Ann Kelsey, Econatural.ie
Econatural.ie was started by Ann Kelsey in 2005 when she noticed a gap in the market for easily accessible natural, organic and eco-friendly alternatives throughout Ireland and further afield. Ann has always had very sensitive skin and developed mild eczema in her early 20’s. She found it difficult to source skin care and household products that were free from chemicals and artificial perfumes and that wouldn’t make her feel ill. She often had to travel to various locations to do her shopping as a result.
Ann felt that, if it was this difficult to source these products while living in Dublin, it must be even more difficult for people around the rest of the country. It was then that she set up Econatural.ie, a one-stop on-line eco store, stocking a broad range for natural, organic and eco-friendly products for home and personal use. Her customers simply order their products on-line or over the phone and they get them delivered to their door by courier or post the following day. To make it even easier for her customers, she offers free delivery throughout Ireland for all orders over €100.
Econatural.ie has grown and developed over the past 4 years, particularly with the addition of their Eczema Clothing – a range of mostly nightwear for both children and adults with eczema. Made from soft 100% organic cotton and with natural silver ions added throughout the fabric, this clothing provides quick, natural relief from night time itching. The flat seams and tear-off labels on the outside of the garments, as well as enclosed hands and/or feet on many items, add further to their comfort. Econatural is Ireland’s sole agent for Eczema Clothing and Ann aims to broaden her market for the clothing throughout Europe and the U.S. over the coming months.
Econatural’s broad range of products include domestic cleaning and laundry products, natural personal care products, eco nappies and natural baby products, eco starter packs, green gifts and much more.