Born in the remote Maine wilderness in the early 1980s, Burt’s Bees makes natural skin-care and lip-care products, beginning with beeswax candles and lip balm created by Burt Shavitz and Roxanne Quimby. Since 1984, the brand has built its identity around nature-derived ingredients, responsible sourcing and formulas made without animal testing. Its owned facilities run on renewable electricity, and its foundation supports access to green spaces and land stewardship.
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BeessentialBeessential grew out of David Rzepka’s unexpected turn as a beekeeper and remains a family-owned Ohio business shaped by that connection to the hive. For more than 20 years, the family has made small-batch natural skincare in its Ohio facility, using honey and beeswax in formulas intended for everyday care.CLEVELAND, OH
BEECAUSEFounded in 2011 from a block of beeswax, BEECAUSE makes everyday personal-care products with simple, organic ingredients and a focus on protecting bees and the environment. The company describes its approach as a bootstrapped effort to reimagine cosmetics and consumer goods in more sustainable, accessible ways.BROOKLYN, NY
Honeybee GardensBorn from Melissa J. Buckley’s 1995 kitchen experiments with garden herbs, Honeybee Gardens makes natural cosmetics and personal-care products designed to be effective, trustworthy and gentler on people, animals and the planet. The women-owned Pennsylvania company is known for its botanical formulas, including its long-running Tropical Lip Balm and bestselling alcohol-free hair spray, and sells products through health-food stores, pharmacies and specialty shops. All products are vegan, with cruelty-free certification from PETA and Leaping Bunny.LEESPORT, PA
Honey BuzHoney Buz grew from a beekeeper’s understanding of honeybees, natural remedies, and the need to protect pollinators. Based in Sussex County, New Jersey, it creates natural honey-and-hemp personal-care products for people seeking alternatives to harsh ingredients, including plastic-saving shampoo bars and gentle pet care. The company sources honey through its own apiary and local beekeeper community while supporting local farms.WARWICK, NY