316. Coconut Oil, Skincare & Business: Chatting With Lucy Bee

In this inspiring and informative conversation, I sit down with Lucy Buckingham – co-founder of the brand Lucy Bee. We explore her journey from struggling with her own health and wellness to building a natural-beauty and coconut oil-based wellness brand, as well as her background in beauty, how she now takes a major role in the business, and how it all fits with mindful skincare and self-care.

In this episode we cover: 

• Lucy’s personal health story and how it shaped her wellness philosophy

• The origins of Lucy Bee – a family business built around organic, raw, fair trade coconut oil and natural skincare

• The beauty and wellness benefits of coconut oil for cooking, skincare and ritual

• Practical tips on formulating natural skincare and what to look for when you’re choosing skincare that aligns with your body

• Brand building and business insights from Lucy’s experience in beauty, wellness and entrepreneurship

• Lucy’s daily routines, rituals for her home and self-care practices that support inner peace and a radiant, balanced life

• Lucy’s top tip for cultivating inner peace and calm through simple wellness habits

Useful Links:

Lucy Bee website: https://www.lucybee.com

The Face Yoga Expert: https://www.faceyogaexpert.com

Why you’ll love this episode:

If you’re interested in natural beauty, mindful skincare, holistic wellness and building a brand that aligns with your values, this conversation is packed with inspiration and actionable ideas. Whether you’re a face-yoga enthusiast, skincare lover or aspiring wellness entrepreneur, you’ll leave with fresh insights and a renewed sense of possibility.

Key take-aways:

• Coconut oil has multi-faceted use: in the kitchen, as a skincare ingredient and as part of a wellness ritual.

• A beauty or wellness business rooted in values (fair trade, clean ingredients, authentic story) resonates more deeply.

• Your daily routines and rituals matter—not just the products you use. Mindful self-care creates the foundation for radiant skin and inner calm.

• Building a brand happens over time—with consistency, clarity of purpose and letting your personal story shine through.

Tune in if you are:

• Looking for natural, non-invasive ways to support your skin and wellness

• Curious about how clean, simple ingredients like coconut oil can transform your skincare and cooking

• Inspired by female founders in beauty & wellness who are doing things differently

• Wanting to align your daily routine with self-care that’s realistic, enjoyable and results-driven