My name is Chandra Abeykoon and I am a nature lover and the proud owner and the founder of OVIE (Handmade natural products).

I fell in love with the handmade natural soap after using the handmade soap which I bought from one of the  local markets.   I immediately knew that homemade soap was far superior than the store bought soap and I was determined to find out why. Then I started researching the ways in which soap is made, the chemistry of it, the individual ingredients and the properties they provide.  I initially started making handmade soap as a hobby.  I did this for sometimes making soap for my personal use and for my family and friends while consistently seeking ways to improve my soaps through trial and error. Although it was bit challenging, my passion for soap making only intensified with each passing day. Eager to expand both my knowledge and product line, I spent countless hours reading, researching and experimenting and attending  online classes and workshops.  I started  gradually adding more and more  natural body and bath products into my product line.  Then I realized that the time has now come to make my hobby, faith and the passion for making natural soap and other body products, share with the entire world.   I feel so blessed to have this opportunity because making handcrafted artisan soap and other natural products has given me a newly found purpose in life.

OVIE Soaps and other natural products are hand crafted in the picturesque region of Canberra.

What makes the homemade soap truly unique?  It’s exactly the fact that it’s made by hand. Our all natural soaps are made from scratch, utilizing what is commonly known as the cold process method. We work in small batches so that it is easier to ensure that high quality is maintained. We start with food-grade oils and then add pure essential oils, rich moisturizing oils and butters, fresh herbs and clays. The process takes between 4 – 6 weeks on average for a batch of soap to fully mature. Each and every bar is then cut, decorated and packed by hand, giving each one its own unique look and a slightly different weight. For me, this is the truly artistic part of the handmade soap making process. Our mission is simple: We strive to make the best product on the market by using only the finest and most wholesome ingredients.  I hope you enjoy my products!