Ortigia is a small Italian soap and scent company based in Florence. It was founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend. The luxurious range of soaps, scents, creams, candles and lotions are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region.

The inspiration is based on Sicilian plants: Zagara – Orange Blossom; Lime di Sicilia – Sicilian Lime; Melograno – Pomegranate; Lavanda – Lavender; Fico d’India; Mandorla – Almond; all indigenous to the luxuriant gardens of Sicily. The base of all the products is natural perfume and natural ingredients: olive oil, vegetable glycerine, and organic colours.

Paraben-free, the range uses traditional products with modern ethics and integrity. All of Ortigia’s products are especially made by small family companies who pride themselves on the quality of their products.