Founder of Irish company The Handmade Soap has spoken about starting business in his kitchen
Founder Donagh Quigley said: “I started The Handmade Soap Company with one pot in my kitchen in Co. Meath in 2008. We now offer 72 natural, handmade products spanning across hands, skincare, haircare and wellbeing ranges.
"However we are still a work in progress. Every day, we strive to take another step closer to our goal: evolving our company into the world’s kindest body-care and home-fragrance brand.
"That means being kind to our environment, to each other, and most importantly, to the skin of every person we touch.
"As of January 1st 2020 all of our products are both Cosmos and Ecocert accredited. This was an 18 month journey for us. We chose to go with Cosmos and Ecocert as we believe that they are the most trustworthy credentials for natural beauty within the beauty industry.
"We have moved our full range of products to this standard, so this is not an exercise in greenwashing a small part of our range, it is a genuine commitment to be leaders in the natural sphere”.
The range's products are all inspired by Quigley's travels across the globe and at home in Ireland.
The ingredient combinations available for purchase currently include lemongrass & Cedarwood, grapefruit & may chang, lavender, rosemary, thyme & mint, and bergamot & eucalyptus..
