Nurture Your Skinscape

Neutral calm of hux and mu earthborne skincare, bedroom with waxed dresser and dressing table
Shilmilan Patel-Gill  

How Restoration, Nutrition and Ritual Shaped hux+mū Skincare

It didn’t arrive all at once. It came slowly, through experience. One practice informed the next, until I realised they weren’t separate at all - but part of the same approach: to pay attention, to preserve what matters, and to care deeply for what’s already there.

Close-up of a person exfoliating their leg with a natural scrub and a wooden body brush. The rich texture of the scrub and warm skin tone evoke a calming, earthy self-care ritual focused on natural skincare and gentle renewal.
Shilmilan Patel-Gill  

Gentle Exfoliation for Radiant Sensitive Skin

Gentle exfoliation isn’t about doing more...it’s about working in harmony with your skin’s natural rhythm. At hux+mū, we believe in nurturing, not overwhelming. With the right approach, even sensitive, maturing skin can be renewed and radiant - calm, hydrated, and deeply cared for.

Seated women about to start a self care ritual. She is pumping oil into the palm of her hand
Shilmilan Patel-Gill  

How to Nourish Your Skin Year Round with Ayurvedic Skincare and Self-Care

 Ayurveda is an ancient system of holistic healing from India. Its teachings revolve around living in harmony with nature and balancing the unique energies within our bodies. While it might sound complex, it’s rooted in practical, timeless wisdom that feels surprisingly modern, especially when applied to skincare...

hux and mu brand owner embracing natural beauty in midlife with radiant skin
Shilmilan Patel-Gill  

My Skinscape: A Life Well Lived

Life’s journey leaves its mark on all of us, etched into our skin like a map of moments lived. Each freckle, each line, each tiny crease tells a story - one of laughter, resilience, and growth. But why do we feel so pressured to erase these stories and at what cost? Isn’t it time we redefine beauty and celebrate the journey written on our skin, rather than trying to erase it...

Fallen Autumn leaves, an Acer and sycamore seed heads on a moss covered cracked earth. Nourishing plant based skincare
Shilmilan Patel-Gill  

The Power of Phytoceramides Our Natural Support for Ageing Skin in Autumn

As autumn arrives, our skin faces unique challenges. Colder, drier air outdoors combined with indoor heating disrupts the skin’s natural barrier, leading to moisture loss and increased sensitivity. Embracing supportive skincare during this seasonal transition is key to maintaining a radiant, healthy complexion.

Close up of nutritious Culivate Active facial Serum created by huxand mu
Shilmilan Patel-Gill  

Why Bakuchiol is the Gentle Retinol Alternative Your Skin Will Love

For many years, retinol has been a trusted ingredient in skincare, thanks to its ability to smooth fine lines, even out skin tone, and boost collagen production. But for many women, especially those with sensitive or mature skin, retinol can cause irritation, dryness, and even damage to the skin’s protective barrier. Read more for a gentle proven alternative.

Close up of a glass jar full of honey like cleansing product and cosmetic bottles containing facial oil, standing on a limestone shelf
Shilmilan Patel-Gill  

Discover the hux+mū Signature Ritual: A Minimal Routine for Healthy, Radiant Skin

In today’s beauty landscape, we are constantly bombarded with messages telling us to do more to our skin - more steps, more products, more treatments. But what if doing less could actually give your skin what it truly needs? For those navigating midlife transitions, skin minimalism offers a refreshing, gentle approach.

Close-up of an olive tree trunk with a rough, textured bark and a visible knothole, surrounded by slender, silvery-green olive leaves. Restorative plant-based skincare
Shilmilan Patel-Gill  

Causes, Differences, and Solutions: Understanding Dry and Dehydrated Skin

Explore the key differences between dry and dehydrated skin, and discover how hormonal changes, environmental factors, and diet contribute to these common skin conditions.

Sun shining bright above white clouds and an electric blue sky. Antioxidant rich skincare
Shilmilan Patel-Gill  

Sunscreen Essentials: Safeguarding Your Skin’s Radiance in Midlife

As we age, our skin becomes more sensitive and vulnerable to environmental stressors, including UV radiation. This is especially true during midlife when hormonal changes can exacerbate issues like dryness, sensitivity, and hyperpigmentation. Sunscreen isn’t just about avoiding a sunburn; it’s about protecting our skin’s health and appearance as we navigate these changes.

hux and mu owner holding a stem of blackberries, poppy seed head and fennel fronds
Shilmilan Patel-Gill  

Cold pressed seed oils - Our skincare heroes

In natural skincare, cold-pressed seed oils are potent allies for maintaining healthy, radiant skin. These oils, pressed from seeds through an extraction process that preserves their nutrients, offer many benefits that align perfectly with ancient wisdom and modern scientific understanding. Read more about their incredible skin benefits.

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