Away with Nature began in 2020 when Fiona, their founder, was looking to ease her Rosacea and support her own wellbeing.
From humble beginnings, Away with Nature has now grown into a multi-award winning brand driven by Fiona’s love of helping others. With a mission that goes beyond conventional beauty, and instead seeks to support both healthy skin and wellbeing through working with nature’s finest ingredients.
A typical day can go from school runs, administration, social media, production, new product development, helping customers on their journey to skin health and wellbeing.
Making product, it is a sensory experience that I benefit from very much
Accounts
My new Soothing Overnight Mask with Calendula & Turmeric, I got to work with a Cosmetic Chemist on this product and it has taken my product offerings to a new level.
Tell us about your first craft item you made
Back in 2020 when my own skin and mental health were the worst they have ever been I created my first ever product Golden Facial Oil which not only helped ease my troubled skin but also helped calm my nervous system.
Who is your inspiration?
Gerry & Miriam Hussey
What advice would you give someone who is considering this craft career?
Ask for help, surround yourself with like minded people who you can learn from, join networks
Where do you get your inspiration?
My own lived experiences and meeting people and talking about their pain points
Is sustainability an important aspect of your business?
Yes, absolutely. I work with an ingredient supplier who is certified by the Organic Trust on an annual basis for souring and supply of ingredients sustainably
What’s the most challenging part of your craft?
Cash flow
What advice would you give someone who is considering this craft career?
Ask for help, surround yourself with like minded people who you can learn from, join networks
What made you choose your discipline?
A personal quest to ease my own skin issues and help my mental health
Have you ever had a “happy accident” while making something?
Yes
How do you balance creativity with the business side of things?
Split my week into creativity and business jobs with one floating day to allow for extra time in both if needed
What would you say to anyone thinking of becoming a DCCI member
It is great for brand recognition and to be patient when you don’t get spaces in the big events, it will come eventually (Bloom 2026 here I come)
