Palermo Body makes botanical skincare and self-care products, handcrafted in small batches at its Brooklyn studio with a sensibility shaped by Sicilian heritage. Founder and formulator Jess created the brand in honor of her Sicilian grandmother, Nonna Vincenza, and follows a minimalist formulation philosophy that gives each ingredient a clear purpose. The company’s products have also found a place in luxury spa treatment menus, including those at Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire and Carneros Resort & Spa.
PRESTIDGE beautéNew York makeup artist and former esthetician Shawnelle Prestidge creates minimalist botanical skincare through PRESTIDGE beauté, including the brand’s signature Ageless Skin Serum. Drawing on more than three decades in editorial and celebrity beauty, Prestidge develops small-batch formulas in her Brooklyn studio and infuses them with Reiki and other energetic modalities. The line uses organic or wild-harvested botanicals, avoids animal testing, and is designed to replace a complicated routine with a few intentional essentials.BROOKLYN, NY
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.
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