WELCOME TO OUR JOURNAL

A space for reflection, ritual, and the quiet magic of tending to yourself.

Here, skincare is only the beginning. This journal explores the many layers of holistic beauty and wellbeing — from ancient rituals and nature-based practices, to thoughtful routines that nourish both skin and spirit.

Each entry invites you to pause and reconnect — with the natural world, with your inner rhythms, and with the joy of bringing a little whimsy into your everyday. Whether you're looking to deepen your skincare ritual, discover the lore behind ingredients, or explore gentle practices that support a radiant life, you’ll find inspiration here.

Let this be your portal to slowness, softness, and a more enchanted way of being.

Choose Your Moment of Magic

THE RITUAL WITHIN

SKINCARE & THE SOUL

A sanctuary where beauty meets introspection

This section explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of skincare — from the quiet power of ritual to the moments of self-connection that unfold with each gentle gesture. Through reflections, sensory storytelling, and the poetry of pause, these entries invite you to return to yourself, one breath, one balm at a time.

HOLISTIC RADIANCE

LIFESTYLE & GLOW

Where nourishment flows from the inside out.

This is where inner glow begins. From spellbinding recipes to grounding yoga flows and breath-led meditations, each piece offers a whole-body approach to radiance. It’s a space where science meets soul — with every post carrying the Raconteuse promise of just a hint of everyday magic.

EARTHBOUND

CONNECTING TO NATURE

In nature, we remember ourselves.

This section invites you to rediscover nature as a profound source of healing, beauty, and reconnection. From forest walks that quiet the mind to sunlight that warms the spirit, Earthbound explores how nature speaks to us—and how we can listen. Each entry offers reflections and gentle practices to help you reweave nature into daily life and let its quiet magic soothe what modern life so often stirs.

THE ENCHANTED CABINET

INGREDIENT LORE

Where nature’s secrets meet a touch of magic.

Step inside our wonder-filled apothecary to uncover the stories behind Raconteuse’s most beloved ingredients. Each entry is a blend of botanical wisdom and imaginative lore — revealing how orange peel oil brightens like morning sun, or how seabuckthorn glows with ember-like radiance. Rooted in real benefits, each tale invites you to see your skincare as a potion of purpose and wonder.

INTENTIONAL BEAUTY

MINDFUL & MAGICAL

The future of beauty is thoughtful.

This is where skincare meets conscious living. We celebrate thoughtful rituals and the radical power of rest. From the science behind sleep beauty to sustainable choices that honor both body and planet, explore how intentional beauty empowers you to glow on your own terms—elegantly, ethically, and in tune with your own rhythm.

THE TIMELESS TOUCH

ANCIENT BEAUTY SECRETS

Where the wisdom of the past inspires

This section honors time-honored skincare practices from around the world — from floral waters to herbal steams, from gua sha to ceremonial oils. Here, you’ll find stories and insights from ancestral traditions that can be woven into your own routines, enriching your rituals with meaning, mindfulness, and a tender honoring of the traditions that continue to glow across centuries.

The Skin and Soul Grove

A sanctuary of ingredients, intention, and inner light.

Living in Seasons: What Nature Teaches Us About Self-Care, Patience, and Growth

In this lyrical reflection from writer Zeina Salama, we follow the quiet teachings of a fig tree and the gentle wisdom it offers about growth, patience, and the cyclical nature of being. Set against the backdrop of a late summer garden and the still hush of winter, this piece explores how nature invites us to pause, root deeply, and honor the unseen rhythms unfolding within us. Through the lens of seasonal living and tender self-care, Zeina reminds us that even in stillness, we are becoming—and that true beauty often grows underground, long before it blooms. Let this be a soft call to trust your own season.

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Amazon Awakening: Guided Meditation for Vitality

Awaken your senses with a revitalizing journey through the Amazon. This guided meditation, created by expert Loula Love and visually crafted by Raconteuse Skincare, invites you to restore your energy, connect with the rhythm of nature, and return to your body with gentle presence. A tranquil escape designed to renew both skin and spirit.

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Scent as Time Travel: How Fragrance in Skincare Unlocks Memory Tone

We journey through the intimate alchemy of scent — how a single note can awaken forgotten memories and transform skincare into a soul-deep ritual. From ancestral practices to personal recollections, discover how fragrance becomes a quiet kind of time travel, stitching together past and present in every application. This is self-care that speaks not just to the skin, but to the heart.

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Ginger and Berry Baked Oatmeal

A breakfast even Goldilocks would call just right. These ginger berry oatmeal bars blend the warmth of cinnamon, the zing of fresh ginger, and the gentle sweetness of berries into one cozy, nourishing bake. Inspired by enchanted breakfasts and fairytale kitchens, this recipe is equal parts comfort food and wellness ritual—perfect for those who believe self-care starts from within.

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Ancient Strokes, Modern Glow: The Art of Gua Sha

Uncover the timeless magic of gua sha—a calming skincare ritual rooted in ancient Chinese medicine and guided here by professional beautician Annemie. With each gentle stroke, invite circulation, release tension, and awaken a natural glow as you reconnect to your skin through intention and care.

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The Quiet Kingdom Beneath Your Skin

Discover the fairytale-like relationship between stress, emotions, and skin health. Through the magical story of Queen Dermis, her loyal knight Collagen, and the dark visitor Stress, learn how your skin reflects your inner emotional world—and how the gentle power of self-care can restore harmony.

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Pumpkin Roast Soup

A golden ladle of comfort, straight from the pages of a fairytale. This gorgeous pumpkin roast soup is slow-roasted, silky-smooth, and full of autumn magic. Perfect for Halloween feasts, chilly evenings, or when your soul needs a little warm enchantment. Plant-based, wholesome, and royally cozy.

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Relearning Rest: How Slowness Becomes a Form of Strength

“A Gentle Return” is a meditation on the quiet power of slowness in a world that glorifies speed. Through simple skincare rituals — balm pressed to cheeks, cream melting into skin — we’re invited to reclaim stillness as a form of nourishment. It’s a love letter to rest, reminding us that presence can be found in the smallest gestures. In each tender touch, we return to ourselves — to the rhythm of breath, to safety, and to the sacred pause between one moment and the next.

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The Legend of Camu Camu: A Fairytale of Amazonian Wonder

Beneath the emerald canopy, where parrots sing and and leaves shimmer in the breeze, the Camu Camu berry ripens in silence — holding the secret to a glowing, radiant complexion. In every drop of our Cascade of Calm serum, its magic unfolds… one glow at a time. Discover its wonder..

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