Our Story
The origins of Dyppe
Dyppe (pronounced "dip") is an eco-conscious seasonal soap and skincare brand inspired by the wild beauty of Dorset and the British Isles. Created by Founder Steph Matthews and her family and friends, everything we make is a love song to nature and its rhythms.
In her early teens, Steph (pictured right, aged 13 with her sister and lovely assistant, Jo) was camping in the Dordogne region of France and found the aromatic rainwater dripping off the forest's pine needles did wonders for her hair and skin. This magical moment sparked her lifelong passion for natural beauty. Experimenting at home with natural cosmetics and herbal medicine from that day on, she went on to work for the high street herbalist Culpeper before joining Lush as a sales assistant in the Covent Garden branch in London. After leaving university and over the 20+ years that followed, she pursued a career in brand and culture consulting where she became an ardent believer in purpose-led business. In 2024, she decided to put her principles into practice and set up a natural beauty venture of her own. Dyppe was born.
Dyppe is dedicated to crafting products that are not only good for the skin but also good for the planet. Our seasonal approach to skincare reflects the ever-changing beauty of nature, and our commitment to sustainability runs deep in every aspect of our business, from sourcing ingredients to packaging to our support of wildlife charities and the promotion of earth-loving, creative talent in our amazing local community here in Dorset.
The Dyppe Way
Embracing Seasonality
At Dyppe, we embrace seasonality and love developing new products harmoniously with nature and its rhythms. Our formulations include wild-harvested, locally-grown, organic, and pollinator-friendly ingredients only available at certain times of the year. This co-creation process is a constant revelation and source of inspiration.
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"Near & Fair" Sourcing
Our dedication to sustainability extends to our commitment to using only the highest quality, effective, and ethically sourced ingredients. We apply a "Near & Fair" sourcing policy, limiting the beauty miles and ensuring every element aligns with our eco-conscious values and contributes to the well-being of our customers, and all of life on earth.
Regenerative Ambition
Our vision is to become a regenerative business making a net positive impact on people and the planet. We strive to optimise our production process and minimise our ecological footprint. We use plastic-free and recyclable packaging for our products, minimising waste and encouraging our customers to join us in our journey towards a greener future.