Guava & Gold Blog

All about moisturising dull, dry skin
Most of us have a face cream routine we follow which comes first when we think of moisturising dry skin. But what about caring for dry elbows, cracked heels and... Read more...
Best Mother's Day Gifts to nourish body, mind and spirit
Mother's Day is the perfect time to celebrate those amazing women who nurture, support and inspire us—whether that’s your mum, a friend or someone special in your life. So this... Read more...
Conscious Christmas Gifting
If you want to shop consciously this Christmas, then we've taken the pain out of searching with our Christmas round-up of sustainable gifts celebrating the spirit of the season and... Read more...
Beauty Mystery Bundle Launched
Are you keen to elevate your daily haircare and skin routine? And do you like to try new product ranges but not always really know which skincare products to start... Read more...
Choosing a Guava & Gold fragrance for me
One of our most asked questions is how do I choose between the fragrances in the Guava & Gold products? Or how do I know which of the fragrance collections... Read more...
Guava & Gold x OK! Beauty Box
As we begin to celebrate International Women's Day 2024 at Guava & Gold, we’re thrilled to have collaborated with OK! magazine and their limited edition Female Founders Edit OK! beauty box. This... Read more...
Exploring Stocking Fillers for Beauty Lovers
Are you looking for a stocking filler to delight the beauty addict in your life who has already tried all the big-name beauty brands and would love something different? Are... Read more...
Guava & Gold x Appleyard Brand Collaboration
At Guava & Gold, we value our partnerships with other luxury brands which share our ethos and values and complement our love of elegance and style. So we were thrilled... Read more...
Guava & Gold x Paeonia Beauty Brand Collaboration
Last week, we celebrated the launch of Guava & Gold's beauty brand collaboration with Paeonia, the premium bubble tea room. And we loved everything about it! A powerful partnership between... Read more...
How to choose the best Shimmering Body Oil for Summer
A Shimmering Body Oil is the ideal complement to your summer glow. You’ll find it’s perfect worn alone or layered over a tan for a radiant, more illuminated look and... Read more...
How to choose the best fragranced shower gel
What's one of the most important times of the day for you? When it comes to getting ready for a busy time ahead or relaxing after a long day, is... Read more...
How do we describe Guava & Gold's fragrances?
We’re often asked questions about the unique perfumes in our products, how they were created and how we describe them. So here’s our guide with all you need to know.... Read more...
Valentine's Day Gifts for Beauty Lovers
Valentine’s Day is the favourite romantic day of many people around the world; an opportunity to show someone you love just how much you do care. But where does the... Read more...
Great British Brands 2023
"We are confident that our Great British Brands can show the world an increasingly environmentally aware, transparent and robust luxury industry of which to be proud” Charlotte Metcalf Editor Great... Read more...
The best Christmas haircare gifts for hair and beauty lovers
Searching for a different Christmas present this year to surprise the beauty addict in your life who loves shiny, sleek hair but has tried all the big-name beauty brands already... Read more...
Guava & Gold at exclusive Qatar fragrance exhibition
One of the most prestigious perfume exhibitions in the Middle East, the 6th Teeb Al Hazm fragrance exhibition, is well under way now at the stunning Al Hazm Mall in... Read more...
Why we love coconut oil for hair and skin
Harvested from the raw coconuts of the coconut palm, which is also known as the “tree of life” because every part of this nutrient-rich tree can be used to sustain... Read more...
Body Oil wins for best cruelty-free beauty product
The latest in for us at Guava & Gold is the fantastic news that our Paradise Found Shimmering Body Oil has won an award for best cruelty-free beauty product in... Read more...
How to get the ultimate summer glow up
With the sun shining, clear blue skies, weddings, parties and holidays, it’s the perfect time to get a summer glow on. We want to look and feel our best all... Read more...
Why we love shea butter for healthy hair and skin
What is Shea butter?   Shea butter is the fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, which is indigenous to West Africa. Most shea butter still comes from... Read more...
Great British Brands 2022
“Our 2022 edition shows that brands have been positively heroic in dealing with an increasingly uncertain and challenging global situation. ‘We Can Be Heroes’ honours those British qualities of resilience,... Read more...
The Benefits Of Natural Oils For Our Hair
Excessive or repeated chemical treatments, styling with a hairdryer or straighteners on a hot setting and environmental exposure to pollution, wind, sun or saltwater can all play havoc with the... Read more...
Making Christmas Sparkle
 We know that choosing the perfect Christmas gift for the dedicated beauty lover and follower of fashion isn’t always easy. But if you’re searching for a different Christmas present this... Read more...
Cold weather hair care tips to promote its health
The air isn’t the only thing that gets dry during the winter - our hair does too. As moisture slowly leaves the air, so does the moisture in our strands.... Read more...
How to have the best glowing skin in winter
As winter approaches and the days get colder, our skin can start to feel drier, damaged, less moisturised and in need of some TLC. Here, at Guava & Gold, we’ve... Read more...
Celebrating the best in British Made
We are so proud and thrilled to announce that Guava & Gold has been shortlisted in the Journal Magazine 2021awards sponsored by the members-only platform, Mór. Over 600 brands were nominated... Read more...
How do I get the best healthy, shiny hair ?
How often do you ask this question? We’d all like our best silky, healthy looking hair every day. Here are some of our top hair tips and some of the... Read more...
Guava & Gold at exclusive Covent Garden pop-up
“I'm really excited about featuring Guava & Gold, a brand that I first came across last year. I loved the fragrances - especially from the nourishing conditioner - and think... Read more...
Summer Skin Rituals
A huge welcome from us to Denise O Rabor, leading beauty expert, wellbeing advocate and owner of The DOR Beauty Edit, who has taken over the Guava & Gold blog to... Read more...
Treat yourself to the uplifting scents of Guava & Gold
We are all aware of the weird and wonderful things we do in the name of beauty to achieve flawless skin, the perfect pout or brighter under eyes, but what... Read more...
Luxlife magazine 2021 Health, Beauty & Wellness Awards
We are so thrilled and proud here at Guava & Gold to announce that we won the LUXlife Magazine UK Best Luxury Bath & Body Products Collection 2021 this week.   The Luxlife... Read more...
Bringing Paradise Home
  As travel corridors begin to open up, we’re thinking here at Guava & Gold about where our first trip will be to. Are you doing the same? Or have... Read more...
U.K. Global Makeup Awards 2021
The UK Global Makeup Awards is the biggest and most competitive of the four regional Global Makeup Awards and celebrates the best in newly released beauty products, from makeup to... Read more...
How do I get perfect hair?
Who hasn't looked in a mirror and asked this question? We’d all like silky, healthy looking hair every day but, let’s face it, most of us struggle at least some... Read more...
What's your travel inspiration?
Has lockdown got you thinking about where to go first when we can travel again? With the possibility of travel to sunny locations starting to open up on the horizon,... Read more...
Hello Golden Hour!
“I adore the Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil but this is an amazing (and significantly more affordable) alternative!” The Sun We all know that palm-fringed coral beaches and... Read more...
Mindful mornings
As we all deal with the impact of lockdowns and restricted travel, we asked one of the Guava & Gold team to talk us through ways to get going in... Read more...
Take care of your skin at home this winter!
It is no secret that colder temperatures, harsher weather conditions and a lack of sun can take its toll on our skin health. But by switching up your winter skincare... Read more...
Great British Brands 2021
“The real mark of a Great British Brand is that it never compromises on quality, whatever the degree of adversity. Today’s brands are not so much purveyors of luxury as... Read more...
Reflections on 2020
“My philosophy is to say yes to every opportunity and then work out how to make it happen. And, more than ever, I’ve done that this year.” Clare, founder of... Read more...
Are luxury shampoos really worth the money?
We all love a bargain but your hair isn’t something you want to compromise on. Much like we need daily nutrients to keep our bodies healthy, so does our hair.... Read more...
How do I choose the right body lotion for me?
Moisturising should be part of your daily skincare ritual because it hydrates your skin, promotes a healthy glow and protects the skin’s natural barrier against free radicals. It also encourages... Read more...
7 Questions - In conversation with Modafirma
We recently sat down with Modafirma, the one stop destination for global style which is passionate about independent brands, to talk about female entrepreneurship, wellness and what sustainability means to Guava &... Read more...
What is wellness and how does it benefit us as individuals?
Have you ever woken up and felt like you needed a day to yourself? Or did you wake up looking forward to the gym or, perhaps the opposite, to indulging... Read more...
5 Fabulous Tips for Better Hair Care!
We all want to maintain our hair and achieve a silky and healthy look. With our five little (but amazing) tips which work on all hair types, you can keep... Read more...
The Magic of Fragrance
At Guava & Gold, I have a cardboard box which contains the very beginning and essence of the brand.   It is the original box of samples given to me by... Read more...
We Recently Sat Down With ... Marmalade + Kindness
Marmalade + Kindness is the mindfulness cooking journal which encourages you to find moments of focus and creativity through cooking.   In its “In The Kitchen With…” series, Marmalade +... Read more...
The Global Green Beauty Awards 2020
The Global Green Beauty Awards reflect how consumers are looking for eco-friendly beauty brands which share their desire for greener, cleaner and more natural beauty products. The Awards look globally... Read more...
Vogue's Iconic September Issue
For the first time in Vogue’s 128-year history, all 26 global editions have united to celebrate positive voices from around the world in a global portfolio of photography and a shared... Read more...
Why do some shampoos and conditioners cost more than others?
We all know the prices for shampoos and conditioners vary greatly from brand to brand when we're looking for the best hair product for ourselves. Here’s what we think about... Read more...