“I designed the Moonshack wellbeing collection of natural perfumes and body oils to be part of your daily rituals. These are functional fragrances with purpose, inviting pause and sensory anchoring through scent, and touch.”
Sophia Barton~PinkThe Story of Moonshack
Just as the tides are guided by the moon, we too, can learn to flow with our natural rhythms. We each have our own cycles, ebbing and flowing throughout the day. Our energy and vibration are shaped by what we do and how we care for ourselves.
By embracing periods of rest and renewal within productivity and activity, and tuning into these cycles, we create space for balance and wellbeing.
When we create space to connect within, we cultivate greater awareness, peace, and contentment.
Our 100% natural aromatherapy products and self-care tools are designed to help you create your own Moonshack ~ a peaceful sanctuary, wherever you are.
Our Collection
Our products are more than tools; they are reminders and invitations to pause, shift your mindset, and engage in the deeper work of personal growth. Whether it's our cleansing Aura Spray or our calming Sleep Mist, each item is designed to help you ground yourself by anchoring you in the moment, find emotional balance, and prepare your mind for change.
The Moonshack collection is designed to nurture mindfulness and emotional resilience, supporting you one small step at a time.
“Sustainability is at the heart of Moonshack. As a lifelong vegetarian and passionate environmental advocate, I'm dedicated to using organic ingredients and sourcing locally when possible, and employing low~impact, handmade manufacturing methods. Our packaging is FSC~approved, and we use recyclable violet glass to preserve the potency of our products.”
Sophia Barton~PinkGrounded in Psychology. Inspired by Nature.
A Clinical Foundation
Founded by Sophia Barton-Pink: An accredited psychotherapist with twenty-five years of experience, and now also a clinical hypnotherapist. Her work bridges clinical expertise with somatic energy work and sound and vibration, along side a dedicated practice in mindfulness and meditation.
The Evolution of Moonshack
For over twenty-five years, my professional life has been dedicated to psychotherapy. As an accredited practitioner, I have long recognised that while the mind is central to healing, the body holds the key to lasting balance. This conviction led me to my more recent qualifications as a clinical hypnotherapist which included evidence-based mindfulness practices and somatic work which is integrated into my practice.
The Bridge Between Mind and Body
Moonshack was born from this intersection of established psychology and sensory experience. By working with the body’s energy, incorporating tools such as alchemy crystal bowls, gongs - and other instruments. I realised that we can anchor the nervous system in ways words alone cannot. I created these completely Natural, botanical fragrances to serve as a bridge between your busy mind and your embodied presence.
Rooted in Experience
Beyond this, I have a deep-rooted interest in mindfulness and meditation, frequently running groups within my local community to share these restorative tools. This commitment to stillness was shaped by my upbringing in the New Forest and further enriched by five transformative years spent in Asia.
From the landscape of Malaysia and Vietnam to two years in Japan, and meditating with a guru on the banks of the Ganges in India, I have sought out the ancient roots of self-connection. This journey inspired the Moonshack tree symbol a representation of awakening and the potential for transformation found in every mindful moment.
Today, Moonshack is evolving into a range for beautiful natural mists and oils. Every blend is a marriage of twenty-five years of insight and nature’s finest ingredient, free from any synthetics or additives.
Being a vegetarian since the age of twelve reflects my lifelong commitment to conscious, intentional living. Every product is 100% natural and vegan, designed to nourish the skin and support your transition from the demands of the day to the restoration of the night.
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Rituals are different from habits. While habits often happen unconsciously, rituals are intentional acts that invite presence. They create a sacred pause in our day, a moment to step out of autopilot and into awareness.
When you apply facial oil, it might be a hurried necessity, or it can become a ritual of self-care. The difference lies in the intention and presence you bring to the moment. A ritual invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the sensory experience, the texture, the scent, the feeling of nourishment being absorbed into your skin.
Moonshack products are designed as vessels for these intentional moments. Whether you’re crafting a morning ritual to set the tone for your day, an evening practice to ease into rest, or a midday pause to reconnect with your centre, these products become gentle companions in cultivating presence. -
Rooted in ancient wisdom yet created with modern awareness, every Moonshack formulation embodies a quiet commitment to purity, intention, and care. We carefully select natural, plant-based ingredients that honour both traditional wellness practices and contemporary understanding of how our senses influence our wellbeing.
This holistic approach acknowledges that our thoughts, emotions, and daily practices influence what many call our vibration, our overall energetic state and sense of wellness. Rather than bypassing life’s challenges, our philosophy focuses on cultivating awareness over autopilot responses, creating conscious space to process life’s experiences whilst actively nurturing practices that support resilience and joy.
Each product is crafted as a gentle companion for your wellness journey, not as medical treatments, but as beautiful additions to self-care rituals that serve you best. This approach is rooted in the belief that consistency creates healthy habits and lasting change. When we make space for ourselves, transformation can begin.
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Scent travels along one of the brain’s most direct pathways, reaching the limbic system - the area linked to emotion, memory, and instinct - without first passing through the brain’s sensory relay centre. Within this system, the hippocampus helps form and store memories, while the amygdala influences our initial emotional responses and shapes what we notice and remember.
Both modern research and ancient wisdom recognise the long cultural use of botanical oils such as lavender, in rituals intended to promote a sense of ease and relaxation.
The personal dimension of scent - how certain aromas can instantly carry us back to a grandmother’s garden, a forest walk, or a moment of peace - is why mindful exploration can feel so rewarding. These associations may be enhanced when scent is included in a calming ritual, such as mindful breathing, allowing us to discover which aromas unlock our own sense of calm and connection.
In mindfulness practice, focusing on scent can be one way to anchor attention in the present moment, step away from racing thoughts, and reconnect with a sense of embodied awareness.
Note: Memory, mood, and emotional regulation involve many interconnected brain regions, and the effects and experiences of scent is unique to each individual.
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When we regularly engage in mindful practices that resonate with us, we can access what psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi describes as the “flow state”, that feeling of complete absorption where focus becomes effortless and we feel truly aligned with what we’re doing. These moments of harmony between inner and outer experience are what Moonshack aims to nurture through mindful practice and natural sensory support.
Research suggests that mindful and consistent engagement of our senses can strengthen our ability to self-regulate and find calm amid life’s demands. These aren’t just beautiful moments of self-care—they lay the foundations for positive habits that cultivate presence and resilience, supporting wellbeing from within.
Professional Background
As a founder of Moonshack, I draw on my professional training and experience to provide educational context around wellness practices. This background informs my philosophy, but it is entirely separate from Moonshack’s product claims. Our products are not medical treatments and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Please consult with a healthcare professional for any medical concerns. Individual results may vary.
With over 25 years of experience as an accredited psychotherapist with clinical training in hypnotherapy, I have had the privilege of supporting people through some of their most vulnerable moments. I have witnessed how overwhelming emotions can disconnect us from our bodies and how challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep issues and self-worth are often deeply interlinked.
My clinical and additional training in Quantum Alchemy sound healing expanded my toolkit, offering pathways beyond the thinking mind through body connection and conscious mindset shifts. This work encourages stepping out of autopilot and choosing one’s path more consciously through present-moment awareness and mindfulness practices that ground individuals in the here and now.
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My approach blends evidence-based understanding with traditional wellness practices. Many people find meaning in traditional wellness concepts like energetic cleansing and aura work, though these practices are not clinically proven. This integration acknowledges that wellness is deeply personal, what serves one person may differ from what serves another.
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High-vibrational states connect us to emotions like love, gratitude, and joy, whilst lower vibrational experiences can pull us towards fear or disconnection. Raising our vibration doesn’t mean avoiding difficult emotions; it means creating conscious space to feel and process them whilst actively cultivating practices that support our wellbeing and resilience.
This is why Moonshack offers more than traditional skincare, each product serves as a practical tool for cultivating mindfulness, whether you’re applying a nourishing facial oil, misting yourself with an aura spray, or creating bedtime rituals that encourage positive routines and invite deep rest. -
True transformation happens through consistency rather than intensity. Small, regular acts of self-care create the foundation for lasting change. When we engage in practices that honour both our physical and energetic wellbeing, we build resilience that serves us through life’s inevitable challenges.
Moonshack was created in 2024 as a natural extension of this philosophy, a response to the everyday challenges we all face. Drawing on both therapeutic understanding and holistic traditions, my aim was to create quality products you could trust as a part of your emotional wellbeing and daily wellness rituals.
These products become gentle companions in cultivating presence, inviting us to pause, breathe, and arrive fully in each moment as we ebb and flow through daily life. They offer comfort during times of stress, fatigue, or transition—moments when we most need to return to our centre.
Whether incorporated into morning rituals that set intention for the day, evening practices that encourage rest, or mindful pause throughout your routine, these formulations are crafted to support consistent, nurturing practices that support overall wellbeing.
