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We're going to Paris!
We're going to Paris!
We have happy news that we want to share with you – SILMACHY cosmetics has been included in the European Natural Beauty Awards list of finalists! This is a great... Read more...
3 hair care tips everyone already knows, but we want to remind you of.
3 hair care tips everyone already knows, but we want to remind you of.
As the weather gets warmer, our hair's needs change. Air humidity, temperature, sunlight – all of this affects both the scalp and the hair structure. Read more...
SILMACHY receives the SEB bank “Augšup” grant in cooperation with Ķekava Municipality
Silmachy receives the SEB “Augšup” grant in cooperation with Ķekava Municipality
We are happy and very grateful to share that we, Silmachy (SIA “Silmachy remedies”), have received the SEB bank “Augšup” grant, awarded this year in cooperation with Ķekava Municipality to... Read more...
Good for you and the environment – Zero waste deodorant
Good for you and the environment – Zero waste deodorant
Sweating is a bit like an elephant in the room – we all know that feeling, but we don’t like to talk about it that much. Sweating is a normal,... Read more...
Beard oil or beard balm?
Beard oil or beard balm?
It is often that we hear a question which one is better – beard oil or beard balm? This is not a certain question, because the choice will depend on... Read more...
SILMACHY at European Natural Beauty Awards 2025
Latvian natural cosmetics brand shines in Europe, Paris – SILMACHY Hair Oil Among the Best!
We are truly excited to share some wonderful news – our natural cosmetics brand SILMACHY has been recognized at the European Natural Beauty Awards 2025! ✨ We received the prestigious... Read more...
RSU graduation
From chemistry lectures to the first beard oil. This week we celebrate 10 years of SILMACHY! 🥳
But in fact it all started much, much earlier. Before the recipes, SILMACHY products and markets, there was… the path of a pharmacist. I started studying at the Faculty of... Read more...
Smoothing and conditioning hair oil SILMACHY
We're Officially Among Europe's Best in Natural Beauty ✨
We’re thrilled to share that our Smoothing and Conditioning Hair Oil has been shortlisted for the European Natural Beauty Awards 2025! This recognition places us among the most conscious and... Read more...
Smoothing and conditioning hair oil SILMACHY
3 things you probably don't know about hair care in spring.
As spring arrives, many things shift – including your hair’s needs. Humidity, temperature changes, and sun exposure all affect both your scalp and hair structure. While most of us rush... Read more...
SILMACHY handmade soap
The Art of Handmade Soap – The Science and Nature in Your Daily Routine
Have you ever wondered why some soaps leave your skin dry and tight, while others make it feel soft and nourished? The secret lies in the ingredients and the production... Read more...
SILMACHY solid cosmetics
How to store your solid cosmetics so they last longer? 🌱
Shampoo bars, conditioner and soap bars are not only good for the environment but also cost-effective. However, to make these products last as long as possible, it’s very important to... Read more...
SILMACHY gift set
Why Black Friday doesn't have to mean waste: a sustainable approach
Black Friday is often associated with overconsumption, waste, and impulsive spending, but it doesn’t have to be. By shopping consciously, you can make mindful decisions that benefit both the planet... Read more...
SILMACHY workshop
Essential Oils for Winter: How the Aromatherapy of our Products Can Lift Your Mood
Winter in Latvia is a time of chilly days and long nights, and while the season brings its own beauty, it can have a direct impact on mood and mind.... Read more...
Free From Skincare Awards SILMACHY
SILMACHY cosmetics natural zero waste skin and hair care brand awarded at Free From Skincare Awards.
We are very pleased to share with you that we have received several awards at the international natural cosmetics competition Free From Skincare Awards, now in its 13th year. GOLD... Read more...
Intimate wash bar for delicate intimate hygiene
Intimate hygiene for women's health and well-being.
Feminine intimate hygiene is an essential aspect of a woman’s overall health and well-being. Maintaining proper hygiene in the intimate area is not only a matter of comfort but also... Read more...
Natural hair oils SILMACHY
The Science Behind Natural Hair Oils: Nurturing Your Tresses with Handpicked Ingredients
When it comes to hair care, natural oils have been revered for centuries as effective remedies for a variety of hair concerns. Today, we delve into the world of natural... Read more...
Mother's Day gift ideas
5 Gift ideas for Mother's Day
Our moms are very special and dear to us, and Mother’s Day is a wonderful holiday to remind them of that. This year, we want to share how to congratulate... Read more...
Face moisturiser with bird cherry extract
How to read cosmetic labels and the four confusing letters INCI?
When looking for a cosmetic product’s ingredients on its packaging, have you noticed the four-letter combination INCI? This nomenclature indicates the composition and the order of ingredients in the product.... Read more...
Being a working mom
Being a working mom – how to combine enterpreneurship with parenting.
SILMACHY cosmetics was founded in 2015, but for the first three years it was really more of a hobby. I followed with pure interest how it develops, but I didn’t... Read more...
SILMACHY shampoo bars
About shampoo bars
Every year, the global cosmetics industry produces over 120 billion of plastic packaging *. Only an average of 9% of plastics is recycled, which means that the remaining 91% lays... Read more...
Eco friendly face moisturiser
What is an eco friendly face moisturiser?
Innovative, sustainable and plant-based. Face cream analogue – face moisturiser – that combines all the most important values skincare needs: Easy to cover and quickly absorbed into the skin; Natural... Read more...
Skincare in autumn
Skincare in autumn
Dry skin is an uncomfortable condition for many of us, when the cold autumn and winter seasons arrive. Especially for owners of very dry and irritated skin. Skin care in... Read more...
Lavender
Lavender oil for health and beauty
Lavender (Lavandula) is a plant of the mint family that grows mainly in the Mediterranean region. In Europe, true lavender, or narrow-leaved lavender (L. angustifolia), is cultivated specifically for the... Read more...
Marta's TOP 3 products
SILMACHY founder Marta's TOP 3 products of the season
The bathroom is often the place where we can stop time for a moment in the everyday rush. Through our daily care rituals, we can devote at least a little... Read more...
Sustainable Christmas gift ideas
Sustainable Christmas gift ideas
Christmas is coming and we LOVE not only the celebration itself, but also the festive and uplifting mood, when getting ready for it. But sometimes getting everything ready can be... Read more...
Zero waste in the bathroom
Zero waste in the bathroom
The zero waste lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. Did you know that only 9% of the plastic ever produced is recycled? Did you know that 8... Read more...
Skin-caring hand balm with sea buckthorn oil
Skincare in winter
The cold season calls for special care for your skin. Both indoors and outdoors, humidity levels are lower, and this quickly shows on our skin, or rather on its outer... Read more...
Hops shampoo bar
NEW – hops shampoo bar
In the spirit of the approaching summer solstice, in cooperation with the Valmiermuiža brewery we have created something new – the hops shampoo bar. It is a product that is... Read more...
Silmachy Remedies soaps
Silmachy Remedies soaps
Lemongrass for freshness, coffee scrub soap for cleansing and the plain soap for pure simplicity The story of how our soaps were made Soap had been on the Silmachy Remedies... Read more...
5 most frequently asked questions about beard care products
5 most frequently asked questions about beard care products
We often get questions about how to choose the right products. It can sometimes be confusing, as there are so many different beard care products on offer. We have outlined... Read more...
Mother's Day soap
Mother's Day
This year Mother’s Day will be different for all of us.Nobody has cancelled writing a heartfelt letter and sending it by post. You can also surprise your mum with a... Read more...
How to use shampoo bars? How to use a solid conditioner?
As solid shampoos and conditioners have only just begun their triumphant march in Latvia, we still get questions about how to use them. The clearest way to answer was in a short and easy-to-follow video. Click to watch the video and see for yourself that you can take care of your hair in a nature-friendly way. Important! To make Silmachy Remedies shampoo bars and solid conditioner last longer, we recommend letting them dry after use and storing them in a dry place! How to use shampoo bars and solid conditioner.SILMACHY... Read more...
Solid conditioner for hair care
What is a solid conditioner and how to use it?
Solid conditioner for hair care If you have tried our shampoo bars, you will most likely agree that you don’t need a conditioner after them. So why have we also... Read more...
Marta and Miķelis of Silmachy Remedies
July 2019: read the interview with the Silmachy Remedies team in Dienas Bizness
About the merger, our goals and upcoming news “In 2015 Marta started making men’s cosmetics and did everything on her own – from coming up with ideas to making the... Read more...