Our Story
35 years of Somersets
Somersets was founded in 1991 by David with the original shaving oil products. When these flew off the shelves he expanded the range over 20 years into a complete skincare system.
David Somerset
A practical idea for a more comfortable shave.
David Somerset ran a series of entrepreneurial businesses throughout his life. The most significant of which was his brilliant shaving oil formula. He was ahead of his time in developing products with natural ingredients, which produced incredible results, and were good for the skin. He personally mixed up every batch and grew the business to international success.
An English Family Business
A brand built around quality, practicality and effective results.
Somersets is a truly English business. Founded and run in Henley-on-Thames for 35 years. Over this time the Somerset family have all helped out.
The Re-launch
Bringing Somersets back online with the familiar range customers recognise.
After David's death in 2025, Olivia and her mother have taken some time to work out how to keep his brilliant products on the market. Now the business has re-launched with all the original branding and products, supported by a new stable supply chain and safe structure for ordering. This will be run by Olivia going forward.
