Wellness is a new category in the Irish Made Awards. Here, check out the homegrown businesses creating products that promote good health and wellbeing
Irish consumers are conscious of their wellbeing, and are drawn to businesses that help improve their lifestyles. This is why we created the new Wellness category in the Irish Made Awards 2022. Here, get to know the businesses who made the shortlist before you cast your vote!
deDANÚ
deDANÚ is the first skincare range in Ireland to be infused with cannabidiol or CBD, an extract from hemp which has proven benefits for problematic skin. They are sustainably made using circular manufacturing processes in dedicated laboratories in Athlone. dedanu.ie
Esmerelda Botanicals Perfumery
Esmerelda Botanicals Perfumery makes a sanitising spritz, using a blend of antiviral and organic essential oils, as well as wheat ethanol and aloe vera to cleanse and moisturise hands. It is 100% organic. esmereldabotanicals.com
Ethos
Ethos products are formulated using organic Irish hemp. From this hemp they cold-press extract CBD in their own lab in Sandyford, and combine this CBD with additional botanicals, adaptogens and vitamins. ethos-cbd.com
Ground Wellbeing
Ground Wellbeing’s Change gift box is centred around intuitiveness, slowing down and listening to our bodies, this is especially important during perimenopause and menopause. The gift set includes a balancing CBD balm and sleep pillow spray. groundwellbeing.com
Hawthorn Handmade Skincare
Elaine Kennedy has recently added new menopause products to the Hawthorn Handmade Skincare range. This includes facial mist to soothe inflammation and hydrate the skin, an anti-inflammatory facial balm, and a calming body scrub and body balm. Clary sage is included to help ease stress and nervous tension, and geranium and lavendar help to balance emotions. hawthornhandmadeskincare.com
InnerZen Organics
Based in Midleton, Co Cork, InnerZen Organics makes cruelty-free, natural skincare. All products are anhydrous, meaning they have 100% active botanicals, meaning no fillers or additives are required. Their new Calming Facial Oil is targeted at rosacea and breakouts. innerzenorganics.ie
Kelpman Ocean Blends
Kelpman Ocean Blends are crafted, prepared and packed in Bundoran, Co. Donegal using Irish seaweed and ethically sourced superfood ingredients. This plant-based protein supplement is made from a combination of hemp, golden pea and supergreens from the Atlantic. kelpmanoceanblends.com
Naivilo
Naivilo hopes to change the way we deodorise our bodies, creating a product with organic Irish rapeseed oil and natural butters to nourish the skin. In order to reduce the body odour-causing bacteria, prebiotics are used to feed the other bacteria, effectively controlling any BO issues. naivilo.com
