An Interview with Temple De Luna Founder Rebecca

Enjoy this interview and getting to know the lovely lady behind the brand!

As always any questions don’t hesitate to get in contact!

Vic x

In March 2019 I found myself redundant from my job and really felt that I was being catapulted into a new chapter in my life, so I got to work planning Temple de Luna and then launched in October 2019, and the rest is history!

WHAT MAKES TEMPLE DE LUNA SPECIAL?

For me, one of the things that makes Temple de Luna special is how I view skin and bring those views into the brand. I’m not a fan of filters, photoshop/airbrushing to make my skin (or my customers’)  “picture perfect” in posts, and I actively try to normalise what human skin truly looks like. The industry is unfortunately filled with unrealistic expectations from advertising to social media through the use of filters and photo editing. So for me, being an advocate of how human skin TRULY looks (pores, blemishes, pigmentation issues and different textures etc) and encouraging my customers & followers to embrace their natural skin is pretty special to me.

When I’m not in the lab, it’s all the behind the scenes admin work, which I really enjoy! This can be doing inventory checks, ordering supplies, social media & planning and working towards my goals! I also work full time as a support worker at the moment, which is another reason my days can be so different as the shift times are so varied. Though I’ve recently gone on to set hours at my full-time job, which is making it a lot easier to run Temple de Luna as it allows me to be more strategic in my weekly planning since I know my availability better.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE

I tend to change my skincare routine based on what it needs seasonally, as it’s winter I’ve ditched a cleanser in the morning & just wash my face with warm water. I follow this up with a glycolic acid toner, then my High Priestess Serum, I then pop a little bit of a new moisturiser I am currently working on and then apply my SPF (even in Winter, even when I’m not going outdoors! It is SO important!!). Then Tierra Balm on my lips!

WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?

I’ve recently learned how to crochet, and I’ve found that it’s such a relaxing & therapeutic hobby so I’ve been doing a lot of that in my spare time recently. I’m very Spiritual so I love doing spiritual research, work in my craft and writing. I also love learning (many different topics!), so sometimes I’m researching new ingredients & dreaming up new ideas for Temple de Luna, or I’m learning about Ancient Civilisations, world history or reading up on theories and ideas about the world & its history. I’m a bit of a geek for that kind of stuff, I find it so interesting!

IF YOU COULD VISIT ONE PLACE ON EARTH WHERE WOULD YOU GO?

I have always dreamt of going to Machu Picchu. As I have a keen interest in Ancient Civilisations, I think experiencing Machu Picchu would just be incredible.

FAVOURITE FOOD?

This might be a bit boring, but I love potatoes. Doesn’t matter how they’re made, I like them in all forms and the more variety of potato on my plate the better!

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE THREE DREAM DINNER DATES WHO WOULD THEY BE?

I would choose Marisa Peer, Graham Hancock & Joe Rogan – I think the conversations would be phenomenal.

WHAT ALWAYS BRINGS A SMILE TO YOUR FACE?

My husband for sure. Regardless of what is going on, what I’m doing or how I feel he never fails to make me smile & laugh. He has been incredibly supportive of me from day one and always encourages me to chase my dreams.

IF YOU WERE A SUPERHERO WHAT POWERS WOULD YOU HAVE?

Shapeshifting 100%. How cool would that be? I could be casually walking around in human form then all of a sudden… I’m a cat. Or a bird. Or a lamppost. The possibilities are endless! I also think having Geokinesis would be SO cool!

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT?

My proudest achievement has to be launching Temple de Luna! I’ve always wanted to have my own business, but it was always just a daydream, Temple de Luna is probably the biggest thing I’ve dreamed of & achieved!

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR TEMPLE DE LUNA?

Temple de Luna has just come into it’s second year of business, so my current goals are to continue expanding my range, continue to work on collaborations with likeminded people & companies and keep putting myself/TDL out there more! Long term, my biggest goal is to be working at Temple de Luna full time one day!

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