Neals Yard Remedies

I wanted to like Neals Yard — I mean, who doesn’t like a shop selling nice smelling things and treats for the body?
I ducked in on a rainy evening and actually thought they might have closed up, but a woman popped up from behind the counter to confirm they were open. The shop is beautifully laid out with a wall of tea (yes, a whole wall of different herbs for tea), lovely beauty products and generally a lovely smell.
Where the experience faltered was with the service — I felt like I was the one doing all the work, asking questions and trying to get information out of the staff member working. When I enquired about the spa options (which I didn’t know they offered) she didn’t really give me any extra information so I asked for a price list, to which she said they didn’t have one. That really put me off to be honest — the list of treatments all sounded so lovely (except ear candling and colon massage) and then I felt like I shouldn’t have even asked about prices. I’m just not prepared to sign up for something without knowing the price!
I grabbed a box of digestive tea which was pretty good at a couple of quid, and headed on my way. I’m not saying I won’t be back but I hope this experience was a one off.

Love love LOVE Neals Yard Remedies goodies. I first discovered them many moons (and suns) ago back when I was a young wee sprite (not 7up). It was a shower wash and at the time I was going through a BIG hippy-​dippy phase and this rocked coz it was organic, wasn’t jam-​packed full of loads of nasty chemicals AND it smelt divine. Plus I loved the funky blue glass bottle it came in.
Since then I have been back to use NYR products and now I am a big fan of their (many) facial moisturisers & face masks. Currently I am using their White Tea Enriching Facial Mask after having it used on me in Willow Trading (They do special facials/​massages using only Neals Yard Remedies products) and falling in LOVE with it (I adore the smell). Also I use the Rose & Mallow Moisturiser & the award winning Wild Rose Beauty Balm which is brilliant as it serves as not only a deeply nourishing moisturiser but also as a cleanser & exfoliant (this comes with a free organic muslin cloth). I love it.
Now I know their products are a bit pricey but they are worth it in my eyes — they last brilliantly and I almost feel saintly when using their products as they’re organic, cruelty-​free, not full of hunners of dodgy chemicals & everything smells amazing! *sniff…and sigh*
I’m so glad there’s a shop in Glasgow & every now & then I pop in to get what I need or just to have a nosey. I love going as the shop itself smells beautiful ~ the staff must be so happy to work in such a sweet-​smelling environment.
Not only do NYR sell beauty products but they also sell many various herbs, remedies & oils. I popped in once when I was suffering with an nasty lingering chest infection/​cough. I didn’t want to go down the antibiotics route as I felt it wasn’t totally debilitating so I was recommended (by a nurse actually) to go to NYR & pick up a herbal remedy as she swore by them. Now I do believe in the power of herbs but sometimes I can be a tad sceptical also… still, I was fed up feeling rotten so spoke to a very lovely lady in NYR and she recommended a herbal tea for chest congestion & chesty coughs. I was told to drink it 3 times a day and so I did — it tasted okay; not mega yum but not mingtastic either. I have to say that maybe it was pure coincidence BUT I did get much better within a couple of days after drinking the tea! I was sold. Brilliant. I still have that tea & whenever I feel ill again with a similar complaint I use the tea again & it always makes me feel better. Magic!
As well as all the gorgeous beauty products & herbal magic NYR also do various therapies on site. These include your various massages/​facials to acupuncture & ‘Integrated myofascial release treatment’, whatever that is?!
So whether you’re in need of a new moisturiser, a massage or a herbal remedy Neals Yard Remedies is the place to go so please do check it out.

This is a gem in the heart of Glasgow.
I went on a Wednesday & had a great reflexology session with Barney, who
also has training in Thai massage & herbal remedies & years of experience
in the field of integrated remedies & is a firm believer in creating optimum health status, as opposed to managing disease symptoms. The treatment is here to restore your well being. I came away reinvigorated & ready for winter’s chill.

I am usually dragged in here by the significant other, but once I am here, there is enough to look at to keep my attention.
But my main interest is the therapy rooms. If you have the need for a decent therapeutic massage these folks have access to some brilliant practitioners. When Borders was around I would drop by there for a Shiatsu on occasion. These folks are a reasonable alternative and they are conveniently placed in the center of town.

Located in the nice bit of the city centre, Neals Yard is the expensive yet sincere one stop shop for alternative health needs. I used to get a good, cheap massage here on a Sunday– special rates for the weekend, I think, and would get to try a different blend of herbal tea every week as I waited.
The therapy staff are old school, listening to your complaints and adjusting the treatment accordingly. Most places these days use a one therapy fits all approach, so this is worth seeking out.
They also have plenty of interesting herbs for ailments, and a staff who can generally advise on what to use. It might be a chain, but it still has a personal and involved service.

Yes its pricey, yes its a bit fancy and yes its a bit trendy, but you know what, sometimes this is just what you need. From fancy face creams to lip balms and make up (for the ladies), Neals Yard is a real fancy joint to either pick up a treat for yourself or, if your looking to gain some real brownie points, then a present for your nearest and dearest… just don’t look at the prices…