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Adding luxury to your morning routine Sometimes it is the small things in life that make you feel spoiled and happy – like a gorgeously scented soap or a scrub that leaves your skin glowing. This is the aim of Ninks soaps, the company that makes natural soaps in colours and scents that add a tad of luxury to any morning routine.
the soaps to give the same feeling, and Saltstraumen offers fantastic salt typically used at gourmet restaurants. If it’s good enough to eat, it is good enough to put on your body,” says Kristiansen.
By Helene Toftner | Photos: Ninks
Ninks is founded and run by Nina Kristiansen, who after a career in IT took the somewhat surprising jump to soap making. In a short time, she has made her mark with beautifully scented soaps in attractive shapes as well as body butters, scented candles, scrubs and lip balms. While the look is undoubtedly important, the key to her success lies in the natural healing power of her soaps. “I noticed after using it a few times that my skin got much softer and healthier looking, which I suppose makes perfect sense as the soaps are made solely by natural products,” Kristiansen says. The good news spread fast, and she soon had orders coming from near and far with customers admitting to be swinging 94 | Issue 94 | November 2016
by the bathroom more regularly just to get another dose of the lovely smell and swearing by the soap as a miracle product that makes a difference after just a couple of uses. The testimonials illustrate exactly what she has wanted with Ninks: to create natural soaps that look and smell wonderful. With an array of colours ranging from the bright yellow Bali to the sophisticated and elegant Paris, she has something to suit everyone. The most exclusive product currently on offer is her range of soaps with salt from Saltstraumen, the strongest tidal current in the world, situated high up in the Arctic. “You have probably noticed how good your skin feels after a dip in the sea. I wanted
The soaps are currently only available online, but Kristiansen is hoping to distribute to shops across Europe soon.
For more information and purchase, please visit: www.ninks.no