Our story

Made from scratch, with good reason

We started making olive oil soap in our kitchen over twenty years ago. Today, we still make everything by hand in our workshop on the Mornington Peninsula — because the best skincare comes from real ingredients, real care, and real patience.

How it all started

The Olieve & Olie Story

The Grove

Olieve & Olie was founded 23 years ago by Andy & Jude Steele. Their property, situated on the banks of the Gunbower Creek, was the perfect condition for growing olives and so they planted 2000 olive trees. Shortly after their first harvest Jude began making her first batch of olive oil soap.

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The Grove
Andy & Jude at their Grove on the Gunbower Creek

Sea Change

In 2010 Andy & Jude sold their grove and moved to the Mornington Peninsula. Olieve & Olie continued to flourish from their home studio in St Andrews Beach. The sea-change allowed Jude to concentrate on developing new products and growing the business.

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Sea Change
Hal & Cass in the factory making a batch of soap

Today

It wasn't long before Andy & Jude outgrew their home studio and in 2015 the business moved into a factory in Rosebud. Shortly afterwards their children, Sarah & Hal, joined the business. From their humble beginnings 23 years ago, Olieve & Olie is a real ‘kitchen to factory’ success story.

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Today

Our ingredients

We know where everything comes from

Every ingredient in an Olieve & Olie product is naturally derived and traceable — Australian extra virgin olive oil, local beeswax, essential oils, and botanicals from growers we know by name. And just as important as what's in the bottle is everything we leave out.

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How we make it

From grove to your bathroom shelf

Source
Press & render
Blend & pour
Cure & ship

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Come say hello

Visit our workshop

Our workshop and retail space is open in Rosebud, on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Come and see how everything is made, smell the essential oils, and take something home for yourself or someone you love.

Olieve & Olie Workshop

Rosebud, Victoria 3939

Mornington Peninsula, Australia

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