A message from Hazel.....

"Having many spent years
trying to find vegan skin care that worked with my hyper sensitivity and inflamed skin, I decided to create my own.   I worked tirelessly through my teens and early 20’s testing and formulating until finally I found the secret that worked. Kalahari melon seed oil and it was only then, that the real work began.

I developed our first collection of sensitive skin care products in the early part of Year 2000. This was really exciting, but it was when someone rang to say my products had helped their eczema that I actually felt a sense of achievement.   

As the brand has grown, so has my vision for helping others.   Feeling burnt out, stressed or just tired with every day life is extremely difficult to deal with and many of us don’t feel supported.  I used to feel family and/or friends could help me feel good, but then I realised it had to come from within and that’s when it hit me.  I needed to help other people, like me - not perfect - just someone who wants to feel good every day, not just now and then.  It was this that inspired me to add to our skincare and toiletries collections and create sleep & well-being products such as candles, diffusers and oils, all of which have a sense of purpose - to care for you.  With free trade or/and organic ingredients, it felt like it was just what the doctor ordered and once I started I just couldn’t stop.  I’m formulating now for next year’s products and the whole process makes me feel relaxed, helps me sleep and gives me good karma

Creating skin and well-being
products is a dream come true.  Formulating and developing new ideas is a wonderful journey to be on and I feel so lucky to be doing something I love.  Having said that, I’ve had days when I’ve wanted to pull my hair out, to days where I’ve been jumping for joy, but the real secret for me is when we receive a letter or phone call saying how we’ve helped someone’s skin.   These really are the best moments.  People often say to me… why do you still answer the phone?, surely you haven’t time for that.  And I just say, when would I not have time for someone?   Not only do I enjoy listening to customers, but it helps us learn and grow as a brand.

I feel like I’ve an extended family with H2k Botanicals. Everyone is so loyal and I feel extremely lucky every day. I guess the secret isn’t just the Kalahari melon seed oil, but to believe in yourself and your dreams…some of them do come true"