Our Founder - Sylvie Hutchings

I’m Sylvie — a mother of three young men, a two-time cancer survivor, and the founder of SCOUT Organic Active Beauty.

SCOUT didn’t start as a business plan or a gap in the market. It began as something much quieter and much more personal. A need to create products that genuinely support skin and nail health. Products that are effective, thoughtful, and kind — and that help women feel confident, cared for, and at ease in their own skin.

In 2013, while raising my three energetic young sons, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Almost a decade later, in 2022, I faced breast cancer. Both experiences changed me. Not just physically, but in how I understand health, beauty, and what really matters. Going through illness forces you to look closely at what you put into your body — and just as importantly, what you put on it. It sharpened my respect for science, deepened my trust in nature, and made me far more intentional about everyday choices.

My roots are shaped by two very grounding influences: Italian warmth and German precision. I grew up in Australia surrounded by a practical, down-to-earth approach to wellbeing — natural remedies, seasonal rhythms, and a belief that the body has an incredible capacity to heal when it’s properly supported. That foundation stayed with me through motherhood and only strengthened through adversity.

SCOUT is the result of everything I’ve learned along the way. That beauty should be intelligent, honest, and well-researched. That “natural” should never mean underperforming. Our formulations combine certified organic botanicals, Australian superfood actives, and clinically respected natural ingredients — chosen carefully and backed by science — to deliver real, visible results without compromise.

Every product is made with intention. Every decision is guided by care, transparency, and integrity. I don’t believe in shortcuts, greenwashing, or unnecessary complexity. Just thoughtful formulations that work, feel beautiful to use, and support long-term skin and nail health.

SCOUT is deeply personal to me. It’s a reflection of resilience, of learning to slow down and listen to my body, and of creating something meaningful that lasts.

Thank you for being here, and for being part of the SCOUT story.

Sylvie
Founder, SCOUT Organic Active Beauty