Press & Awards

Multi-Award Winning Natural Skincare | Handmade in Nottingham

Since 2016, I've been recognised for excellence in natural, organic skincare. My commitment to premium botanical ingredients, ethical practices, and effective formulations has earned me multiple industry awards and the trust of thousands of customers across the UK.

🌟 Speaking Engagements

2026 Speaker - Society of Dermatology, University of Nottingham

In July 2026, I'll be speaking at the Society of Dermatology Conference at the University of Nottingham about the connection between nervous system regulation and skin health—the very foundation of Skin Elixir and ROOTED.

Why this matters: Skin health isn't just about what you put ON your skin. It's about how you feel IN your body. Stress, overwhelm, and dysregulation show up on our skin just as they do in our gut. When we regulate our nervous system, our skin responds.

This is why every Skin Elixir product is formulated as a sensory anchor—a moment to pause, breathe, and return to yourself.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

2025

GOLD Winner - Beauty Full Awards 2025
Super Natural Oil with 2% Bakuchiol
Recognition for my innovative plant-based retinol alternative and premium botanical formulation

Best Small-Batch Luxury Skincare Brand 2025 - Midlands
Global Excellence Awards Programme
Global Health & Pharma Magazine
Celebrating my commitment to handmade, small-batch luxury skincare and artisan craftsmanship in the Midlands

2024

Winner - LUXlife Global Vegan Awards 2024
Recognition for my commitment to 100% vegan, cruelty-free formulations and ethical beauty practices

Winner - Global Excellence Awards 2024
Celebrating excellence in natural, organic skincare innovation

2023

BEAUTY EDITOR'S CHOICE
Beauty Shortlist Awards 2023
Intensive Night Cream with 2% Bakuchiol

2022

Winner - Vegan Beauty Awards 2022
Recognised for my commitment to 100% vegan, cruelty-free formulations

Winner - LUXlife Health, Beauty and Wellness Awards 2022
Best Organic Oil and Moisturiser Brand - East Midlands
Celebrating my award-winning Super Natural Oil and Organic Frankincense & May Chang Moisturiser

2021

Winner - Health, Beauty & Wellness Awards 2021
Hosted by LUXlife
Recognition for excellence in natural wellness and skincare

Best Handmade Organic Skincare Brand 2021
East Midlands
Celebrating my small-batch, handcrafted approach to premium skincare

2020

Double Winner - Midland Enterprise Awards 2020

Best Organic Artisan Skincare Brand 2020
Recognition for my commitment to organic, botanical ingredients and artisan craftsmanship

Cruelty-Free Beauty Business of the Year 2020
Celebrating my ethical, vegan, and cruelty-free practices

2018

Editor's Choice - International Beauty Shortlist Awards 2018
Early recognition for my innovative natural skincare formulations

2017

Winner - Slick Mummy Awards 2017
Recognition for natural, pregnancy-safe skincare

2015

Small Business Sunday Winner
Theo Paphitis #SBS
Selected by Theo Paphitis for excellence in small business

Queen of Luxury Scents Award
Recognition for my aromatherapy-infused formulations

💚 What These Awards Mean

Every award represents:

Quality You Can Trust: Independent recognition of my formulations and effectiveness
Ethical Practices: Validation of my commitment to vegan, cruelty-free, organic skincare
Customer Results: Proof that natural skincare can deliver professional-grade results
British Excellence: Pride in handmade, small-batch production in Nottingham
Innovation: Recognition for bringing bakuchiol and self-regulation skincare to the UK market

🌿 My Commitment

Awards are wonderful recognition, but my true measure of success is the transformation I see in my customers' skin and wellbeing. Every jar and bottle is handmade with intention, every ingredient is chosen for efficacy and purity, and every product is designed to be more than skincare—it's a tool for self-regulation and nervous system support.

📸 Press & Media Inquiries

For press inquiries, product samples, or interview requests, please contact:

Shona Munro
Founder, Maker, Skin Elixir
Email: shona@skinelixir.co.uk

📦 Press Kit Available

High-resolution product images, brand assets, founder bio, and award certificates available upon request.

🌸 About Skin Elixir

I founded Skin Elixir in 2016 from my base in Nottingham, creating award-winning natural, organic, vegan skincare with a unique focus on nervous system regulation. My products combine premium botanical ingredients like bakuchiol, black seed oil, and frankincense with aromatherapy and sensory anchoring to support both skin health and emotional wellbeing.

Every product is handmade in small batches, with certified organic ingredients wherever possible, vegan, and cruelty-free. I'm committed to sustainable, ethical beauty practices.

Established 2016 | Handmade in Nottingham | Multi-Award Winning | 100% Natural & Organic