ELEMIS – London, England
The Heritage: Founded in London in 1989 by a team of skincare pioneers including Linda Steiner and Noella Gabriel, Elemis began with a vision to create a spa brand that harnessed the power of natural botanicals. What started as a niche British spa offering has evolved into a global skincare powerhouse, now owned by and part of L'Occitane Group (which is headquartered in Luxembourg). Yet, despite their massive international success, they have fiercely protected their UK domestic roots. Today, every Elemis product concept and formulation starts at their dedicated UK Innovation Hub in London and the vast majority of their extensive product range is still manufactured in England.
The Verdict: So, whilst regular readers of The Albion Edit may query the inclusion of an operation of the scale of Elemis, we argue that Elemis is a champion of local supply chains that help drastically reduce carbon miles and, by manufacturing in England and sourcing raw botanicals from independent UK farmers (such as the cold-pressed starflower oil and English rose extracts that power their formulas), they uphold the environmental and ethical standards we demand from our makers. They therefore earn their place in the directory through a commitment to UK manufacturing and sustainable agriculture. They are a B Corp certification and for readers seeking science-backed skincare with a verified UK supply chain, Elemis remains a cornerstone of the UK beauty industry.
Core Products: The Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, the award-winning Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and the Superfood Skincare range.
