Our natural ethos
We're really proud of our products and work hard to give you the best in bathing and bodycare. Having spent over thirteen years developing the Bath House brand, our products are now full of fantastic natural bases, extracts and oils, with some of our new collections boasting a whopping 97% natural ingredients list! At Bath House, we believe that in most cases, the more natural we can make a product the better, and as our products have evolved, so have our formulations. Joining the ranks of our top ten favourite ingredients, look out for Shea Butter, Aloe Vera (hello Vera!), Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba and Avocado Oil. In some cases however, a good case can be made for the use of chemicals in bodycare products - we only include these when there are significant benefits to be gained. Most of our products can now claim no parabens and no SLS's, and we're busy reformulating the few older products that do still include these.
Bath House is known for fabulously British top-notch bathing and bodycare, and our gorgeous packaging design has also earned quite a reputation. We are a fussy lot, who want to make sure everything is just right, and we like to know what happens at each stage. From working closely with our fragrance experts, selecting extracts, and sourcing containers and bottles, to designing all of the print and packaging, buying the papers and boards, choosing ribbons, and training our inhouse staff to hand-finish all of our products, we are there every step of the way. We happen to think you're worth it!
Who makes our product?
Our products are made in the United Kingdom by a handful of highly reputable makers. We put our trust in their years of expertise, and work very closely with these companies to ensure that our high standards are maintained (we make site visits to all of our suppliers too). Each product and fragrance is specifically developed for Bath House, and our own carefully trained staff hand-finish each order with our tradmark attention to detail. All our ‘Natural & Organic’ range is made right here in our premises in Cumbria, carefully made in small batches in our purpose built kitchen. It's also important to us that our carbon footprint is minimised by sourcing from within the UK, and that in doing so, we are also helping to support the declining manufacturing industry in Britain. Our packaging is also printed in the UK, working with local printers and we even buy our lovely boards from a local paper mill in Cumbria.
...and what are the ingredients?
When we start the creative process of designing a new range, fragrance is always the starting point. Get this right, and everything else falls into place, and we tend to be extravagant in our spending here...we have expensive taste when it comes to fragrance, but like all Bath House products, we won't compromise on quality. Nearly all fragrances within the toiletry and perfume industry are synthetic with some natural extracts added, and there are two main reasons for this. Firstly, synthetics guarantee stability each time a fragrance is made, so the customer can rely on the same scent each time they buy their favourite. Secondly, natural fragrance contains more allergens, therefore increasing the chances of allergic reaction compared to synthetic ones (strange but true). Once the fragrance is finalised, we start the process of sampling product ideas, working hand in hand with the makers to include beneficial natural plant extracts and oils. Inclusion of these will be relevant to each product depending on its use, whether it's a rich, nourishing cream, a cleansing astringent face wash or a luxurious bath soak. Some of our products really do read as a 'who's who' list of extracts! Our 100% ‘Natural & Organic’ range does not contain any fragrance; they are fragranced purely by the natural extracts and oils in each product. If you would like more information on any specific product and their ingredients then please don’t hesitate to call us.