About us

We combine high performance active ingredients with nourishing natural extracts to create skincare products that are simple and effective. 

Pestle & Mortar products are inspired by our founder’s heritage in Indian natural healing and powered by science. We’ve created a routine of products that are pure, safe and suitable for all skin types.

About us

We combine high performance active ingredients with nourishing natural extracts to create skincare products that are simple and effective. 

Pestle & Mortar products are inspired by our founder’s heritage in Indian natural healing and powered by science. We’ve created a routine of products that are pure, safe and suitable for all skin types.

What we do

We combine high performance active ingredients with nourishing natural extracts to create skincare products that are simple and effective. Pestle & Mortar products are inspired by our founder’s heritage in Indian natural healing and powered by science. We’ve created a routine of products that are pure, safe and suitable for all skin types.

Simple solutions for beautiful skin

Brand story

As a busy mother-of-five, Pestle & Mortar
co-founder Sonia Deasy understands how difficult it can be to find a daily skincare routine that is both simple and effective.

Sonia worked for many years alongside her husband in a business where she looked at people’s skin all day, every day. 

The business was portrait photography and through the camera lens, every little problem that make-up tried to hide was highlighted. 

Sonia became determined to find a simple daily skincare solution to remedy dull, dehydrated skin. Driven by the belief that skincare shouldn’t be complicated, she created a line of simple, highly effective skincare products. 

 

Brand story

As a busy mother-of-five, Pestle & Mortar co-founder Sonia Deasy understands how difficult it can be to find a daily skincare routine that is both simple and effective.

Sonia worked for many years alongside her husband in a business where she looked at people’s skin all day, every day. The business was portrait photography and through the camera lens, every little problem that make-up tried to hide was highlighted.

Sonia became determined to find a simple daily skincare solution to remedy dull, dehydrated skin. Driven by the belief that skincare shouldn’t be complicated, she created a line of simple, highly effective skincare products.

Brand story

As a busy mother-of-five, Pestle & Mortar co-founder Sonia Deasy understands how difficult it can be to find a daily skincare routine that is both simple and effective.

Sonia worked for many years alongside her husband in a business where she looked at people’s skin all day, every day. The business was portrait photography and through the camera lens, every little problem that make-up tried to hide was highlighted.

Sonia became determined to find a simple daily skincare solution to remedy dull, dehydrated skin. Driven by the belief that skincare shouldn’t be complicated, she created a line of simple, highly effective skincare products.

Our mission

At Pestle & Mortar, we believe that everyone is beautiful. Our mission is to enhance and protect that natural beauty.

We harness the powers of both science and nature to create skincare products that are innovative, effective and simple to understand. So that your skin gets exactly what it needs to look and feel its best every single day.

OUr mission

At Pestle & Mortar, we believe that everyone is beautiful. Our mission is to enhance and protect that natural beauty. 

We harness the powers of both science and nature to create skincare products that are innovative, effective and simple to understand. So that your skin gets exactly what it needs to look and feel its best every single day.

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Heritage

Pestle & Mortar’s philosophies are rooted in Sonia’s Indian heritage in Natural Healing. For six generations, her family have practised as Medicine Men in India. Her Uncle still practises in the same spot in India today.

Using a pestle and mortar that has been in her family for over 100 years, he grinds herbs and spices to use as healing remedies. Sonia’s skincare formulations are inspired by natural healing and powered by science.

Through Pestle & Mortar, Sonia ensures that the ancient wisdoms of Natural Healing are preserved and used to help people to start every day with naturally healthy skin.

Heritage

Pestle & Mortar’s philosophies are rooted in Sonia’s Indian heritage in Natural Healing. For six generations, her family have practised as Medicine Men in India. Her Uncle still practises in the same spot in India today.

Using a pestle and mortar that has been in her family for over 100 years, he grinds herbs and spices to use as healing remedies. Sonia’s skincare formulations are inspired by natural healing and powered by science.

Through Pestle & Mortar, Sonia ensures that the ancient wisdoms of Natural Healing are preserved and used to help people to start every day with naturally healthy skin.

Heritage

Pestle & Mortar’s philosophies are rooted in Sonia’s Indian heritage in Natural Healing. For six generations, her family have practised as Medicine Men in India. Her Uncle still practises in the same spot in India today.

Using a pestle and mortar that has been in her family for over 100 years, he grinds herbs and spices to use as healing remedies. Sonia’s skincare formulations are inspired by natural healing and powered by science.

Through Pestle & Mortar, Sonia ensures that the ancient wisdoms of Natural Healing are preserved and used to help people to start every day with naturally healthy skin.

Formulation philosophy

LESS-IS-MORE
Active hero ingredients are included throughout our range but are not repeated. By using our products as a complete skincare system you are layering on distinct benefits, not doubling up.
Clean
Pestle & Mortar products are free from harmful toxins. Our products are mindfully produced and created using ethically sourced ingredients.
Cruelty free
Our products or ingredients are not tested on animals. We follow the strictest standards set out in the cosmetic industry.
EFFECTIVE
We combine high performance active ingredients with nourishing natural extracts to create skincare products that work.
SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
Our products are gentle enough for all skin types and powerful enough to provide visible skin benefits.
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Less-is-more

Less-is-more

Active hero ingredients are included throughout our range but are not repeated. By using our products as a complete skincare system you are layering on distinct benefits, not doubling up.

Clean

CLEAN

Pestle & Mortar products are free from harmful toxins. Our products are mindfully produced and created using ethically sourced ingredients.

cruelty free

cruelty free

Our products or ingredients are not tested on animals. We follow the strictest standards set out in the cosmetic industry.

Effective

Effective

We combine high performance active ingredients with nourishing natural extracts to create skincare products that work.

Suitable for all skin types

Suitable for all skin types

Our products are gentle enough for all skin types and powerful enough to provide visible skin benefits.
Design philosophy

Beautiful design is important to us. We believe it enhances our customers experience of the brand. We love monochrome, tactile materials and we value simplicity. Our inspiration is always natural beauty. Our co-founder’s background in photography means that the highest quality imagery has become our hallmark.

Design philosophy

Beautiful design is important to us. We believe it enhances our customers’ experience of the brand. We love monochrome, tactile materials and we value simplicity. Our inspiration is always natural beauty. Our co-founder’s background in photography means that the highest quality imagery has become our hallmark.

Design philosophy

Beautiful design is important to us. We believe it enhances our customers’ experience of our brand. We love monochrome, tactile materials and we value simplicity. Our inspiration is always natural beauty. Our co-founder’s background in photography means that the highest quality imagery has become our hallmark.

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