Gallop Hill grew from a childhood lesson about milkweed shared by founder Ann Feldman’s grandfather into a botanical skincare company with a purpose. Ann Feldman now makes its products in limited batches at the company’s lab in Tivoli, New York, for people seeking gentle care that helps restore the skin’s glow.
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Violets Are BlueAfter breast cancer treatment left Cynthia Besteman searching for safer beauty products, she founded Violets Are Blue in 2015 to make naturally derived skincare for the face and body. The company pairs its botanical formulations with a direct support mission: 10% of product purchases fund Beloved gift packages for women beginning chemotherapy at Mount Sinai’s Dubin Breast Center in New York City. Its work has earned Best In Show from the Indie Beauty Expo and recognition from the Beauty Shortlist.
Trees and Flowers For SkinCreated by makeup artist Lynda Eichner after more than two decades preparing clients for film, television and red-carpet appearances, Trees and Flowers For Skin makes botanical skincare centered on its Calming Oil For Skin. Eichner’s study of herbal remedies and time spent shadowing a Japanese master healer inform the brand’s use of organic and wildcrafted ingredients. The line grew from the oil’s popularity with Eichner’s clients and beauty insiders and now includes exfoliating and body-care treatments.NEW YORK, NY
& Tread WellFounded by sisters Emily and Claire in 2023 after returning to their family farm in New York’s Hudson Valley, & Tread Well makes 100% natural self-care for sensitive skin and senses. Drawing on backgrounds in clinical research and women’s health, the sisters formulate pared-back skincare and fragrance in small batches, blending and pouring products at their family-farm studio with plant botanicals sourced from around the globe. The brand’s dermatologist-tested, synthetic-fragrance-free approach is built around protecting the skin barrier while keeping ingredients recognizable and minimally processed.
Sans SkincareSince 2012, Sans Skincare has handcrafted concentrated botanical skincare in its own Maryland studio, making plant-based formulas without outsourcing any part of the process. Born from its founder’s search for gentle products for her mother during cancer treatment, the company treats skincare as a quiet ritual and formulates intentionally without added water or conventional preservatives. Mediterranean memories of lavender, olive trees, yogurt, and honey continue to shape Sans’s approach to nature-based care.