Clemence Organics Founder Bridget Carmady reveals how her work as a naturopath lead to her Australian Made innovative range.
I came up with the concept for the brand while…
“I had been practising as a Naturopath for some time, making products for my clients to resolve their skin issues. (I had the confidence to do this after making a balm for my father years earlier which had successfully resolved his radiation dermatitis.) On a family holiday to France I spent time visiting natural skincare shops and factories, and realised that the products I had been making were actually quite good in comparison. I came home and spent a year working to get them shelf stable, designing packaging and researching how to run an organic skincare brand. I launched Clemence Organics in July 2016.”
One of the most special moments in launching Clemence Organics was…
“Gifting my sister my first packaged products. She only had a few months to live at that point and I felt so proud to show her what I had created.”
Being an Australian Made product is important to me because…
“We have some of the best manufacturing facilities in the world and this makes our products of a far superior quality. Our Asian customers particularly appreciate this and value Australian made products above many others.”
Biggest life lesson I have learnt in business….
“Communicate with your customers. I find that being open and honest with my customers has led to stronger relationships and customer loyalty.”
I can’t live without beauty buy is…
“The Clemence Organics Repair Face Serum. It makes my skin feel instantly soothed, hydrated and restored. I don’t go anywhere without it.”
I’m most proud of…
“Myself, because I have been able to build a company that helps others, represents my most inner values and is able to help myself and my family live our best life.”
I would tell this to my younger self…
“Don’t be afraid to try. I’ve wasted plenty of time being too afraid to give things a go, only to regret it later.”
My mantra is…
“Always do your best with whatever resources you have available at the time.”
My goal this year is…
“To further improve our products and grow our customer base, both in Australia and overseas.”
This article originally appears in the January-February 2023 print edition of Professional Beauty.
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