Club Diaries

How I stay connected with nature during the winter
How I stay connected with nature during the winter
With winter’s cold and wet, it’s difficult to find comfort in the outside world. Some of us often struggle with seasonal blue spells while others (like me) find it hard... Read more...
You smell so good
You smell so good
In a post Covid world, when we think soaps, we think cleanliness, bathrooms and bacteria. While there are a LOT of myths to break down with regards to hygiene and... Read more...
Why Choose Natural Clays
Why Choose Natural Clays
Unlike synthetic skincare products, natural clays are free from harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances, or preservatives. Natural clays were carefully selected in our Elliqua Cleansing Body Bars to keep skin clear,... Read more...
Ancient self care rituals Part 2
Ancient self care rituals Part 2
Greco-Roman Bathing. Influenced by Stoic and Epicurean philosophers, Greek and Roman cultures deeply valued the connection between physical cleanliness, mental clarity, and social well-being. Self care through practices of hot... Read more...
Stress Free & Thriving, How to Keep your Nervous System in Check
Stress Free & Thriving, How to Keep your Nervous System in Check
Achieving wellness in our fast-paced modern world isn’t just about looking after our physical health—it also requires nurturing our nervous system. The well-being of this vital system determines how we... Read more...
Triple Milled Soap vs Everything Else
Triple Milled Soap vs Everything Else
Triple Milled Soap. You’ve likely heard the term when describing the finest, most luxurious soaps on the market, and for that you’ve built a strong association to high end quality,... Read more...
Introducing Elliqua No. 0 Pure Planet Club's New Olive and Shea Butter Skincare Bar
Introducing Elliqua No. 0 Pure Planet Club's New Olive and Shea Butter Skincare Bar
Discover the new Elliqua No. 0 – Olive & Shea Butter Skincare Bar from Pure Planet Club: a triple-milled, unscented soap crafted with olive oil, shea butter, aloe vera, and... Read more...
Are bar soaps better than liquid soap?
Are bar soaps better than liquid soap?
Soap is a vital part of our everyday lives, but when it comes to washing our hands and choosing the best option for the environment, is it best to buy... Read more...
6 benefits of switching to natural deodorants
6 benefits of switching to natural deodorants
Did you know there are lots of benefits to switching to natural deodorants? They are a popular alternative to conventional deodorants and anti-perspirants that often contain potentially harmful ingredients and... Read more...
Why you should switch to bar soaps
Why you should switch to bar soaps
Incorporating cleansing bar soaps into your daily routine is a small but impactful step towards reducing your environmental footprint. They generally come in sustainable packaging such as cardboard, or are... Read more...
The benefits of using an exfoliating soap bar
The benefits of using an exfoliating soap bar
Exfoliating soap bars can help remove dirt and dead skin cells, keep pores clear, prevent breakouts and more.  What are exfoliating bar soaps, and how are they different from regular soap? Exfoliating bar soaps are designed to... Read more...
A record amount of plastic has been removed from the ocean
A record amount of plastic has been removed from the ocean
The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organisation working to eliminate plastic from our seas, has removed a record amount of rubbish from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in one go.  Read more...
Do's and Don'ts: ingredients to look for and avoid in bathroom products
Do's and Don'ts: ingredients to look for and avoid in bathroom products
Being conscious of the products you put on your skin is just as important for you as it is for the environment.  1. Do: Coconut Oil, Don't: Palm Oil Do:... Read more...
Feeling alive, feeling connected and catching the sunrise
Feeling alive, feeling connected and catching the sunrise
In my year of growth, discovery and self love, I’ve been challenging myself to stay rooted in nature. Summer beacons my name, calling me to sun-soaked beach days, invigorating hikes... Read more...
Why bar soaps?
Why bar soaps?
Bar soaps have numerous benefits that you might not have known.  1. They’re the more sustainable option. With minimal packaging compared to liquid soaps, they present an easy plastic free alternative.... Read more...
Getting the most out of Sundays
Getting the most out of Sundays
Taking time for myself with a busy schedule juggling study, work, friendship, family and health gets increasingly challenging for all of us as we grow. This is why I find... Read more...
The Morning Routine
The Morning Routine
I was doom-scrolling Instagram reels last night and realised every single one of my videos related to healthy high-protein recipes, skincare or daily routines. While social media is a great... Read more...
How To Create The Spa Experience At Home
How To Create The Spa Experience At Home
In my opinion, winter calls for a slight obsession with baths. I love a spa day as much as the next girl, but it’s not always the most economical option... Read more...
How to love your skin
How to love your skin
Being kind to your skin is fundamental to your body's health. This is the guide to treating your skin better. Step 1. Choose moisturising ingredients. High quality ingredients are vital to moisturising... Read more...
The Financial Benefit of Soap Bars
The Financial Benefit of Soap Bars
When it comes to choosing between bar soaps and liquid soaps, most people focus on factors like fragrance, skin type, and convenience. However, one often overlooked aspect is the financial... Read more...
How to use Elliqua Cleansing Body Bars for Peak Performance
How to use Elliqua Cleansing Body Bars for Peak Performance
The step by step guide for keeping your elliqua bars and skin feeling fresh.  Step 1: Wet Your Skin. Whether you love your showers piping hot or love an icy plunge... Read more...
Scent Layering
Scent Layering
The compliment 'You smell amazing' is one of the best you can receive. On the flip side, there's nothing worse than feeling self-conscious about your scent. That’s where scent layering... Read more...
Myth Busting: The Truth About Bar Soaps
Myth Busting: The Truth About Bar Soaps
Bar soap has been around for centuries, yet a lot of myths continue to swirl around this humble hygiene staple. Let’s see if we can bust these myths and misconceptions. ... Read more...
The Rich History of Soap Making
The Rich History of Soap Making
Soap has long been a symbol of cleanliness, self care and often luxury, but few of us know much about its deep-rooted history. Originating from simple, earthy ingredients, soap has... Read more...
The Planet’s Pick: Natural Soaps vs Commercial Soaps
The Planet’s Pick: Natural Soaps vs Commercial Soaps
The Sudsy Showdown: Natural Soap vs. Commercial Soap and the Planet’s Favorite Pick When it comes to soap, what’s really going down the drain? Beyond bubbles and lather, every bar... Read more...
Connecting with your highest self
Connecting with your highest self
In the realm of wellness and self-care, we often hear the term *highest self* tossed around like some transcendent mythical being, always just out of reach. Spiritual guides often talk... Read more...
Understanding Burnout
Understanding Burnout
If you’re anything like me, your recent Google history might look something like “how to push through burnout”, “how to stop being burnt out” or “how to get over burnout fast”. This time of... Read more...
Wellness Vs. Wellbeing
Wellness Vs. Wellbeing
Let’s go back to the basics. It’s hard to find clarity through the noise of health and wellness gurus, podcasts and social media. In which, wellness and wellbeing are terms... Read more...
The curated gift guide
The curated gift guide
Pure Planet Club presents the ultimate gift guide for all things it-girl this holiday season. Whether you're shopping for your girlfriend, sister, bestie, daughter or looking to spoil yourself, we’ve... Read more...
Ingredient Breakdown: No. 1 Citrus + Herbal Musk
Ingredient Breakdown: No. 1 Citrus + Herbal Musk
Shea Butter. Shea butter is deeply moisturizing and an excellent emollient, sealing moisture into the skin without clogging pores. Rich in vitamins A and E, it supports repair and protects... Read more...
Ingredient Breakdown: No. 2 Cocoa Butter Hydrating Bar
Ingredient Breakdown: No. 2 Cocoa Butter Hydrating Bar
Shea Butter. Shea butter is deeply moisturising, an excellent emollient, sealing moisture into the skin without clogging pores. Rich in Vitamin A and E, these vitamins support repair and protect against... Read more...
No. 3 Aloe Vera Soothing Ingredient breakdown
No. 3 Aloe Vera Soothing Ingredient breakdown
Shea Butter. Shea butter is deeply moisturising, an excellent emollient, sealing moisture into the skin without clogging pores. Rich in Vitamin A and E, these vitamins support repair and protect against... Read more...
New Year Reinvention
New Year Reinvention
The first week of the new year can be characterised as a week of reinvention. We mindmap, journal, moodboard and discuss with friends the person we want to be, and... Read more...
Wellness Ins for 2025
Wellness Ins for 2025
A list of everything you can add to your selfcare routine and rituals or your lifestyle. We suggest trying one a week to figure out what works for you.  Green... Read more...
The 2025 Skincare Routine
The 2025 Skincare Routine
In 2025 we’re welcoming the weird and the wonderful - giving our skin the much needed love and care it deserves. Let’s delve into what we’re adding to our skincare... Read more...
Striving for Self Love
Striving for Self Love
St Valentine, immortalised by Valentine’s Day, comes from the great legend of a courageous Christian martyr who, while imprisoned, fell in love with the jailer’s daughter. Before his execution, he... Read more...
Taking sustainability into 2025
Taking sustainability into 2025
Sustainability practices to take into 2025. January isn’t over just yet - so we’ve still got time to think about all the ways we want to improve this coming year.... Read more...
Summer Self Care Tips
Summer Self Care Tips
As I look forward to the summer months, and spring turns to full bloom, I'm trying to remind myself of ways I can feel as rejuvenated as the world around... Read more...
Weekly Self Care Checklist
Weekly Self Care Checklist
1 - Social Activities. Plan time to connect with friends or family, and try to reach out to a friend every day. Engage in a hobby or group activity like... Read more...
Building Self Care Hampers
Building Self Care Hampers
Self care isn’t a luxury, but essential for mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Creating a personalised self-care hamper for you or your loved one is a great way to facilitate... Read more...
2025 ins and outs
2025 ins and outs
A concise list of everything I’m embracing and rejecting in 2025. Ins: Shopping second hand / vintage, Peonies, Slowing down, Beach days, Green tea instead of coffee, Yoga, No phone... Read more...
Moments in Nature
Moments in Nature
All our grandest dreams lie in nature. We want to explore the world - see icebergs, and safaris, explore the coral reefs and float through the sky. We don’t crave... Read more...
What's with the turtle?
What's with the turtle?
One of the biggest threats to sea turtles is plastic pollution. Every year, millions of tons of plastic enter our oceans, much of it mistaken for food by marine animals.... Read more...
Ancient Self Care Rituals
Ancient Self Care Rituals
In the last decade, the idea of the Self Care Ritual has become a buzz term spotted in magazines, boasted by influencers and built into experiential spas and saunas that... Read more...