Our Story

Powered by nature. Enhanced by science. Backed by results.

ELEMIS is a British spa and skincare brand inspired by the sea, the land and the power of nature. Our heritage is rooted in discovery: from sourcing exceptional ingredients and pioneering biotechnology to stirring the senses through touch, texture and scent. Balancing these elements has become our signature – it’s how we create award-winning skincare and spa rituals that deliver visible and proven results.

From shore, to spa, to store... We know your skin.

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Our purpose

Science with nature

We work in harmony with the natural world, not against it. We source our ingredients responsibly from land and sea, using biotechnology where we want to enhance their efficacy, and essential oils where the focus is on scent and the sensory.

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British made

Being British is a big part of who we are. Everything we create begins at our UK Innovation Hub. Our products are almost always made and manufactured in Britain, and we work with British farmers where possible.

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The power of touch

ELEMIS was born in the spa and treats millions of people across the world every day. This expertise is embedded in our skincare ranges and routines, which always balance science with spa-like aromatics and touch-led techniques.

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Backed by results

We don’t do skincare that isn’t proven to deliver visible and feel-good results. Every ELEMIS product undergoes rigorous third-party consumer and clinical testing.

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Our Founders

ELEMIS was founded in 1989 by entrepreneur Linda Steiner alongside Sean Harrington, Oriele Frank and Noella Gabriel. Their vision was to create a skincare range as close to nature as possible. Together, they grew ELEMIS into a global brand, creating iconic products and picking up countless industry and media awards.

In 2025, Noella Gabriel was announced as CEO, marking a new chapter in ELEMIS’ evolution. Noella has played a pivotal role in shaping the brand: beginning her career as a spa therapist, she is internationally recognised for her expertise in high-touch, high-tech treatments. Her vision, innovative thinking and zero-compromise approach directly inspire the brand’s development of new products – her many accolades include the CEW Achiever Award, Professional Beauty's Outstanding Contribution to the Industry, and Inspiration Award for Women.

“What you see in the mirror today is shaped by the choices you made yesterday.” – Noella Gabriel

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Our ingredients

Our ingredients will always deliver effective results, first and foremost. We balance the responsible sourcing of what’s natural with what we can bioengineer, especially where this choice enhances efficacy. We focus on essential oils when it comes to elevating your sensory journey, and we have a strict product ethos, banning over 2,000 potentially harmful ingredients.

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Our B Corp status

Harnessing the power of nature without stripping the Earth of its resources has always been at the heart of what we do. Being a Certified B Corporation ® means we’re globally recognised as a company that balances profit alongside social and environmental considerations, and that we’re always transparent and accountable about it. There is always work to do and room to improve – but being B Corp is a step in the right direction.