In a world that moves fast, kindness asks us to slow down.
In everyday life, we’re surrounded by chaos, noise, the juggle, technology, problem-solving, and everything else in between. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we want to bring it back to the slower pace that resembles kindness. Not just kindness towards our planet, but deep-rooted kindness towards ourselves and each other.
Taking a moment to find ways to press pause, to block out the noise and the external factors that consistently impact our wellbeing and create constant distraction - this in itself an act of care.
An act of love might mean flowers and chocolates to some, but for us, it lives in the everyday, not just one day of the year. It’s found in the way we speak to each other, how we treat ourselves, and the kindness we show to our communities and to our planet.
Here at The Remedy, we may be one small part of a much wider world, but from our corner of our Leigh-on-Sea community and the purpose we love to embrace, we believe that kindness is a true act of love, and intentional living is one part of that.
Intentional Living
Kindness isn’t just something we offer to other people. It’s something we practise through our choices. The products we buy, the treatments we choose, and the way we care for ourselves and the planet all tell a story about our values. When we choose thoughtfully, we’re choosing love.
Kindness as a Core Value
Here at The Remedy, we choose low-waste, sustainable living wherever possible. We pride ourselves on curating a concept that promotes ethical, fair, small-batch production. We care for our clients through honest advice, genuine recommendations, and through new, thoughtful treatments at our new space at Leigh Marina. And we also care about the people, the makers, behind the thoughtful, eco-conscious products we're proud to offer.
Our choices may feel small, but together they create a quieter, calmer, more meaningful way of living, one rooted in respect and love.
Fast Beauty vs Slow Beauty
The beauty industry has long been driven by speed. Much like fast fashion, fast beauty thrives on trends, mass production, over-packaging, and constant consumption. It encourages us to buy more than we need, replace instead of reuse, and chase aspiration at the expense of people and the planet. We believe that slower, cleaner beauty offers an alternative.
* Fewer, better products
* High-quality, ethically sourced ingredients
* Small-batch production that prioritises people and planet over profit
* Transparency, honesty, and education
Rather than rushing to sell the next “must-have” fad, slow beauty focuses on long-term wellbeing, both for our skin and the world we live in. It’s about buying what we need, with intent, and avoiding over consumption.
Reduced Waste Living as an Act of Kindness
Sustainability doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. Reduced waste is about progress, not pressure. Let’s face it, zero waste living is often unrealistic and unachievable. Convenience often plays a part in the daily decisions we make, and it isn’t always easy, accessible, or financially viable to make ALL the changes we want to make, but here are some of the choices we follow that may inspire you to reduce waste in your own everyday:
* Choosing refillable or plastic-free packaging
* Supporting brands and local or small businesses that prioritise ethical sourcing and distribution
* Using what you already own before buying more
* Investing in products designed to last and that are committed to kindness
Love Behind Every Product
Small, independent brands pour time, skill, and intention into what they create. Supporting fair, ethical, small-batch production is a way of choosing connection over consumption. It keeps traditional skills alive, supports local economies, and ensures people are paid fairly for their work. Everytime you shop and support local, it's so much more than supporting 'a dream', you're choosing intent vs consumption. For us, that’s what kindness and love truly feel like at The Remedy.
This Valentine’s Day, if you are buying gifts, consider choosing products with purpose, or treatments that care, and consider acts of kindness that value quality over quantity - such as time with loved ones, or self care for yourself. Join us in letting go of guilt-driven choices and impulse buying, and consider a more intentional approach to mindful and sustainable living.
Kindness is always a kind of love worth choosing. It’s found in the quiet choices we make behind the scenes, the brands we support, the time we spend with loved ones, the waste we reduce, and the planet we truly care for (more than we realise).