Founder's Story
Humble beginnings had Emma, a journalist, and her husband, Anthony, a Doctor, making soap in their kitchen after they grew tired of seeing nasty sulfates, parabens, detergents, and artificial fragrances amongst other irritants in store bought soap. Friends and family eventually cottoned on to their new hobby and fell in love with the all natural, vegan, palm oil free, sulfate free, paraben free, detergent free sudsy creations. A love that eventually outgrew Anthony and Emma’s kitchen and found them opening their first shop at South Melbourne market in 2013, where their soaps still have a loyal customer base.
Fast forward to today, and our soaps can be found in hundreds of stores across Australia and the world. But they are still all handmade in Dandenong, Melbourne.
At the ANSC we believe that our environment knows best when it comes to nourishing, and sustaining healthy beautiful skin. We only use the highest quality plant oils to create soap, and a skincare range for all skin types – even you sensitive little souls! The beautiful fragrances are created with pure essential oils, each with their own unique benefits. We have strict policies against animal testing and the use of palm oil, each product is guaranteed cruelty free, vegan, and palm oil free! It’s important for the community, and the culture of our team to give back, and so we hold regular fundraisers and donation systems for not-for-profit organisations!
Founder's Story
During Australian outback adventures as a video journalist, I discovered the deeply restorative power of our native plants. Together with my husband Anthony, a doctor with an impeccable nose for fine scents, we dreamt of sharing this natural goodness with the world.
In 2013 we founded the Australian Natural Soap Company with a clear mission to:
1. Redefine how people think and feel about soap
2. Pare back skincare to its natural nurturing simplicity
3. Celebrate the revitalising properties of Australian plant oils and essentials oils
4. Help people live more sustainably
We created our marvellous moisturising, minimally packaged soaps. Made of premium plant oils. Scented with pure steam distilled essential oils.
How We've Grown
We soon outgrew the kitchen. We’re proud to produce and package our natural soaps right here in Melbourne, Australia. Today our two manufacturing facilities in Dandenong use our proprietary slow-set, cold-pressed soap-making method.
How We've Stayed True To Our Roots
Our products will always be made from natural plant based ingredients. No chemicals. Nothing fake. Our formulas are vegan, certified palm oil free and cruelty free. Every soap bar contains 80% premium pure plant oil to keep your skin soothed and moisturised. 100% steam distilled essential oils add sensational scents and aromatherapy benefits. They're also sustainably produced and packaged from seed to soap.