About Zolia Vera

Zolia Vera is a Beauty Anachronism. Handcrafted curiosities lovingly whipped up in small batches. We believe the recipe perfected for centuries is where you'll find true gold. When I was eight years old, you could find me in a cream colored papasan chair, wearing red lipstick and a slip I had just hand washed in the bathroom sink. I felt a strong connection to a particular time; a particular way of doing things. There were two realities I felt certain of. I wanted a transatlantic dialect like Katharine Hepburn and I wanted to make everything myself instead of buying it. At 23, I started Zolia Vera with a flood of ideas. My soap making hobby blossomed into a fine tuned craft. If I couldn't find a product that met my needs, through trial and error, I discovered how to make it myself. I tirelessly revamped my creations until the results were absolutely dreamy. When I found myself reaching for these handmade gems instead of the next best thing on the market, I knew I wanted to share them with others. Over the years, I've been very inspired by late 1800's almanacs, ladies journals and Victorian/Edwardian recipes. Today, I'm equally inspired by feedback I get from my customers and friends. My time spent researching the history of skincare and cosmetics keeps me highly motivated to create authentic, high quality products. I now work full-time as a soap maker and freelance makeup artist. Zolia Vera has always been a labor of love, nostalgia and creativity. Read their story