Kate McLeod Launches The Pebble

Nov 8th, 2022

Jacquelyn Mueller, associate editor, Global Cosmetic Industry

Following the bath, customers can use a Daily Stone on warm, dry skin for optimal absorption of its nourishing ingredients and scent.

Following the bath, customers can use a Daily Stone on warm, dry skin for optimal absorption of its nourishing ingredients and scent.

Kate McLeod has launched The Pebble, featuring solid bath and shower oil that melt into a warm bath.

Products include:

Daily Pebble: A solid bath and shower oil with uplifting rose.
Sleep Pebble: A solid bath and shower oil with calming lavender.
Breathe Pebble: A solid bath and shower oil with eucalyptus.
Forest Pebble: A solid bath and shower oil with clarifying hinoki.
The Body Mitt: Pair with the Pebble for optimal in-shower or bath exfoliation.

The products are waterless, hand-poured, vegan, cruelty-free, plastic-free and Made Safe Certified.

Following the bath, customers can use a Daily Stone on warm, dry skin for optimal absorption of its nourishing ingredients and scent.

The stones include:

Sleep Stone: For an instant dose of calm.
Naked Stone: For raw natural nourishment.
Mama Stone: For sensitive noses and skin.
Sex Stone: For sensual massage and self-pleasure.

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