Gilling Castle Gift Fair
It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping, and we are thrilled to be heading back to exhibit at the wonderful Gilling Castle gift fair near Ampleforth. On Saturday the 29th...
View ArticleYou must be the change you wish to see in the world
Last Saturday I was walking along the beach with a friend, discussing life, love and all that goes with it. We noticed that dotted around were little coloured lollipop sticks, with a note saying “if...
View ArticleRecipe for Elderberry Syrup
I absolutely love this time of year for being able to gather wild food. Along with the usual hoards of blackberries (which of course are perfect for crumbles with buckets of custard, or if I’m feeling...
View ArticleJob Vacancy at Sweet Cecily’s
We are hiring – Natural Skincare Assistant Sweet Cecily’s is a pioneering skincare company based in Whitby. Specialising in natural and ethical products, with a focus on personalised gifts, we are...
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Sweet Cecily’s teams up with Pregnant Then Screwed to fight for working...
There is much talk these days about the march of technology and the very real prospect of robots taking many of our jobs. However, it appears many employers are jumping the gun and already treating...
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Come and get festive at the Pheasant Hotel
This time of year is always the busiest for us, meaning we don’t often do any events (too busy being little Christmas elves at the warehouse) However this year we have such a great team, and things are...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Guide
You know that feeling when you’re all out of inspiration with what to buy for someone? Or there are those last minute gifts you had forgotten you’d need to buy for your kid’s teacher, or something for...
View Article13th February – Galentine’s Day
Galentine’s Day is an unofficial celebration first introduced on an episode of TV comedy series; Parks & Recreation. It does not aim to replace Valentine’s Day, it is more of an excuse to hang out,...
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Sweet Cecily’s – Who Are We?
Sweet Cecily’s is a skincare brand that was founded in 2011 by Cecily Fearnley, with support from her brother Hugo. As many know and others can imagine, being a first-time business owner is extremely...
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Whitby Beauty Therapist Puts Sweet Cecily’s Natural Skin Creams To The Test
Maybe you’re considering trading your usual moisturiser for an all-natural formula or looking to give your hands some TLC after all that hand sanitiser? Here at Sweet Cecily’s, we make a whole range of...
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What is Shea Butter?
For thousands of years, humans have been using Shea Butter for many different purposes. Shea butter, in its raw form is a fat derived from the nut of the Vitellaria (Shea) tree which is indigenous to...
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What is Bentonite Clay?
In order to answer that, we need to go back in time (tens of millions of years!) to Cretaceous Period. After huge surges in volcanic activity, leading to a series of eruptions, most of North America...
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Propolis in Skincare Products
James Fearnley, the CEO of Nature’s Laboratory has dedicated most of his professional life to researching and producing natural medicines. These medicines are made from herbs, plants and bee products...
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Soothing Skin Cream – What Is It and How Is It Made?
For those of you who have read through our blogs posts before will know that we have previously explained the ingredients and benefits of our fabulous Soothing Skin Cream back in 2016. In this blog, we...
View ArticleReal Living Wage Week
Each year, the Real Living wage movement is celebrated. This year it is being celebrated from the 15th – 21st of November and is the 20th anniversary for the Real Living Wage movement. History of the...
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Essential Winter Skincare
Winter sees the start of the bitterly cold weather, dark nights, and Christmas lights. However, most of us will also find that our skin becomes drier, sometimes sore, and often our mental wellbeing can...
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7 Quirky Valentine’s Gift Ideas
Valentine’s Day can be one of those holidays that can be challenging for those with advanced gift giving skills. That’s why we’ve put together a list of small businesses that you can find online to...
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What is Cocoa Butter?
When I think of cocoa butter, the first thing that comes to my mind is chocolate. However, it is widely used in skincare formulations. Cocoa butter has been used as a natural ingredient in many...
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What is Beeswax?
What is it and where does it come from? Described as “the miracle of the beehive”, beeswax is a natural substance which is produced by honeybees. The process of making the beeswax is started when the...
View ArticleWhat is Almond and Calendula Oil?
When you see the word ‘oily’ on a product you can usually think a product may make your skin look greasy, however, using oils on your skin can be beneficial in the long term. At Sweet Cecily’s we add a...
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