Lewes Bonfire: We Burn to Remember
Every November, the quiet town of Lewes in East Sussex transforms into something fierce and luminous. Smoke winds through the narrow streets, drums echo off the flint walls, and...
Smoke & Memory: My Story
Menteath started there. Not as a business idea — more like a way back to myself. I began blending skincare that felt like ritual. Smoke-infused, elemental, grounding. Something ...
Awakening the Senses
We all know stress, lack of sleep, and emotional ups and downs affect how we feel — but they also show up on our skin. It’s no coincidence. Science now understands that the skin...
A Personal Journey Into Neurocosmetics
Skincare, for me, has never just been about the surface. It’s about memory. Scent. Ritual. The way something feels on your skin and what it stirs inside you. That invisible thre...
Neuroactive Ingredients: Nature’s Power for Skin and Mind
At Menteath Smoke Infused Skincare & Scent, we believe in the transformative power of nature’s neuroactive ingredients, which not only enhance skin health but also support m...
Reishi: The Mushroom of Immortality and Its Healing Power for Skin and Soul
Written in collaboration with Menteath by James Dodson | Mushroom Disciple and Founder of Golden Horn Farm, Barcombe East Sussex, UK. Reishi – The shining, glossy, red ruby ...
The Power of the Mind in Healing
In a time when self-care is becoming increasingly essential, we are beginning to realise something profound: the mind holds the key to healing. From centuries-old philosophies t...
Postpartum and the Skin
The postpartum period is one of profound transformation for a woman’s body and mind. As the body heals from childbirth, emotional and physical changes ripple across every part o...
Unveiling the Science behind Mind, Body, Scent & Healthy Skin
The Intricate Connection Between Mind, Hormone Production, Scent, and Healthy Skin: Unveiling the Science The human body is a marvel of interconnected systems, where even the mo...