Can the power of flowers and plants help increase our wellbeing? Yes we say! And Wilder Botanics think so too...

At Snapdragon, you know we’re passionate about flowers and plants and absolutely everything that we do has botanical inspiration at its core. And we firmly believe in the power and potential that flowers and plants have to improve our wellbeing in so many ways.

Working with flowers and the process of creating with them is mood boosting in itself and is something that all florists, whether amateur or professional can enjoy.

For us it starts when we carefully select the flowers and foliage we buy to make our flower bouquets and vase arrangements whether it’s to make an understated bunch for your kitchen table, a luxury gift bouquet for a birthday or memorable wedding flowers for your special day. We love what we create and choose with care, taking into account the flowers that suit our natural style and that you come to us for and always with an eye on seasonality and working as sustainably as we can. 

This ethos extends to the brands and products that make it onto the shelves of our little Bruntsfield flower and plant shop, and we have to love the brand and love to use the products ourselves. Quiet luxury is what we seek - special things, designed with care, using premium materials and ingredients that are a joy to use and that boost our mood.

Understated, refined, and timeless continue to inspire us and we are drawn to elevated essentials that lift the everyday.

One such brand with enhancing our wellbeing at its heart is Wilder Botanics which we adore…

Wilder Botanics was inspired by co-founder Rachel Landon’s 20 years of clinical practice as a naturopath and herbalist, and her husband Charlie’s deep-rooted curiosity and love of organic and naturally-derived formulations.

Rachel’s background as a fashion model led her to explore herbs for preventative health and balance, ultimately guiding her toward a holistic approach.

Established in 2019, the brand reconnects with herbal traditions and naturopathic expertise to offer 100% natural and organic formulas that effectively help us thrive, every day.

Deep-rooted sustainability starts from ingredients; finest quality organic plants and active ingredients transformed using traditional naturopathic methods of extraction that require time and patience. A slowing down, preserving the vital properties of all organic ingredients and providing the best possible results for our skin, body and overall wellbeing. Another bonus is that all primary packaging is in glass with minimum use of plastic closures and pumps.

Wilder Botanics produce a minimalist range of beauty and wellbeing essentials - hand and body care, skincare, teas  and herbal tinctures all formulated and designed in London and created in small batches in England. 

Here are 5 hero products to invest in, create your daily rituals around and fall in love with!

1. The award winning Recovery Night Oil is truly exceptional. Created with Wilder's unique 42 day double infused rose oil, synergistically blended with eco marine algae, pomegranate, rose hip, star flower, and Calendula C02 extracts. This oil, suitable for all skin types. contains over 200 phytonutrients to balance, tone, and rejuvenate skin, encouraging cell renewal and boosting collagen- all whilst you sleep.

2. Luxurious Sacred Wash for hands and body, gently cleanses leaving skin feeling fresh, renewed and restored. With extracts of herbaceous Tulsi and earthy Palo Santo, energy-purifying herbs that also contain anti-inflammatory and gentle cleansing properties, rich in skin rejuvenating vitamins A, C & K that support the skin’s optimum function.

3. You will love Sacred Hand Cream with a rich formula infused with a powerful blend of Holy Basil known as "the protector of life", Gotu Kola, plant-based Hyaluronic acid produced by fermentation and plant butters. The fast-absorbing texture will help nourish and protect your hands whilst uplifting the spirit. 

4. A powerful antioxidant rich blend, Sunrise Tea helps to protect the body from daily stressors - whether it be environmental, physical or emotional stress. This delicious tea is made with the grassy tips of the youngest soft sencha green tea, the bitter tart of hibiscus and refreshing lush Spanish lemon. What an amazing way to start your day.

5. Healing Spirit Soak is a transformational blend of heavenly scented vetiver and rose geranium, pink Himalayan salts and French kaolin clay. After a long, hard day,all these special ingredients combine to nurture,cleanse and uplift the spirits.

All these hero botanical products, and more from the range, will be on our shelves this month, so why not transform the everyday and experience them for yourself.

To learn more about the brand and explore their full range, you can visit their website - Wilder Botanics here