About Us

History

I started Respect Skincare in Sydney, Australia back in 2003 primarily because I have very sensitive skin and even though I grew up as a compulsive tester in my father's pharmacy, I couldn’t find a body cream anywhere that was all natural, quickly absorbed, non-greasy and lightly fragranced.

Product Development

In my search for a natural body creams, I was staggered at how many so-called "natural" moisturisers actually contained mineral oil, a petrochemical not too far removed from motor oil! Even the entirely natural creams often contain high amounts of essential oils, which are irritants and frankly overpowering.

Very interested in the therapeutic value of oils and butters, I began experimenting with cream recipes based on cocoa butter, shea butter, almond oil and apricot kernel oil, as well as active manuka honey (medical honey), which is an amazing product used in hospitals all around the world for its unprecedented anti-bacterial and rapid healing properties.

I trialled and tested Respect For Women Body Cream over three years on all skin types which is why we think the cream is perfection in a jar!

Our Human Rights Commitment

We respect human rights and support activist organisations that fight and defend human rights, such as Amnesty International.

2% of all Respect Skincare profits go to the NSW Women's Refuge Movement, a network of 57 refuges in New South Wales, Australia, providing emergency accommodation and support to thousands of women and children escaping domestic violence. We encourage you to support this vital organisation too.

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Julie Bateman

Proprietor