Natural Skin Care (Alchemist Earth)

Natural Skin Care, the online store of Alchemist Earth in Limerick

Natural Skin Care (naturalskincare.ie) is the online store of Alchemist Earth, an Irish natural cosmetics shop located at 43 Thomas Street, in Limerick, next to Bella Italia. The company presents itself as a 100% Irish business and operates both online and from its physical premises, where it sells natural beauty products and treatments of the same orientation.

Its offering is based on a broad selection of international natural, organic and vegan cosmetics brands, as well as supplements, perfumes, personal care items and gifts. The site is organised by brand, product category and specific sections for women, men, mother and baby.

Awards and track record

According to the company's own presentation, Alchemist Earth was chosen as the best cosmetics store in Ireland by The Irish Times and had previously been a national finalist for the Store of the Year award from Retail Excellence Ireland. These accolades are attributed to the company in its corporate description and in its store information.

Natural and organic cosmetics catalogue

The store groups its offering into several main sections:

• Facial care: oils and serums, cleansers and toners, exfoliants and masks, eye and lip care, moisturisers, treatments for blemishes and sun protection.
• Body and bath: shower gels and soaps, body and massage oils, lotions, butters and creams, spa products and scrubs, Christmas sets, hand and foot care, healing ointments, leg treatments and self-tanners.
• Hair: shampoos, conditioners, colour, styling products and hair treatments.
• Makeup: vegan brushes, eye, face, lip and nail products.
• Fragrance: aromatherapy, incense, natural perfumes and scented candles.
• Personal care: deodorants, facial cleansing, feminine hygiene, hair removal, oral hygiene and soaps.
• Men's line: gift boxes, deodorant, facial care, massage, shaving and shower and shampoo products.
• Mother and baby: baby bath and body care, nappies, creams and wipes, baby remedies, sensitive skin, pregnancy and postpartum.
• Gifts: Christmas sets, options for women, men, mother and baby, and small gift ideas.

Supplements and wellness

In addition to cosmetics, the catalogue includes a supplements section organised by need: acne, anti-ageing, B-complex, beauty and skin, sleep, stress, energy, immunity, coughs and colds, joints, menopause, multivitamins, pain relief, therapeutic magnets, premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy, weight loss and detox, vitamin C and vitamin D.

Available brands

The store carries an extensive range of natural and organic cosmetics brands. Among the brands listed are A. Vogel, Absolute Aromas, Aloe Dent, Aloe Pura, Antipodes, Argital, Atlantic Aromatics, Australian Tea Tree, Avalon Organics, Benecos, Better You, BioCare, Biona Organic, Burt's Bees, Caudalie, Dr Hauschka, Dr Bronner's, Faith In Nature, Higher Nature, Jason Natural, John Masters Organics, Kinvara, Lavera, Neal's Yard Remedies, Naturtint, Nourkrin, Organyc, Pestle & Mortar, Pharma Nord, Quest, REN, Salcura, Seavite, Tan Organic, Tata Harper, The Handmade Soap Company, Trilogy, Udo's Choice, Urban Veda, Viridian and Weleda, among others.

Store services and customer care

The site offers user registration, a wish list, order history, information on shipping, returns, privacy and security, general terms and GDPR compliance. It has a blog, gift vouchers and a sitemap. The company also publishes informative content such as a guide to ingredients to avoid and an explanation of natural and organic certifications.

The physical store on Thomas Street has its own opening hours, and the website includes a section on organic treatments and another on a free gift with purchase. Customer service is handled through the email address and phone number provided on the site.

Location and contact

Unit 2, 43 Thomas Street, Limerick, V94 KW0Y · Email: info@naturalskincare.ie