Beyond the Ferns is a small-batch, Wicklow-based business specialising in 100% natural handmade soaps, crafted using the traditional cold-process method. With a deep connection to the visual arts, Gillian’s approach to soap-making is much like how an artist approaches a painting. Every batch is created with care and intention by blending colours, textures, and scents to inspire calm and a connection to nature. Just as each painting tells a story, our soaps are designed to evoke moments of stillness, beauty, and grounding in the natural world, emulating an artist’s truest source of inspiration.

Sustainability lies at the heart of her work. Ingredients are sourced from a Wicklow based supplier and incorporate hand-foraged botanicals to celebrate the richness of our surroundings at the turn of different seasons. Packaging is kept minimal, plastic-free, and biodegradable, reflecting a deep commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Beyond the Ferns soaps are always free from toxins, ensuring they are gentle on the skin while leaving waterways, plant life, and animal life unharmed. With every bar, Gillian’s offers not just a nourishing soap, but a little piece of nature crafted with artistry and respect for the earth.