Founded by Canadian-born founder and CEO Linda Thompson, Biography makes oil-focused natural skincare for the face and body. Its proprietary formulas use sustainably sourced natural ingredients, with vegan, cruelty-free products and packaging designed for reuse or recycling. The New York-based brand pairs its oil expertise with bold Art Deco-inspired design and signature scents.
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WEBA Natural ProductsFounded by President Lydia Diaz after her own struggle with sensitive skin and chemical sensitivities, WEBA Natural Products handcrafts plant-based skincare in small batches in New York’s Hudson Valley. Its formulas use naturally derived ingredients and pure essential oils, while the company avoids palm oil, synthetic fragrances and animal testing. WEBA also emphasizes zero-waste manufacturing, recyclable or biodegradable packaging, and donations to nonprofits and food pantries.KINGSTON, NY
AYONDBorn in Santa Fe, AYOND makes desert-inspired skincare and natural-origin fragrances that connect skin health with emotional wellbeing. Founded in 2018 by Shani van Breukelen and Porter after Shani’s recovery from burn trauma, the company builds its formulas around resilient botanicals such as Rock Rose and its proprietary XERAFLORA™ complex. AYOND’s products are ethically made in the USA and use clean, vegan formulas with recyclable packaging.
OY-LFounded by Andrea Pierce-Naymon after her daughter became ill, OY-L makes small-batch, plant-derived skincare for face and body with a “beauty without secrets” approach. The Hudson, Ohio company handcrafts its products without animal testing and builds its formulas around transparent ingredient choices such as hemp seed oil and Manuka honey. OY-L also uses sustainable packaging where possible and donates 15% of bath-salt and body-scrub sales to Dysautonomia International.AKRON, OH
Tata Harper SkincareFounded in 2010 after Tata Harper set out to create effective skincare without petrochemicals, Tata Harper Skincare makes luxury products built around 100% natural-origin ingredients and regenerative skin-health science. Tata’s background in industrial engineering shapes the brand’s bespoke formulas, which combine concentrated botanicals with modern formulation techniques and are made with transparency and environmental responsibility in mind. The company is now part of the Amorepacific family, while Tata remains involved in guiding the brand’s innovation.NEW YORK, NY