20 years ago Louis and Edwina Scherini’s three young children were diagnosed with eczema and advised by doctors against the use of soap or shampoo - this was the inspiration behind Vasse Virgin.
Pushed to find a safe, chemical-free alternative to available soaps and shampoo, they soon realised the only way they could guarantee that the products were natural and healthy was to create their own. The Scherini’s then began experimenting in their kitchen using a bucket and a wooden spoon. It was here at this moment, they first discovered the healing powers of extra virgin olive oil and a new soap product was born.
After experimenting with many different recipes and ingredients they finally came up with a range of soap bars using a traditional cold process method of soap making with extra virgin olive oil as the main base, along with ingredients carefully chosen not only for their therapeutic values but because each must also work as a skincare product. 100% pure essential oils and plant extracts are used to add perfume to the products in order to rejuvenate and maintain healthy skin. Organically grown teas, clays, flowers, herbs and spices then add texture and colour to the soap range.
As word spread and the healing soap became more and more popular, Vasse Virgin developed its product range to include moisturizing lotions, soothing skin balms, and bath and massage oils – all products which would become the forerunners of the Vasse Virgin's skincare success. The use of olives was then further expanded to include a gourmet food range under the watchful eye of a specialist Chef, Vasse Virgin's range of delicious olive oil gourmet food products make their début.
Including:
- Estate grown and Western Australian olives
- Extra virgin olive oils
- Balsamic vinegars and fruit vinaigrettes
- A range of condiments designed to showcase both the olive and olive oil
Nestled amongst the vine-covered slopes and sweeping national parks of Western Australia's South West Region, book a Margaret River holiday rental on Search and Stay and visit Vasse Virgin where visitors are welcome to witness the making of handmade soap and to test and taste the products of the healing olive tree.
You can book a holiday house in Wilyabrup or a holiday rental anywhere in Margaret on Search and Stay to visit one of Vasse Virgin's as two locations in Western Australia. The original Soap Factory and store are located in the heart of the Margaret River region in Wilyabrup, as well as a beautiful retail store on Margaret River's main street, Bussell Highway.
And after expanding into South Australia, Vasse Virgin Factory at Seppeltsfield in the Barossa also offers visitors the full skincare range, plenty of gourmet food and hands-on workshops in the South Australian wine region. Book a holiday rental on Search and Stay In Western Australia's South West Region or in Barossa, South Australia to visit one of Vasse Virgin's locations.
