We were founded in 1934 by Joseph Gardiner as Ireland's first family skincare apothecary. The Gardiner Family Apothecary has remained close to its community and roots across the island of Ireland. To this day we manufacture and distribute all our skincare from Dundalk, Ireland and are a fully Guaranteed Irish manufacturing business.
We are proud of our heritage, employing generations of families in our Pharma GMP manufacturing and distribution facilities and offices, as well as consistently supporting local businesses, sporting organisations, and charities.
Gardiner Family Apothecary have partnered with Reforest Nation, supporting their mission to restore biodiversity and fight climate change by planting one million native trees by 2024. We will be planting one tree with Reforest Nation for every Ovelle and Elave Skincare Essentials that are purchased online as ‘UNBOXED’.
We are the official charity partners of Tiny Life, the premature baby charity dedicated to helping and supporting services both in the Neonatal Unit and in the community
We are the Official Skincare Partners of Dundalk F.C. Supporting the sensitive skin of Ireland's top tier football club.