Nicole Marie Kosh founded NicMarie Design in 2019 after developing small self-care practices during her own healing journey. The West Chester-area maker is known for handmade work rooted in her multimedia-art background, including aromatherapy jewelry and gentle skincare for sensitive skin. Sales support survivors of sexual trauma and abuse.
Treasured EmpireFounded by Nadia Olivia after creating a natural salve to help her daughter’s severe skin rash, Treasured Empire makes handmade, natural and organic skincare in Brooklyn. Its Treasured Beauty line pairs aromatherapy and plant-based care with scripture and faith-centered intentions, while Treasured Hands extends that approach into DIY beauty and creative workshops. The company also develops wellness boxes that connect daily self-care with reflection and spiritual practice.BROOKLYN, NY
Ash & NectarAsh & Nectar is an artist-led maker whose work is described as a personal journey and a form of artistic expression. The company hand-makes natural, unrefined personal-care and aromatherapy creations, including salves and botanical candles.BROOKLYN, NY
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.
Badgerface Beauty SupplyFounded by Kristina Strain in 2014, Badgerface Beauty Supply makes small-batch, handmade bath, body, and natural skincare products with an unapologetically irreverent voice. The woman-owned company pairs practical self-care with low-waste packaging and a “you don’t need fixing” philosophy, while donating 15% of one week’s profits each month to women’s-rights organizations.GILBERTSVILLE, NY