Malin i Ratan: Modern science meets artisan soap

Malin i Ratan is based in the coastal village of Ratan, in the north of Sweden. Its founder is natural scientist Malin Lindmark.

It all started as a hobby, making soap, but her interest in sustainability and science combined with artisan methods, soon made the soaps popular and the potential to grow as a business was clear. “It’s a craft developed with care and we now have a versatile product that can replace shower gel as well as shampoo, facial cleansing, lotion and shaving soap in your bathroom,” Lindmarker explains.

The soaps are handmade from organically harvested oils and the main ingredient is KRAV-certified cold-pressed Swedish rapeseed oil. The Eco soap, a cold-stirred soap, is moisturising with a naturally formed glycerine, and nourishing with a choice of deep-acting oils. Malin i Ratan only uses mild fragrances with essential oils from plants and the solid soaps are available both in scented and unscented versions.

With the products already being sold online and by retailers all over Sweden and Europe, Malin i Ratan is well on its way to success. The factory is also a great destination in itself and offers workshops, lectures and exhibitions. Lindmarker adds; “A lot of tourists come to visit us, and in addition to company events we host smaller private groups who come to learn how to make soap, and to enjoy our beautiful surroundings.” No doubt, this is an environmentally conscious brand, with a clean and honest approach.

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