About Me

I am someone who has always carved her own path, sought the truth in all things, never followed the herd. This strange and interesting journey, my travels round the world, even motherhood- all of these have brought me close to Nature. I want my life's work to be a renewal of our closeness to the Earth that nurtures us, a closeness that the pace of modern living has all but destroyed.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Beauté: Beginnings



We all possess a gift, obvious or latent, for seeing beauté in living things. So I am confident that the idea of Beauté Naturelle has universal appeal. Once it is fully understood, adopting the Beauté Naturelle philosophy as a way of life, will only be a matter of course. 

I’d been in Science for years, but the ever-changing river of life brings new opportunities and viewpoints. By 2010, I discovered a different purpose for myself. I felt a fierce need to create something that will truly make a difference, bear my essence and potentially touch lives beyond my own timeline. 

One fine Sunday morning, I sat with my husband, brainstorming possible career options when the idea of Beauté Naturelle began to form. A boutique for hand-made, Earth-friendly, Nature-derived, personal care products not tested on animals. A chance to give back to our nurturing planet at the same time. Seemed right up my alley!

Beliefs, passion, every skill converged into a business plan so motivational that all challenges in its path were met head-on, with solid backing from my husband every step of the way. Friends were excited for me and generous in their faith, from the moment I floated the idea. I met like-minded individuals and discovered more social and environmental causes to support along the way. Block by Beautéful block, the Beauté Naturelle e-boutique has become a reality.

This blog will tell its story from the beginning and share events and learnings along the way. It will talk Beauté myths and tips, outer and inner radiance, healthy lifestyle choices, examine phenomena like body image, the obsession with fairness, ugly truths and melanoma.  Your comments are invited! This will be an open space to discuss your experiences along the road to Beauté. Naturally!