Inspired by a dog named George and a closer look at skincare labels, Ktchn Apothecary makes handcrafted natural skincare fresh in the USA. Its formulas are designed around peak freshness, using higher concentrations of skin-nourishing botanical extracts instead of shelf-life-focused chemical clutter. The company also develops its products through Henry George Labs.
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.
Gallop HillGallop 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.
Transcend EssentialsTranscend Essentials began with a young founder’s personal search for relief from acne, which shaped the brand’s focus on natural skin care for everyone. Its products are made in the United States through local vendors, with ingredients sourced from organic farms nationwide and formulations made without added parabens or sulfates.NEW YORK, NY
Hamlin ApothecaryHandmade in Harlem, Hamlin Apothecary creates all-natural whipped body butter by infusing moisturizing butters and oils with botanicals. Mommy-owned, made and operated, the brand grew from founder Terri Freeman’s search for cleaner body care during pregnancy and draws inspiration from her great-great-grandfather’s Hamlin Drugs, founded in Raleigh in 1904. Its products are produced in micro-batches, with aromatherapy-based scents and carefully sourced, food-grade-or-better raw ingredients.