THE ELAVE

SKINCARE STORY

STARTED IN 1934

Joanna Gardiner - ELAVE
Gardiner Family Apothecary
Ireland 2026

'SKINCARE RUNS

IN THE FAMILY'

Tom & Joanna Gardiner - ELAVE
Gardiner Family Apothecary
Ireland 2026

Since 1934,

The Elave Skincare story started in 1934.

Made in Ireland, four generations of the Gardiner family have treated Irish skin. We are Ireland's first skincare apothecary.Our mission is to change lives, because when your skin feels better, you feel better.

Elave Skincare is Certified B Corp, with every product developed and manufactured in Ireland to the highest global standards, including Medical Devices, Certified COSMOS Organic & Natural, and PETA Cruelty-Free & Vegan certifications. Free from sulfates,SLS, soaps, perfume, colourings, MI, alcohol and more etc, making Elave suitable for all skin types even those of us with sensitive and reactive skin.

We believe skincare should be effective without being complicated. Active hydrating natural glycerin, anti-oxidant vitamins, calming botanical camomile, are our consistently used ingredients formulated to rejuvenate your dermal barrier for hydrated and happy skin.

Simplify your skincare routine and see the difference.

Joanna Gardiner

WHAT ELAVE STANDS FOR

TRUST 

Backed by 90 years of expertise. Our skincare is developed and manufactured In Ireland to the highest global standards. 

SKIN WELLNESS 

We care for sensitive skin.
Formulated to calm, protect, and strengthen for lasting comfort.

HAPPINESS

When your skin feels better, you feel better. Comfort builds confidence and confidence builds happier days.

Certified Bcorp

We meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

PETA cruelty free

Our products are certified by PETA as cruelty-free, ensuring that no animal testing is carried out in the development of Elave skincare.

Guaranteed Irish

All Of Our Skincare is 100% Made in Ireland.