Vaneza Lourenco
local_activity classes: Perfume Making • Soap Making • Skincare and Haircare • Candle Making
4.8 (25)
2k followers
Fascinated by nature and its goodness, Vaneza, the face behind Roots by VanL, always wanted to create a natural skincare line that incorporates Angolans Baobab fruit and supports Angolan female farmers. Hence the name, Roots by VanL. Currently offering 12 ranges of natural soaps using superfoods such as Baobab, Plantain, Moringa, Papaya, and many more all containing powerful properties for the skin. Besides soaps, Roots by VanL is a wellbeing and lifestyle brand that also provides ethical and environmentally friendly home fragrances.
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(25)
Kathie Dryden • Dec 2023
This was my 2nd workshop (previous was soap making) with the lovely Vaneza, again it was enjoyable and good value. I left with a Reed diffuser and candle and the confidence to make my own products at home. Mulled wine and mince pies were a nice bonus!
Faye Murtagh • Nov 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Amazing very informative and relaxing class Vanl was a great host. Would recommend. Can’t wait to attend more classes next year:)
Natalie • Nov 2023
4 ClassBento workshops attended
We loved the class, Vaneza was really helpful and clear and we learnt a lot about the soap making process. We love the soaps that we made during the class and can't wait to use them. Would highly recommend the class.
Pamela Clarke • Oct 2023
My soap-making confidence was given a wonderful boost under Vaneza's patient guidance. I definitely feel capable of making my own cold-pressed soap from now on. The time allocated for the class was just right and it was great value for money, particularly given the skills taught. I'm really pleased with the soap I made. All in all, a very satisfying afternoon's learning! Thank you Vaneza!
Kathie Dryden • Oct 2023
The teacher Vaneza was very friendly and open to answering as many questions as we had.
The venue was good and close to transport links but we were a bit confused when trying to find it!
Lots of lovely materials were provided and there was a good variety of oils, colourings and decorations to chose from.
I would say the class was good value for money, I made 4 x 100g soaps, written materials were also provided and beverages and biscuits were supplied.
Overall a lovely afternoon and I’ll be booking on the diffuser oil workshop soon : ))
Saima Rashid • Oct 2023
Celebrated a friend’s 40th, we had a great time making our own reed and car diffusers. Vaneza who runs the workshop is very friendly, and made an extra effort to make our day special and relaxed. The Bethnal Green venue is a beautiful location, I highly recommend this workshop if you want to make diffusers or just try something different.
Barbara Mahama • Jun 2023
4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
We made beautiful soap. The class was simple and yet very fulfilling. I’m confident about making my own soaps now. The teacher took her time to explain things well
Chandrika Venkatesan • Jun 2023
Cold process soap making was good and learnt all about making and vaneza is so good and explains all doubts calmly and outcome is appreciative.
Barbara Mahama • Jun 2023
4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
I enjoyed the class. I came home and did my own diffusers instantly. Sign up
Tina Byrne • Nov 2022
Had a lovely time and went away with information I needed to start making my own diffusers. Candle course next
Tracey Nash • Jun 2022
I booked a private reed diffuser making session for myself and a friend with Vaneza. Vaneza was a knowledgeable and friendly teacher. Prior to the visit she asked what kind of scents we like and she brought a good selection according to our taste.
Vaneza was patient as we selected from a very good quality range of scents, and was even patient when I spilled some! We were taught how to mix the product for reed diffusers and also made a car scent too.
My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the session and the new scents in our home. Thank you Vaneza for a great session!
