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Meet COMMUNE: From Somerset to Your Everyday Ritual
There is something rather lovely about an everyday object you enjoy using. The hand wash you reach for before dinner. The cream beside it. Small things, certainly, but things you return to.
COMMUNE brings that attention to hand, body and hair care. Made in the United Kingdom and inspired by Somerset, the collection pairs practical daily care with a distinctive fragrance and considered design. Here is how we would find a place for it in your home.
The short answer
What is COMMUNE, and where should you start?
COMMUNE is a British care brand with a considered approach to fragrance and the objects we use every day. For Seymour, choose the Hand Duo for a shared sink, the Hand Cream for one small introduction, or the Voyagers Set to explore body and hair care. Start with the place it will live—and whether you enjoy fragrance there.
Find your first Seymour
| If you want… | Begin with | Consider first |
|---|---|---|
| A pair for a shared sink | Seymour Hand Duo | Counter space and everyone’s fragrance preferences. |
| One product to get acquainted | Seymour Hand Cream | Whether you prefer a portable tube or a bottle at home. |
| Several steps in smaller formats | Seymour Voyagers Set | Whether you will use both the hair and body products. |
A pair for a shared sink
- Begin with
- Seymour Hand Duo
- Consider first
- Counter space and everyone’s fragrance preferences.
One product to get acquainted
- Begin with
- Seymour Hand Cream
- Consider first
- Whether you prefer a portable tube or a bottle at home.
Several steps in smaller formats
- Begin with
- Seymour Voyagers Set
- Consider first
- Whether you will use both the hair and body products.
The product edit
A few good places to begin.
For the sink: Seymour Hand Duo
The Seymour Hand Duo pairs a 500 ml hand wash with a 500 ml hand cream and two reusable pumps. It puts the second half of hand care within easy reach: wash, then moisturize.
We like the practicality of that arrangement for a bathroom or kitchen. Before choosing the larger bottles, consider how much space you have and whether everyone using that sink enjoys fragrance.
For your bag or bedside: Seymour Hand Cream
The Seymour Hand Cream is an easy introduction if you want to try one piece. Its formula includes shea and cocoa butters, sweet almond oil and rosehip oil. Use it on clean hands when they need a little softness, and let the scent be part of the appeal.
For a weekend away: Seymour Voyagers Set
The Voyagers Set contains body wash, body cream, shampoo and conditioner in four 50 ml tubes. It makes sense for someone who wants to explore the collection across several everyday steps. Check the contents against what you actually use; a smaller set is only useful if its pieces suit you.
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A little Somerset, a little ceremony
COMMUNE looks to the countryside and architecture around it: British Gothic forms, old stone buildings and the Roman baths of Somerset. You can see that interest in the presentation. These are bottles intended to be part of a room, as well as part of a routine.
The brand also takes a perfumer’s approach to fragrance. That matters when you are choosing something you will use several times a day. The scent should be a pleasure to return to.
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What does Seymour smell like?
Seymour opens with grapefruit and lemongrass, moves through geranium, clary sage and lavender, and settles into galbanum, hiba wood and cypress. Think citrus, herbs and woods, with a green thread running through it.
If those are the notes you usually enjoy, Seymour is a sensible place to begin. If you are unsure, start with one product. You can build a matching ritual once you know you want that scent around you.
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A note about fragrance
COMMUNE is fragranced, including with essential oils. Botanical ingredients do not make a formula suitable for every skin. If fragrance tends to upset your skin, or your hands are currently irritated, tell us before choosing a product. We can help you look at another option.
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Make room for one good thing
You do not need to change your entire bathroom to enjoy a new brand. Begin with the step you use most, the texture you prefer, and the scent you would happily meet again tomorrow.
Explore COMMUNE at Loshen & Crem, online or at our Edmonton boutique.
Your questions
A few things you may be wondering.
Is COMMUNE a face-care brand?
The Seymour edit discussed here centres on hand, body and hair care. These products have different jobs. Choose them for their intended use rather than treating the hand or body formulas as facial skincare.
Is Seymour an unscented collection?
No. Fragrance is part of its character. The citrus, herbal and woody notes are a reason to choose it when they appeal to you, and a reason to choose something else when they do not.
Do I need the complete set?
You can begin with a single product. We would choose the step you use most, then decide whether a matching piece adds something useful. A beautiful routine can be very small.
Can I buy COMMUNE in Canada?
Loshen & Crem carries COMMUNE online in Canada and at our Edmonton boutique. The current collection page shows the products and formats available.
Would you give it as a gift?
Yes, when you know the recipient enjoys scented care. For someone whose preferences are unfamiliar, ask one small question about fragrance first. It is a more useful clue than the appearance of their bathroom.
A little guidance goes a long way.
Tell us what you use, what you enjoy and what you would like help with. We will help you consider the next step.