Harvest Skincare

What Harvest Skincare does

Harvest Skincare is an independent, founder-owned natural skincare and home fragrance brand established in 2009 by Katie Fisher and headquartered at a single concept store in Kings Heath, Birmingham. The company formulates and hand-makes small batches of skincare (cleansers, toners, moisturisers, skin oils, masks, facial soaps), hand and body care, haircare, and cold-process soaps using 98% organic naturally derived ingredients certified by the Soil Association and Ecocert. Its home fragrance range comprises hand-poured soy wax candles, essential oils, incense sticks and cones, room mists, and a 2025-launched Harvest Eau de Parfum priced at £115. The Treatment Room offers holistic spa services from £40 to £150, supported by a £250 seasonal treatment subscription, and Atelier Harvest extends the founder's perfumery into bespoke fragrance and scent-styling services for hospitality and retail clients.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market spanning direct-to-consumer e-commerce (harvestskincare.co), the Kings Heath retail and treatment concept store, in-store workshops and wellness days, and a wholesale channel reaching nearly 100 stockists across the UK, Ireland, Belgium, France, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, with Australia access via the Faire marketplace. Pricing is unit-based across physical goods with a single recurring subscription tier; corporate gifting is offered at wholesale discounts. Marketing relies on organic social (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok), an email newsletter, a journal/blog, and limited artisan collaborations (Côte de Folk, Colette Woods, Qian Ceramics).

Harvest Skincare is privately held, bootstrapped, and shows no evidence of external institutional investment or parent ownership. The team consists of roughly 12 named members including the founder, a manager and assistant manager, a chief maker, candle and soap makers, store staff, and therapists. Technology and production are craft-based rather than platform-based, with digital touchpoints limited to Fresha (treatment bookings) and Faire (wholesale).

Name

Harvest Skincare

Legal name

Harvest Skincare

Website

https://harvestskincare.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harvest Skincare is an independent Birmingham-based brand that formulates and hand-makes small-batch natural skincare, candles, soaps, and home fragrance, selling via DTC e-commerce, a single concept store with a Treatment Room, and wholesale to nearly 100 stockists across Europe and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural and Organic Skincare and Home Fragrance

NAICS

Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Facial Skincare (Cleansers, Toners, Moisturizers) (CRABAAAA), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)

Keywords

• Natural skincare products
• Handmade organic soap
• Soy wax candles
• Holistic spa treatments
• Bespoke fragrance studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skincare and Body Care Products: Sale of handmade in small batches skincare products including cleansers, moisturisers, skin oils, hand/body washes, body oils, bath salts. Revenue from individual product purchases through e-commerce and retail.
2. Candles and Home Fragrances: Sale of hand-poured soy wax candles, room mists, essential oils, incense sticks and cones, and Eau de Parfum.
3. soaps: Sale of handmade cold process soaps in various formulations including facial soaps, body soaps, shampoo bars.
4. Treatment Room Services: In-store holistic treatments including facials, massages, reflexology, scalp massages. Treatments booked online, by phone or in-store.
5. Seasonal Treatment Subscriptions: Four treatments per year (Full Body Massage or Facial) at £250 each, providing recurring revenue from loyal customers.
6. Gift Vouchers: Store gift vouchers, treatment room gift vouchers, digital gift vouchers and seasonal treatment subscriptions sold as gifts.
7. Wholesale/B2B Sales: Bulk sales to nearly 100 stockists worldwide, with wholesale discounts available for corporate gifting and stockists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Harvest Skincare is an independent brand that manufactures and sells handmade natural skincare products, cold-processed soaps, soy wax candles, essential oils, incense, room mists, and Eau de Parfum, all made in small batches with 98% organic naturally derived ingredients. The company also operates an in-store Treatment Room for holistic spa services, runs educational workshops, and provides bespoke fragrance commissions through its Atelier Harvest studio. Products are sold directly to consumers through e-commerce and a flagship concept store, with additional wholesale and corporate gifting channels.

Product overview

Harvest Skincare is an independent organic skincare and home fragrance brand founded in 2009, operating from a concept store in Kings Heath, Birmingham since 2015. The core product portfolio centres on handmade skincare (cleansers, toners, moisturisers, skin oils, masks, facial soaps), hand and body care (washes, balms, bath salts), haircare (shampoo and conditioner bars, botanical products), and cold-processed soaps. The home fragrance range includes hand-poured soy wax candles, pure essential oils and blends, incense sticks and cones, and room mists. Signature offerings include the Harvest Eau de Parfum and Atelier Harvest bespoke fragrance studio. Additional services encompass a Treatment Room (holistic spa treatments), workshops and wellness days, corporate gifting, and wholesale distribution. The brand emphasises 100% natural ingredients, 98% organic formulations, vegan and cruelty-free products, and sustainable packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atelier harvest: Scent studio of perfumer Katie Fisher - a place where fragrance, creativity and storytelling meet. Provides bespoke fragrance creation, personal perfume consultations, signature scents for hotels, boutiques and retreats, scent styling for interiors and hospitality spaces, own-brand fragrance and candle development, and creative scent direction and consultancy.

Products and services

• Skincare Range Handmade skincare products including cleansers, toners, moisturisers, face creams, skin oils, masks, and facial soaps tailored to different skin types (dry/mature, oily/combination, sensitive). For individual consumers seeking natural skincare.
• Hand + Body Care Hand washes, body balms, body oils, and bath salts made with Certified Organic Sunflower and Coconut Oils. All vegan and cruelty-free, certified by Soil Association and Ecocert.
• Haircare Plant-based haircare including Shampoo Bars (Nettle + Rosemary), Conditioner Bars (Peppermint + Eucalyptus), and Botanical Shampoo and Conditioner with Vetiver Root and Lemon Peel. For consumers seeking natural haircare alternatives.
• Soap Collection Handmade cold-processed soaps using vegetable oils, butters, organic essential oils, and natural colorants. Includes Charcoal, Patchouli + Orange, Lemongrass + Green Tea, Pink Clay Face, Green Clay Facial, and Exfoliating Coffee soaps. All vegan, palm oil-free, paraben-free, SLS-free.
• Candles Hand-poured soy wax candles with eco-cotton wicks coated in soy wax, including Black Cardamom, Eucalyptus Leaf, Japanese Yuzu, Smokey Oak, Wild Lemongrass, Dried Lavender, Forest Fern, and seasonal varieties. Approximately 35-hour burn time.
• Harvest Eau de Parfum

Quantifiable outcome

• Handmade products with natural ingredients - 100% pure ingredients used
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FairecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Wholesale distribution platform enabling stockists in UK, Switzerland and Australia to purchase Harvest products. Partners with Harvest to expand retail distribution through independent boutiques.
• Qian CeramicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandcrafted ceramic incense holders individually made by potter Qian Ceramics. Products sold through Harvest retail and online channels.
• Colette Woods (Somerset Artist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimited edition collaboration creating ceramic stoneware soap dishes paired with vetiver + olive soap bars. Only 24 pieces created in exclusive batch.
• Côte de Folk (Sophie Rowell)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer Sophie Rowell collaborated with Katie Fisher on STALK home perfume - a green restorative fragrance created for the brand.
• Castle CartonsminorOthersUK-based manufacturer of wholesale boxes and candle boxes, located in Kings Norton near Harvest's Birmingham store. Local sustainable supplier.
• PrintbotsminorOthersLocal Birmingham supplier of product labels. Part of Harvest's commitment to supporting local businesses and reducing carbon footprint.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• This Works: UK natural sleep, bath, and body care brand sold via stockists, DTC, and travel retail. Comparable on natural positioning, bath/body overlap, and presence in premium boutique and concept-store stockists across Europe.
• Oskia: UK indie natural skincare brand focused on clean, nutrient-led formulations in the premium tier. Comparable as a similarly positioned small-batch natural skincare competitor targeting discerning, ingredient-conscious consumers.

Direct peers

• Aromatherapy Associates: British essential oil and aromatherapy skincare brand sold through spas, stockists, and DTC. Comparable on essential oil-led skincare formulations and Treatment Room/spa partnerships, with a similar premium positioning.
• Lush: UK-based handmade cosmetics, soaps, and bath/body brand sold DTC, in flagship stores, and through international stockists. Most directly comparable on handmade natural positioning, soap-making heritage, and multi-channel retail/wholesale distribution.
• Neal's Yard Remedies: British organic skincare and essential oils brand with Soil Association-certified formulations, in-store treatment rooms, and DTC/retail presence — closely aligned to Harvest on certifications, ingredient philosophy, and integrated spa services.
• Evolve Organic Beauty: Small-batch UK-made organic skincare brand sold DTC and through stockists. Comparable as a similarly sized indie natural skincare competitor targeting the same ethical, organic, small-batch consumer segment.
• Tisserand Aromatherapy: UK-based aromatherapy brand producing essential oils, blended oils, and home fragrance. Closely comparable to Harvest's essential oils, room mists, and incense categories as a UK aromatherapy specialist with overlapping retail channels.
• Dr. Hauschka: Premium natural skincare brand using natural/organic ingredients and rhythmic cold-process formulation methods. Comparable on small-batch philosophy, certified natural positioning, and selective premium stockist distribution.

Broad incumbents

• The Body Shop: Global natural/ethical beauty retailer with extensive store network, product breadth across skincare, body care, soaps, and fragrance, and strong sustainability positioning. Comparable on category overlap, though far larger and broader than Harvest.
• Aesop: Established premium natural skincare, fragrance, and home scent brand (owned by L'Oréal) with global stockist distribution, signature Eau de Parfum, and Treatment Room-style in-store consultations — relevant as a scaled-up analogue of Harvest's natural-positioning, fragrance, and experiential retail model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/harvestskincare
• Instagraminstagram.com/harvest.makers
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/harvestskincare
• TikToktiktok.com/@harvestskincare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harvest-skincare

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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