My name is Ana, and I'm sure you've often wondered where this brand comes from and who is behind it.
By profession, I'm a graphic designer, and for many years, I've been helping various brands create their visual identity. I've always loved everything natural, whether it's natural materials, plants, lifestyle, or food. For years, I've been trying to discover the philosophy of a more fulfilling and happier life, and I'm still in the process of learning.
I've been using essential oils for about 10 years now; ever since I became a mother, actually. Life in Zagreb, especially in winter, for families with children in kindergartens and schools, is full of various viruses and bacteria, constant sick leaves, and sleepless nights. I was lucky enough that my child was one of the few who weren't sick, and I believe that's due to the frequent use of essential oils. Working on immunity, clean air, and generally improving the air quality in our home has allowed me to proudly say that my now grown-up daughter is rarely ill.
All of this was the origin of my idea to create my own brand. I combined everything I love, believe in, and know how to do, into a beautiful story called Sentire essentials.
The word sentire means to feel in Italian, and it is precisely feelings that allow us to experience various wonderful things in life: scents, tastes, hearing, touch, love, happiness, tranquility… Since I am a great lover of details and interiors, I wanted these small magical bottles to also be an interesting detail on your shelf that you won't have to hide. So I opted for frosted glass bottles that don't have an ordinary label but rather a discreetly printed oil name directly on the bottle. This also allows us to easily see how much oil is left in the bottle without having to turn the bottle over and tilt it towards the light to perhaps notice some movement within it. All the symbols on the bottles are my personal associations with each particular oil.
In addition to the packaging itself, dosing essential oils was very inconvenient for me – you know that feeling when you shake the bottle, eagerly awaiting a drop, which suddenly becomes several drops. I solved this problem with a pipette that allows us to precisely and elegantly dispense our favorite oils. These are all little details that bothered me as a long-time user of various brands. Above all this is the very quality of the oil, which was, of course, among my top priorities and justifies the price of my products.
Working on the entire project was not at all easy, but every time I receive positive customer feedback and hear how satisfied they are, I forget about all the difficulties I encountered along the way.
