small batch, handmade in Portugal
Botanical care, crafted intentionally!
Rooted in simple ingredients for everyday rituals, a selection of natural essentials for face, body and hair.
The philosophy
Fewer ingredients. More honesty.
Shlou is about authenticity, simplicity, and mindful care. Every step is slow and deliberate - from infusing oils with herbs to blending textures that soothe and nourish the skin, to the final bottling and packaging. Everything is done by hand.
No mass production, no excess, no noise, just honest ingredients and thoughtful design.
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A small, honest shelf.
Made on the Atlantic
Skincare with a sense of place.
Salt air, wild rosemary, the long Portuguese light. The coast finds its way into everything we make.
How I make things
Three things I care about.
Recognisable ingredients
Simple plant-led ingredients, chosen for texture, nourishment and everyday use. Each formula is kept intentionally minimal, so you know exactly what you are putting on your skin.
Cruelty free
Always cruelty free, with plant-led formulas made without unnecessary fillers.
Slow and small
Made in small batches by hand, with considered packaging and a slower way of creating.
Kind words
From those who use it daily.
I absolutely love the shlou products. The body butter and lip balm smell beautiful, feel delicate on the skin, and leave everything feeling soft and nourished. I truly adore them.
I use the body oil every night. It's deeply soothing, smells incredible, and feels super silky. There's something truly magical in that bottle.
The lip balm is rich without feeling heavy. I use it every night and it has become a little ritual.
From the journal
29 may 2026 · by Chloé
Hello, from shlou
A hello from me about why I started shlou, a few things I grow myself, and why I still make every single jar by hand.
Read the letterLetters from the studio.
A few times a year, never more. New batches, seasonal notes and small rituals from Chloé.