Founded by entrepreneur and mother Sarah, Milk Made Skin creates clean anti-aging skincare built around its proprietary Milk Peptide Complex™, designed to replicate the restorative properties of breast milk. The brand’s unusual beauty concept also carries a personal mission: a portion of every purchase supports the Fertility Dreams Foundation and families pursuing IVF.
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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.
MUTHAMUTHA makes clinically tested, naturally derived skincare for face and body, with a particular focus on the changing needs of mothers and modern, active lives. Founded by Hope Smith after she formulated a stretch-mark cream in her kitchen while pregnant, the brand is known for its water-free Body Butter, which is made through a 10-day, six-step production process. Its dermatologist- and allergy-tested formulas are designed for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and the company gives a portion of sales to International Medical Corps.
Sabbatical BeautyBorn from founder Adeline Koh’s 2015 kitchen experiments during an academic sabbatical, Sabbatical Beauty makes small-batch, high-concentration skincare in Philadelphia. Its Korean-inspired formulas center on meaningful levels of botanicals, layered hydration, and skin-barrier repair rather than token “active” ingredients. The company also matches donations to its Pay It Forward Fund dollar for dollar, extending its skincare community to people facing financial insecurity.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Symphony BeautyFormer U.S. Marine James Jo founded veteran-owned Symphony Beauty in 2015 after creating skincare for his pregnant wife, giving the company a distinctly personal start. Based in the United States, it develops K-Beauty-inspired skincare with natural, cruelty-free ingredients and donates a portion of annual sales to the Foundation for Women Warriors.BRENTWOOD, NY