Journal

Finding products that work for everyone in the house can be a juggle: reading labels, trialling formulas, trying to clear space on an already crowded shelf.

Sans is made to keep things simple, without unnecessary ingredients or harsh additives, so our products can be shared and swapped with even the smallest members of the whānau.

For multi-use inspiration, we asked around the office to see how our team uses their Sans staples across partners, babies and teenagers.

Meaning time of water, winter flows in with a sense of nourishment, fluidity and transformation. 

Our seasonal mood board is bathed in warm and lucid suggestions that hint to the status of the earth's natural resource and its relationship to cosmicology, from saffron to seaweed, the Italian Alps and more...

Aligned with the winter solstice, Matariki signals not just a new year, but a return to the cycle — a time to rest, reflect, and reconnect. Time, in te ao Māori [the Māori world], does not simply move in a straight line. It spirals, it returns, it remembers. 

To echo the values of Matariki — to gather, to connect, to nourish body and spirit — we have bundled together some offerings from our Sans Wahine to inspire just that: a return to rhythm, to intention, to whenua and whānau.

Tight, dull, reactive — or just not quite right? 

When your skin feels off, it’s often your barrier sending an SOS. These subtle shifts — tightness, dullness, sensitivity — are early signs your skin’s protective layer may be compromised and in need of support. 

We asked our founder, Lucy Vincent, to explain what happens when the skin barrier breaks down — and how a targeted repair ritual can help bring it back into balance.

Ahead of the release of her third album, Like Plasticine, songwriter, producer, and artist Gordi pulls together a playlist that reflects trans-seasonal weather, a braid of songs that stir the senses and provide sonic optimism...

Skin problems are often a reflection of inner imbalances that can be helped through eating and drinking in a way that supports the body.

Our treasure-trove of Sustenance recipes draws on ancient wisdom — time-tested ways to nourish and heal through food — with delicious modern twists by our founder, Lucy. 

Everyone loves a bit of sunshine — especially when you can drink it. Rain or shine, our mornings at the studio often begin with a tonic we fondly refer to as 'Nature’s Voltaren'.

This zesty mix maximises the potent benefits of pineapple, ginger, cayenne, and turmeric — nature’s renowned anti-inflammatory stars. Combined, they not only complement each other’s effects but also increase their bioavailability* — giving your body a protective kick-start against inflammation.

[*Kritis et al., 2020. Study on bromelain and curcumin]

Has a summer spent outdoors in the sun, sand and surf got your skin feeling a little worse for wear? Fear not: returning luminosity [and a healthy boost of collagen production] to your skin is easier than you might think.

Our founder Lucy Vincent shares a science-backed solution for skin repair and rejuvenation after UV exposure...

UV damage is a daily challenge. Counter it daily with our UV Repair Duo, a simple yet profoundly effective ritual for enduring skin health.

Named after Mars, the Roman god of war, the month of March comes charged with great unrest — an opportunity to debate and take action, or march.

To march, in protest or celebration, is to move along in step with others. This month, we rally together our coven of wahine to help us build a list of recommendations for the autumn season that suggest slowing down, and gestures towards time for reflection.

Our high-vibration skin elixir, Hydra-zing!, aptly dubbed Nature's Gatorade, packs a polyphenol punch — the green life force of healthy microbe production, perfect for overcoming those mid-afternoon energy slumps. 

Loaded with electrolytes: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, our energy-boosting Hydra-zing! champions the mighty cucumber, a deceptively rich source of phytonutrients and cucurbitacins. 

Combined with hydrating minerals and vitamins: K, C, A, along with B1, B2, B3, it is further enhanced by the synergistic combination of matcha and lemon becoming a powerhouse of antioxidants. 

Topped with a pinch of Celtic sea salt to assist in your body's natural absorption of hydration from those vibrant and vital greens.