About Us

Meet The Owner

Gemma Wright

After several years as a sole distributor for international brands, Gemma decided in 2018 to develop her own line of products, giving birth to Witches Lab. With over 10 years of experience in the skincare industry, she understands what people want, need, and what truly works for common skin complaints.

Gemma’s Early Years

Gemma’s journey in skincare began at 16 when she left school to study NVQ Beauty Therapy to the highest level available at the time. She gained valuable experience at Harvey Nichols Medi Spa, where her fascination with skin deepened thanks to a machine that photographed all skin layers. This led to her role at a Decleor Aroma Gold award-winning spa, where she underwent intense training, developed a keen interest in essential oils, and learned from top global skincare brands.

Driven by a passion for sharing her knowledge, Gemma earned a teaching qualification and quickly secured a position teaching NVQ Beauty Therapy. Teaching remains a passion for her, and she may return to it in the future. During this time, she continued to see clients for advanced skincare treatments and worked with a renowned skincare doctor, gaining personal training on the collagen wave machine.

Her clientele grew, prompting her to focus solely on her home salon and expanding retail shop, which thrived online. Securing UK distributor rights for several top US companies, Gemma’s online following grew, leading her to dedicate herself full-time to her business.

The Beginning of Witches Lab

After five years of distributing other brands, Gemma realized her dream of launching her own skincare brand. Witches Lab began with aromatherapy balms and has since expanded into a full range of facial products, with many more in development.

To ensure the highest quality, Gemma continuously expands her qualifications and knowledge. In 2018, she completed a cosmetic formulation qualification and EU cosmetic regulation training. She then pursued an organic skincare business diploma, which includes a toxicology module recognized by several prestigious organizations. Currently, she is working towards her advanced aromatherapy in skincare diploma.

Gemma operates Witches Lab from her Hertfordshire warehouse with her dedicated team, including her parents and brother. As demand for Witches Lab products has soared, they also collaborate with a large UK-based lab to produce larger quantities efficiently.

Personal Life

In her spare time, Gemma enjoys being a new mum to Libby, born in 2020. She loves walking her dog Billy, horse riding, and reading. Cooking and creating new recipes for brunches with friends are among her favorite activities.

Meet The Team

Daniel Wright

Witches Lab started booming Gemma’s brother Dan had just been made redundant from his job in the computer industry and started working for Witches Lab on a part time basis, this seemed to come at a convenient time for both Gemma and Daniel as it was too much for Gemma to cope with alone and Dan needed a job !… It was agreed that it would be on a temporary basis until Dan found a new job… well years on and Daniel is now running everything in the warehouse, from dispatch, packaging, product fulfilling and so much more. It wouldn’t be able to work without Daniel and he plays an important role in the warehouse as the warehouse manager full time. He has even become fascinated himself with the whole cosmetics industry and is working towards his very own diploma in skincare. The truth is Witches Lab wouldn’t work without Dan , he is in the warehouse 5 days a week all hours making sure everything is in order.

During his spare time Dan is the lead singer in a band in which he was a finalist in a nationwide competition. You will find him on his days off at a gig or a festival, fishing or cooking.

Gill Wright

Gemma’s Mum Gill has over 35 years experience as a Beauty Therapist specialising in the skin. Her IHBC Diploma covered advanced skincare treatments and cosmetic science. Gill was trained in aromatherapy by Robert Tisserand himself, if you are familiar with essential oils you will know Tisserand essential oils are one of the most recognised brands in the world. Gill is also qualified in Anatomy & Physiology, Reiki, massage, nails and waxing all to a high standard. A few years ago Gill extended and refreshed her knowledge by attending a course in natural cosmetic formulating, and she is now working towards her skincare business diploma. Gill plays a very important role in Witches Lab formulating and blending oils that make their products smell so amazing. Gill also part runs the Witches Lab social media channels and replies to lots of messages and enquiries offering her expert knowledge.

In Gill’s spare time you will find her spending time with her granddaughter Libby, reading and researching, she also likes to cook and grow vegetables in her garden. Gill has the answer to pretty much every question and one day we would love to see her on a quiz show because she would definitely win !

Follow Gill on Instagram : @gillwrightbeauty

Geoff Wright

Geoff is Gemma and Daniel’s Dad, he retired from over 35 years of service as a met police officer at a young age in terms of ‘retiring’ as most police offers do. He started to help out in the Witches Lab warehouse on particularly busy days usually a couple of times a week. As Witches Lab has grown and become busier he is now a valuable member of the team. Geoff runs a tight ship and keeps the warehouse in good working order. He is particularly pedantic around our recycling policies and eco friendly ethics and ensures that everything is disposed of correctly, and anything that can be saved such as bubble wrap or packaging materials from other deliveries is kept aside and used again. Geoff enjoys his time spent at the warehouse especially as he gets to spend the majority of his time with his family.

Geoff has always been surrounded by the beauty industry with his wife Gill working as a Beauty therapist for many years and his daughter Gemma following in her footsteps, this has led him to express interest in complimentary treatments, when he left the police force he took part in a Reflexology and also an Anatomy and physiology course at a high level. Geoff is now working to further expand his knowledge in the industry by working towards gaining his skincare business diploma. During his spare time you will find him sightseeing around his favourite city London, going for extremely long walks, bike rides and cooking interesting dishes in the kitchen.

Liberty Faith Woodrow

Libby has been our apprentice since September 2020. We are excited to see her grow and gain valuable knowledge over the years, ultimately becoming an important part of the team. She is the first grandchild of Geoff and Gill and the first child of Gemma and her partner Callum. Libby enjoys spending her days learning new skills and making everyone around her smile with her sweet nature. She is often in the warehouse, keeping watch over everyone and taking in the surroundings of her future empire. Libby enjoys horse riding and playing shops!