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Skin Alchemists
About The Brand
Skin Alchemists is a luxurious, performance-driven skincare brand whose roots lay in St Lucia. The brand is passionate about the use of potent active botanicals for their transformative power. This brand is about ingredients, lovingly harvested fresh, organic plant ingredients, natural minerals and aromatherapy blended to have a transformative impact on skin and wellbeing…everything in the range is created to appeal to your senses and to ultimately boost your wellbeing. Be Inspired.
The Story
Skin Alchemists
The story begins with founder Theresa. Born and raised on the Caribbean island of St Lucia, she comes from a family of herbalists. Harnessing the medicinal power of plants to treat ailments and skin conditions is in her DNA. After migrating to London, her skin and health fell victim to the negative effects of a fast-paced city life, air pollution and processed food.
A shift in consciousness came during a trip back to St Lucia after observing an almost immediate increase to her energy levels attributed to eating fresh, organic foods. Her skin became clear and glowing from swimming in the mineral salts of the ocean and masking with volcanic mud from the Sulphur Springs. Returning to London, she was inspired to replicate these natural benefits by creating a line of organic skincare formulated using ancient remedies and potent plant alchemy.
Theresa describes herself as “ ..an Island girl, tree hugger, dreamer” and she is endlessly inspired by the sheer power of plants and natural minerals to transform us… mind, body and spirit.
Theresa was inspired to create this brand because of her personal experience with her own skin concerns and by the memory of her grand-aunt a herbalist known for her plant-based potions. Her aim is to encourage wellbeing not just through using these luxurious products but by incorporating Selfcare rituals when we do. Theresa says “As you unwrap your treat you begin an intention to live in the moment and allow yourself to connect and find inner balance.” Be Inspired.
Shop The Range
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Skin Alchemists – Seasonal Candle
£30.00 – £65.00 Details This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Skin Alchemists – Equilibrium
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Skin Alchemists – Cafe latte Artisan Soap
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Skin Alchemists – Surfer’s Paradise Artisan Soap
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Skin Alchemists – Goats Milk, Honey & Oats Artisan Soap
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Skin Alchemists – Sundown Artisan Soap
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Skin Alchemists – Dark Matter Artisan Soap
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Skin Alchemists – Charred Rose Artisan Soap Bar
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Skin Alchemists – The Chocolate Cove Nourishing Body Exfoliate
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Skin Alchemists – Sweet Dreams intensive skin treatment
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Skin Alchemists – The Humble Warrior complete cleansing oil
£18.00 – £30.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Skin Alchemists – Sesenne Facial Elixir
£30.00 – £58.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Skin Alchemists is committed to honouring Mother nature and respecting the earth. Our formulations as 100% natural and made using certified organic and or wild crafted ingredients. Our skin treats are botted in recyclable Miron glass and our boxes are made using FSC approved card stock. Most of our products are multi-tasking and come in discovery sizes to offer a taste of the products before committing to a full size.
In keeping with our pledge to highlight the importance of sustainability and respecting the environment we are featuring the effects of pollution on marine life in the Caribbean islands, a place close to my heart.
What’s one of the highlights of being a fempreneur?
It has to be the support I’ve received from other fempreneurs. It’s like a sisterhood!
Why is organic skincare so important to you?
Being from the Caribbean, I have seen first-hand the damage commercial fertilizers had on the environment (flora and fauna) and also to the health of the farmers. I would not want any part of that toxicity in my food, on my body or that of our customers, neither do I want to participate in encouraging that practice.
What is your favourite product from the range?
Every product in the range was designed to be a favourite and mine is always on rotation. I’m currently favouring the Humble Warrior because it is so versatile. I use it as a cleanser, hair treatment, body oil, massage oil, cuticle oil, I even use a few drops on my body brush.
What are your wellbeing ‘must haves’?
Turmeric and garlic in everything I eat and going out in nature at least once a week.
What motivated you to create your fab brand?
In three words: Good quality food!
The brand was born from a desire to feed my skin the same high quality ingredients I was eating.
Through a health condition, I learnt about the benefits of using good quality food ingredients. Using food as medicine was reminiscent of childhood teachings from my herbalist grand aunt Mano. Whilst there was ‘clean skincare’ on the market it was a lot of greenwashing and none were formulated using the high quality, unrefined ingredients I wanted. If I found anything close, the packaging would look like something you may find at a farmers market. There was and still is a growing movement by farmers returning to traditional farming practices for a higher quality product. I saw a gap in the market to formulate skincare, using traditional methods which extracted the full spectrum of nutrients from the highest quality ingredients, packaged and delivered luxuriously.
Cancellation / Return / Exchange Policy
Errors
If an error has occurred when placing your order, please email our Customer Care team at care@skinalchemists.com to amend or correct the order. If the order has already been dispatched, you will be liable for the cost of delivery and return delivery. Please view our refund policy for further details.
Damaged shipments
Everycare is taken when packing orders to minimise any damage during shipping. When your order arrives, please inspect the package for any damage that may have occurred during the shipping process. It is normal for the outer package to show some wear and tear; however, if there is damage to the item(s) in your shipment, please notify our alchemists in the care team within seven days who will endeavour to take care of you. Please include your order number in the email, and retain the shipping box, packaging materials and damaged items. No returns/refunds will be granted following the seven days after delivery. We also ask that you contact the carrier to file a complaint regarding the damaged package
Returns Policy
We operate with very strict hygiene policies at Skin Alchemists, particularly in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In line our policies any returned items used or unused would have to be detroyed. We feel that encouraging a returns culture would be wasteful and against our commitment to operating a sustainable business. Therefore in accordance with our ethos and due to the artisan craftsmanship and the intimate nature of our products, we encourage you to try a sample size of a full size product to test suitability should you be unsure of a product. Lovebite sample sizes are available on almost all our products. They offer a few days use to allow you time to the suitability and efficacy of our products for your skin. We have also added discovery sizes to many of our most popular items.
Care Alchemists are also available for contact at care@skinalchemists.com should you wish to discuss your skincare needs or a beauty ritual prior to making a purchase.
Our wish is for you to love every element of your Skin Alchemists experience and therefore should you not be totally enamored with your selection, we ask that you connect within 14 days of delivery to arrange a return. (The delivery date recorded by our delivery partner will be considered as the delivery date). We only accept unused and unopened returns. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Skin Alchemists welcomes the opportunity to work alongside you and explore how we can facilitate a match between your unique needs and the product you desire as these treats are truly a labour of love and we do not wish for it to gather dust on your shelf, or disappointment in your heart.
Please note that in event a refund is facillitated, we do not refund shipping charges or customs duties.
