The art of balance in skincare

Life is a delicate balance, and creating skincare is the artful balancing of natural ingredients for skin benefits. This tradition originated from my family village in Sicily, where for generations soaps and nourishing skincare were crafted using local botanicals. These simple recipes and the beauty of these products were expressed through fragrant natural scents, but these aromas from pure essential oils had real benefits for the skin.

Monsop was founded to bring this tradition to England, reviving these traditional methods with a modern perspective. Each product is crafted with artisan care, selecting ingredients for their nourishing properties, such as seaweed from the South East of England, and harmonious natural aromas that evoke the charm of the Southern Italian Mediterranean.

We avoid using palm oil and manmade fragrances lacking benefits for the skin, although these are frequently added on to so many products in the market under a misleading label.

A few favorites illustrate our philosophy. For soaps, we balance olive and castor oils, coconut and shea butters for cleansing and softening without drying sensitive skin. Aloe vera and sustainably-sourced Kentish seaweeds moisturise, heal and revive with antioxidants and minerals. Jojoba oil hydrates the skin and supports our soap's ability to gently cleanse.

Essential oils like majoram, lemongrass and frankincense impart natural fragrance while providing therapeutic antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties to further cleanse and protect skin.

This gives a taste of how we thoughtfully develop formulations honoring traditional craft with scientifically-backed botanical nourishment and soothing scents.

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