Made for Life Organics

What Made for Life Organics does

Made for Life Organics is a UK-based, founder-owned organic skincare, haircare, and wellness brand established in 2003 and operated from Cornwall, where its 73+ products are hand-blended. The product range is organised around waterless balm and oil formulations across face, body, wellbeing, hair, and home categories, using 100% organic botanical ingredients with no synthetic preservatives, parabens, or sulphates. The portfolio is supplemented by curated gift sets, digital gift cards, and professional-use sizes targeted at spa and massage operators.

The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market model. The primary channel is direct-to-consumer e-commerce through its own Shopify storefront, supported by a £50 free-delivery threshold, loyalty and referral programmes, brand ambassadors, and organic social plus editorial PR. The secondary channel is B2B trade/wholesale, served through a dedicated Unleashed Software trade portal and a network of named UK stockists spanning luxury hotels, day spas, health hydros, and cruise lines (The Dorchester, Bannatyne, Stobo Castle, Carden Park, Headland Hotel, Fred Olsen Cruises).

Revenue is generated through unit-priced retail and wholesale sales of physical products and digital gift cards (denominations £10-£150, one-year validity). Pricing is premium (face balms £16.50-£63.50, body oils £42-£69, gift sets £39-£89), supported by 17-40% bundle savings. The company is B Corp certified (the 1st UK B Corp Certified Spa & Wellbeing Brand), Leaping Bunny approved, and 100% organic certified, with 1% of profits donated to People Living with Cancer. No funding rounds, revenue figures, or headcount data are disclosed.

Name

Made for Life Organics

Legal name

Made For Life Organics

Website

https://madeforlifeorganics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Made for Life Organics is a UK-based, founder-owned brand that hand-blends 100% organic skincare, haircare, and wellness products in Cornwall since 2003, selling direct-to-consumer via Shopify and through a trade network of UK spas, hotels, and cruise lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Skincare

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Body Skincare (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRABAAAD), Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC), Eye & Lip Skincare (CRABAAAC)

Keywords

• Organic skincare
• Natural haircare
• Handmade balms
• Organic body oils
• Spa wellness products

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornwall

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-consumer e-commerce: Retail sales of 100% organic skincare, haircare and wellbeing products through the company's own Shopify e-commerce storefront. Customers purchase individual products, gift sets and digital gift cards. Free UK delivery over £50 threshold drives average order value.
2. Wholesale and spa trade: Bulk trade sales to spa, hotel and wellness centre stockists. Trade partners access products via dedicated trade login portal. Includes professional-use sizes (50ml PROFESSIONAL No Carton variants) targeting spa and massage therapy professionals.
3. Gift cards: Digital gift cards sold in denominations from £10 to £150, delivered by email instantly. Gift vouchers valid for one year from purchase date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Made for Life Organics designs, hand-blends and sells 100% organic skincare, haircare, body care and wellbeing products in Cornwall, UK. The range includes balms, facial oils, body oils, shampoo, conditioner, massage oils, sanitisers, diffusers and curated gift sets. Distribution is via a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront, with a parallel wholesale/trade channel supplying spas, hotels and cruise lines.

Product overview

Made for Life Organics is a UK-based company offering authentic 100% organic skincare, haircare, and wellness products. The product portfolio is organized into several core categories: Balms (including foot/leg, hand, facial moisturising, muscle, sore skin relief, bruise, lip, and restorative balms), Body Oils (softening, firming, facial, and hair treatment oils), Facial Care (cleansing balms, exfoliators, toners, serums), Hair Care (shampoo, conditioner, treatment oils), Body Wash & Lotion, Sanitisers & Spritz, and Diffusers & Candles. The company also offers curated gift bundles and collections including the Daily Organic 3 Step Routine, Age Well Trio, Mindful Moment Collection, Catch The Breath Collection, Mum To Be Collection, and various discovery/facial/body collections. Their products are handmade in Cornwall, B Corp certified, Leaping Bunny cruelty-free approved, and are paraben and sulphate free. They position themselves as experts in wellness with products suitable for all skin types including sensitive and sensitised skin, plus vegan options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soothe & Smooth Leg & Foot Balm 100% organic balm with peppermint and lavender essential oils that cools, nourishes and repairs tired, dry feet and cracked heels.
• Soft Touch Intensive Hand Balm Deeply moisturising hand balm with five essential oils to repair cracked skin, soothe irritation and lock in lasting hydration for dry, chapped hands.
• Age Well Intensive Moisturising Balm Luxurious natural moisturiser with fifteen botanical ingredients that reduces appearance of fine lines and delivers deep hydration for all skin types including sensitive skin.
• Daily Rejuvenating Face Oil 100% organic facial oil infused with hand-macerated rose buds, jojoba oil, wheatgerm oil and vanilla pod extract that soothes, balances and revitalises skin.
• Replenish and Protect Daily Moisturising Balm Rich 100% organic facial moisturiser enriched with vitamins A and E, carrot oil and wheatgerm oil that improves elasticity and protects against dryness and environmental stress.
• Soothing Muscle Balm 100% organic blend with Rosemary, German Chamomile, Calendula and Lavender that gently warms, soothes and stimulates circulation to bring natural relief to tired muscles and joints.
• Sore Skin Relief Balm (Propolis) 100% organic formula enriched with propolis, calendula and thyme that calms and protects skin affected by dryness, blemishes or sensitivity.
• Soothing Bruise Balm (Arnica) Pocket-sized organic first aid balm blended with Arnica, St John's Wort and Cinnamon to help reduce bruising and ease pain, swelling and inflammation.
• Softening Body Oil 100% organic body oil with sweet almond and wheatgerm oils plus organic herbs and flowers that deeply hydrates and improves skin texture and elasticity; 250ml refill size offers over 30% savings.
• Head & Hair Treatment Oil 100% organic treatment with Rosemary, Burdock, Nettle, Almond and Apricot Kernel oils that nourishes scalp, strengthens hair and restores natural shine.
• Mindful Moment Massage and Aromatherapy Oils Aromatherapy massage oil blends including Connect and Nurture (lavender, geranium, roman chamomile), Focus and Clarity, and Uplift and Energise variants for spa and home use.
• Moisturising Shampoo and Softening Conditioner Paraben- and sulphate-free organic shampoo and conditioner for daily hair care.
• Daily Radiance Facial Cleansing Balm, Toner and Exfoliator Three-step facial range: oil-based cleansing balm, refreshing toner, and gentle brightening facial exfoliator.
• Radiance Renewal Serum Oil 30ml Organic radiance serum oil for facial rejuvenation and skin renewal.
• Daily Organic 3 Step Routine Complete 3-step daily skincare bundle with cleansing balm, toner and moisturiser.
• Age Well Trio Collection Bundle of three age well intensive moisturising products for an anti-ageing skincare routine.
• Mum To Be Collection Organic skincare collection safe for use during and after pregnancy, suitable for mum and baby.
• Little Luxuries Organic Skincare Set Gift set of organic skincare products worth over £60, ideal for gifting.
• Organic First Aid Kit Family kit of organic balms (muscle, bruise, sore skin and travel-sized products) in an organic cotton case.
• Made For Life Organics Gift Card Digital gift card sent instantly by email in denominations from £10 to £150, valid for one year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Soothe & Smooth Leg & Foot Balm: approximately 90 applications per 100ml jar
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BannatynecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBannatyne spa and wellness centres stock Made for Life Organics products for use in treatments and retail sales to spa guests.
• The DorchestercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury London hotel Dorchester stocks and uses Made for Life Organics products in its spa and wellness offerings.
• Headland HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCornwall-based Headland Hotel spa stocks Made for Life Organics products for guest retail and treatments.
• Carden ParkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCheshire country house hotel and spa stocks Made for Life Organics products.
• Stobo CastleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScottish health hydro and spa at Stobo Castle stocks Made for Life Organics products.
• Fred Olsen CruisesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFred Olsen Cruise Lines provides Made for Life Organics products for onboard spa and wellness facilities on cruise ships.
• Spa FestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpa Fest is a wellness industry event and platform. Made for Life Organics is listed as a sponsor/partner of Spa Fest, raising brand awareness within the spa and wellbeing trade community.
• KAE (Knowing, Authenticity, Empowerment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAE appears alongside B Corp logo on the website footer, suggesting a strategic partnership related to ethical business practices or wellness advocacy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Organic Pharmacy: UK-based organic skincare and wellness brand with similar certified organic positioning, premium price points, and overlap with Made for Life Organics' body oils, balms, and aromatherapy/wellbeing products.
• Dr Hauschka: German natural/organic skincare brand owned by Wala; comparable to Made for Life Organics as a certified natural formulations brand in the premium skincare category with similar botanical/holistic positioning and global spa stockist network.
• Aesop: Australian luxury botanical skincare brand with premium pricing, plant-based formulations, and selective distribution through high-end hotels and department stores; operates in the same premium natural skincare space with comparable brand-led positioning.
• Pai Skincare: London-based certified organic skincare brand focused on sensitive skin; directly comparable to Made for Life Organics in terms of UK origin, certified organic credentials, sensitive-skin positioning, and DTC-led premium distribution.
• Weleda: Swiss natural skincare and body care brand using natural and organic plant-based ingredients; directly comparable to Made for Life Organics' botanical balm/oil range with overlapping B Corp-like ethical positioning and similar premium DTC plus spa/hotel distribution.
• Lush: UK handmade fresh cosmetics brand with handmade production, ethical sourcing, cruelty-free stance, and broad bath/body product range; overlaps with Made for Life Organics' hand-blended Cornish production, ethical positioning, and broad balm/wellbeing catalogue.
• Tisserand Aromatherapy: British aromatherapy brand with essential oil blends, balms and wellbeing products; closest direct overlap with Made for Life Organics' Mindful Moment aromatherapy oils, diffuser range, and wellness positioning for spa and retail channels.
• REN Clean Skincare: British clean beauty skincare brand with bio-active, plant-derived formulations and a focus on 'free from' ingredients; comparable to Made for Life Organics on natural/clean positioning, ethical credentials, and UK-origin DTC model with selective retail.

Broad incumbents

• L'Occitane en Provence: Global natural-ingredient beauty group with extensive body care, balms and spa-grade professional product lines; a broader incumbent than Made for Life Organics, operating at much greater scale with overlapping hospitality/spa distribution.

Emerging players

• Evolve Organic Beauty: UK smaller-batch certified organic and natural skincare brand with body oils, balms and serums targeting similar 'clean' consumers; comparable emerging-position player competing in Made for Life Organics' specific niches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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