our story

Hello and welcome to Pure Oskar.

We are a family run, Irish skincare brand specialising in ethical, natural, high-end soaps.

Thanks for taking the time to find out about us. Our story started with our boy Oskar, who as a baby, overreacted to mass produced skincare products.

They either brought on an allergic reaction or caused his skin to become too dry. We were taken aback by the “natural products” on the market.

Through hundreds of hours of research we realised that these products contained harmful substances, addictive chemicals and parabens that we didn’t want anywhere near Oskar's skin.

Skin is our largest organ and we found out it absorbs about 60% of what we put on it. Children absorb a huge 90%. Also, incredibly, over half of us are unaware that the skincare products that we are using contain harmful substances that harm us and our environment.

So we set out to find a way to create truly natural soaps that won’t harm you or the community you live in.

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More about us...

Our soaps are made from pure, natural ingredients and we make them with our very own hands. We like to live sustainably. We have eco-friendly work practices at Pure Oskar. We also have a strong no waste policy. Our workshop, in Kildare, is a plastic free zone.

Our no waste policy was a key starting point to our journey. We had some soaps left over from our initial creations and to avoid any waste, we decided to gift them to friends, colleagues and family.

Our early adopters gave us the insight and motivation to make soaps for anyone who wanted a handmade soap made from pure natural ingredients.

From all of this, we realised Pure Oskar had a place in the world and so our story embarked on a new chapter.

numbers

Some of our hard numbers

1,940
Happy Clients

Based on the city of San Francisco we are able to provide our products not only in the city but all around the globe.

12,340
Sales made

Based on the city of San Francisco we are able to provide our products not only in the city but all around the globe.

190
New products

Based on the city of San Francisco we are able to provide our products not only in the city but all around the globe.

820
Thank you cards

Based on the city of San Francisco we are able to provide our products not only in the city but all around the globe.

30
New employees

Based on the city of San Francisco we are able to provide our products not only in the city but all around the globe.

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New stores

Based on the city of San Francisco we are able to provide our products not only in the city but all around the globe.

Our Mission

Our Community

We love our Pure Oskar community. They value our role in the world, our ethics and vision for the brand and our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint.

We have learned the importance of simplicity, going back to the basics and focusing on quality and our genuine green credentials from our Pure Oskar tribe. We will continue to listen as our journey continues. Join us and tell us what you think as we continue our Pure Oskar story.

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Our Soaps

We mix, pour and cut each soap individually by hand in our workshop in Kildare.  Our soaps are made to add to your day and make your life as simple as possible. So no clunky, heavy bars to contend with, no waste, and a bar of soap that all the family can use.

Have you ever experienced a sticky residue after using a bar of soap? We have too. And that’s why our soaps purely leave a feeling of soft, moisturised skin. Pure Oskar is suitable for all types of skin even eczema or acne prone. Lasting up to 40 uses, we avoid waste with a foam that’s just right.  Our soap fragrances are natural and unisex, so everyone can smell good.


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Testimonials

As a mum with two young children, I rarely get any "me" time. I now consider Pure Oskar to be a vital and necessary treat to unwind after a hectic day. It manages to nurture and soothe the day away. It's my go-to gift for other mums too.

Eve Bartley - HR Manager

" I never thought I would look forward to using a bar of soap but the guys at Pure Oskar have managed to reimagine it. It's now part of my routine and is a simple indulgence in my life. It also lasts and saves me money, what's not to like?"

Emmet Bolton - Kildare footballer

"Using Pure Oskar is the ultimate soap experience. It genuinely ticks all the boxes. It looks and smells amazing, is long-lasting and makes your skin feel like silk. I recently started to use the shampoo bar and my hair has never looked shinier."

Jenny Greene - Accountant
Pure Oskar handmade soap flower