Vaasan Aito Saippua Oy has been manufacturing real Finnish sauna soap since 1886. Based in Vaasa, Finland, their soaps are largely made from high-quality vegetable fats and domestic raw materials. The company's roots trace back to historic Finnish soap-making traditions, and it produces a range of items including tar soaps, sauna soaps, and other scented bars. Today, they still manufacture all products themselves from start to finish using their original 19th century molds.

Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.