natural skincare

Get to know Eden Aviely, the founder of Sabon Eden! Part of the story of the Jewish people returning to Israel is the ability to get back in touch with ancient practices. Clearly, we have our modern twists, but the essence of soap making has not changed. People need to find ways to bind oil and water, two ingredients that usually don’t go together. It’s like the binding of the spiritual and the material worlds. Each one tries to go its own way but, for patient artisans, there are ways to combine them, bringing an inspiring range of experiences into...

​ Saboneto is a young company of only five years! The thought and love that went into its creation started a long time ago. Sholomo Keshet used to work at an Israeli olive oil company and learned all about the health benefits and unique properties of olive oil. Inspired by his work and combined with his dedication and love of the land of Israel, Shlomo planted an entire orchard of olive trees in the Binyamin region. During the first olive harvest, Shlomo decided to not only collect the olives, but to harvest all the benefits they contained. He started the...

Each Month Tells a New Story Assi Olive Oil – Emek HaMa’ayanot ​ At the heart of the January box is extra virgin olive oil from Assi, produced in Emek HaMa’ayanot, one of Israel’s most fertile regions. Assi’s olive oil is the result of patience, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the land. The olives are carefully harvested and cold-pressed to preserve their natural aroma and flavor. The result is a smooth, balanced oil that reflects the region it comes from – rich, grounded, and full of life. Olive trees are among the oldest symbols of the Land of Israel,...

A Different Kind of Success Story ​ Most people do not move to the desert to start a business. But for Itay, Mitzpe Ramon was never only a location. It was a calling. Founded in 1999, Faran Cosmetics was born from Itay’s deep connection to the desert and his belief that life in the Negev offers something impossible to find anywhere else. Surrounded by the beauty and stillness of the Ramon Crater, he began creating natural skincare products inspired by the plants, minerals, and spirit of the Israeli desert. As Itay explains: “Here I can tap into the spiritual side...