The Ortigia Sicilia Florio Scented Crystals are glittery nuggets of natural Gum Arabica infused with floral scent of sweet flowers perfume. A contemporary take on traditional potpourri. 250gm
All Ortigia products are made by small family companies who pride themselves on the quality of their products. The highly decorative packaging is designed by Sue Townsend and draws on exotic Sicilian images and colours.
The Ortigia Sicilia Collection is featured in the HBO Hit “The White Lotus” and available at the actual San Domenico Palace in Taormina.
Ortigia Sicilia Product Ingredients
Ortigia Sicilia products are crafted using natural, high-quality ingredients inspired by the rich flora and traditions of Sicily. Each formulation blends natural vegetable-based glycerin, organic colours, and essential oils to create luxurious scents and gentle products for the body and home.
Key Ingredient Features:
Natural vegetable glycerin base
Paraben-free formulations
Free from SLS and harsh chemicals
No mineral oils or silicone derivatives
Naturally derived colours and fragrances
Ortigias products are known for their clean and ethical formulations, using ingredients that are safe for the skin and environmentally conscious. The brand does not test on animals, and its soaps and creams are designed to hydrate and nourish without synthetic additives common in mass-market products.
ARTISAN STORY
Ortigia Sicilia is a privately owned Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend. The luxurious range scented products are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italys most historic and tropical region.
The name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicilys southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque faades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Situated on the southeastern side of Sicily, this part of the island is known as la Sicilia Orientale because of its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate.
Sicily is enriched with a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation. It has been fought over and colonised: Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Hohenstaufens, Angevins, Aragonese and Bourbons all left their mark. Examples are found throughout the island. The islands history, reflected in the uniquely rich and layered culture that is found in Sicily today, has inspired the creation of the Ortigia range.
