Scottish single mother turned her passion for protecting the planet into a royal range for Balmoral

Ten years ago Laura Thomas returned to the UK with two children and just £200. Now with a booming business to her name, this East Lothian entrepreneur is designing ranges for Balmoral Estate.

Article Source: Laura Thomas Co.
Last Updated: 7 October 2025 15:21

After the break-up of a relationship in New Zealand, environmental enthusiast Laura Thomas returned home to the UK with two children and just £200. Fast-forward a decade and with a booming business to her name, this East Lothian entrepreneur is now designing ranges for Balmoral Estate.

Back in 2014, driven by her desire to live a life free from harmful synthetic chemicals, Laura set about creating a lavender candle to naturally enhance sleep. Buoyed by the positive response it received, a full range of products soon followed, from skin soothing hand lotions to cooling eye gels and nourishing shampoos, all of which drew praise for being completely plant-based and refillable.

Commenting on the origins of the brand, Laura said; “Laura Thomas Co was born of a simple desire to live a more natural life. It has since evolved into a brand that supports a holistic, plant-focused lifestyle, empowering people to live in harmony with nature. Today, it is more than just a product line, it is a catalyst for a more mindful way of life.

Balmoral Estate has long advocated for the need to take better care of our planet, championing a deep understanding and appreciation of the beauty and power of nature. So, of course when I was approached to create products for Balmoral, I jumped at the chance”

For Laura, it was essential that her new ranges reflected the scents that fill the gardens surrounding the royal residence. So, she opted to include ingredients such as fir needle and cedarwood to evoke the herbaceous and woody aroma of a gentle walk around the woodlands, as well as bog myrtle, found in abundance at the estate and known for its soothing antiseptic and anti-ageing qualities. By carefully selecting and blending ingredients like these, Laura has created two ranges that each provide a luxurious connection to the natural beauty of this royal retreat.

The Laura Thomas Co x Balmoral Woodland range and Laura Thomas Co x Balmoral Garden range both feature a bubble bath, bath salts, shower wash, hand wash, hand lotion and a reed diffuser. Both ranges are available to purchase now exclusively at www.balmoralcastle.com/shop.

Laura Thomas Co x Balmoral Woodland Range

• Woodland Bath Salts
Richly scented with pure essential oils of fir needle, cedarwood, rosemary and patchouli, these pink salt crystals will stimulate circulation, hydrate the skin and increase moisture retention.
250g, £30

• Woodland Bubble Bath
Moisturising and cleansing, this luxurious foaming natural bubble bath contains plant-based ingredients and scents inspired by the Balmoral woodlands to aid relaxation and improve mood whilst gently cleansing the skin.
500ml, £35

• Woodland Hand Lotion
Luxuriously scented with plant-based ingredients including aloe vera, coconut oil and shea to deeply nourish and hydrate, this hand lotion is designed to leave your skin feeling beautifully soft and deeply hydrated. It’s a touch of natural indulgence for everyday moments.
500ml, £35

• Woodland Hand Wash
This organic, plant-based natural soap from Laura Thomas Co is gentle on your hands, leaving them feeling pampered and beautifully cleansed.
500ml, £35

• Woodland Shower Wash
Featuring scents of fir needle, cedarwood, rosemary and patchouli, this natural wash will gently cleanse your skin and leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated.
500ml, £35

• Woodland Reed Diffuser
Designed to fill your space with the herbaceous and woody scents of a walk around the Balmoral woodlands, this diffuser creates an inviting and luxurious atmosphere.
100ml, £45

Laura Thomas Co x Balmoral Garden Range

• Garden Bath Salts
Generously sprinkle these pink salt crystals in the bath to detoxify and rejuvenate, or mix with olive oil to create a plant and mineral based body exfoliator.
250g, £30

• Garden Bubble Bath
Featuring a blend of essential oils such as pink grapefruit, neroli, bergamot and lavender, this bubble bath is perfect for those wishing to relax and soak away the day.
500ml, £35

• Garden Hand Wash
Inspired by the gardens at Balmoral and featuring all-natural ingredients such as coconut oil, this hand wash is the perfect way to add a little luxury to your everyday routine.
500ml, £35

• Garden Shower Wash
Elevate the everyday, immerse yourself in the scents of the great outdoors and feel refreshed with every wash.
500ml, £35

• Garden Reed Diffuser
Invite the uplifting scents of lavender, neroli, pink grapefruit and bergamot into your home and fill your space with the scents of the royal estate.
100ml, £45

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