The UK's First Gin-Inspired Botanical Spa
When the Gin Spa opened in Glasgow, the UK's first gin-inspired botanical spa, it was exactly the kind of immersive, sensory, botanically-led experience that felt made for JustBe. So when they chose to work exclusively with JustBe Botanicals for their body treatments and nourishing facials, it was one of those moments that felt genuinely aligned.
The Gin Spa's signature packages: Botanical Bliss and Just The Tonic, offered guests the opportunity to relax and recharge in a space that celebrated botanicals in every dimension. As a partner brand, JustBe products were at the heart of that experience, chosen for their natural formulations, mood-supporting essential oil blends and the philosophy they share: that botanical ingredients, applied with care and intention, can do extraordinary things for both skin and senses.
I had the pleasure of training their wonderful team of therapists personally and when I visited again shortly afterwards, I could honestly have moved in.
What the Partnership with The Gin Spa Meant
For JustBe Botanicals, The Gin Spa was more than a stockist or a commercial relationship. It was a professional setting where our hand-blended products were used at the hands of skilled therapists, in holistic treatments, where the feedback was immediate, honest and consistently wonderful.
The Gin Spa sadly closed but the partnership remains one of the highlights of JustBe's spa journey. It demonstrated that a small, hand-blended Scottish brand was at home in a world-class spa environment and that the values behind JustBe resonated with professionals as much as with the individuals who use our products at home.
As Featured in Luxury Glasgow Magazine
Around the same time, JustBe Botanicals was featured in an article called Handmade Tale - celebrating luxury artisan makers and locally sourced, environmentally conscious goods.
The feature explored the growing power of natural beauty and the ancient practice of herbalism, with Gail sharing her thoughts on the science behind aromatherapy:
"Our sense of smell is directly linked to the limbic system in the brain, where our memories and emotions are stored, which is why when we smell certain smells we think of certain people, places and events or feel differently. With a growing awareness of the effects that stress has on our physical and mental health, aromatherapy can help us feel better naturally."
A Double Win at the OK! Beauty Awards
To round off a remarkable year, JustBe Botanicals received two Highly Commended awards at the Beauty Awards with OK! Magazine: one for the Eye Makeup Remover and one for the Happy Hand and Body Wash. Independent recognition from two of the most competitive product categories in the natural beauty space and a wonderful end to the year.
Both products remain among our most consistently loved and most gifted across the range.