and leave it on the side to dry
It’s really important that you don’t leave your sponge in a sink full of water. Your konjac sponge will last you for much longer if you allow it to properly dry out after each and every use.

5. Replace your sponge after eight to twelve weeks
Because konjac sponges are made from a natural material, they’ll begin to biodegrade over time. If you take good care of your konjac sponge, it will last you much longer. However, even with good care, you’ll still need to replace it every twelve weeks to ensure it’s hygienic for your skin and is still delivering all of those great benefits. A manky old sponge will do your skin no favours!

Have you found this round up of tips helpful?

16/05/2022

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Now is your wake-up call if you’ve not already tried dry shampoo!

It’s our greasy hair saviour, the waterless warrior, the transformer.

Our 100% natural organic Dry Shampoo powder will effortlessly revive limp and dull hair, giving back volume, control and shine without using a single drop of water! 💧

Our unique blend of clay and natural powders absorbs excess oils from the scalp, empowering you through another day without having to wash your hair.

👏And guess what? By replacing three showers a week with a sprinkle of our dry shampoo, you can save up to 7,800 litres of water a year!

There are so many benefits of tapping into the plant magic of our Dry Shampoo! So are you going to give it a go?

10/05/2022

🪴 CLEAN CONSCIENCE KITCHEN SWAPS
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We're so excited to share these amazing new Reusable Kitchen Roll sheets - just added to the KiteNest store. There plastic free, cotton, and don't rely on cutting down trees.

They've got so many amazing super powers to help you reduce your waste footprint and create a clean conscience kitchen including:

🦎Made from 100% natural materials
🦎Sustainably & ethically sourced
🦎Completely plastic-free
🦎Biodegradable
🦎Vegan
🦎Easy to clean (pop in the washing machine)

We've got two fantastic designs in stock. Each pack comes with 8 sheets (8x8 inches) in a mix of complementing prints. We're wild for these llama and cactus ones though!

Use just like kitchen roll and once your done wash and rinse. After a few days pop it in your washing machine, dry and use all over again.

What do you think, ready to make the switch?

03/05/2022

Yes. You read that right 😉

📦 Free postage is included for any KiteNest cosmetic ordered. There is no minimum spend for this. We like to look after our customers!

26/04/2022

Why is Argan oil so popular with expecting and new mums?

It helps to soothe and treat their skin complaints, while remaining natural and safe for them and their baby 👶

A preliminary study in 2016 found that argan oil had a positive effect on increasing skin elasticity - meaning argan oil is beneficial for the prevention or early treatment of stretch marks 👏

Mums - what did you use for your growing bumps?

19/04/2022

👑 Bamboo still takes the crown for being the most sustainable material in the cosmetics industry.

🌳 Whilst trees take 10-20 years to grow before they are ready to harvest, bamboo can be harvested within just 3-5 years!

💪 Bamboo is incredibly strong and durable, 2-3 times stronger than timber and even stronger than steel!

💦 Bamboo doesn’t require irrigation - it typically grows of its own accord, without the need for replanting.

👏 Bamboo produces 35% more oxygen than trees and each year, it can absorb up to 12 tonnes of carbon dioxide per hectare

At KiteNest, we have plenty of lovely bamboo goodies and essentials, helping you to make 2022 a kinder year for our planet 🌎

10/04/2022

Are you struggling to understand the shelf life of your makeup? 💄

Look for the ‘Period After Opening (PAO) symbol’ printed on the makeup (it looks like an open jar with a number followed by the letter M). The letter M stands for the Latin word for a month and the number refers to how many months. So, a “6M” with an open jar symbol means you should throw the product out 6 months after you've opened it.

Generally, if stored in a cool, dry place, most unopened and completely sealed makeup should last for 2 to 3 years.

All preservatives in makeup break down over time, even if the product is unopened, so you should never keep any product for more than 3 years. Furthermore, natural cosmetics contain zero parabens or preservatives, averaging a shelf life of 12-18 months.

✔️ At KiteNest we guarantee at least a 12-month shelf life.

Head over to our blog to read more about using expired cosmetics, including tips on how to tell if they are past their expiry date and tips on making your cosmetics last longer.

26/03/2022

🔥 HOT PRODUCT 🔥

Wow, our natural lip balms have been flying off the shelves this week!

Our range of plastic-free lip balms contain Vitamin E - known for its moisturising, healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Our lip balms help soothe, heal and protect your skin from all the inivisible nasties in the air, such as pollution and sun damage.

Now the sun is shining ☀️ are you going to take care of your lips? 👄

22/03/2022

ITS WORLD WATER DAY 💦

We’re shining the line on how amazing our British rivers are.

They cut through our countryside to create the beautiful landscape we’re surrounded by, and they are crucial for many of our beloved wildlife.

They’re also pretty unique, because most of the world’s chalk streams can be found in Britain, which are the perfect sources of clean water.

British rivers are generally short and shallow, compared to other rivers in the world, which means that they are more affected by changes inflicted on them, both by climate change and humans.

Do you live by a river? Let us know? Or tell us about your favourite river 👇

18/03/2022

Earth, wind, fire, and water

🌍 We believe everything deserves a home and that's why we've tracked down these sustainable bamboo toothbrush holders.

💧 Each one is marked with the elemental symbols of earth, wind, fire, or water and will help you to stop muddling up your eco-friendly toothbrushes with your nearest and dearest.

🔥 To keep your toothbrush in tip-top condition it's important to make sure that you allow it to dry properly and that's why each one is specially designed to let excess water drain away. These should last you a really long time but when they do reach the end of their lives you can pop them straight into your home compost bin 🪱

Pick up your family pick from the accessories page on our website 💻

10/03/2022

⭐️ 10 beauty tips that won't harm the planet

🌎 We should all care for the beauty of our planet as much as we care for the beauty of our bodies. By adjusting and making simple swaps to your beauty routine you can help push the agenda of sustainable cosmetics forward by:

✨ Choosing natural beauty products
✨ Buying from sustainable beauty brands
✨ Swapping to reusable wipes
✨ Educating yourself on the impact of your consumerism and routines
✨ Avoid products that contain unstainable Palm Oil or Vegetable Oil
✨ Avoid buying sunscreen that contains Oxybenzone
✨ Choose plastic-free products
✨ Opt for product packaging made with glass, tin or recycled paper
✨ Proactively support businesses that provide refill options
✨ Purchase cosmetics from local companies to lower their carbon footprint
✨ Boycott products tested on animals
✨ Send empties into TerraCycle when they aren't accepted through curbside recycling.

Which one are you going to try first?

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