Our Story | PEAK SOAP
Dr Richard Holloway
It was Dr Richard Holloway who laid the foundations for Peak Soap and the provision of natural health products as a family business. Dr Holloway (1940 - 1999) was a much loved family G.P. from Derbyshire. He carried out groundbreaking research that showed that petrochemicals in soap and household products caused premature skin ageing, disease and respiritory problems. He championed the use of non-synthetic ingredients in all health products.
During the 1970s and early 1980s he gave people more choice and a louder voice in healthcare. Something the big pharmaceutical companies that supplied surgeries and clinics didn't like. These companies would distance themselves from health professionals who pointed out that synthetic products could cause harm to people. This spirit of contarianism was passed on to Richard's children and wife Elizabeth who also became passionate about promoting freedom and choice in healthcare.
Together they created a medley of gentle beautiful cosmetics and soap free from harsh chemicals and preservatives. Our range is inspired by the colours and smells of the Peak District, English Victorian gardens, natural products and sustainable farming methods. All our soap is made here in Bakewell in Derbyshire using gentle vegetable oils and essentials oils.
During the 1970s and early 1980s he gave people more choice and a louder voice in healthcare. Something the big pharmaceutical companies that supplied surgeries and clinics didn't like. These companies would distance themselves from health professionals who pointed out that synthetic products could cause harm to people. This spirit of contarianism was passed on to Richard's children and wife Elizabeth who also became passionate about promoting freedom and choice in healthcare.
Together they created a medley of gentle beautiful cosmetics and soap free from harsh chemicals and preservatives. Our range is inspired by the colours and smells of the Peak District, English Victorian gardens, natural products and sustainable farming methods. All our soap is made here in Bakewell in Derbyshire using gentle vegetable oils and essentials oils.
Dr Richard Holloway (1930 - 1999) at work at Ripley Hospital in Derbyshire in the 1970's
"It's that Peak District moment you'll never forget. That moment, that memory gently captured in a fragrance. That's Peak Soap"
Our soap bars are packed full of the nutrients your skin needs to flourish. Our Derbyshire soap is handmade using organic vegetable oil and essential oils rather than synthetic petrochemicals. This makes our locally-produced soap with nutrient-rich botanics, honeys and herbs from the Peak District, healthier, creamier and beautifully moisturising.
