Hi, i am Ana

the founder of RVSTICA

a brand dedicated to creating soap and skincare products with olive leaf since 2012. I am deeply passionate about zero waste living and the art of soap making. Over the years, I’ve combined my love for sustainable practices with my expertise in traditional soap-making techniques, and I’m excited to share my knowledge with you.

Mastering old techniques

For the past 5 years, I’ve been teaching workshops on laundry soap making from wasted oils and rancid soap scraps, the age-old “salting out” method for curd soap. More than 500 women from the Balkans have learned this timeless technique from me, and I’m proud to have spread this tradition far and wide. In addition to teaching, I sell my salting out curd laundry soaps across Croatia and internationally.

As an inventor, I created among the firsts, stainless steel soap cutter, a tool that helped soapmakers worldwide, and to date, I’ve personally made over 300,000 soaps. My mission is to help others craft high-quality soaps while reducing soap waste and promoting eco-consciousness.

Learn with me

Through this course, I’ll guide you through the process of making traditional curd soap, helping you create a self-sustaining practice that aligns with zero waste principles. Join me, and let’s continue reviving this forgotten craft while making a positive impact on the planet.