Thistle Cottage Apothecary
Scientist-formulated botanical skincare inspired by naturopathic medicine
Naturopathic Formulation
Backed By Science
Clean Beauty
All Natural
Small Batch
Customer Favourites
A deeply nourishing balm for dry, stressed, or mature skin. This restorative blend combines protective beeswax and mango butter with antioxidant rich oils including sea buckthorn oil, rosehip oil and carrot seed oil that brighten, support repair and strengthen the skin. Cold pressed black seed oil and frankincense help calm irritation whilst encouraging firmness and renewal whilst castor oil and thistle oil are anti-inflammatory, locking in lasting moisture and repairing the skin barrier.
Encourages collagen production and tightens skin
Nourishing, protective and moisturising
Anti-inflammatory, calming and addresses redness
Barrier restoration, repair and strengthening
Antioxidant and healing to oxidative stress
Brightening
A luxurious eye oil that can be used anywhere for some extra love on those fine lines. Formulated with a base of Castor oil, Thistle oil and Rosehip oil providing skin-regenerating, anti-inflammatory, barrier support with hard working herbal oils; Sea buckthorn and Carrot Seed for strong antioxidants and healing fatty acids that brighten and rejuvenate. Gotu Kola improves firmness and skin resilience whilst reducing redness and inflammation with a touch of German Chamomile Essential oil for its incredible soothing, healing and regenerative properties. The hero of this oil is the Bakuchiol oil known as the natural alternative to retinol, it boosts collagen production speeds up cell turnover and improves skin elasticity.
Potent anti-inflammatory and circulation stimulation
Regeneration and restoration of the skin barrier
Supports cellular regeneration and skin elasticity
Antioxidant
Collagen support and increased hydration
Supports healing of sensitive and reactive skin
Reduces fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation
Smoothing and firming
This balm was created for those times when your skin is flared and needs a little calming love. Made with Jojoba oil and Thistle oil for light weight, non-comedogenic barrier support with supportive herbal oils; Calendula Oil for its healing and anti-inflammation properties, Licorice infused oil that is soothing, brightening, and anti-inflammatory and German Chamomile Essential oil for its exceptional soothing and healing abilities.
Deeply healing and soothing
Nourishing, protective and moisturising
Anti-inflammatory, calming and addresses redness
Barrier restoration, repair and strengthening
Who we are
Hi, I’m Hannah- the founder of Thistle Cottage Apothecary,
Scientist- turned-Naturopath, mum, and lover of nature, skin health, and the quiet moment in the bathroom that feels like you can finally exhale.
What We Believe
At Thistle Cottage, we believe:
In evidence-based skincare made with real ingredients your skin recognises
In blending clinical knowledge with plant wisdom
In slow, intentional beauty that honours your nervous system as much as your skin
In products created with heart, care, and respect for the women using them- especially mothers who give so much and deserve gentle support in return
What We Do
Every product is handmade in small batches, formulated with purpose and care…. no fillers, no shortcuts, no trends for the sake of trends.
Just nurturing, effective, natural skincare grounded in science and crafted with love, for skin that needs comfort, support and a moment to breathe.
Whether your soothing sensitive skin, rebuilding after pregnancy, or simply craving a ritual that feels like you again- I’m so glad you’re here.
