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INTRODUCING THE IRELAND PAVILION, COSMOPROF 2025

BÁNÓR and it contains proteins and essential amino acids
As Ireland’s first skincare which are richer than cows’ or goats’ milk.” advise
line made from sheep’s milk, Elaine Crosse and Nicola Lyons, Co-Founders Bánór.
Bánór is part of an exciting Suitable for all ages and skin types, Bánór’s hand
new generation of Irish and body range features a Milk Wash, Milk Lotion,
brands. Founders Nicola Butter Body Scrub, wool Body and Hair Oil and
Lyons and Elaine Cross, a Natural Soy Wax candle with natural scents derived
first conceived the idea for from Lavender, Geranium and Ylang Ylang.
the brand when sitting with The Milk Lotion is so loved, it is on a repeat
Elaine’s brothers and father Nicola Lyons & Elaine Cross, purchase while the wool oil is proving popular
Co-Founders Bánór
who are sheep farmers. Their with men and women for its versatility.
knowledge of the benefits of This new brand has been making a big impression within
sheep milk was then taken up by pharmacist Irish beauty. Known as ‘The Skin’s Shepherd’ Bánór
Nicola’s dermatology expertise – this ‘farm meets is featured in pharmacies, gift shops, tourism outlets
pharmacy’ approach creates a fusion of the and online which reflects their broad customer base.
best of nature and science as well as creating This engagement stems from their brand authenticity
opportunities for diversification for Irish farmers. and educational approach. As first time exhibitors at
As Nicola and Elaine explain, “Sheep milk is one of the most Cosmoprof Nicola and Elaine are excited about sharing
nutritious milks available. It is truly a unique ingredient, not their story and judging by their success in Ireland, it won’t
widely available. We shouldn’t forget that milk has been used be long before Bánór will be seen on the global stage.
in beauty and medicinal treatments for thousands of years.
Sheep milk is also an opportunity to provide a much-needed COSMETIC CREATIONS
alternative agri-industry for both climate concerns and Cosmetic Creations is one of
to support farm families in Ireland. Developing Irish Ireland’s leading full-service
sheep milk could make a significant improvement to contract manufacturers
the viability and resilience of the entire sheep sector.” specialising in cosmetics.
Their state-of-art facility
and highly experienced
team are much in demand
for those looking for
innovative, quality products. Laura Partington, Head of Sales &
Marketing Cosmetic Creations
This expertise has led them
to create their own branded
products across skincare, sports performance,
haircare, self-tan and wellness. Through leveraging
their R&D skill and their understanding of the
consumer market Cosmetic Creations have developed
the Ready Set Recover sports range, Bond Renew
for hair, ByZen skincare for ‘tweens’, and self-tanning
Bánór’s natural body collection unlocks the benefits that Santorini Sun, a collection of fragrance body mists
sheep milk and wool (lanolin) have on the skin. Research and a bath and body collection.
carried out by a leading Irish research centre showed As Laura Partington, Head of Sales & Marketing
that Bánór’s products provide antioxidant, anti-aging at Cosmetic Creations advises, “Our team ensures
and hydrating properties, increase collagen product that every formulation created is developed to the
and deliver skin barrier protection – even when highest standard and with their commitment to quality.
compared to leading international companies. Packaging design is another critical step, where
“Sheep milk has many properties that help we ensure that aesthetics and functionality work
the skin in acting as the body’s protective barrier. harmoniously to enhance the brand’s presence on shelves
Its naturally high fat content nourishes the skin, and online. From initial concepts to scaling production,
it is a readymade source of vitamins and minerals we maintain a collaborative partnership to guarantee
that all preserve and improve the skin’s appearance that the final product meets and exceeds expectations.”

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